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Wasilla, AK  99687
Russell Hampton
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Sunrise Rotary
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Please be sure to check out our Sunrise Home Page!
 
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Speaker Chair for July - Trish Keown
 
This will be Justin's last meeting before he heads out on his new adventure! Please be there to send him off. 
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Justin Harris - Outbound Exchange Student to Hungary
About Me
 
 
District Leadership Academy
Hello to All and Thank You SO much for leading a class this year!!
 
Here is the final listing of students.  Those graduating this year have XXs all across their line, and the others show which classes they have completed (to my knowledge).
 
Just as a reminder, the students  who still have some left to do may finish within two years of their initial entry, with no additional charge.  But they will not graduate 
until they have finished.  
 
I know not all of you will be in Talkeetna, but know that I truly appreciate all your work, as do the students.  And for those who are turning over the reins to new teachers next year (Dan and Sue)
  THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all you do for Rotary.  Ariel will be taking over Membership and I’m solidifying the others. 
 
Also a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Harriett Schloer who has been our guiding shepherd as we developed our program.  The District would like to expand our eLearning center beyond the Ldshp classes so we are looking at Global Classroom as a potential platform for next year.  More to come.  If this works out, we will reluctantly let Harriett spend her valuable time helping her District and perhaps getting a bit more relaxation.  But we will miss her!  
 
Hello to All and Thank You SO much for leading a class this year!!
 
Here is the final listing of students.  Those graduating this year have XXs all across their line, and the others show which classes they have completed (to my knowledge).
 
Just as a reminder, the students  who still have some left to do may finish within two years of their initial entry, with no additional charge.  But they will not graduate 
until they have finished.  
 
I know not all of you will be in Talkeetna, but know that I truly appreciate all your work, as do the students.  And for those who are turning over the reins to new teachers next year (Dan and Sue)
  THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all you do for Rotary.  Ariel will be taking over Membership and I’m solidifying the others. 
 
Also a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Harriett Schloer who has been our guiding shepherd as we developed our program.  The District would like to expand our eLearning center beyond the Ldshp classes so we are looking at Global Classroom as a potential platform for next year.  More to come.  If this works out, we will reluctantly let Harriett spend her valuable time helping her District and perhaps getting a bit more relaxation.  But we will miss her!  
 
Please let me know if you have any comments or updates to the below info or on any other topic.  See you in Talkeetna or along the trail……..
Yours in Rotary,  Diane
 
 
Student update @ May 10, 2016
Students/Graduates for May 2016 courses
     
District Conf
       
Comm
Memb
PI
Youth Svc
Organiz.
Fdtn I & II
 
Friday
Saturday
Bibb
James
Juneau Gastineau
 
X
X
X
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Boehlert
Stephen
Ketchikan 2000
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Campbell
Keni
Juneau Glac-Valley
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
no
no
Clark
Wayne
Fairbanks Dwtwn
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Dahl
Christine
Ketchikan 2000
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Dixon
Dave
Ketchikan 1st City
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Early
Tom
Homer Kachemak Bay
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Forrester
Garry
Wasilla Sunrise
 
X
X
X
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Foster
Chuck
Susitna
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Gutzwiler
Jess
Anch South
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Hanson
Jay
Anch South
 
X
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Heindl
Kathleen
Kenai River-Soldotna
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
     
Hermann
Keith
Juneau Glac-Valley
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Johnson
Doug
Wasilla
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Kieling
Harry
Anchorage
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Lindseth
Teri
Anch Hillside
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Miller
Ken
Gateway
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
no
no
Olson
Julie
Juneau Gastineau
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Palmquist
Penny
Hillside
 
X
?
X
X
X
X
 
no
no
Phillips
Lisa
Wasilla Noon
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Renkert
Laurel
South
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Stielstra
Matt
Wasilla Sunrise
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Strickler
Michelle
Juneau Glac-Valley
 
X
X
X
X
X
X
 
Yes
Yes
Weldon
Beth
Juneau Glac-Valley
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N Diane Fejes         
907-230-7941 cell        
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Mayan Families
I have had the blessing to work with a wonderful  group called Mayan Families, a fantastic 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in rural Guatemala.  
This is unlike any other organization.  In 2009 I had the privilege to visit and witness firsthand how 100% of my donations went directly to the family we sponsored. 
I witness the joy on their faces, the excitement in the children’s eyes and the hope of a better future. 
It was an experience that left me humbled, thankful and desperate to share their stories. 
In the past years, through generous fund raising efforts of supporters of Mayan Families, in addition to their elementary school,
Tierra Linda now has a preschool, a middle school and a small library open for community use.  Unfortunately education is not free in Guatemala. 
Often time’s parents are forced to choose between sending their children to school and feeding their families.  They simply cannot do both and survive.  
Guatemala has one of the highest illiteracy and lowest school enrollment rates in Latin America. This is primarily due to the high cost of attending school
which prevents many indigenous families from receiving an education.This is where we can help.  Education is key in breaking the cycle of poverty and
can create a better future for the children and their families. 
* To sponsor a student the cost of one full year is $360.  Tierra Linda has 12 students that need sponsorship.  Student sponsorship covers the cost of enrollment fees,
requisite school materials, supplies and uniforms, regular monitoring of school work and progress by a Mayan Families Social Worker, and provides students with
access to the Charlie Gomez Medical Clinic as well as general educational support as needed.
To learn more, please go to Mayanfamilies.org or contact Candace Cieslo at Candace.cieslo@yahoo.com
If you are interested in traveling to Guatemala with our group, we would be happy to give you more information.
This is a great opportunity to meet the students you sponsor!
Thank you so much for your help and consideration.
Sincerely,    
 
Candace Cieslo
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary  Member
907-795-3449
Josh The Otter
 
Exciting News!
Dear D5010 Rotarians,
 
The Rotary Council on Legislation (COL), Rotary’s legislature, was held in April in Chicago.  Meeting in the spring every three years, the Council is made up of one representative from every Rotary district.   The purpose of the Council is to consider proposals by Rotary clubs, districts and the RI Board for changes in the way Rotary operates at every level of the organization.
 
At the 2016 Council, identified as one of the most progressive in Rotary’s history, many actions were taken to strengthen Rotary as we look to the future. There are many exciting new opportunities for clubs, including significant flexibility changes so that your club can make its own decisions on matters ranging from meeting frequency and attendance to membership types to best meet the needs of your community.  You can find a summary report of key changes at www.rotary5010.org under the Home Page, Download Files link on the right side
 
An official report of action will be compiled, sent to clubs and posted online by Rotary International within two months of the COL. Clubs will also have an opportunity to oppose any approved legislation during the following two months through a form included in the report.   All Council actions otherwise go into effect 1 July.
 
You are highly encouraged to hold a discussion of Council actions with your club at an upcoming meeting or at its next assembly.  If you would like more information or help in planning this assembly, please contact us.
 
In addition, mark your calendar for upcoming D5010 webinar which will summarize the key outcomes of the 2016 Council and discuss actions your club can take to benefit from the new flexibility options.
 
The dates for the webinars are:
Wednesday, June 15 OR Thursday, June 23
5:30 to 6:30 pm AKDT; 6:30 to 7:30 pm PDT
Details and a link to register will be sent to all Rotarians in early June.
 
For questions or more information on the Council or its decisions, please contact us.
 
Gayle Knepper
Past District Governor/COL Representative
rotary5010@ak.net
907.351.8076
 
Jane Little
Past District Governor/Alternate COL Representative
rotaryjane@yahoo.com
907.299.1649
No More Mat-Su
District Governor Brad Gamble presenting Significant Achievement Award for Wasilla Sunrise Rotary to Dan Goff, for the No More Mat-Su Campaign.
Dan Goff, Chairperson for the No More Campaign 2015-2016
 
Frontiersman Newspaper April 16, 2016
 
KTVA.com KTVA CBS 11 April 19, 2016
 
 
No More Campaign to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Mat-Su Valley Connects Survivors and Students
2nd annual conference continues efforts to educate and empower youth to be agents for change in epidemic
 
On Sunday, April 24, from 12-3 p.m., at the Glenn Massay Theater, many adult and student leaders from around the valley will convene for the second year in a row to unite in their message of “No More!” No More is a national campaign to end domestic violence and sexual assault that encourages local adoption and action. Expected speakers include former Olympic athletes, Nina Kemppel and Kevin McMahon, and former NBA athlete, Jahadi White. This event is free and open to the public to attend.
 
Two years ago Jason Marvel, Burchell High School principal and father of two daughters, impressed upon the Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club the gravity of the situation in the Mat-Su Valley, where statistically 1:2 women will experience some form of domestic violence or sexual assault.  The Sunrise Rotarians immediately picked up the mantle and, together with Alaska Family Services, have pledged an on-going effort to educate and involve the youth of the valley to help break the cycle and be agents for change.
 
Domestic violence and assault can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender and affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. The No More Mat-Su campaign seeks to raise awareness in the community in general of this epidemic, and to educate and empower young people to put an end to what is often generational cycles of abuse.  
 
Surviving hardship and overcoming odds of all kinds share traits of will, determination, belief in self-worth, and the strength to reach out for help.  Sunday’s event combines the testimonies of the survivors of violence and assault, along with the overcoming the odds tales from two former Olympian athletes and a former NBA athlete, to drive home the message of No More. For more information, please call the No More Mat-Su Team at (907) 746-6213.
No More Mat- Su,
 Sunday, April 24, 2016 
Glenn Massay Theater
 
 
No More Mat-Su is on Facebook
 
 
2016 Middle School Vocational Talks
Thanks to all who gave their time to speak to Mat-Su Middle School students about their vocations.
Classroom speakers help students to accomplish the following:
*Begin to identify possible career pathway interests
*Gain awareness of the academic, technical, and personal skills required by particular jobs
*Realize that different jobs are characterized by different work cultures and working environments
*Understand the connection  between school, work, and achieving goals.
Rotary International Monthly Themes
Rotary Monthly Themes have changed effective July 1, 2015
 
JULY No special designation 1 July — Start of new Rotary year
AUGUST Membership and Extension Month 
SEPTEMBER - Basic Education and Literacy Month
OCTOBER Economic and Community Development Month   
NOVEMBER Rotary Foundation Month  
DECEMBER Disease Prevention and Treatment Month  
JANUARY Vocational Service Month  
FEBRUARY Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
MARCH Water and Sanitation Month 
APRIL Maternal and Child Health Month
MAY Youth Service Month    
            28 May–1 June — RI Convention, Seoul, Korea
JUNE Rotary Fellowships Month
 
  17–23 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA
    23 February — Rotary's anniversary
 

 

Birthdays & Anniversary's
Member Birthdays
Trish Keown
July 4
 
Judy Tebow
July 7
 
Spouse Birthdays
Cindi Martin
July 24
 
Anniversaries
Rusty Burlingame
Pamela
July 1
 
Brian Holes
Cerese Holes
July 12
 
Chris Lee
Mark Lee
July 16
 
Mark Lee
Christine Lee
July 16
 
John D. Glass
Melinda
July 24
 
Join Date
Debbie Bushnell
July 1, 2011
5 years
 
James Martin
July 1, 2013
3 years
 
Jerry Moses
July 1, 2001
15 years
 
Trish Keown
July 1, 2001
15 years
 
Janet Kennedy
July 17, 2007
9 years
 
John D. Glass
July 25, 2005
11 years
 
Matt Ketchum
July 25, 2005
11 years
 
Carole Coppock
July 28, 2009
7 years
 

ROTARY AROUND THE VALLEY

Wasilla Sunrise Rotary meets Tuesdays, 7:00am at the Jack White Building, Wasilla www.wasillasunriserotary.com

Wasilla Rotary meets Wednesdays, 12:00pm at the Hacienda Restaurant, Wasilla - Facebook.com/wasillarotary

Palmer Rotary meets Thursday's, 12:00pm Palmer Ale House, 320 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer - Facebook.com/palmerrotaryclub

Susitna Club - meets Wednesday 6:00-7:15 pm @Piccolino's Restaurant, Wasilla - Facebook.com/susitnarotary

Eagle River Club - meets Thursday morning 7am at Bear Mountain Grill, Eagle River and Thursday noon at Picollino's Restaurant, Eagle River -  Facebook.com/eagleriverarearotary - www.eagleriverrotary.org

Rotaract - See Mat-Su Rotaract on FB

Interact - See Mat-Su Interact on FB - or contact Dan Kennedy at kennedy@kennedycpas.com