WSR judged it's 13th Annual 4-Way Test Speech Contest at Wasilla High School last Thursday. The 4-Way Test Contest requires each contestant to provide a 3 minute speech about a topic of their selection. The speech must relate the topic to how it relates to the Rotary 4-Way Test;
Of the things we think, say or do;
1 Is it the Truth?
2 Is it Fair to All Concerned?
3 Will it Build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
4 Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?
We had 6 contestants and 6 judges.
The first photo shows Speakers and Judges. Front row. Andrew Palmer, Shyanne Massie, Joshua Wilson, Aubrey Dubois, Jeremiah Zeedar-Boeck, Ginger Shepardson. Back row Greg Brooker, Andrew Faiks, Jim Martin, Mark Lee, Chris Lee, Eldon Bell, Trish Keown.
All of the contestants were impressive. Their presentations were interesting, prepared and well delivered and it was a true privilege to listen to them.
A special thanks to Jason Moen, Vice Principal of Wasilla High School, who helped coordinate the contest!
Honor Flight is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure. Our Mission: To transport America’s Veterans to Washington, DC to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends.
On Tuesday, April 18, Sunrise Rotarian John Glass will be escorting one of America's Veterans to Washington, DC.,
Mr. Paul Huppert, who served with the U.S. Navy during WWII.
The Homecoming will be on Saturday, April 22, at noon and there will be quite a celebration! All are welcomed and encouraged to attend and welcome them all home!
Roses will be delivered to a place of your choice on April 27, 2017. Please contact President Matt Stielstra to order yours now.
$30 for a dozen long stemmed roses Just in time for Administrative Assistants Week
Let someone know you are thinking of them, Appreciate them, are wishing them a Happy Birthday or Anniversary, or any other reason just to put a smile on their face!!
Only $30 gets you a dozen roses for that someone special and you help support one of the many many community service projects sponsored by Wasilla Sunrise Rotary!
Contact any Sunrise Rotarian with your order! Thank You for Your Support!
High School Scholarships, RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Camp, Rotary Youth Exchange, Teacher of the Year, No More Mat-Su Against Domestic Abuse event, Mayan Family project, helping families in Guatemala, Building parks and trails; Newcomb Park at Wasilla Lake and the Cottonwood Creek trail, and so many more!
Thanks to our partnership with the Alaska Club, an event for home school kindergartners has been scheduled for April 11th at 2:00pm in the Alaska Club theater followed two pool sessions: 2:00-4:00pm and 3:00pm - 5:00pm (Flyer for pool session). Click here to RSVP for The Alaska Club pool session.
Who can participate? Anyone can volunteer ! Rotarians throughout the Valley, business associates, friends, parents and family are all needed to make this event a success. To learn more about how a presentation works, watch the Josh the Otter Training Video then sign up to help. You could save a child from drowning one day.
- See more at: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3185/Stories/josh-the-otter#sthash.sZWzHalq.dpuf
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 @Settler's Bay Lodge, Wasilla - Facebook.com/susitnarotary
Eagle River Club - meets Thursday morning 7am at Bear Mountain Grill, Eagle River and Thursday noon in 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