this week
Imaging Associates
 
Imaging Associates is proud to offer expert imaging technology and an entire team of sub-specialty radiologists.  Their environment is relaxing and patient focused because patient health and well-being is our number one priority.
 
Imaging Associates will be at our Tuesday meeting giving us a better understanding of imaging procedure.
 
Learn more about Imaging Associates below.
Greeter: Lucas P.
Pledge: Chris L.
"Be the Inspiration": Lucas P. 
Sgt. at Arms: Rachel G.
Classification Talk: Greg B.
New member orientation
New to Rotary or want a refresher?
 
Dr. Jim will be conducting a new member orientation on October 16 at 7 p.m. at President Janet Kennedy's home - 4701 E. Shoreline Dr., Wasilla.
 
P.S. Leftover wine from the VPA fundraiser will be served - come grab a drink with your fellow Rotarians! All are welcome!
October: economic & community development month
October is Rotary International's Economic & Community Development Month.
 
Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty. 
 
Our members and our foundation work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. We provide training and access to well-paying jobs and financial management institutions.
 
To read more about RI's efforts to grow local economies, click the link below.
In case you missed it
Check out the most recent Wasilla Sunrise Club happenings below - or visit the Club Facebook page to see more!

rotary falls

On October 7 members of the Wasilla Sunrise & Sunset Rotary Clubs hiked out to post the "Rotary Falls" sign at the Government Peak Recreation Area. Below are some photos from the hike - be sure to make a trip out there to see it if you were unable to go! 

Mat-Sar search & rescue

MAT+SAR Search & Rescue is a non profit, 501c3 corporation that was started in 2003.  MAT+SAR serves the entire Matanuska Susitna Valley, in South Central Alaska and other locations throughout the State as directed by the Alaska State Troopers.
 
Thanks for the presentation! You can learn more about MAT+SAR Search & Rescue below.
@wasillasunriserotary
wasillasunriserotary.com

rotarian of the month

President Janet Kennedy recognized Matt Stielstra as the September Rotarian of the Month for all of his hard work with the new satellite club. Thank you, Matt, for your service to our community and for putting service above self!

upcoming speakers

10/16/18
Imaging Associates
Understanding imaging procedure
 
10/23/18
Connor Hanson
Rebound Exchange Student returning from Japan
 
10/30/18
Arnaud Bollen
Inbound Exchange Student from Belgium
 
11/06/18
Robin Lockwood
WSRC Satellite Club
 
11/13/18
Dee Dee Robb
Palmer Vets Home

Events & Fellowship

11/03/18
Valley Rotary Clubs Foundation Fundraiser

Pirate Club word of the week

Blow me down!
(exp.).: phrase of shock or amazement

Rotary around the valley

Tuesdays @ 7 AM
Meridian Point Bldg.
865 N. Seward-Meridian Pkwy., Wasilla
 
Wednesdays @ 12 PM
The Grill @ the Grandview Hotel, Wasilla
 
Thursdays @ 12 PM
Turkey Red Banquet Room, Palmer
 
Wednesdays @ 6 PM
The Sky Lounge @ the Extreme Fun Center, Wasilla
 
Mat-Su Central School
Wednesdays @ 3 p.m.
Contact Dan Kennedy
kennedy@kennedycpas.com
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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