this week
Neal Fried
 
This week hhear Alaska State Economist, Neal Fried. He will be talking about the current economic climate and what the future holds for Alaska. This is a meeting you won't want to miss!
Greeter: Lia Talvi
Pledge of Allegiance: Ryane B.
Invocation: Jim Martin
Sgt. at Arms: Melvin Sage-EL
Rotary Program #4: Grants
October: Economic & community development month
Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
 
Read more at Rotary.org.
in case you missed it...
Check out all the recent happenings with Wasilla Sunrise Rotary below. Also be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up-to-date!
Halloween Party
Thank you Judy and Stan for such a fun Halloween party and inviting your fellow Rotary “pirates.” We all had fun.
Peace Officer of the Year
We celebrated Officer Kristi Muilenberg as our Peace Officer of the Year. Officer Muilenberg is the SRO (School Resource Officer) at Palmer High School. Thank you, Kristi, for all of your hard work in keeping our kids and our community safe.
teacher of the year
Check out the Frontiersman article below to read all about last week's guest and this year's Teacher of the Year -- Karen Dishneau
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rotarian of the month

President Jason Marvel presented his Rotarian of the Month award to Mr. Dan Kennedy. Thank you, Dan, for all that you do for our community and Rotary!f!

upcoming speakers

October 29
Neal Fried
Alaska State Economist
 
November 5
Andre Layral
Rotary District Governor, District 5010
 
November 12
Amy Bushatz
Veteran Issues
 
November 19
Alaska Division of Forestry
November 5
Trina Sears
Mat-Su Borough Attorneys
 
Events & Fellowship
 
Pirate Joke of the week
 

Q: How did the pirate get his Jolly Roger so cheaply?


A: He bought it on sail.

Rotary around the valley

Tuesdays @ 7 AM
Meridian Point Bldg.
865 N. Seward-Meridian Pkwy., Wasilla
 
Wednesdays @ 12 PM
Everett's, Wasilla 
 
Thursdays @ 12 PM
Turkey Red Banquet Room, Palmer
 
Wednesdays @ 6 PM
The Sky Lounge @ the Extreme Fun Center, Wasilla
 
 
Contact Dan Kennedy
kennedy@kennedycpas.com
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