this week
Dee Dee Robb, Palmer Vet Center
 
Join us bright and early Tuesday to hear from DeeDee Robb of the Palmer Vet Center.
 
WSRC would like to extend our sincere gratitude for all those that have served our country. In the words of President Truman, "Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude."
 
Follow the link below to learn about the National Veterans Memorial and Museum in Colombus, OH that recently received its national designation from Congress and President Trump. The memorial is focused on representing not just war but, more specifically, veterans and features an outdoor ceremonial space and rooftop sanctuary.
Greeter: Chris L.
Pledge: Trish K.
"Be the Inspiration": John W.
Sgt. at Arms: Rachel G.
Classification Talk: Matt S.
November: Rotary Foundation month
November is Rotary Foundation Month.
 
The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
 
While the majority of expenditures support Rotary's mission to eradicate polio through support of the PolioPlus program, Foundation monies also go toward global and district grants to support Rotary's other focus areas: promoting peace, providing clean water, saving mothers and children, supporting education, growing local economies, and fighting disease.
 
To read more about The Rotary Foundation by following the link below.

Nominate NMM Youth for Spirit of YOuth Award

The No More Mat-Su Adult Advisors, many of whom are Wasilla Sunrise Rotarians, are nominating the local teens on the No More Mat-Su Youth Committee for this year's Spirit of Youth Award -- an award created to promote and recognize youth involvement in communities across Alaska.
 
NMM has an Interim Board, committees, and members at-large made up of Mat-Su high school students who are taking up the cause of working to end domestic violence and sexual assault in the Mat-Su. 
 
Help us recognize the work they're doing on a statewide level by filling out a nomination form for the Spirit of Youth award. The site can be accessed via the link below!
 
Follow No More Mat-Su on Facebook & Instagram to learn about upcoming meetings and all the work being done by these great young people!
In case you missed it
Check out the most recent Wasilla Sunrise Club happenings below - or visit the Club Facebook page to see more!

Robin Lockwood

Robin Lockwood of the Satellite Club was last week's speaker and shared her experience as a Rotary Exchange Student. Thank you, Robin!
 
Read more about Rotary Youth Exchange via the link below.

Pam Hill, Paul Harris Fellow

Last week Pam Hill, WSRC Treasurer, was recognized as Paul Harris Fellow. Thank you, Pam, for your generosity in helping to end polio around the world.
 
Read more about what it means to be a Paul Harris Fellow below.
@wasillasunriserotary
wasillasunriserotary.com

rotarian of the month

President Janet Kennedy recognized Bert Hall as the October Rotarian of the Month. Thank you, Bert, for your service to our community and for putting service above self!

upcoming speakers

11/13/18
Dee Dee Robb
Palmer Vets Center
 
12/04/18
Jason Marvel
PE Elect to announce 2019-20 Cabinet
 
12/11/18
Don Krohn
First National Bank

Events & Fellowship

11/13/18
No More Mat-Su
5 p.m. at Palmer Downtown Deli
NMM's Rock the Resilience committee will have their first meeting to develop a strategy for this year's event set for February 2019.
 
11/20/18
NMM At-Large Meeting
Mat-Su Regional Outpatient Center
6 p.m.: potluck/socializing
6:30 p.m.: meeting. 
Join us for our youth-led meeting focused on ending domestic violence & sexual assault in the Valley. Sgt. Shane LeCroix from Palmer PD will be our guest speaker.
 
12/01/18
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
8 am - 6 pm; 2 hour shifts See Greg Brooker to sign up!
 
12/15/18
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
8 am - 6 pm; 2 hour shifts See Greg Brooker to sign up!

Pirate Club word of the week

Duffle
(n.).: a sailor's belongings

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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