The Alaska Peace Officers Association (APOA) is a dynamic, professional, non-partisan organization consisting of law enforcement, corrections, prosecutors, security professionals, and others at the local, state, and federal level.
For nearly the last half century, since their formation in Anchorage is 1947, the APOA has focused on peace officers and their issues while promoting fellowship & better communication between agencies.
August's monthly theme is Membership & New Club Development.
With RI's emphasis on new member recruitment, member retention, and new club development, Past RI President Cliff Dochterman says that "If Rotary is to grow, we must all take action."
Click below to read the full article with tips from Past RI President Cliff Dochterman on ways to seek new members, retain current members, and foster new clubs.
WSRC's Youth Exchange Student, Arnaud, started school at Wasilla High School on August 16. Good luck this year, Arnaud!
Arnaud outside Wasilla High for the first day of school.
WSRC at Stuff the Bus
Wasilla Sunrise Rotary members gave their time at United Way of Mat-Su's 5th annual Stuff the Bus event on August 15 at the Menard Center. The Club was also an event sponsor for the event that helped 1200 Mat-Su students get supplies to go back to school.
Trish & Pam opening boxes and sorting backpacks.
Arnaud helping sort school supplies.
Future Rotarians volunteering.
Last frontier honor flight
At last week's meeting we had Ron & Lynda Travis with the Last Frontier Honor Flight speak about their fantastic program honoring Alaska's veterans. Twice annually the Last Frontier Honor Flight takes local veterans on the trip of a lifetime to Washington, DC to visit the memorials built to honor them and their comrades.
We heard Ron & Lynda talk about their experiences on these trips and the significance to the veterans that are able to go. One of the highlights of each trip is the "mail call" done on the plane ride home where letters from local schools, families, organizations, etc. are hand delivered to the veterans. Ron & Lynda shared how the veterans come with sentiments of "we thought people had forgot" and are overcome by emotions when reading their letters from community members.
President Janet Kennedy recognized John Glass as the July Rotarian of the Month. Thank you, John, for your service to our community and for putting service above self!
upcoming speakers
08/21/18
Peace Officer of the Year Award
Alaska Peace Officers Association
08/28/18
Mayor Bert Cottle
City of Wasilla
09/04/18
Tony Gasbarro
Project Salvador Scholarship Program
09/11/18
Yvonne Lamm
American Legion Auxiliary Alaska Girl's State Program
09/18/18
Ryan Anderson
Alaska State Troopers
09/25/18
Dr. Monica Goyette
Mat-Su Borough School District
Events & Fellowship
08/23/18
Rotary Fellowship at the Fair
12:30-1:30, Alaska State Fairgrounds Borealis tent.
The Rotary meeting, premier parking, & fair ticket cost only $30 - join us for some great fellowship! For more information contact Kim Carver at 232-7286 or kimmeeak@yahoo.com.
08/30/18
Fireside @ Stan & Judy Tebow's
5:30 p.m.
Come welcome Arnaud from Belgium while enjoying some great Rotary fellowship. Bring a dish to share, adult beverages provided.
09/29/18
VPA Fundraiser
Beer & Wine Tasting
Pirate Club word of the week
Jolly Roger
(n.).: black pirate flag with white skill and crossbones.
President Janet Kennedy recognized John Glass as the July Rotarian of the Month. Thank you, John, for your service to our community and for putting service above self!
