Are you looking for an event where you can do some good, spread a worthwhile message AND enjoy the company of your fellow Rotarians? Look no further than the "No More Mat-Su Media Blitz."
we will be visiting local coffee shops, bars, restaurants, etc. to ask that these establishments join us in saying “NO MORE.” We will be distributing posters, leaflets, resource cards and information. The committee feels that we still need to make the community aware of the problem of DV and SA in the Valley and that we want to employ the help of local businesses to do this. We will be asking them to hang up posters and have resource cards available. We want to ask the coffee stands to to distribute a leaflet or card with every order, and ask bars to use coasters and/or have information displayed in the bathrooms.
Here is how it works (Oh, and there is a possibility of a prize at the end!):
When: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Where: Meet at the Palmer Deli
What: The NMMS committee will be giving you all the material you need to hit the road and pass out information.
Remember: NMMS is a club-wide event, so please join us on 3/20/18
If you haven't returned Janet's email asking about your sales, then please do so now. Turn in your money if you have. Please fill out forms completely as to save time & effort for those who are in charge of record keeping!
Rose Delivery Day is April 24, 2016 during Administrative Assistants Week.
A powerful culmination of student performances and visual arts, along with student and community voices.
Together WE can end domestic violence and sexual assault. This event is going to ROCK!
Hosted by No More Mat-Su, a Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club service campaign.
Next meeting is Tuesday, April 17, 6:30pm at MatSu Family Restaurant in Wasilla. We will be finalizing details about the Rock the Resilience event (4/25). Come one, come all!!
4-Way Test Speech Contest 2018 scheduled for April 18, 2018 at WHS - 10am. Please see Greg Brooker. He needs judges for this event.
2017 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!
One of the 4 avenues of Service in Rotary is Vocational Service.
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Wasilla Sunrise Rotary has been a presence in Mat-Su Middle Schools going on 15 years.
Thank you to Matt Ketchum for organizing another great year of Career Talks in Valley Middle Schools and Thank you to all who have taken time out to talk to these young students. You are making a difference!
Rotary Backpack Stuffing Party - Saturday, March 31 at 10am, Inlet Tower 1200 L St., Anchorage.
District 5010 Rotarians! We have a Mission that we need your support to accomplish!
What is the mission? To provide comfort and promote self-worth at the very emotional and difficult time to Alaskan children who are transitioning thru foster care through our new district project, Rotary 5010 Cares for Kids. The goal is to ensure that no child is met with a garbage bag when moving into or around the childcare system by providing age appropriate backpacks with Rotary branded blankets, personal care and comfort items.
Last year in the Mat-Su, South East Alaska and Nome areas alone, 945 children were Out of Home (OOH), 297 were removed from their home and 244 were discharged from Foster Care. The average child faces two placement changes while in foster care. While OCS Officers work hard to avoid this, some children are handed a garbage bag in which to place their belongings when they are removed from their home or relocated. With Rotary 5010 Cares for Kids, backpacks with age appropriate items will be given to children being removed from their primary residence and duffle bags will be distributed to youth being moved between foster homes or when aging out of foster care. All bags will be distributed at the discretion of OCS.
Our pilot project will include Mat-Su, South East Alaska, and Nome. The Rotary 5010 Cares for Kids committee will work with State of Alaska Office of Children’s Services (OCS) field offices in our partner areas to determine need and establish a protocol for request and distribution. Even though we are starting with a pilot program with three areas, OCS will be able to make requests for the entire state and have access to the backpacks and duffle bags. We want to make sure this is a sustainable program and want to get all the logistics figured out before we launch a statewide program.
We recognize that there may be many other needs and we encourage Rotary Clubs to get involved where they can. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these children.
Watch our District 5010 Facebook page as well as the District 5010 Website for updates on the project and how you can get involved.
If you would like to personally donate to the project, ARCS is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
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