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Fireside at the Kennedy's for Mark Lee

Dan & Janet are hosting a Rotary Fireside in celebration of Mark Lee's 30 years (exactly) of Rotary service. 

Party starts at 6pm on May 5th. Please bring a Mexican dish if you wish. Beer wine and margarita's will be provided. There will be food too. 

4701 E. Shoreline Circle

Stop in and say hello to Mark and all the other Rotarians at the fireside. All Valley Clubs are invited. 

Weekly Program
Please be sure to check out our Sunrise Home Page also! 
Lara Rufenacht party at the Kennedy's
 
We need a speaker for August 2nd. Please message me if you have someone in mind. Trish
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Speaker Chair for July - Trish Keown
 
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Lara R from Switzerland - Exchange Student 2014-15
 
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Justin Harris - Outbound Exchange Student to Hungary
About Me
 
 
No More Mat-Su
District Governor Brad Gamble presenting Significant Achievement Award for Wasilla Sunrise Rotary to Dan Goff, for the No More Mat-Su Campaign.
Dan Goff, Chairperson for the No More Campaign 2015-2016
 
Frontiersman Newspaper April 16, 2016
 
KTVA.com KTVA CBS 11 April 19, 2016
 
 
No More Campaign to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Mat-Su Valley Connects Survivors and Students
2nd annual conference continues efforts to educate and empower youth to be agents for change in epidemic
 
On Sunday, April 24, from 12-3 p.m., at the Glenn Massay Theater, many adult and student leaders from around the valley will convene for the second year in a row to unite in their message of “No More!” No More is a national campaign to end domestic violence and sexual assault that encourages local adoption and action. Expected speakers include former Olympic athletes, Nina Kemppel and Kevin McMahon, and former NBA athlete, Jahadi White. This event is free and open to the public to attend.
 
Two years ago Jason Marvel, Burchell High School principal and father of two daughters, impressed upon the Wasilla Sunrise Rotary Club the gravity of the situation in the Mat-Su Valley, where statistically 1:2 women will experience some form of domestic violence or sexual assault.  The Sunrise Rotarians immediately picked up the mantle and, together with Alaska Family Services, have pledged an on-going effort to educate and involve the youth of the valley to help break the cycle and be agents for change.
 
Domestic violence and assault can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion or gender and affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. The No More Mat-Su campaign seeks to raise awareness in the community in general of this epidemic, and to educate and empower young people to put an end to what is often generational cycles of abuse.  
 
Surviving hardship and overcoming odds of all kinds share traits of will, determination, belief in self-worth, and the strength to reach out for help.  Sunday’s event combines the testimonies of the survivors of violence and assault, along with the overcoming the odds tales from two former Olympian athletes and a former NBA athlete, to drive home the message of No More. For more information, please call the No More Mat-Su Team at (907) 746-6213.
No More Mat- Su,
 Sunday, April 24, 2016 
Glenn Massay Theater
 
 
No More Mat-Su is on Facebook
 
 
District Conference this weekend
 
If you haven't registered for District Conference 
 
 
To register, please visit:  rotarydistrict5010.org
We have secured a special conference rate at Talkeetna Lodge, our conference location.  Just $135 per night, first come first serve on the room type. This should incentivize everyone to book early to get Mountain Side and Main Lodge rooms!  Once these rooms are filled, reservations will flow to the exterior lodge rooms.  Please request the room type preferred when making reservations.
 You may begin to reserve rooms now.  Please call 866-845-6338 toll free, or 907-777-2806 local. You may also email: groupsales@ciri.com.  Either by phone or email, simply say that you are with the Rotary Conference, and the discounted rate applies.
An exciting, fun and informative conference is being planned!  District conference provides an ideal opportunity for new members & friends to learn more about Rotary International, our District 5010, leadership and service opportunities- plus creating new friendships.  Watch your email for other details to follow.
Checklist
  • Call or email Talkeetna Lodge to secure a great room!
  • Invite new members of your club, family or friends to conference
We look forward to seeing you in Talkeetna May 12-15, 2016.
 
4-Way Test Contest Winners
 

April Khongsavanh (1st place)

Lilly Otte (4th place)

Areina Czarny (Did not finish)

Kiersten Sierra (2nd place)

Riley Glasen (3rd place)

 
Students with WSR Judges, Sherie Vieira, Jeaninne Milne, Andy Faiks, Matt Ketchum and Greg Brooker
2016 Middle School Vocational Talks
Thanks to all who gave their time to speak to Mat-Su Middle School students about their vocations.
Classroom speakers help students to accomplish the following:
*Begin to identify possible career pathway interests
*Gain awareness of the academic, technical, and personal skills required by particular jobs
*Realize that different jobs are characterized by different work cultures and working environments
*Understand the connection  between school, work, and achieving goals.
Rotary International Monthly Themes
Rotary Monthly Themes have changed effective July 1, 2015
 
JULY No special designation 1 July — Start of new Rotary year
AUGUST Membership and Extension Month 
SEPTEMBER - Basic Education and Literacy Month
OCTOBER Economic and Community Development Month   
NOVEMBER Rotary Foundation Month  
DECEMBER Disease Prevention and Treatment Month  
JANUARY Vocational Service Month  
FEBRUARY Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
MARCH Water and Sanitation Month 
APRIL Maternal and Child Health Month
MAY Youth Service Month    
            28 May–1 June — RI Convention, Seoul, Korea
JUNE Rotary Fellowships Month
 
  17–23 January — International Assembly, San Diego, California, USA
    23 February — Rotary's anniversary
 

 

Birthdays & Anniversary's
Member Birthdays
Trish Keown
July 4
 
Judy Tebow
July 7
 
Spouse Birthdays
Cindi Martin
July 24
 
Anniversaries
Rusty Burlingame
Pamela
July 1
 
Brian Holes
Cerese Holes
July 12
 
Chris Lee
Mark Lee
July 16
 
Mark Lee
Christine Lee
July 16
 
John D. Glass
Melinda
July 24
 
Join Date
Debbie Bushnell
July 1, 2011
5 years
 
James Martin
July 1, 2013
3 years
 
Jerry Moses
July 1, 2001
15 years
 
Trish Keown
July 1, 2001
15 years
 
Janet Kennedy
July 17, 2007
9 years
 
John D. Glass
July 25, 2005
11 years
 
Matt Ketchum
July 25, 2005
11 years
 
Carole Coppock
July 28, 2009
7 years
 

ROTARY AROUND THE VALLEY

Wasilla Sunrise Rotary meets Tuesdays, 7:00am at the Jack White Building, Wasilla www.wasillasunriserotary.com

Wasilla Rotary meets Wednesdays, 12:00pm at the Hacienda Restaurant, Wasilla - Facebook.com/wasillarotary

Palmer Rotary meets Thursday's, 12:00pm Palmer Ale House, 320 E. Dahlia Avenue, Palmer - Facebook.com/palmerrotaryclub

Susitna Club - meets Wednesday 6:00-7:15 pm @Piccolino's Restaurant, Wasilla - Facebook.com/susitnarotary

Eagle River Club - meets Thursday morning 7am at Bear Mountain Grill, Eagle River and Thursday noon at Picollino's Restaurant, Eagle River -  Facebook.com/eagleriverarearotary - www.eagleriverrotary.org

Rotaract - See Mat-Su Rotaract on FB

Interact - See Mat-Su Interact on FB - or contact Dan Kennedy at kennedy@kennedycpas.com