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On Thursday the 12th, the Sunrise Board voted to apply for a D5080 Express Grant to provide a classroom library for a new K-3 teacher in SD271. We submitted a grant application to AG Jerry Sinn on Friday morning and by the late afternoon we had approval! Yay! The project budget is $500 with $150 from the club and $350 from the Express Grant. We are partnering with "Opening Books, Opening Doors" and working with the Project Coordinator, Marie Nail from CdA2030. The SD271 Adopt a Classroom project also offers us the opportunity to be "reading buddies" by listening to children read once a week.  |
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Join us in McEuen Park on August 31st for a fun family event!  Register online at: |
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Super day at Sunrise Rotary! We awarded a club grant, learned about some of our newer members, and Mureleen won the 50/50 raffle! .JPG) |
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Come visit our booth at the Coeur d'Alene Street Fair and get your University of Lake Coeur d'Alene t-shirt. We are located in front of Lucky Monkey on Sherman Avenue.  Sunrise Rotarians (L-R) Mike Beck, Rich Swoboda, Jim Landers, Mark Beardsley and Chris Guggemos at the booth!  |
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Today we received an update on Children's Village presented by Rosa Mettler and Mark Wilson. This wonderful local organization is a residential home for children who are in need of a safe haven from abuse, neglect or severe family crisis. Their trauma informed care practices are addressing the long term impact of trauma on children, and their family skill building program is supporting foster, adoptive and natural parents.  |
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Super program today on the Kootenai Humane Society and their exciting plans for a new facility. Big "Raise Your Paw" event coming up soon!  We welcomed Brenda Hunter as a new member today and Dwight received his Paul Harris +3 pin. Congrats to both!  |
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Great first meeting of the new Rotary year. President Jen presented a framed past-president award to Brian Goetz as a thank you for his inspired leadership last year. Next week we will welcome new member, Brenda Hunter, from Kootenai Health Foundation. Enjoy a festive and safe 4th of July!  |
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Visiting Rotarians from the CdA Evening club promoted their upcoming Brewery Olympics on June 29th at Slate Creek Brewery. It's not often we have a gorilla throwing an axe at our breakfast meeting!  Mary Terra-Berns and Judi Cronin have written a guide book on the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes that will be available in July for $18. This is the first project for their new business XpertGuide2 and it includes maps, trail heads, waysides, history and more! .JPG) |
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The STEM+ Riverpoint Academy students made this wonderful centerpiece that Brian brought home from the conference. The interlocking wheels on the top rotate so the candles move in a circle. Brian's successful bid for the centerpiece earned him a personally autographed copy of the Rotarian magazine with Bill Gates on the cover! He's having it framed!  Recognition plaques for Club of the Year and Rotarian of the Year! Woo Hoo! |
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Ten of our members and several spouses attended the Come Together District Conference in Spokane last weekend. It was an amazing event with participants from D5030 (Seattle) and D5080. Keynote speakers included RI President Barry Rassin and Bill Gates from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. On Saturday night, Ben Holzhauser and Brian Goetz accepted the "Club of the Year" Awards for clubs with under 35 members (Coeur d'Alene Evening) and clubs with 35 or more members (Coeur d'Alene Sunrise)! Karen Cook was also honored as "Rotarian of the Year." Quite a night!  |
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Beautiful morning view on the 7th floor at the Resort. Charter member, Rich Nyquist gave us a brief history of the early days of our club; Mike Beck didn't pick the joker and the 50/50 raffle pot has grown to $1,000! Our program was presented by Bill Furey from the Castlegar club. He gave us an update on two global grant projects in Peru. Our club invested in both and it was great to see/hear the positive results. .JPG) |
 We also honored Lucas Cheeley as the May Student of the Month from the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. Lucas is a junior who plans to study aerospace engineering after high school.  |
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This merry band of Sunrise Rotarians spent time picking up trash on Saturday morning. Thank you for helping to keep our community beautiful!  L-R: Mary Terra-Berns, Mike Beck, Judi Cronin, Troy Tymesen, Rich Christensen, Kim Wilson, Brian Goetz, Steve Speer, and Jim Landers. Not shown: Mark Beardsley took the photo, Laura Little and Bryan Taylor. |
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What a great meeting on the Mish-an-Nock! We welcomed two new members, Ben Wentling, sponsored by Mureleen Benton, and Tyler Shearer, sponsored by Dustin Ainsworth.  President Brian congratulated Judi Cronin for earning her Paul Harris +2 pin and Kerri Thoreson read her impact statement for the Lori Isenberg sentencing hearing. |
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Join us on Tuesday, April 30th, for our Sunrise Rotary meeting aboard the Mish-an-Nock. The Resort meeting rooms are totally booked so we get a boat! We won't be cruising, but we will enjoy a breakfast buffet and great guest speaker. Welcome aboard on Tuesday morning!  |
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Jacquelyn "Jackie" Kile, the Student of the Month from Venture High School was introduced by Adam Fehling. Jackie wants to study veterinary medicine after high school. JT Taylor gave us an overview of the District 1 Juvenile Detention Center and the programs they provide to help youth in custody.  Rich Christensen encouraged us to read the Rotarian Magazine article "Putting Civility Back Into Civil Discourse" and we all enjoyed a yummy breakfast buffet at the Hagadone Event Center. |
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At our meeting this morning we heard about a great organization in our area called Relatives as Parents. This is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that exists to strengthen the safety net resources and support for Idaho children being raised by a relative.
The majority of relatives raising children are grandparents, so their primary focus is on the senior population's diverse needs when faced with raising a young child at a time in life when they are preparing for retirement. http://relativesasparents.com
Special guests included two of the Lakes students who went on the Schweitzer ski adventure this year. Our Sunrise Flower Princess, Jaime Arnold, received a cap decorated with posies from Mark Beardsley. |
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Mark Beardsley took photos at our Sunrise Social at Seasons on Tuesday night. These are just a few of the attendees.   Ada and Laura were trying to pitch a nickel into a glass and Ada was victorious! |
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It was a fun morning with lots of stories and happy dollars from our members. Jimmy McAndrew received his Paul Harris Fellowship certificate and pin.  Math teacher, Darren Gabrielson (aka Mr. G) introduced our April Student of the Month from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, Marissa Samayoa, a gifted student who shares her time and talent by tutoring other students. Marissa plans to attend the University of Idaho to study Computer Science. .JPG) |
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Such a great program today from Tony Blasick, a Kootenai County EMT who is part of a local medical training team that provides free classes in pre-hospital trauma care for medical personnel in Bolivia. Working with “Mano A Mano,” Tony and his family are raising money to build a 6 classroom school, bathrooms and teacher housing for a small rural community. There will be a golf tournament on June 24th at the Highlands Golf Course to raise money for the project. Hole sponsors, golfers and auction items are needed. To learn about infrastructure projects in rural Bolivia, please visit www.manoamano.org Here is a photo of Tony with some Bolivian children from his 2019 trip:   |
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Big thanks to Eric Komberec for our program on "Miss Montana to Normandy," a vintage C-47 aircraft that will fly in the D-Day Squadron from England to Normandy on June 6th. The plane will drop paratroopers in vintage gear for the 75th anniversary reenactment of D-Day. After the Normandy trip the plane will travel to Germany for the anniversary of the Berlin Air Lift.  We also honored Marisa Hagerty as the Student of the Month from the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy. Marisa will graduate from Charter and NIC in May. She was introduced by Dr. Bill Proser.  |
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Alice Arambarri and Sue Depew introduced us to a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measurers that can protect people from gun violence. For more information, please visit the organization's website: momsdemandaction.org  |
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Today we heard from historian and author, Jack Nisbet, about his latest book The Dreamer and the Doctor, documenting the lives of John and Carrie Leiberg who arrived in the Idaho Territory in 1885.  We also honored our Student of the Month from Venture High School, Kayla Arndt-Lane. She was introduced by her teacher and mentor, Val Martin.  |
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It was super Tuesday at Sunrise Rotary with a dynamic program and our February Student of the Month from the Charter Academy...   |
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Today we recognized Isaah Ove as our Student of the Month from Venture High School. Isaah plans to enlist in the Marines after graduation, then become a firefighter after his military service. He was introduced by his math teacher, Kevin Mahoney.  Our program was presented by Kimber Gates-Travis, the owner of Coeur d'Alene Cellars. She gave a brief history of the winery and shared the steps involved with the wine making process. We also tested our noses to see if we could identify some of the aromas that contribute to the complex bouquet of wines. Fascinating topic presented by the president-elect of the Friday club. www.cdacellars.com  |
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Today we welcomed Gavin Mobraten from US Bank as a new member. We also welcomed back a former charter member, Rich Nyquist. Our program was presented by Ioana Siegler and Kristin Moody from Mountain States Early Head Start. The organization supports pregnant women, infants and families with a variety of programs including play groups, home visits and parenting classes. Please visit their website for additional information www.msehs.org  |
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Our program today was presented by Cyndie Wiltsie from Running W Therapeutic Riding Center. They provide therapeutic riding lessons and equine experiences for special needs kids, seniors and veterans.  We also recognized a bunch of members...  |
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Today we honored our January Student of the Month from the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, Kaitlin Le. She told us about the sometimes lonely process of acclimating to a new school. At Charter, she found her voice and developed confidence with encouragement from her Spanish and Debate teachers. To support other new students, she established a new WEB Club on campus - Where Everyone Belongs. Congratulations, Kaitlin. .png) |
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As we say goodbye to 2018, let's give thanks for our many blessings and welcome the new year with all of the opportunities it will bring.  |
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Joanna Adams took us on a wonderful journey as she shared beautiful photos from the 2018 Coeur d'Alene Cellars European Wine Tour. Their group traveled to England, France, Spain and Portugal with stops in many fascinating and historic areas. Visiting Rotarians, Charlie Gates and Kimber Gates-Travis joined us for the presentation. Great program! .png) John & Joanna Adams on their European wine tour We honored our December Student of the Month from Venture High School, Christa Gladden. She is an amazing young woman and mother. Her story was inspiring and we were touched by her determination to succeed. Her adorable daughter, Michelle, and her proud parents Cody & Jodi Likel were her guests, along with Susan Thomas from Venture.  Cody Likel, Susan Thomas, Christa Gladden, Jodi Likel & Michelle |
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Today we heard from Dave Schaub, the Executive Director of the Inland NW Land Conservancy. www.inlandnwland.org  We also honored Paula Pinkerton as our newest Paul Harris Fellow and the December Student of the Month from the Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy, Sequoia Wheelan. |
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JoAnn Zajicek, the Director of the Union Gospel Mission Coeur d'Alene Center, was our guest speaker this morning. To learn more about UGM, please visit www.uniongospelmission.org  We also honored our November Student of the Month from Venture HS, Kayla McKinnon (holding the mike), and Kristi tried in vain to pick the joker for the 50/50 jackpot. |
.jpg) Today we enjoyed hearing from Dr. Steve Cook, SD271 Superintendent. We learned about some of his top goals including engaging with the community, building a new elementary school, increasing mental health services and school security. He encouraged us to visit the SD271 website to learn about the 2019 levy and participate in a survey to share our thoughts as taxpayers. www.cdaschools.org |
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Great day to volunteer with ElderHelp - Josh Sattler & son, Brian & Ada Loper, Karen Cook, Scott Jones, Chris Guggemos, Bryan Taylor, Steve Speer (back), Brian Goetz and Mike Beck. .jpg) |
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Big thanks to the 11 hearty Sunrise Rotarians who braved the cold to pick up trash this morning. President Brian brought coffee and donuts to keep us warm and energized. .png) Karen, Kim, Sari, Brian, Steve, Judy, and Mary were some of the work crew. Not pictured - Ada (taking the photo), Jen and her son, Teresa and Bryan. Troy made sure we had trash bags and safety vests! |
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Our meeting on November 6th will be at the Hagadone Event Center at the Resort Golf Course. Ralph will share some of his wonderful photos and we will kick off Foundation Month with a video that explains the Annual Fund, the Permanent Fund (Endowment), and the PolioPlus Fund. Good basic information on our Foundation. Join us at 7am Pacific Standard Time! Ralph's 2019 calendar is fabulous ($16)! .png) |
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Yesterday we dedicated the new crosswalk beacons on Pennsylvania at 21st near Fernan STEM Academy. Rotarians from the three partner clubs joined with Todd Fussier, Robert Royce and Sue Sims from the City and Fernan Principal Kathy Livingston for the celebration. Kathy thanked Rotarians for the beacons, for helping at the school's fall celebration, and for serving as volunteer crossing guards.  |
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World Polio Day is October 24th. Join Sunrise Rotarians at our meeting on the 23rd for an update on the worldwide polio eradication effort. Every dollar donated to PolioPlus is matched with $2 from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. We are this close to ending Polio!  |
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The crosswalk beacons were installed this morning! This will improve safety for students and pedestrians crossing Pennsylvania at 21st near Fernan STEM Academy. A dedication ceremony is in the works for mid-month. We will keep you posted!  |
 Great presentation from David E. White, North Idaho Region Parks Manager, on the economic impact of recreation in Idaho. Over $9M in IDPR grants were awarded around the state for campgrounds, trail maintenance, boat ramps, warming huts, ADA access and community recreation facilities. Next time you renew your auto registration, add $10 for the Idaho State Parks Passport! https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/ |
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Great program today from Ned Morris, a Shelter Box USA first responder. Ned is a member of the Walla Walla club and has been deployed three times, twice to Africa and once to the Caribbean. He trained for a year to become a first responder and has enjoyed being part of the Shelter Box team and partnering with Rotary and the United Nations to serve impacted communities. www.shelterboxusa.org Ned is looking for interested Rotarians to become Shelter Box Ambassadors.  |
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So much fun having our former French exchange student, Charlotte Gardes, at Rotary this morning. Charlotte had her picture taken with ski buddy Wayne Cofield, host Dad Mark Fisher, club president Brian Goetz, special friends Jeff Voeller and his sons Jaron & Jace. Charlotte and her boyfriend Youri are here for a 10-day visit!  |
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Carolina Jara, our former exchange student from Chile, sent this photo with her new baby brother, Diego. Carolina will be a wonderful big sister!  |
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Today we enjoyed a presentation from Paul Connelly on his 2018 RYLA experience. RYLA gives campers the opportunity to learn and grow, developing self awareness, awareness of others, and honing leadership skills. Paul told us the days were long but he enjoyed the variety of sessions, activities and hugs. A few of his favorite sessions were on ethics, business meetings, leadership and as a bonus he learned about nutrition and the benefits of eating better. Thanks for a great program, Paul!  |
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Great day at Sunrise Rotary. Luke Russell, Hecla Vice President - External Affairs, gave a fascinating update on technology and equipment used by Hecla Mining Company to improve productivity and safety while saving energy. Thanks, Luke!  |
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Beautiful day at the Habitat house. Homeowner, Nathan, had requested an apple tree for his backyard and it was planted today. Dwight and Teresa did most of the work with Karen taking pictures. Lots going on at the house today with Habitat volunteers building a fence and a shed.  Dwight and Teresa with the new Granny Smith Apple Tree! |
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On May 19th, Sunrise Rotarians with family members and friends reported for work at the Habitat house in Post Falls. Our assignments were to paint the interior of the house and lay pavers between the front steps and the garage.  We had a great time working together and meeting the homeowner, Nathan (pictured between Brian and Gary).  What a great caption for this photo of two of the painting crew, LaDonna & Sari. |
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Great program from Kerri Thoreson, Executive Director of Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre. We also honored the Student of the Month from the Charter Academy, Matthew Streeter.  |
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Our program was presented by Ali Shute from the Arts & Culture Alliance. We learned about the 8 programs they sponsor annually and Ali thanked us for supporting the "Music for the Wise" program that hires talented musicians to play for residents in nursing homes. Four CDA Charter Academy students received $500 Scholarships...and we had many guests!  CDA Arts & Culture Alliance Executive Director Ali Shute brought us an update on the "State of the Arts" in Coeur d'Alene. CDA Charter Academy students pick up scholarships. L-R; Mia Maldonado, Marie Michalson, Clara Marie Zaragoza. Not Pictured: Ana Segsworth. Visiting Rotarian Bud Palmer of Marco Island Florida Sunrise Rotary exchanges banners with President LaDonna. |
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The program was presented by Carolina Jara, our Rotary Exchange Student from Chile. She gave a great overview of her country and home town, Santiago (population 6 million). She told us about the economy, native animals, food, and landscape. She reminded us that the seasons are opposite of ours so Christmas is in the summer. Lakes Middle Schoolers showed a short video with highlights from their ski trip to Schweitzer. We also awarded $1500 NIC scholarships to Desireya Quintero & Brook Garnett of Venture High. A very busy morning!    |
 Area 6 clubs met at the Hagadone Event Center for an All Club Meeting. The program speaker was Jay Larsen of the Idaho Technology Council. Each club's President updated the group...LaDonna spoke for us! Great food! Great view! |
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Our program was presented by Rebecca Stevens from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. She shared history and an update on the Coeur d'Alene Basin Restoration and said the restoration plan is ready for signing by the Secretary of the Interior. Not sure if/when he might sign it. The plan partners have followed all of the appropriate steps to approval and are hopeful it will be signed soon. We welcomed new member Jenna Gilliland, sponsored by Dustin, and Charter Student of the Month Grace Moehring (along with her mom Kim).  Here's an update on the Restoration Partnership open houses later this month (No candid photos...camera malfunction..)  Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy Student of the Month Grace Moehring New member Jenna Gilliland, sponsored by Dustin |
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Great program from Phil Hough, the Executive Director of Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. The organization’s mission is “To protect the Scotchman Peaks for future generations through Wilderness designation, ongoing stewardship and education.”www.scotchmanpeaks.org Plus a Paul Harris pinning for Kristi Hagan, Club awards presented to Past President Bryan Taylor and welcoming new member Doug Thomas.     |
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Our program was presented by Dr. Crystal Pyrak and Lynne Clark from the Kootenai Health Emerge Program - providing outpatient centered obstetrics and neonatal care for women struggling with addiction. Our club recently donated $500 to support Emerge program participants as they work their way toward healthy outcomes for themselves and their babies. We also honored Venture High School Student of the Quarter Desi Quintero. Next week: Scotchman Peak Wilderness.  Dr. Crystal Pyrak explains the EMERGE program. Venture High counselor Matt Flieger introduces Student of the Quarter Desi Quintero. |
 US Magistrate Judge Candy Dale gave us an overview of the federal judicial system in Idaho and told us about the types of civil, criminal and mediation cases that come before the magistrate court. Judge Dale said one of her favorite duties is presiding at US naturalization ceremonies. |
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Sunrise Rotary is selling beautiful hanging flower baskets in 12" pots for $40 each. Delivery will be on May 8th, just in time for Mother's Day. The baskets are made up of a variety of trailing flowers in complementary colors. We are not able to honor requests for specific color combinations but you will be delighted with the size and beauty of these spring classics! Visit our club on Tuesday morning at 7am at the Coeur d'Alene Resort to place an order or call 208-667-6300.  |
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We had a full house this morning with 80% of our members and many guests. Dr. Bill Proser introduced the Student of the Month from Charter Academy, Isabel Bartosh, a junior who was joined by her Mom and her drama teacher. Joanna, using the 4-Way Test as a theme, honored her daughter Marjorie-Ann with a Paul Harris Fellowship. Rudy Klein gave us a long-awaited update on his humanitarian missions to Haiti. His church is affiliated with the Haiti Endowment Fund and they support the building of churches, provide 4 medical/dental trips per year, have built schools, a garden and a Talapia farm. Rudy's job on the missions is maintenance (ensuring power and water) and his wife, Nancy, is the trip organizer/team manager and cook. Great work done by Sunrise past-president Rudy, his wife, and their church.    |
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Great program from Kootenai County Search and Rescue, a volunteer taskforce that is trained and supervised by the Sheriff's office. We learned about their mobile command post, communications, and how they find lost people, care for them and rescue them. We also learned about dog handlers and the skills the dogs bring to a search. Our club recently donated funds for the purchase of kitchen equipment for the volunteers who feed the search and rescue personnel when they are in the field. They presented a "thank you" plaque to the club for our support. .JPG)   |
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First day of spring and a great turnout at our weekly meeting. Our program was presented by Lora Whalen and Karen Petit from the Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) of Idaho www.spanidaho.org. Suicide is a tough topic, especially when it hits close to home. We reviewed statistics, learned some warning signs, and received information on resources. Our club will be making a donation to SPAN in memory of Rob Newman.  Panhandle Health Department's Lora Whalen talks about SPAN.  Karen Petit shares how her personal experience led to the formation of a Suicide survivors Support group here in Coeur d'Alene |
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Great meeting today - We viewed a short video from the Wana Duma Eco Village that showcased our project to provide a solar powered pump, water storage tanks, and irrigation system for the garden that supports their program and local community in Kenya. Our guest speaker was Spencer Normington, the music program director at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. Our club recently awarded a grant for $1707.07 to purchase 15 teaching clarinets for the music program. Spencer's passion for kids and music was an inspiration to all of us. He shared a short "thank you" video of his students playing a variety of instruments that he warned may cause "ear bleed" but it was painless and we loved seeing the proud and happy students, especially the ones playing the distinctive white clarinets donated by our club. Congrats to Dwight Bershaw for winning the 50/50 raffle!    |
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RI President-elect Barry Rassin’s theme for 2018-19, Be the Inspiration, asks Rotarians to inspire change in the world and in each other. “I ask all of you to Be the Inspiration to help Rotary move from reaction to action — to take a hard look at the environmental issues that affect health and welfare around the world and do what we can to help.” Brian Goetz and Karen Cook were in Seattle at the Pacific Northwest President Elect Training Seminar last weekend where they heard Barry Rassin speak. Brian was there as our club president-elect and Karen was there as an instructor. Great weekend!  |
 Sunrise Rotarians Mike Beck (far left) and Sid Smith with RI President Ian Riseley and wife Juliet at the ROTARY PRESIDENTIAL PEACEBUILDING CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER. |
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Some hearty Sunrise club members braved the bone chilling water in Lake Coeur d'Alene on January first and were rewarded with a much warmer dunk in Denny's hot tub and a potluck of soup and chili. Donations totaled $216 and will be sent to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Programs Fund. Congrats to the plungers and a big thanks to Denny for hosting the event.  Our Rotary Youth Exchange Student from Chile, Carolina Jara Ribet, also participated in the Polar Bear Plunge at Sanders Beach! Big thank you to her host parents, Tom and Jennifer Smart, for taking her to the community event and supporting her desire to plunge! The temperature in Carolina's home town of Santiago, Chile, on January first was 83F! |
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We sold 550 beautiful poinsettias for the holiday season! Thank you to all of our wonderful customers and friends who supported this club fundraiser.  |
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So excited to report that the paddle raise at our Coeur d'Oween Bash raised $2,810 for PolioPlus! And, at our club meeting on October 30th, Kim Fontes won the 50/50 raffle and donated another $1,034 to PolioPlus! Kim is a relatively new member and will soon be recognized as our newest Paul Harris Fellow! Also on the 30th, Wayne Ellenbecker offered two tickets to the Garth Brooks concert on November 9th to the highest bidder. Ada Loper won the tickets with an additional $325 going to PolioPlus. Sunrise Rotary is proud to support the effort to eradicate polio and we are thrilled that each dollar donated will be matched with $2 from the the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation!  |
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Thank you to our event corporate sponsors, Beck Cabinet Company and Pinkerton Retirement Specialists; our table sponsors, ACI Northwest, Interstate Concrete & Asphalt, Knudtsen Chevrolet, Mountain West Bank, Pacific Source Health Plans, and Tapley Cabinet Works. Thank you to all of the businesses and individuals who donated a great selection of items for the auctions and raffle. The costume contest was a hit and some of the outfits were amazing! Big thanks, also, to our wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to make the evening memorable. The Thriller flash mob was an unexpected delight!  |
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September 19th - Great program today from Mike and Brenda Balahura, visiting Rotarians from Castlegar. Sunrise Rotary sponsors ten students per year in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This is one of our students.  |
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Sunrise Rotary donated $1000 to ShelterBox USA's Deployment Essentials Fund. We are proud to support the D5080 ShelterBox initiative! For information on the disaster aid provided by ShelterBox, please visit https://www.shelterboxusa.org/home-page/aid/  |
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On Wednesday, August 30th, we dedicated the new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) on Harrison Avenue at Bryan Elementary. Ten Sunrise Rotarians and two Coeur d'Alene Rotarians, including Principal Kristin Gorringe, joined City of Coeur d'Alene staff for the dedication. Big thanks to Coeur d'Alene club and the City of Coeur d'Alene for partnering with the Sunrise club. Our project budget was $7,676 and included the beacons, sponsor signage and road safety coloring books for Bryan students. After the dedication, Sunrise Rotarians joined Bryan PTA members to setup, serve food and cleanup at the Bryan Back to School BBQ. .jpg){kind=tracking} .jpg){kind=tracking} |
 Newly-returned Sunrise Rotarian Mary Terra Burns gives us some insights into Multiple Sclerosis.  Visiting Rotarian Lisa Mueller of the Global Alternative Energy Alliance (GAEA Project) updates us on her week-long visit to our area.  President LaDonna welcomes our newest member Rotarian-In-Training Daniel Connelly as his sponsor Past President Bryan Taylor (center) looks on. |
 Sunrise Rotarians Rich Swoboda (L) and Dave Gibbs (R) help visiting Rotarian Lisa Mueller of the Global Alternative Energy Alliance (GAEA Project) show off her truck. Learn more at www.GAEAProject.org  Rotarians Karen Cook and Dustin Ainsworth model "Eclipse Glasses" courtesy of Rotarian Optometrist Wayne Ellenbecker .  District Governor Jerri Anderson presents President Ladonna with a banner honoring our club for 100% Foundation participation in 2015-2016.  As District Governor Jerri Anderson looks on, President Ladonna pins Karen Cook as Outstanding Rotarian for 2016-2017.  Two new members! L-R DG Jerri Anderson,Acting Sponsor Ada Loper, new member Kim Fontes, returning member Mary Terra Burns and Sponsor President Ladonna Beaumont.  Visiting Rotarians from Washington's West Side Skookum club Marty Crow and Don Welander exchange banners with President LaDonna. |
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Our 2015/2016 Youth Exchange student from Mexico, Fernanda Diaz, is pictured (far right) with three of her friends at her high school graduation.  |
 At their regular weekly breakfast meeting, Sunrise Rotary Club of Coeur d’Alene recently granted $5000 in college scholarships to four students from CDA Charter Academy. Pictured from left, Shannon Harrison and her daughter Maya Burgess, Natalie Goetz and her dad Brian, Mason Mcgee and his mom Fondra, John Sanchez and his mom Perlita and Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Committee representative Jeff Voeller. Sunrise Rotary is a part of Rotary International, an international service organization whose purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian services, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. Sunrise Rotary meets for breakfast every Tuesday morning at 7:00 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Convention Center. Guests and potential new members are always welcome. |
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Success! Our project to provide water at the Wana Duma Eco-Village has been completed. The solar-powered pump and water storage tanks are in place.  |
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CDA Schools Supt. Matt Handleman gives us an overview about the upcoming Bond & Levy requests...  |
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Jon Mueller previews his book "Private Park, Public Park"  |
.JPG) Barb & Marty Mueller show off the exciting things happening at Gizmo-CDA!
 Spencer Callister (little brother to Charter Student of the Month Rachel) draws for Dustin...and wins! Dustin splits the winnings with Spencer & PolioPlus! February Student of the Month Rachel Callister with Charter Music instructor Michael Harrison.
 President Bryan pins Ada Loper with a Paul Harris +4 pin!
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Our next club social event will be a sleigh ride and potluck at Stillwater Ranch on February 4th from noon to 4pm. Bundle up and join the fun!
Age 19 and up $20, age 7-18 $10, kids 6 and under free! www.stillwatershires.com our hosts are Bryan & Kaye Ross
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Former Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Charlotte Gardes, (2007-2008) recently received her Masters Degree in Economics. Her thesis was titled "The impact of capital requirements on bank lending: credit supply in light of the Basel III standards implementation" - Wow! We are so proud of you!
 Charlotte with her parents Pascal & Letizia
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.JPG) A very 'spirited' Student of the Month! Marie Zaragoza was excited to join us for breakfast, and is excited to be a CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month!
.JPG) Sandy Emerson wins a Buck Knife in the 50/50.
.JPG) Mitch Owens of the BLM explains recreation plans for the Blue Creek Bay area. He was joined by Kurt Pavlat and Debbei Paul for a very informative presentation on BLM plans for two areas in Kootenai County..jpg) Congratulations, Jeff Conroy on your Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
.jpg) Teresa Espe was worried that she couldn't fill 10-15 minutes of Classification Talk. Great job, Teresa!.jpg) Karen Cook's classification talk reminds us of all she does for others!.JPG) Hilary Anderson of the City of CDA explains exactly what a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon is....JPG) Proposed upgrades to West Seltice are explained by Matt Gillis of Welch-Comer Engineers..JPG) Venture High's October Student of the Month Tristan Morgan..JPG) EXCEL Board President Steve Roth explains the goals of EXCEL... |
 Daniel Connelly and Miranda Anderson were our RYLA campers this summer. Daniel showed us some highlights and shared a video greeting from Miranda!
 Venture High Senior Dan DeFalco was our September Student of the Month. He shared his feelings about the school and his future plans.
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 Who knew? The Director of the Kootenai County Office of Emergency Management, Sandy Von Behren explained to our club just a small part of what went into the Cascadia Rising exercise this summer!
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 Members of the NIC Womens Soccer team at our September 6 meeting at the Hagadone Event Center - left to right: Jessica Scott, Emily Aspen, Cori Holmes, Jocelyn Cook-Cox and Assistant Coach Becky Thompson.
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.JPG) Sunrise Rotarians Mark Fisher and Wayne Ellenbecker get a close-up look at a demonstration of a tactical shield by CDA Police Officers (L-R) Craig Buhl, Steve Harris, Nick Lowry and Johann Schmitz. Nearly $6000 was raised to assist the Police Department at the club’s annual fundraiser event last October. After consulting with the Police Chief and Sgt. Greg Moore’s wife, it was determined that this was the type of safety equipment Sgt. Moore would have chosen to help protect fellow officers. Those funds enabled the Department to purchase 3 of the tactical shields.
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.jpg) District 5080 Governor Kees van der Pol and his wife Mayumi told of their Rotary lives during our July 26 meeting.
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.JPG) At our Tuesday, July 12 meeting, Rudy Lopez gives us a great presentation about the Eastern Washington State Veterans cemetery.
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 At our June 28th meeting, Incoming President Bryan Taylor and outgoing President Jeff Mahon load up on coffee...
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 At our June 14 meeting we welcomed two new members. President Jeff pins Paula Pinkerton while her husband Gary looks on. Later, they both entertained us with their classification talk.
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 At our June 7 meeting, Winton Elementary Principal Karen Troxel chats with David Gibbs & President Jeff after her presentation about the Winton Rotary Readers.
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 We learned a LOT about Osprey at our May 31 breakfast. Thank you Wayne Melquist!
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 Dani Zibell-Wolfe, Volunteer Director, IronMan CDA
 CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Josh Moehring.
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 At our May 10 breakfast, Sunrise Rotarian LaDonna Beaumont told us about S.O.A.R.I.N.G. and it's impact on young people in our community.
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 Ginger Wireman of the Washington State Dept of Ecology tells us lots of things we didn't know about the Hanford area!
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 Kelsey Parker tells us all about First Tee of the Inland NW...
 Mike's stylin the glasses as he presents the Constitutional Minute...
 On Saturday, April 16, Sunrise Rotarian Tom Tessendorf embraced his nautical side at the Hayden Chamber banquet.
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 CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Katie Givens describes her years at Charter...
 Incoming President Bryan Taylor updates the club about where we stand on our Visioning goals...
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 An incredible Paul Harris Fellow PLUS 8 for Karen Cook!
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 Native North Idahoan and Idaho State Historical Society Trustee Don Pischner entertains our club about things from Idaho's past (and present)!
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 On March 8, two students from Nihongo (Japanese) Club tell our club about their plans to visit Japan this summer.
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 CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Stephanie Kociela tells us about herself.
 Friday Rotarian Sandy Patano makes a point during the Primary Election 101 presentation, with help from Sunrise Rotarian Denny Davis (not pictured...)
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 ANNALYSE VANCHIERI is our February student of the month from Venture High School!
.jpg) Sunrise Rotarians listen as Nicole Kahler tells what's new at CDA 2030...
.jpg) Greta Gissel gives an overview of Kids Camp, part of the CDA 2030 presentation on February 23.
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 Stan Schedler & Fred Quigley at the Sunrise Rotary booth at the CDA Chamber After-Hours Business Fair.
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 Club President Jeff Mahon tries to make a blood donor out of Mike Beck while pinning him as a Paul Harris Fellow.
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 Michael Long of the INBC...in search of 200 units a day!
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.jpg) Troy Tymeson picks the wrong card from Wayne Ellenbecker, so the pot continues to grow...
 Welcome back, Brian Goetz!
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BNSF Regional Public Affairs Director Ross Lane points out the efficiency and safety of freight trains during our January 19th meeting.
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Steve Welch doesn't draw the joker from Wayne Ellenbecker's deck...
 Program speaker Lucinda Ade is fired up about Great Shape, Inc.-Jamaica...
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Over 20 visitors joined the fun of our Family Christmas meeting on December 22...
 Proud Papa Jeff Voeller records sons Jace & Jared during our Family Christmas.
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Fred Quigley was inducted, and gave his classification talk, at our January 5th meeting. Welcome Fred!
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At our first meeting of 2016, we met CDA Charter's Rob Gaines...who has already been accepted to the US Merchant Marine Academy, but may wind up at one of the other US Academies as well...
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2015-2016 Exchange students Maria Fernanda Diaz Valdez from Mexico (L) and Ana Flavia de Souza Resende from Brazil with Club President Jeff Mahan at our December 29th meeting.
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Tom Tessendorf doesn't win the 50/50...
.jpg) Venture High School instructor Gary Day introduces Student of the Month Shana Mount.
 After a great update about the Coeur d'Alene Carousel project, President Jeff passes a $2000 check to Cari Fraser (L) and Rita Snyder.
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President Jeff presents Mike Ward with his Paul Harris +1 pin!
 Sunrise Rotarian Joanna Adams introduces Bob Small (L) from RSVP and Jeffery Hill (R) from the Area Agency On Aging at our December 7th meeting.
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Ron Weaver spent many years as a professional meatcutter, before a rare disease left him in constant pain. At our December 1 meeting, he tells us about how he discovered "A Way Forward".
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Our December Student of the Month from CDA Charter Academy told the club on December 1 that her bio is pretty short because "I'm only 15!" We're sure there'll be plenty more ahead for Mae Alexander.
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Four members of the Lake City High School Business Professionals of America tell us about their group. They joined our annual Poinsettia fundraiser and sold over 100 plants to benefit their club. Pictured are Emily Behrens, Anna Shaw, Cameron Cates and Erin Hague. Advisor Bob Quant also attended the breakfast.
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Our November Student of the Month from Venture High School, Mariah Miller, tells the Club a little about herself at our November 24th meeting.
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Ada Loper & Steve Welch (with a little helper!)
 Jeff & Linda Mahon dishing up the soup.
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Talia Ferguson was our CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month, recognized at our November 3 meeting!
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Sunrise Rotary President Jeff Mahon exchanges banners with Exchange student Fernanda Diaz from Mazatlán, Mexico at our November 10 meeting.
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Sunrise Rotarian Russell Volz presents a great fundraising idea...
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Visiting Friday Rotarian Wanda Quinn didn't pick the joker...
 Karen Cook presents Kim Wilson with a Paul Harris Fellowship honor...
 Dan Burnham updates the club on the recent board meeting...
 U-I's Lauren Parker gave the club an insight into how climate changes are impacting NW agriculture...
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Coeur d'Alene "Friday" Club President Ron Ouren welcomes everyone to the annual combined meeting, on a blustery Friday, October 30...
 Rotarians from throughout Kootenai County recite the Pledge Of Allegiance at the Friday, October 30 combined meeting.
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Sunrise Rotarian Steve Welch holds his 4-month old daughter during our October 20th meeting...
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District 5080 Governor Mike Dalessi described some of his "aha" moments at our Tuesday, October 20 meeting.
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 Christina Hull shared a great video and some important information about Children's Village at our September 29th meeting.
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 On September 22, Karen Cook brought pictures of and messages from our HELP Honduras Students. The club sponsors 10 elementary & high school students from Tegucigalpa, Honduras – Their parent(s) live and work in the public market and cannot afford the uniforms, shoes and school supplies for their kids to attend school. Our sponsorship covers those items and health check-ups for the students.
 At our Sept. 22nd meeting Laura Little and Ada Loper gave a report on their trip to the Rotary International convention last June in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
.jpg) Sgt-At-Arms Dustin pays off on a friendly "agreement" with Tom Tessendorf following the Seahawks' loss to Green Bay.
 New Member Russell Volz talks about coffee...He'll be back in November to continue his presentation on "Fair Trade".
 Wayne Cofield wins the 50/50...next stop...Vegas!
.jpg) President Jeff Mahon looks on as September Venture High Student of the Month Ryan DeFranco speaks.
.jpg) At our September 8th meeting, Julie Mitchell of Money Management International had some amazing stats for us!
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 New member Russell Volz receives his pin from Sponsor Joanna Adams. Russell followed with his Classification talk...and how much fun he had!
.jpg) A new school year has begun. Instead of speaking, CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Alex Hastings played violin for the club.
.jpg) 2015-2016 Exchange students Maria Fernanda Diaz Valdez from Mexico (L) and Ana Flavia de Souza Resende from Brazil introduce themselves.
.jpg) Rudy Klein's twin brother Randy gave our invocation...and didn't win the 50/50.
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 Rebecca Kay explains the Wana Duma Kenya Children's Project at our August 25 meeting.
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 New member Heather Alexander gives her Classification Talk at our August 18 Meeting.
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 Jobs Plus Director Gynii Gilliam updates our club about the work of Jobs Plus.
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 Nick Smoot is spearheading the 2nd Annual "Think BIG" Festival in Coeur d'Alene, August 20-22
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 The Lake City String Quartet (L-R, Karen Hoatson, April Martin, Kristina Phillips, Sandy Daniel) played a few pieces for the club on July 28. All 4 are members of the CDA Symphony.
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 International Eye Institute spokesperson Mary Sibulsky tells the club about the group's work in Central America.
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.jpg) 2015-16 Sunrise Rotary Club President Jeff Mahan collects his thoughts before the July 7 meeting.
Sunrise Rotarian Kim Wilson and his wife Jody look on as visiting former exchange student Lisa Gjessing of Denmark thanks the club. Rotarian Joanna Adams is shown in the background.
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 Visiting Rotarian Doreen Kelsey shares information about how Rotarians are making a difference in infant and maternal health in Bangladesh.
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.jpg) Troy didn't win...check out the three images!
 President Laura presents a $2500 check to Vicky Nelson & Debbie Jeffery of the Kootenai Humane Society.
 Jeff Voeller is honored for his term on the Board!
.jpg) Past President Rudy Klein is leaving the board, too. President Laura comments that she's looking forward to being a Past President!
 Outgoing Secretary & Board Member Judi Cronin left not-too-specific instructions in the minutes regarding her plaque!
 2015-2016 Club President Jeff Mahan presents outgoing President Laura Little with a plaque honoring her year at the helm.
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 Vicky Nelson & Debbie Jeffery of the Kootenai Humane Society visited Sunrise Rotary on Tuesday, June 16 along with Emma. Vicky e-mailed the next day to say:
Just a note of thanks for giving us the opportunity to share our story. Thought you should know - Emma was adopted yesterday! A gentleman was looking for a dog who just wanted to hang out at home and be a friend. What a perfect match it was. Hope to see you again soon, Vicky |
 Theresa Moran of Project SEARCH explains the program to Sunrise Rotarians, as program intern Chris Leighton looks on.
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 $5000 in scholarships was shared among 4 students, awarded this tuesday at Sunrise Rotary, Pictured are (L-R), Maggie McSwain - Brown & Dakota Bailey from Venture High School, Scholarship Committee Chair Jeff Voeller, Jodi Grantham & Emma McCormick from Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy.
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 Sunrise Rotary honored Venture High School Student of the Month Tylee Hanlan (right) with her English teacher Lex Levy.
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.jpg) Event Organizer & Incoming President Jeff Mahan (left) honors Sunrise Rotary's Charter Members...can you name them??
.jpg) Sunrise Rotarians, Charter members & guests enjoy the sunshine at CDA Cellars during our 20th Anniversary party.
.jpg) Sunshine, wine & great Rotary memories at Sunrise Rotary's 20th Anniversary party at CDA Cellars.
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 Executive Director Marty Gonzales tells Sunrise Rotarians about Spokane's "Generation Alive".
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 Sunrise Rotary President Laura Little opened today's meeting with a remembrance of CDA Police Sgt. Greg Moore.
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.jpg) Avista Sr. Hydro Operations Engineer Pat Maher explains just how dry things are in the Inland Northwest.
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 Venture High School Student of the Month Cierra Sanford and teacher Christy Smith.
.jpg) CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Sarah Haman with her French teacher Lynda LeBlanc.
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 CDA Casino Cultural Affairs Director Quanah Matheson brought us a lot of new information about the Tribe and their history.
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 CDA Sunrise Rotarian Erna Rhinehart and Post Falls Rotarian Loretta Reed staff the booth at the Post Falls Chamber Business Fair, at the Greyhound Event Center, on Wednesday, April 22.
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.jpg) Sergeant-At-Arms Dustin counts Happy Dollars and Sandy Emerson offers to update his updated Classification Talk, while new Member Mike Beck looks on. Mike Beck will be giving his Classification Talk at our May 12 meeting.
.jpg) Coeur d'Alene Fire Chief Ken Gabriel informs our members about the City's General Obligation Bond measure on the May 19 ballot.
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.jpg) Not-Quite-Charter Member Sandy Emerson regales the club for nearly 40 minutes with a Veteran Member Classification talk!
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 At our April 7 meeting, Sunrise Rotary honored CDA Charter Academy's April Student of the Month, Hanna Venera, shown here with her mother Teri.
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.jpg) Kathy Cousins of Idaho Fish & Fame gives us an in-depth look at the Clark Fork Restoration project.
.jpg) Rotarian Rudy Klein directs Venture High School Student of the Month Dakota Bailey to the podium, as Dakota's mom looks on.
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Presentation of Paul Harris honors, and an update from the Centennial Trail Ffoundation were part of a busy Sunrise
Rotary Tuesday on March 16...  President Laura Little presents Jamie Arnold with her Paul Harris foundation certificate and pin.
 Mark Fisher smiles as President Laura presents him with a Paul Harris pin "with a pretty blue stone..."
 Dan Burnham doesn't draw the Joker in the 50/50...
 John Bruning and Greta Gissel take questions during their presentation on the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation.
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Our CDA Resort Convention Center server, Brent Reuer, recently traveled back to his country of birth. He's an honorary member of our club, and traveled with other Rotarians involved in the Guatemala Literacy Project.
Brent shared pictures and impressions, and presented Club President Laura Little with a trading banner from the Rotary Club of Quetzaltenango.
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 CDA School District Supt Matt Handleman explains how our schools Invest-Inspire-Innovate, and reminds us to VOTE!
 CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Jake Beattie talks about his lack of an Aussie accent after four years in North Idaho.
 Jen Brumley pulls a Buck Knife-winning card from the deck held by Wayne Ellenbecker.
 INW SIDS Foundation Board member Joe Tessendorf and President Liz Montgomery receive a grant check from Club President Laura Little.
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 Old fashioned color slides of some of the memorable cars in Glen Vaughn's 30+ years in the auto restoration business.
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 Jeremy Mitcham was honored today as Venture High's Student of the Month. Our photographer was busy listening, and didn't get a picture.
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 President-Elect Jeff Mahon fills in for President Laura today...
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 Members of the Coeur d'Alene 'Sunrise', 'Friday' and 'Thursday' clubs hosted a booth at the annual CDA Chamber After Hours Business Fair, to raise general awareness of Rotary. "Sink a putt, get a cupcake" was heard all evening long!
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 Kerri Wilfong updates our club about the CDA Arts & Culture Alliance. For more information, visit http://www.artsincda.org/
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.jpg) Sunrise Rotarian Mike Ward is near tears as President Laura Little congratulates him, plus Ada Loper & Dustin Ainsworth as the sellers of a record number of poinsettias!
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Three members of Performing Life Bolivia visited Sunrise Rotary on Jan 13 to promote their programs helping Bolivian youth. Visit their website at http://www.performinglifebolivia.org/.
David Groth of Sorensen Elementary introduces the jugglers.
.jpg) Members of Performing Life Bolivia (L-R), Adalid, John Connell & Escarlet, show their stuff.
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CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Jackson Widmeyer
.jpg) CDA Mayor Steve Widmeyer comments on his nephew and his sister!
.jpg) Sunrise Rotarian Ada Loper talks about our Youth Exchange program.
.jpg) Eileen & Maggie McGovern talk about their Youth Exchange experiences & expectations...
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PJ Christo of the Alzheimer’s Association, Inland Northwest Chapter (shown) along with Coeur d'Alene's Katie Mans, updated our club on the work of the Alzheimer's Association in Spokane & Coeur d'Alene.
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Brent Reuer, one of our Convention Center servers, is a native of Guatemala. After a tumulteous early life, Brent was adopted as a child by a Sandpoint family. Brent will be returning to Guatemala in February, as part of a Guatemala Literacy Program trip. Brent was named an honorary Rotarian for the trip. Here, club President Laura Little (left), informs Brent (center) about his new status, while Brent's Convention Center co-worker Matt (right) listens. A few moments earlier, the crew that prepares and serves our weekly breakfasts were given gifts from the club.
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With brother Jaron on guitar, Jace Voeller led us in song...
 Andrea Barlow's daughter Keegan entertains us with a song...
 Keegan's brother Carter, demonstrates his juggling skills...
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With over 44 cards to choose from, Karen Cook (left) held the deck as Ada Loper picked the Joker to win the 50/50 pot!
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Sunrise Rotarian Jeff Voeller invites us to reflect as we gather on Christmas Eve eve...as club President Laura Little looks on.
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Sunrise Rotarian Robert Green indicates the path of his career during his Classification Talk on Tuesday, December 16.
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Student of the Month Hannah Meyer and her parents lead the club in a camp song...
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CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Hannah Meyer talks about growing up a 'camp kid'...
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Greta Gissel & James Curb explain CDA4KIDS to our members.
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Nick Smoot tells of exciting new things happening in technology in Coeur d'Alene. See for yourself at http://www.innovatecda.com
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There's even more Great Gatsby pictures available for you to download from
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Club President Laura Little looks on as Venture HS November Student of the Month Aubrey Murphy talks about her experiences and plans...
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Bryan Taylor makes a point during his Classification talk...
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Amy Evans updates the Club...
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Here's a link to Brett Fontana's wonderful pictures from our Great Gatsby event. If you see something you like, they're available for purchase.
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Sunrise Rotarian & District Grant Person Karen Cook explains that a little bit goes a long way...
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Members of the CDA Sunrise Rotary 'meet and greet' before getting down to business.
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Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy's November Student of the month is Jodi Grantham...she's already a CNA, and plans to pursue a career in medicine.
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The October Charter Academy Student of the Month is Nadia Ancker.
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CDA Park & Recreation Manager Steve Anthony updates our club about Public Art in Coeur d'Alene.
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For Tickets to our Great Gatsby Fundraiser on Nov. 7, click www.cdasummertheatre.com/ or call 208.660.2958
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Cindy Minkovich is the October Student of the Month from Venture High School.
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Jaime Arnold makes a point during her Classification talk on October 21...
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Venture HS Principal Matt Flieger introduces September's Student, Parker White, who told the club of his walking trip through England, and plans for a career in Law Enforcement.
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Two great Classification talks this morning...from Andrea Barlow and Tom Tessendorf. By the way, did you catch which state Tom's from??
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Dustin Ainsworth's ticket won him the right to draw, but he said he was too nervous, and asked our guest, new CDA Police Chief Lee White to draw for him. Chief White drew the Buck Knife card...and since he already had a gun, gave the knife to Dustin. 3 cards remain for next week!
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CDA 2030 Project Manager Nicole Kahler gives us the latest on this ongoing project.
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With only 5 cards to choose from, Pat chose neither the Buck Knives nor the Joker. Just 4 left for next week!
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Daniel Burnham just misses the winning card...just 5 left!
Our guest speaker, Aaron Baldwin, talks about this year's RYLA!
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Katie Baxter tells us about her goals and life at Charter!
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We learned a lot about SIDS/SUID, thanks to Inland NW SIDS Foundation Executive Director Liz Montgomery. |
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At our August 19 meeting, President-Elect Jeff Mahan subbed for President Laura Little. |
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Sunrise Rotarian Jeff Conroy receives a plaque from club President Laura Little honoring his years of service to the club's Board.
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Coeur d'Alene attorney and historian Scott Reed explains to our club how Tony Tubbs' $300 investment in the 1880s is a multi-million dollar jewel of a park today.
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Wayne Ellenbecker holds the cards for Pat Clevenger to draw. 11 cards remain in the deck for next week! |
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Rebecca Stevens updates our club on restoration of the CDA River Basin. |
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District 5080 Governor Norm McCarville makes a point while addressing our members at our weekly meeting on July 22. |
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Jake Gamble of Creekside Inn share insights on aging parents |
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Kurt Pavlat of the Coeur d'Alene office of the Bureau of Land Management enlightens us on what goes on on 99,000 acres of Idaho Panhandle! |
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Welcome back Cari Fraser! We missed you. If you weren’t with us Tuesday, you missed a great photo of Dustin Ainsworth, circa high school. Jeff Mahon gave a Board Report which included a summary of the projects that our club has helped to sponsor. Here’s a list of what we’ve recently supported: Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary Grants for 2013-2014 Fiscal Year Donation for auction item to benefit Ronald McDonald House $500.00 Day of Caring $500.00 NW Theatre Arts for Traditions of Christmas $1,000.00 Hayden Meadows Music Program $250.00 Holidays & Heroes $600.00 Venture HS Locker Program $1,000.00 giving the Gift of Sight missions $900.00 McKuen Park Harbor House (1 of 3) $5,000.00 ($15,000 over 3 years) CDA Summer Theatre $1,000.00 KTEC/HOSA Nursing Student trip $250.00 K2 Equestrian therapy ramp $950.00 St. Vincent de Paul H.E.L.P Center (1 of 4) $1,500.00 ($7500 over 4 years) Total for 2013-2014: $13,450.00
Membership is now at 55 !! Our goal is 75 by 2020. It was also announced that nn average, our members are attending 70 percent of the meetings, which is impressive. Our guest speaker was Marie Price, Director of Workforce and Community Education at North Idaho College. Guests at the Meeting were: Jason Ward (guest of Tom Tessendorf); Peter Bennett, a visiting Rotarian from Longview, Wash.; Mike Stolley and Brianne Joseph, (guests of Kyle Rutley); Robert Green and Emma Beaumont (guests of LaDonna Beaumont); Jasmine (Michelle Fink’s granddaughter), Brady Fraser and Max our exchange student from Switzerland, guests of Cari Fraser. (Submitted by Erna Rhinehart) |
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Club President Rudy Klein thanks Exchange Student Max Jeannette of Switzerland as he prepares to return home. |
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Sunrise Rotarian Jennifer Brumley listens as Marie Price tells us about what happens at the NIC Workforce Training Center. |
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David Kilmer of Coeur d'Alene's Blue541 Advertising entertains our members with views of his sailing trip around Vancouver Island. |
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The June Student of the Month from CDA Charter Academy is Jaguar Ashtiani.
Incoming President Laura Little , left, and current President Rudy Klein, right, welcome our newest member, Tom Tessendorf.
Rodney Wright of Lake City Community Church updates our club about the Convoy of Hope, coming to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in September. |
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Club President Rudy Klein (far left) welcomes (from left) Cole Clark (sponsored by Klein), Jaime Armold (with her sponsor Ada Loper) and Andrea Barlow (with her sponsor Erna Rhinehart). |
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The students are (L-R): Anna Waltar, CCA ($1000), Kari Livingston ($1000) CCA, Melonie Wright CCA ($500), Ariel Mesenbrink CCA ($500), Elizabeth McCormick Venture HS ($1000 ) & Shay Neely CCA ($1000) |
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At this week's meeting, Rotarian Rich Swoboda and Kroc Center Aquatics Coordinator Chris Barry enlightened us about the 3rd Grade Swim Program at the Kroc, and asked us to help... Learn more at http://www.omifoundation.org/ |
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At our meeting this week, we discussed the latest stage of our Visioning Process. Several the Powerpoint slides are shown here. the next step in the Visioning Process is coming up in late May! For a more complete look at the slides, visit our Facebook using the link to the left! |
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Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary was among only 10% of clubs worldwide to achieve 100% participation in the “Every Rotarian Every Year” initiative in support of the Rotary Foundation for Rotary year 2012-2013. District 5080 Governor Bob Carroll (second from right) visited our club Tuesday, April 8, to present a banner noting that achievement. Pictured from left to right, current club President Rudy Klein, past President Cari Fraser, DG Carroll, and club Foundation chair Jeff Mahan. |
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Rita Kessell (left) and CeCe Homer help our club learn to identify our passions and identify our audience at our February 25th meeting. |
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Jobs Plus+ President Steve Griffitts updates our club on the organization's efforts . |
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North Idaho Violence Prevention Center's Teen Program Coordinator Jennifer Ramb enlightens members about social media challenges our teens face. |
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Since (from left to right - back row) Dustin Ainsworth felt compelled to rub-in the Seahawk Superbowl victory, Michael Ward and Pat Clevenger, both Denver Bronco fans, were asked to don the really ugly (not to mention sweaty) apparel that Dustin brought and eat crow for a moment. Dwight Bershaw (foreground) came running into the picture to show his “12” shaved into his head (in support of the 12th man)….and in our grief, felt compelled to rub his head at our February 4th meeting :) |
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CDA Charter Academy Student of the Month Emma McCormick is flanked by her parents, plus Charter instructors Darren Gabrielson far left, and Dr Bill Proser, far right. |
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Hospice of North Idaho Executive Director Kim Ransier updates our club about HONI at today's meeting. |
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KEA Executive Director Adrienne Cronebaugh updates our club on some of the activities of the Kootenai Environmental Alliance
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Thanks Mike Ward for the picture! |
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CDA Charter Academy January Student of the Month Alyssa Lyn Fortier addresses the club as President Rudy looks on. |
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Congratulations to Carol Carroll, wife of DGE Bob Carroll, for winning the beautiful quilt from South Africa. Bob purchased 5 raffle tickets at the Spring Assembly and put Carol's name on each of them. Proceeds of the raffle will be sent to The Rotary Foundation - PolioPlus.
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Our fundraiser for PolioPlus kicks off today - on World Polio Day. We are selling 400 raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt from the Mzansi Zulu Quilt Centre in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Tickets are $5 each and the drawing will be held on April 16, 2013.
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Michelle Fink accepted the position of District Service Committee Chair. The District Service Committee is responsible for planning, coordinating and evaluating all district service activities and assisting the governor-elect in establishing goals for their term. Service Subcommittees include Vocational Service, Club Service, Community Service, Friendship Exchange and District Resource Groups. As District Service Committee Chair, Michelle will serve as a member of the District Council. Congratulations Michelle!
Karen Cook accepted the position of District Grant Subcommittee Chair. The Grants Subcommittee is responsible for assisting clubs in developing ways to participate in international service projects and informing clubs of the Foundation grants that can help them. The Chair is responsible for reviewing all humanitarian grant applications sponsored by member clubs and the district itself, certifying that all applications are complete and accurate prior to submission to The Rotary Foundation. Congratulations Karen! |
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Our 2012 scholarship recipients were each presented a $1,000 scholarship at our meeting Tuesday. Congratulations to our student scholars Lillian 'Lilly' Bonasera, Joel 'Parker' Heisey, Susie Leifheit, Maria de Jesus and Tiffany Lassila, and thank you to your families for joining us.
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 Welcome Jonna Olscamp - sponsored by Jimmy McAndrew Jonna is the Development Director for the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theater |
 Welcome Kim Wilson - sponsored by Jim Landers Kim owns Coeur d'Alene Dental Labs |
Congratulations to Rudy Klein for being recognized as our club's newest Paul Harris Fellow. DG Rampur Viswanath presented Rudy's certificate, pin and medallion during his visit to our club today. Rampur also recognized Karen Cook with an Ambassador of Goodwill certificate, and President-elect Cari Fraser with a special "Transformer" pin (transforming lives through Rotary). |
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Idaho Drug Free Youth Executive Director Greg Sommars (center, with thumb up) has Club members making his point at our April 1 meeting. |
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Venture HS Student of the Month Elizabeth McCormick (right) hugs her mom Mary after being honored at our February 25th meeting. |
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Coeur d'Alene Sunrise Rotary honors former Mayor Sandy Bloem for her years of service! |
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Sgt-At-Arms Stan Schedler and Wayne Ellenbecker showing off their Christmas ties.
At first, no one recognized VP Jeff Mahon in other than his customary suit.
Jaron Voeller plays guitar while his brother Jace sings along.
Club members sing Christmas songs led by Jaron Voeller.
Jennifer Brumley's daughter Jordynn dances along to the Christmas music. |
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Sunrise Rotarian Sid Smith & wife Kathy were honored as Major Contributors to the Rotary Foundation. Helping to present the Crystal Award and Diamond Pins were Club Foundation Chair Jeff Mahan, President-Elect Laura Little, AG Michelle Fink, Rotarian Karen Cook & President Rudy Klein.
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Elena Johnson is our December Student of the Month from the CDA Charter Academy
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 CDA Police Department Sgt. Christie Wood discusses Holidays & Heroes Program as Club President Rudy Klein prepares to present $600 grant check. Our grant will help the CDA Police Department Holidays & Heroes fund Christmas shopping for 3 program participants. |
 Facilitrainer (and Friday Club Rotarian) Pat McGaughey talks to our club on December 3, 2013 about Ethics & putting the Four-Way Test to work in our lives! |
In 2005/2006, Rotary’s Centennial Year, our club established a “Twin Club” relationship with the Hilton & Howick Rotary club in South Africa with a goal to complete an international project together. At that time, the H&H club was running ...a soup kitchen at a community center in KwaZulu Natal (aka Sweetwaters) and they had identified a need for a pre-school to serve AIDS orphans. We partnered with the H&H club on a Rotary Foundation Matching Grant project to provide playground equipment, desks, chairs, chalkboards, school supplies and daily food (for a year) for 25 kids and 2 teachers. We also sent two Zulu ladies to Midlands Community College to become certified pre-school teachers, as required by the SA government for an approved crèche (one of the teachers died of pneumonia a couple of years later). Our club provided seed money for the first few years until the pre-school was able to start collecting a minimal tuition for each student. After the H&H club lost its lease on the community center, the pre-school was moved to a local public school and the H&H club built a classroom for the pre-school class. In recent years, we partnered with the H&H club and the Lakeland Sunrise Rotary Club on a District Simplified Grant to build a septic system and a flush toilet for the pre-school class, the first flush toilet on the school grounds (the rest of the grades at the school use portable toilet blocks). Two more flush toilets have now been added! The pre-school is now self-sustaining and is overseen by the H&H club. We currently have 55 pre-school students in the class. Wonderful project! (Thanks Karen Cook for the description)
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Karen, Sid, Michelle, Dave, Cari and Rudy
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Club President Dave McDowell honors Mike Tanneberger with his Paul Harris certificate and pin. Mike and his wife Aimee both made contributions in June to complete their Paul Harris Fellowships. It's wonderful that they have finally received their recognition items. Aimee is a member of the Coeur d'Alene Evening club where she was honored last Thursday. |
Frank Dyson from the Rotary Club of Hilton & Howick in South Africa sent the following message: The Pre-school children had a very good end-year party yesterday - a good send-off into the primary school proper next year. Herewith a photo of Rick handing over your very generous Christmas gift to Peggy and Fisani. It was a complete and very welcome surprise to them and I am sure that you will be hearing from them personally in due course. Not much more to write about now save to say how much we have enjoyed working with you this year and wishing you all a very happy Christmas and an enjoyable and successful 2012. |
Congratulations to Ray Watkins for being recognized today as the club's newest Paul Harris Fellow. Like Ada, Ray made a contribution last June to "top off" his Paul Harris and we are thrilled to finally present his Paul Harris Fellowship recognition certificate and pin.
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Congratulations to Ada Loper for being recognized as the club's newest Paul Harris Fellow. Ada made a contribution last June to "top off" her Paul Harris and we are thrilled she is finally being recognized for her ongoing support to the Foundation!
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It's the 2nd Annual Sunrise Rotary Flower Basket Sale. You'll be seeing 400 of these beautiful baskets around town starting today. We've only got 40 more to sell. Help us raise money for some amazing projects in our community. Call Dwight Bershaw at (509) 370-3133 to get a gorgeous basket for $35 just in time for Mother's Day!!!
Bob & Carol Carroll from Deer Park, WA
Five hardy Sunrise Rotarians,(and one furry friend) led by Denise Lundy, hike Canfield on Wednesday, July 9...next week...Mineral Ridge! L-R, Ada Loper, Denise Lundy, Karen Cook, Steve Welch & Sandy Emerson.
Sunrise Rotarians from left Dustin Ainsworth, Amy Evans, Michele Fink, Mike Ward, Judi Cronin, Cari Fraser, and Jeff Voeller get ready to serve the Roasted Walnut Soup for the St. Vincent de Paul Souport the End of Homelessness event at the North Idaho Fair grounds.
