Announcements:
June 6th the Wenatchee North Rotary Group is hosting the Hall of Fame Sports Awards. Join them for a night of great awards!
June 10th there is a Rotary Golf Tournament in Osoyoos.
*******IMPORTANT*********
MEETING VENUE CHANGE FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 23RD.
The meeting will be held at Columbia Valley Brewery located at 538 Riverside Drive.
Bring cash if you are going to have breakfast, they will collect at the door. Estimated price is $12.00.
On June 13th, our meeting will be at Town Toyota Center. Bring cash for breakfast. Estimated cost $15.00. Exact details of the meeting location TBD.
On June 20th there is NO MEETING because CHANGE OVER DINNER is on June 21st at Ridgeline Graphics.
On July 4th, the club has an opportunity to help out parking cars to raise money for the club. Contact Kathleen if you are able to help.
We are still about $4000.00 short on Bike Ride sponsorships!
Dominick Bonny from Wenatchee North Rotary came as a visitor and read for us his article he wrote that has since gone viral. Check it out here!
John Fishburne was visiting from the Leavenworth Group and would like to connect next year so his club can host a pitstop for the bike ride.
This is Joan Wright's last year heading up the Scholarship program. She has done and AMAZING job- thank you!
Lucas just moved to Rebecca's house and is loving it. He is also excited to attend a Mariner's game with Pete!
The May 30th meeting will be a club assembly about the Bike Ride! Be there, sign up for a committee or be fined! (Since we are about 4K short on sponsorships, those are gonna be some steeeeeeep fines!)
Brags and Confessions:
Erik, the Bull Whisperer, told a story that you really would need to hear to believe but apparently there is some video floating around. Spoiler alert: He whispered the bull right into goring him in the hip. And yes, he is fine.
P.J. was at Yellowstone. His mom is 98!
Alan went to a United Way Conference in Florida and had a great time.
Program:
The program today was a TED Talk by Robert Sapolsky. Watch it here.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Sunday, May 7, 2017
May 2nd Meeting Notes
Announcements:
The change over dinner is Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Ridgeline Graphics. Sign up with Wayne.
Our next club social is on Wednesday, May 10th, at 5:30 p.m. at Columbia Valley Brewing Company- family and friends welcome!
Our next bike ride meeting is Thursday, May 11th at the Thai Restaurant at 5:00 p.m. Come one, come all. If you can't make it, we can sign you up for a committee that needs help. :)
The District Conference in Kelowna was a big hit. See our blog post from last week for details.
Upcoming Meeting Changes: (we are testing out venues to see if they have actual mugs and reasonable breakfast deliciousness)
May 23rd will be at Columbia Valley Brewing Company
June 13th is PROBABLY at the Town Toyota Center but stay tuned for confirmation and exact place.
Brags and Confessions:
Alan gave a shout out to all the people who helped with the Youth Parade.
Mansour is heading to Amsterdam.
Jim H thanked Mansour for driving to Kelowna....there were problems at the border...it wasn't Mansour.
Program:
Nicolle LaFleur presented a wonderful program about her trip to North Korea. Nicolle is a fascinating women with an interesting life story including Ethnomusicology, being a humanitarian and working with the Red Cross. While at the Red Cross, she was in charge of the region including China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Japan.
The change over dinner is Wednesday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Ridgeline Graphics. Sign up with Wayne.
Our next club social is on Wednesday, May 10th, at 5:30 p.m. at Columbia Valley Brewing Company- family and friends welcome!
Our next bike ride meeting is Thursday, May 11th at the Thai Restaurant at 5:00 p.m. Come one, come all. If you can't make it, we can sign you up for a committee that needs help. :)
The District Conference in Kelowna was a big hit. See our blog post from last week for details.
Upcoming Meeting Changes: (we are testing out venues to see if they have actual mugs and reasonable breakfast deliciousness)May 23rd will be at Columbia Valley Brewing Company
June 13th is PROBABLY at the Town Toyota Center but stay tuned for confirmation and exact place.
Brags and Confessions:
Alan gave a shout out to all the people who helped with the Youth Parade.
Mansour is heading to Amsterdam.
Jim H thanked Mansour for driving to Kelowna....there were problems at the border...it wasn't Mansour.
Program:
Nicolle LaFleur presented a wonderful program about her trip to North Korea. Nicolle is a fascinating women with an interesting life story including Ethnomusicology, being a humanitarian and working with the Red Cross. While at the Red Cross, she was in charge of the region including China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea and Japan.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
District Conference Highlights - Kelowna
Starting with a casual pulled pork and chicken dinner Thursday night, the conference escalated to celebration of the life lived by Vern Nielson, our district governor who succumbed to cancer in February, and a celebration of Rotary. After a free day to explore, tour, wine taste, etc. we all enjoyed the hospitality of the Friday night home hosting in various Rotarians around the valley. Saturday was filled with inspirational speakers, including some who were impacted by Rotary as a youth. Break-out sessions in the afternoon were followed by the more formal dinner that evening had us laughing and in tears, and feeling proud to be a Rotarian. The Sunday morning send off was filled with the youth exchange students (more tears), and a preview of next year's conference in Prosser, which will May 17-20. Get it on your calendar now, and check it out at the 2018 Conference web site.Attendees were Jim & Carol Adamson, Wayne & Karen Massing, Lisa Parks, Mansour Ravassipour, Jim Huffman, and Lucas (our exchange student).
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
April 25
Announcements:
The Bike Ride is just over a month away and we need everyone to sign up to help on June 1, 2, 3 and 4. The Bike Ride is June 3rd and we need the most help that day but before and after the bike ride, we will need set up and take down assistance.
Also, we could use more bike ride sponsors!
There is a Board Meeting May 8th.
Next club social is May 10th at Columbia Valley Brewing Company.
Brags and Confessions:
Earl was Cool Dad of the Week by taking his middle daughter out of school and letting her help with the explosive residue training.
Kathleen said that Daniel led the Cashmere High School to a league victory!
Chris spent Dad's day at the Fraternity with his son.
Rebecca celebrated Mari's 11th birthday.
Erik won money at the horse races...but not on horses.
Leslie was in San Francisco for the weekend.
Jim H pet peeve is vanity college plates....
The program today was about the Avanza Stove Factory in Nicaragua. This is our international project. Dave DeYoung presented the information which can all be found here.
May Birthdays: Rani Sampson, Rebecca Lyons, Dick Baker, Jeff Niderost, Jenny Rojanastien, Patty Rush, & Ruth Dagg
May Anniversaries: Kathy Hamilton (John), Maggie Nelson (Charlie), Wayne Massing (Karen), Callie Klein (Rich), and Ruth Dagg (Geoffrey)
The Bike Ride is just over a month away and we need everyone to sign up to help on June 1, 2, 3 and 4. The Bike Ride is June 3rd and we need the most help that day but before and after the bike ride, we will need set up and take down assistance.
Also, we could use more bike ride sponsors!
There is a Board Meeting May 8th.
Next club social is May 10th at Columbia Valley Brewing Company.
Brags and Confessions:
Earl was Cool Dad of the Week by taking his middle daughter out of school and letting her help with the explosive residue training.
Kathleen said that Daniel led the Cashmere High School to a league victory!
Chris spent Dad's day at the Fraternity with his son.
Rebecca celebrated Mari's 11th birthday.
Erik won money at the horse races...but not on horses.
Leslie was in San Francisco for the weekend.
Jim H pet peeve is vanity college plates....
The program today was about the Avanza Stove Factory in Nicaragua. This is our international project. Dave DeYoung presented the information which can all be found here.
May Birthdays: Rani Sampson, Rebecca Lyons, Dick Baker, Jeff Niderost, Jenny Rojanastien, Patty Rush, & Ruth Dagg
May Anniversaries: Kathy Hamilton (John), Maggie Nelson (Charlie), Wayne Massing (Karen), Callie Klein (Rich), and Ruth Dagg (Geoffrey)
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Meeting Notes, April 18th, 2017
Announcements:
Maggie is currently updating our information list. Please email Maggie with your CURRENT info. She will match up what you send with what she has. Please email her your: Name, work phone, cell phone, home phone, classification, business, mailing address and email.
The Master Gardener plant sale will be at Pybus Market on April 30th at 9:00 a.m.
The next Bike Ride meeting is April 24th at 7:00 a.m. at Smitty's.
Be sure to make-up your meetings. You can attend a committee meeting or a club social or another group's meeting.
Lucas had a great time in Canada with his family.
We still are in need of Bike Ride Sponsors!
The All-service club luncheon is May 3rd. Contact Carol Adamson if you would like to join their table- two tickets left.
The Apple Blossom Youth Parade is April 29th. Rotarians often help out with the parade. If you are able help, contact Linda Haglund with the Downtown Association. Word on the street is you get an official walkie-talkie!
There are five challenge scholar applications so far.
Leonard Noss was the recipient of the first Annual Paul Harris/Vern Nelson hero award. Leonard, as the club historian and our club patriarch has been an integral part of our club for many, many years. He has been involved with the bike ride every since it began. Despite health issues, he has been at virtually every meeting. We are grateful to have someone like Leonard demonstrating what a true Rotarian looks like.
Ruth Dagg was inducted as a new member.
Brags and Confessions:
Jim- The Adamson's grandson is finishing up the last of his cancer treatment!
Wayne- His mentee put on four plays regarding bullying.
Jenny- Relatives from Thailand are visiting.
Leslie- Mike took her on a hike that was a bit more than she expected. Doesn't recommend it.
Earl has been absent for work and vacation.
Kevin need some help moving furniture for his mom after the meeting on Tuesday.
Callie has started her own business! If you would like to connect with her, she is on social media:https://www.facebook.com/
The classification talk today was by Rebecca. I had to leave without seeing much of it but I can tell you that the beginning was great! She had a power point and everything! Classification talks are such a great way to get to know our members.
Maggie is currently updating our information list. Please email Maggie with your CURRENT info. She will match up what you send with what she has. Please email her your: Name, work phone, cell phone, home phone, classification, business, mailing address and email.
The Master Gardener plant sale will be at Pybus Market on April 30th at 9:00 a.m.
The next Bike Ride meeting is April 24th at 7:00 a.m. at Smitty's.
Be sure to make-up your meetings. You can attend a committee meeting or a club social or another group's meeting.
Lucas had a great time in Canada with his family.
We still are in need of Bike Ride Sponsors!
The All-service club luncheon is May 3rd. Contact Carol Adamson if you would like to join their table- two tickets left.
The Apple Blossom Youth Parade is April 29th. Rotarians often help out with the parade. If you are able help, contact Linda Haglund with the Downtown Association. Word on the street is you get an official walkie-talkie!
There are five challenge scholar applications so far.
Leonard Noss was the recipient of the first Annual Paul Harris/Vern Nelson hero award. Leonard, as the club historian and our club patriarch has been an integral part of our club for many, many years. He has been involved with the bike ride every since it began. Despite health issues, he has been at virtually every meeting. We are grateful to have someone like Leonard demonstrating what a true Rotarian looks like. Ruth Dagg was inducted as a new member.
Brags and Confessions:
Jim- The Adamson's grandson is finishing up the last of his cancer treatment!
Wayne- His mentee put on four plays regarding bullying.
Jenny- Relatives from Thailand are visiting.
Leslie- Mike took her on a hike that was a bit more than she expected. Doesn't recommend it.
Earl has been absent for work and vacation.
Kevin need some help moving furniture for his mom after the meeting on Tuesday.
Callie has started her own business! If you would like to connect with her, she is on social media:https://www.facebook.com/
Robin is no longer the District Youth Committee Chair.
Ruth's 4th grandson was born on Saint Patty's Day.
Dick is having surgery and will be gone for a couple weeks.
Here are a few pictures from the Rotarians that visited us from Krygyzstan.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Club Events
Hey everyone,
A few quick updates!
First, remember you can always find the blog on the Sunrise Rotary website. The last couple weeks there have been other things besides the weekly minutes. Jim posted some stuff from the Million Dollar dinner and there was recently an update from our exchange student.
Also, the Adamson's have purchased a table at the All Service Club luncheon on May 3rd. It would be great to have a table full of Sunrise Rotarians. Six seats are taken so there are four left. Get a check to Leslie for $25 as soon as possible to reserve one of the remaining seats.
Finally, the last club social at Columbia Valley Brewing was a big hit! 23 people in attendance. These socials are a great way to connect outside of the meetings and get to know each other a bit better. Partners, friend and future sunrisers are always welcome!
A few quick updates!
First, remember you can always find the blog on the Sunrise Rotary website. The last couple weeks there have been other things besides the weekly minutes. Jim posted some stuff from the Million Dollar dinner and there was recently an update from our exchange student.
Also, the Adamson's have purchased a table at the All Service Club luncheon on May 3rd. It would be great to have a table full of Sunrise Rotarians. Six seats are taken so there are four left. Get a check to Leslie for $25 as soon as possible to reserve one of the remaining seats.
Finally, the last club social at Columbia Valley Brewing was a big hit! 23 people in attendance. These socials are a great way to connect outside of the meetings and get to know each other a bit better. Partners, friend and future sunrisers are always welcome!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
April 11th Meeting
Announcements:
Alan mentioned that the Guadalajara Rotarians love the idea of visiting Wenatchee and we are looking at some August dates. We will need hosts for our visiting Rotarians.
The Highway Clean-up went well, thanks to everyone who participated!
GWATA is considering starting an Angel Network and is looking for interested investors. Contact Jenny if you are someone or know someone.
Dues have increased from $46.50 to $48.50- look for an invoice this week. Also, we are looking for a new meeting space so if you have any ideas contact Jim Huffman.
Brags and Confessions:
Kathleen went to Olympia with the Highschoolers and the Governor kept bragging about the bike ride!
Patty said Isaiah was voted best outbound student.
Erik went to Palm Springs and Vegas for golf and then New York to see Hamilton (totally worth it!). While there, he lost his wallet in a taxi and it was returned the next day but the kind driver.
Jerry has been elected and elder of his church.
Jim and Carol went to the Rock Climbing gym with the grandkids and lived to tell about it.
Renee returned from a business trip in India. Mari earned 2nd place in the state gymnastics.
Tom went on a wildflower road trip and finally found them in Death Valley.
Program:
Entrepreneurs from The Kyrgyz Republic came to speak to the group. It was fascinating to learn about their country which is in Central Asia. It is often called "The Second Switzerland" because of the beautiful mountains.
You can see more about Kyrgyzstan by clicking here.
Also, one of the visitors spoke about the Manas- the longest poem at over 500,000 lines, it is often sung or recited orally. You can read more about this very treasured story of the Kyrgyz people here.
One of the speakers, Tilek Toktoga, would like to connect on Facebook. His profile can be accessed here.
Alan mentioned that the Guadalajara Rotarians love the idea of visiting Wenatchee and we are looking at some August dates. We will need hosts for our visiting Rotarians.
The Highway Clean-up went well, thanks to everyone who participated!
GWATA is considering starting an Angel Network and is looking for interested investors. Contact Jenny if you are someone or know someone.
Dues have increased from $46.50 to $48.50- look for an invoice this week. Also, we are looking for a new meeting space so if you have any ideas contact Jim Huffman.
Brags and Confessions:
Kathleen went to Olympia with the Highschoolers and the Governor kept bragging about the bike ride!
Patty said Isaiah was voted best outbound student.
Erik went to Palm Springs and Vegas for golf and then New York to see Hamilton (totally worth it!). While there, he lost his wallet in a taxi and it was returned the next day but the kind driver.
Jerry has been elected and elder of his church.
Jim and Carol went to the Rock Climbing gym with the grandkids and lived to tell about it.
Renee returned from a business trip in India. Mari earned 2nd place in the state gymnastics.
Tom went on a wildflower road trip and finally found them in Death Valley.
Program:
Entrepreneurs from The Kyrgyz Republic came to speak to the group. It was fascinating to learn about their country which is in Central Asia. It is often called "The Second Switzerland" because of the beautiful mountains.You can see more about Kyrgyzstan by clicking here.
Also, one of the visitors spoke about the Manas- the longest poem at over 500,000 lines, it is often sung or recited orally. You can read more about this very treasured story of the Kyrgyz people here.One of the speakers, Tilek Toktoga, would like to connect on Facebook. His profile can be accessed here.
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