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News Sunrisers Can Use![]() 75th Annual CTV Lion’s Christmas Telethon Sunrisers Jeff Shrigley, Kris Cacciotti, Tina Senese and Giorgio Lagana helped out at the telethon on Saturday - answering phones from 9-11pm and (in Giorgio’s case) doing a number of hockey jersey swaps for charity. The Sunrisers also made a $1000 donation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers. ![]() And for those of you who aren’t aware, Sunriser Sandi Campbell hosted the telethon with Peter Mallette, circa 1980-81? Yes, she was once young. ![]() Nutrition for the Mission Volunteers are still needed this Wednesday for the NUTRITION FOR the MISSION project at Chris’s Independent! Sunrisers will encourage shoppers to purchase $10, $20 or $50 bags of food used to prepare meals at the Elgin St. Mission. Contact Barb if you can help out. Giving Hearts On Thursday this week, Sunriser Matt Bonin will join Sunriser Dawn Condon at Connected Living Yoga and Wellness for a free coffee chat at 1:00pm. The topic of conversation is “Finding Hope - Moving from Darkness to Light.” The event is part of the Connected Living Giving Hearts Open House Week. Mission 31 The following dates are still available for Sunrisers or local business teams to serve dinner at the Elgin St. Mission – December 8th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th. Mission 31 receives no regular government funding, and with an increased demand for their services, it is incredibly important that we do whatever we can to fundraise for this vital cause. Christmas Party See everyone at our annual Sunriser Christmas Party on Thursday, December 7th at Peppi Panini (downtown). The fun and frivolity starts at 5pm! Toy Drive From Past-President Kris: As we approach our third Christmas without our sweet boy, we want to continue our tradition of collecting children's toys to donate in Everett's honour. We're collecting new, unwrapped toys for children from infant to age 12 until December 11th. We will once again be donating to Our Children, Our Future, which is a local, not-for-profit charitable organization committed to securing a better future for local children. We want to spread Evvy's love and continue his legacy by brightening the lives of other kiddos in our community. For donating options, reach out to Kristofer Cacciotti - 705-690-5159. Or I can collect them all at Rotary on Thursday! Thanks everyone! ![]() ![]() |
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Upcoming MeetingLocation: From Bancroft Drive turn right onto Fourth Avenue, after train tracks turn on your first right on the property and keep left and proceed to the stop sign. Go straight through Stop sign (do not go up hill) and park in Lot B. Walk to building entrance and go to the Palvelukoti Apartment building (Block B) front door. Once in lobby, proceed downstairs or elevator and you will be at the Fitness & Rehab Centre. Speaker: This Thursday, Sunrisers will travel to Finlandia Village for a tour of the new adaptive Fitness & Rehab Centre. Join us at Finlandia ! When: Dec 7th, 2023 7:30 am Greeter: Carla Lacelle O Canada: Kim Lafreniere Rotary Reflection: Giorgio Lagana Toast: Gerry Lougheed International Toast: Emily Mantle Sunrisers are reminded to find their own replacements if they cannot attend the meeting. |
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We missed you last week![]() At last week’s meeting our guest speaker was local funeral director and renowned philanthropist, Geoffrey Lougheed. While Geoff has received many community, provincial and national accolades, it was clear during his presentation on the Sudbury Food Bank, that what was most important to him, was his ability to do good in the world today. He provided some background on how the food bank started 40 years ago which focused on how individuals would eat that day. Today the Food Bank serves 17 thousand people every month, the majority of which are children. Geoff emphasized the importance of meeting people where they are at and treating everyone with respect and care. A full 100% of funds raised go directly to purchasing and distributing over 500 tons of food every year for our community. |
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District News![]() We are celebrating Membership and New Club Development during August. Our members come to Rotary, and stay with Rotary, to make a positive change through service and to build lifelong friendships.
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Weekly Updates![]() At last week's meeting our guest speaker was Dr. Richard Denton, Rotary District 7010 District Governor. Richard is a retired country Doctor, former Mayor of Kirkland Lake and associate professor at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
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Rotary MinuteRotary Minute
Good morning and thank-you Fellow Rotarians and guests Today’s Rotary Minute Will highlight the best.
The best in each profession With high ethics and morals The movers and the shakers Who put service above laurels
I’m referring of course, to Membership And in that, Sunrisers shine Our roster is as diverse As Boyce’s cellar of wine.
Sylvie links tele-health care Jeff’s bio research is renowned Dawn salutes the morning sun And Gerry is the last to let us down.
Sean supports his fellow veterans Shannon’s clinic helps the concussed Mick rules the airwaves for charity And Kris brings in big donor bucks
Julie keeps our feet pain free Amanda provides a safe haven David cares for Finnish elders And Giorgio’s a real estate maven
Admirable vocations to be sure We even welcome retirees But together our common mission Is to serve the community.
So that my fellow Sunrisers Is this morning’s Rotary minute Today’s lesson? Our membership rocks Cuz of all the Sunrisers in it! |
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District News 7010
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Rotary MinuteWhere we fit in the Rotary World The Sudbury Sunrisers is one of two clubs in Sudbury. We are part of District 7010, which brings together 42 Rotary Clubs, made up of 1450 members, encompassing North and Central Ontario and Northwestern Quebec. Our newest club hails from Blind River who joined our district in July. There are 530 Districts around the world, all working to better their communities under Rotary International’s banner - service above self. This year our District Governor hails from Sudbury. Dr. Richard Denton will host Rotarians from across the region at our annual district conference to be held Sept. 24-25. Of course the highlight of the district conference this year will be the Sunrisers breakfast on Sunday morning, featuring our own Matt Bonin as keynote speaker. I would encourage all Sunrisers to register for the conference. There are reduced rates for first-timers and a dinner-only option if you would like to bring your partner to the Saturday gala. Dress is hippie casual as we are promoting peace and the environment. And that fellow Sunrisers and guests, is your Rotary Minute! Sandi |
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Weekly Updates
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Rotary MinuteRotary Minute: Good morning and thank you Fellow Rotarians and guests This morning we’re off on an Information-type quest. It will take just a minute 60 seconds to act And together we’ll learn A few Rotary facts. Each July marks the start Of a new year in Rotary And for the very first time Our R.I. President is a she! Her first name is Jennifer Her last name is Jones And even more special She calls Canada home Windsor specifically An Ontario gal A new kind of leader With big plans and great style. Imagine Rotary Is her international theme The logo is stunning In hues of purple and green. Her goal is to communicate Both in person and online To shine a light on Rotary And it’s work for mankind. So that in a nutshell Is your first Rotary class And if you didn’t enjoy it You can all kiss my ass-ignment. |
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District News![]() Greetings from your new District Governor to you friendly Rotarians. Welcome to a new Rotary fiscal year. Welcome new Presidents and your boards. We have a new Rotary International President, Jennifer Jones, our first woman in this role from Windsor, Ontario! Happy Canada Day.
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Rotary Xmas Party![]() |
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YMCA Peace Medallion BreakfastOur breakfast meeting on Nov. 22 will be at the YMCA for their Peace medallion Ceremony. This breakfast has been something that our club has attended for years so we can support our fellow Sunriser family member, Alex McCauley, who chairs the YMCA board. Breakfast will be served at 7:00am and we will start the ceremony at 7:30am. ![]() |
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Elgin Street MissionThe Elgin St Mission - Christmas Campaign Please Volunteer Your Company Team or Friends & Family to Serve Dinner at the Elgin St Mission one evening during December - its an easy team building event with tonnes of great feelings attached. A team of 7 volunteers are needed to help a) set up dinner service b) prep buns & plates c) serve the food to Mission guests d) Help with dish washing & kitchen clean up - Volunteers are needed from 5 to 8:45 pm every night during December - Contact Dawn dlarsen@navigatormarketing.ca 705 918 2090 - $500 sponsorship for companies $250 for friends & community groups - cheques to Elgin St Mission. Can't volunteer ? Please consider making a cash donation - Our fundraising goal this year is $5,000 cash Committee: Dawn, David & Mel. Contact Dawn about volunteering at dlarsen@navigatormarketing.ca or 705-918-2090 ***Still looking for groups on Dec 23, 28, 29, 30, 31*** Please DONATE to the Elgin Street Mission. Last year the Mission served over 110,000 hot meals. They rely solely on community donations to exist. pls donate today. Add Rotary Campaign in the "note" section - link http://themission.ca/donate/ Last group: DAY 15 thank you to Rotarian. Karen Galipeau and the HOG chapter 9006 ( Harley Owners Group) for serving hundteds of hot meals and making a financial donation of over $250 towards the Elgin Street Mission Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers 31 Days of Christmas. ![]() |
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This weeks meetingTHERE IS NO MEETING THIS THURSDAY. ENJOY THE SLEEP IN |
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Happy Tuesday friends |
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Message from President DarleneGreetings Sunrisers, One of the changes that Rotary International made this year was the relaxation of the rules regarding attendance at meetings. This is something that we all know needed to be addressed because of more members having to travel for a living, and others raising young families and not always being able to be at every meeting. Our club attendance stands at 49% for the year. However, we have observed that it is the same people consistently at the meetings. My fear is that people no longer feel the urgency that comes with the mandatory attendance, so they casually miss a meeting here and there and before you know it, a month has gone by and not one meeting has been attended. It is so easy to do in this very fast paced world. Our Thursday meetings are opportunities not only to hear guest speakers but to enjoy the fellowship and comradery that is our reason for being. Each meeting brings us together to share stories, laugh and get to know each other better. By doing so, we learn that although each of us have “stuff” going on in our lives, we are all committed Rotarians joining together to “have fun while doing good” in our community. Missing a meeting means you don’t get to see the beautiful glow that Becky has during her pregnancy. You don’t find out why Rob is using a cane or how Steve D. tore the ligaments in his foot. You miss out laughing at Brian's corny jokes or hearing about Steve H.’s latest adventures overseas. You don’t get to learn about upcoming projects that you might be interested in participating in or hear an update on how little Everett is doing at Sick Kids hospital. So many of us think of Rotary as family and to me, each Thursday is like family dinner. We come together to catch up and feel the bond that brings us together. It is a great feeling to be a part of this amazing Sunrisers family, and you get to renew that feeling every Thursday morning for a wonderful breakfast and fellowship. If you have missed some meetings I encourage you to come and renew your commitment to the family, to the club, to Rotary. We make a difference – every Thursday morning at 7:30. Yours in Rotary, Darlene |
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Rotarians AbroadHugo Chen recently stumbled upon the Rotary Club of Kufstein, Austria. ![]() |
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Leadership Team 2017/18Executive Past President: Louise Bergeron President Elect: Kris Cacciotti Secretary: Tyler Stott Treasurer: Curtis Roy / Luann Belfry Sergeant at Arms: Mick Weaver 5 Avenues of Service Club Service Director: Louise Bergeron Chairs: - Admin: Kris Cacciotti / Becky Ducharme - Membership: Luann Belfry - Fellowship: Trina Tallon - PR / Media: Sandi Campbell - Program: Jeff Sutton (Don Garrioch, Gerry Lougheed, Jr., Brian Smith) Community Service Director: Mel Dionne Chairs: - Rotary Park: Brian (Mike Staffen, Mike Pagnutti) - Fishing for Food: Mick Weaver / Lori Harris (Barb Roy, Amanda Berloni, Steve Doni, Becky Ducharme, Mike Pagnutti) - Fill-a-Crib: Shannon Kenrick-Rochon - December serving at the Mission: Dawn Larsen / Giorgio Lagana - Blood Donation Drive: Lisette Wirta / Mel Dionne - Vive Le Vin: Sue Lekun Vocational Service Director: David Munch Chair: Annette Cressy International Service Director: Sonia Del Missier Committee: - Stephen Havlovic - Barb Roy - Becky Ducharme - Amélie Hien - Maureen McNamara New Generations (Youth) Directors: - Sheilah Weber (Protection Officer) - Maureen McNamara Foundation / Paul Harris Director: Beau Frescura
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Rotary Sunrisers Presidential TurnoverAs you may have seen, the Rotary Sunrisers' Presidential Turnover will be held at Raffi's house on Wednesday, June 28th starting at 6:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the festivities will be held outside. Dinner will be catered by Regency Bakery and beverages will be supplied. The cost is $20 per person. Please bring your own folding chair, bug spray, jackets, and sippy cups. Spouses welcome. The address is as follows: 185 Merrygale Drive Sudbury, ON P3E 6K5 Please RSVP to Trina via email at trina@ndlc.ca.
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Support for International WorkAt the recommendation of the International Committee, the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers recently provided $500 to Chanel to support her efforts on behalf of Me to We. Chanel will be embarking on a mission to India to work on a water well project. We are hoping that upon her return from India, Chanel will join us at a meeting to share her experiences with us.
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Blues for FoodThe Noon Club has extended an invitation to the Sunrisers to come out and join them on Saturday, June 10, 2017 for Blues for Food. There will be an excellent line-up of musical acts for the day, starting at noon and playing through to 8:00 PM. Why not spend your Saturday enjoying a great event in support of the Food Bank! ![]() |
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Helping people with disabilities make their own music![]() Music has been an important part of leading an ordinary life for students at the Music School for Children With Disabilities in Honor of Paul Harris in Lublin, Poland. Founded by Rotary members, the school serves 20 students with various disabilities, including Down syndrome, autism, and visual impairments. The Rotary Club of Lublin-Centrum-Maria Curie-Sklodowska has provided funding with help from Rotary Foundation Matching Grants and the Henryk Wieniawski Musical Society, which houses the school.
After their son Mateusz was born with underdeveloped eyes, Mariusz and Joanna Kania looked for ways to help him be active. When he showed an aptitude for music, they looked for a teacher and were thrilled to find the Paul Harris music school.
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Finding Safe HavenAfter serving her time, Bianca sought help from a local homeless organization, A Safe Haven, and moved to its shelter in the Rogers Park neighborhood. Bianca followed the program closely -- she attended all the required meetings, passed drug tests, and volunteered at every opportunity.
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Saving lives in Ghana![]() A highlight for the team was greeting the chief of Sagadugu. The team got excited about buying goats and food for children in the villages where I support eight churches. It was good to see the pastors of most of the eight churches, and I had to explain that we were just passing through on our way to Bolgatanga. |
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India celebrates three years without polio![]() The three-year achievement sets the stage for polio-free certification of the entire Southeast Asia region by the World Health Organization. The Indian government also plans to convene a polio summit in February to commemorate this victory in the global effort to eradicate polio.
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