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Helena Sunrise

Service Above Self

We meet Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Perkins
1803 Cedar Ave.
Helena, MT  59601
United States
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Monica & Dan
May 21, 2019
Monica & Dan
May 28, 2019
Michelle & Gary W.
Jun 04, 2019
Board Meeting
Marie & Dewey
Jun 11, 2019
Marie & Dewey
Jun 18, 2019
Marie & Dewey
Jun 25, 2019
Change of Officers
Jul 02, 2019
President Murray & Board Members
Brad & Rick
Jul 09, 2019
Brad & Rick
Jul 16, 2019
Brad Addor
Jul 23, 2019
ShelterBox Ambassador
Brad & Rick
Jul 30, 2019
Murray & Gary W.
Aug 06, 2019
Board Meeting
Jordan & Greg
Aug 13, 2019
Jordan & Greg
Aug 20, 2019
Jordan & Greg
Aug 27, 2019
Murray & Gary W.
Sep 03, 2019
Board Meeting
Tony & Jock
Sep 10, 2019
Trivia
Sep 17, 2019
Jock & Tony
Sep 24, 2019
Murray & Gary W.
Oct 01, 2019
Board Meeting
Michelle & Kristina
Oct 08, 2019
Trivia
Oct 15, 2019
Michelle & Kristina
Oct 22, 2019
Michelle & Kristina
Oct 29, 2019
Murray & Gary W.
Nov 05, 2019
Board Meeting
Carol & Gary C.
Nov 12, 2019
Trivia
Nov 19, 2019
Bobcat Griz week
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President
Michelle Vanisko
President Elect
Murray Strong
Secretary
Gary D. Williams
Treasurer
Gary D. Williams
Membership
Brad Lancaster
 

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Rotary Foundation
Posted by Brad Lancaster on May 03, 2019
Eric Thompson from the Rotary Foundation (shown here with Helena Sunrise President, Michelle Vanisko and District 5390 Governor, Rick Moore) spoke to Helena Sunrise on Tuesday, April 30.  Eric is in Montana to attend the 2019 District Assembly, where he will be presenting information and reflection on the work of the Foundation.  Rotarians AND non-Rotarians are encouraged to view the Foundation's good works at:  https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation
Montana Girls State
Guest speaker at our meeting of March 12, 2019, was Jen Dalrymple, Director of Montana Girls State.  Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxilary.  ALA Girls State is the premier program for teaching young women about the democratic process and how our republic works at the state and national levels.  As a MT participant, the girls are assigned to fictional cities named after gem stones in Montana whereupon they embark in the full democratic process of seeking office, holding elections and making/enforcing laws. It is a unique and exciting government-in-action learning program.  This year’s ALA Girls State Program will be held on the campus of Carroll College in Helena from Sunday June 9 through Saturday June 15, 2019.   Applications will be accepted January 1, 2019 until April 30, 2019.  A great program educating youth about how American government works!
Gary in Tasmania
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Feb 07, 2019
Helena Sunrise member, Gary Williams, recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Hobart, Tasmania in February, 2019.  Gary and wife, Lynne are touring Tasmania after hosting Rotary Exchange members from Tasmania in two years ago.  We look forward to a program from Gary upon Lynne's and his return!
Friendship Center update
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Jan 29, 2019
Jenny Eck, Executive Director of the Helena Friendship Center (right, pictured with club President-Elect, Murray Strong) gave the club an update on the FC's activities and its impact on the lives of individuals and families suffering domestic violence and safety issues.  Usage of the Friendship Center's services continues to grow, unfortunately, and several cases per month must be turned away and referred to alternative, temporary solutions.  A change in FC's planning for 2019 is the decision to not hold an Empty Bowls fundraising event, which Sunrise Rotary has assisted with for the past few years.  Empty Bowls is being evaluated for the significant amount of work required of limited staff (who are needed to provide program services) to put on this fundraiser.
Helena Head Start - Trivia Partner
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Jan 15, 2019
Jaymie Shaldahl (left) and Erica Vallance (center) of the Helena Head Start Program are shown here with club member, Gary Carlson.  Jaymie and Erica gave the club background and update on Head Start's impact on Helena and surrounding communities.  Finding endless opportunities for funding, Head Start will be our Trivia fund-raising partner this coming Thursday, January 17, 6:00 PM at the Staggering Ox Restaurant.  Jaymie and Erica have created expanded posters and have explored options to maximize the amount of funds that may be raised on Thursday.  Head Start is a wonderful Sunrise Rotary partner!!
Michele Steele joins Sunrise Rotary
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Jan 15, 2019
Michele Steele (left) is officially welcomed as member of The Rotary Club of Helena, Sunrise, by District Governor, Rick Moore and Sunrise President, Michelle Vanisko.  Michele brings a rich history in Rotary having been a member of the Rotary Club of Helena (the "noon" club), including service as Past President.  Work scheduling makes Sunrise an option for Michele to continue her Rotary service.  Welcome, Michele!!
YWCA Receives Trivia Funds
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Dec 12, 2018
Gary Williams presents a check to Monica Lindeen, Executive Director of the Helena YWCA (and Sunrise Rotary Club member) representing proceeds from a successful Trivia night partnership between the "Y" and Sunrise Rotary.
The History of Luggage
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Dec 18, 2018
Guest Pat Seiler (shown here with club member, Russ Cargo) presented a very informative and entertaining program on "The History of Luggage."  Pat led us through the evolution of the bags we all use for travel, pointing out that we put a man on the moon in 1969, but did not put wheels on suitcases until 1972!  Thanks, Pat!
Holter Museum Reimagined
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Dec 11, 2018
Deb Halliday, board chair for the Holter Museum of Art, spoke to the club on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, about current and upcoming events at the museum.  Helena is truly fortunate to have an art center of the Holter's caliber and it was a pleasure to hear Deb's positive presentation.  Club members, Russ Cargo (left) and Tony Perpignano (not shown), are both Holter board members.
Townsend Trivia Night
Posted by Brad Lancaster on Dec 04, 2018
On November 29, another successful Trivia fundraising night was held in Townsend, MT in partnership with the Townsend Rotary Club.  Over $1,400 was raised to help fund a Townsend Interact trip to Guatemala.  Over 70 community members turned out to share the fun.  Great job, Townsend and Sunrise members, Gary Williams, Greg Duncan, Rick Moore and Carol Wilcox!
 
 
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