Meeting is Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Cabin Coffee 7:00 AM.
This week we will have Sheldon hosting Tyler Gruetzmacher from Barron Co. Soil and Water Conservation Dept. After Tyler's talk, please stick around to help put labels on our dictionaries. I am also hoping that our Rose tickets will be available.
Last week Chris brought in Rachel Thomas Rice, Rice Lake Public Library Dir. and Shelby Friendshuh, Public Services Dir. at RL Library. We got an update on some great activities and services that Rice Lake Library provides to our community as well as the surrounding areas. Some of the things they shared were study rooms available, the Libby App, Outreach services, Printing Services, the Library Locker, Blood Drives (next one scheduled for Jan. 5th), Summer Childrens Nutrition program, the Imagination Library, and their newest project - the Everbright Wall.
Cumberland Rotary Impact Club Update:
REMINDER - Next Meeting is Wednesday Sept. 23 7:00 AM Harvest Grill
Fall is in the air and activities seem to ramping up for our club. Lots coming up in the next month or so. First, a generous club member purchased a Peace Pole for our club to install in our community. It was fun to see it at our meeting last week, as I don't know if any of us really knew what it was going to look like. It says "May peace prevail on earth" in 4 languages - English, Italian, Spanish and Norwegian. Languages which were selected because of their connection with Cumberland. We are asking the community for input on where to install our peace pole, the current favorite is by the library.
We are preparing for the upcoming Suicide Prevention Walk on 9/26. Currently, we are figuring out a way to make signs to display along the route and hoping to have kids decorate the signs beforehand. Then next will be supporting the Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed build. We were able to send out information to the local churches (thanks Emily!) and put information at the food pantry. We are also planning on sharing the information with our local schools. 2 people have reached out for information through our facebook page regarding becoming members - yippee!! Have a great week!
Thanks, Lisa
Shell Lake Area Companion Club Update:
REMINDER - Next Gathering is Wed. Sept. 23, 5:30 pm at the Shell Lake Lodge.
Had our gathering last week. Sunrise Rotary President Jason joined us and handed out membership certificates and Rotary pins to all 13 members. He also presented Cathy B. with a Paul Harris +3 Pin.
We are working on getting pumpkins for decorations at the Bourbon and Spirits Tasting Harvest Dinner event. Here are some pictures!
Your in Rotary - Mark
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS:
This is our 30th Anniversary for Sunrise Rotary - would like to do something - if you want to help out you can join Jason, Monika and Clare for planning. Clare will also be doing a time line - please share YOUR Rotary timeline with Clare or Jason.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Oct. 3 - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Building Project
Oct. 15 - Spirits and Bourbon Tasting Harvest Dinner Event
Oct. 22 - Rose Day
UPCOMING PROGRAMS for Sunrise Rotary (Any Rotarian and their guests are welcome to attend):
September Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Don D. and Joe E.
Sept. 17 - Meeting - Sheldon J. - Tyler Gruetzmacher from Barron Co. Soil and Water Conservation Dept.
Sept. 24 - Meeting - Tyler K.
October Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Bill K. and Trudy K. Our social activity will be at the Spirits Tasting Harvest Dinner Event!
Sept. 29 - Board Meeting
Oct. 1 - Meeting - Board Report Out
Oct. 3 - Saturday - Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build
Oct. 8 - Meeting - Jeremy M.
Oct. 15 - Meeting/Spirits Tasting Event
Oct. 22 - No Meeting - ROTARY ROSE DAY
Oct. 23 - Happy Birthday Jason!
Oct. 29 - Meeting - No presenter- fund raiser wrap ups. Spirits Tasting and Rose Sales.
November Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Ken P. and Kathy R.
Nov. 3 - Board Meeting and Election Day! Please vote!
Nov. 5 - Meeting - Board Report Out
Nov. 12 - Meeting - Jason S.
Nov. 19 - Meeting - Bruce S.
Nov. 19 - Happy Birthday Mark B!
Nov. 22 - Happy Birthday Kathy R!
Nov. 26 - No Meeting - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 30 - Happy Birthday Don D!
December Social Activity Planners/AOS and greeters - Dean S and Jim S.
Dec. 1 - Board Meeting
Dec. 3 - Meeting - Board Report Out
Dec. 10 - Meeting - Ana ST.
Dec. 17 - Meeting - Mike VG.
Dec. 24 - No Meeting - Merry Christmas
Dec. 31 - Meeting - BJ Williams
Just a reminder to work hard on securing a speaker. If you need ideas, reach out to any officer and we’ll be happy to help! If you’re unable to secure a speaker, please let us know as soon as possible so we can plan a focus for the weekly meeting. Please let Trudy know as soon as you have a program set up so it can be added to the calendar. If you need a Zoom link, contact Jason or Joe E.
Be sure to like our Facebook Page! Here is the link:
Thanks Monika for doing our Facebook page - we are up to 137 followers!
ROTARY DISTRICT 5960 BUSINESS/NEWS:
TO: All D5960 Rotarians FROM: Margie Horning and Peggy Strom As we Unite for Good to Create Lasting Impact, it’s increasingly important that we all understand how we can use The Rotary Foundation to do that. How Does It Work? What Should We All Know? Please join us for a “drop in” Zoom call at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd to learn more and ask those questions you’ve been wondering about! It’s not too early to be gearing up for World Polio Day October 24th and the Rotary Foundation month in November. We can also answer any questions you might have regarding our district incentives being offered in October and November to encourage member giving. As we all know the more we all give, the more impact we can have in the world! Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cr9_mordTUaJ-Tuozb59rg We look forward to talking with you on the 22nd! Margie Horning and Peggy Strom – District Foundation Annual Fund Development Team Members
