Winter Events & Musings

 

 

On February 16^th our Rotary Club will host a Fireside at Odd Man Rush Brewing. Each and every member should invite one to three non-Rotarians to enjoy an evening of appetizers and libations. The planning is underway and if sufficient sponsorships come in, non-Rotarians may get a free drink ticket. This can be a fun evening of visiting and sharing our adventures and philanthropic work with the larger community. Time will be 6-8pm.  Right now the committee is Linda Landers, Ariel Talen-Keller, Tonya Gamble, and Eric Bushnell.  Rotarians who have stepped forward to date to help underwrite this event are Felix Montero, Linda Landers, Brad Gamble, Jim Palmer, Susie & Jim Gorski.

 

Junior RYLA planning is in full swing. The dates are either April 23 or April 30^th and will require at least 20 club members for the day. The location is at the HJ McDonald Center beginning at 8:00 am with sessions running 9-noon and 1-3pm. The program is patterned after Rotary Youth Leadership Awards for high school students but will focus activities appropriate for junior high school age. It will be heavily publicized in both Gruening and Mirror Lake Middle school with a maximum attendance of 80 students. We do need to have background checks done on all volunteers and the information on how to do that will be coming soon.  Emma Gamble and Felix Montero are co-chairs and the Interact Club will be strategically involved. Tee shirt design mock up is below. Stay tuned for more information.

 

 

Eagle River Area Rotary joins with the Chugiak-Eagle River Foundation and the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber to celebrate our public educators in our hometown.  This year’s date is March 30^th, Wednesday beginning at 5:30pm. There will be a buffet dinner at Bear Mountain Grill and the cost is $21 per person (includes your gratuity and soft drink… there is also a no host bar available.)  Each of our twelve public schools recognizes a teacher or a staff member who is truly going over and above to make a difference in students’ lives.  Take time and help celebrate … call the Chamber at 694-4702 to make reservations so that the restaurant has an accurate headcount.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Thursday, January 28^th Rotary noon meeting, we had wonderful chance to enjoy of our exchange student, Ella Kupianinan, from Finland.  She loves art and has recently attended a gathering of all Anchorage Rotary Exchange students as well as outbound students.

 

Linda Landers and her crew of Rotarians will be doing the Choices Program at Gruening Middle School on February on February 9 and 10. This is a nationally acclaimed program done with all 8^th grade public school students in Chugiak-Eagle River. The program is designed with roll playing, games and thoughtful exercises to help students realize that their choices have consequences and they must be mindful about completing their education. We can always use more folks to help deliver this critical message. We do this in pairs and it takes minimal time – one period class on two consecutive days.

This year’s goal for our Club giving to the International Rotary Foundation is $8200. To date we have collected $6500 and we have five months to go.  If you have not had a chance to donate, please take a moment to do so. We are hoping for   100 percent participation again this year.  

 

 

 

Once again, Mary Ann Paul and her Rotarian crew celebrated Students of Achievements at Gruening, Mirror Lake and Eagle River High School.  Take a glance down this fantastic list of students celebrated by their teachers and our Rotary Club and note the wide array of achievements. Pizza lunch was enjoyed by all!

 

Adrian Robles-Overall Academic Improvement

Alexis Timm-Outstanding Student

Carissa Kensinger-Excellent ROV Construction Effort

Charlie Benson-Great Citizen

Dustin Janes-Academic Effort

Emily Walsh-Outstanding Student

Ezrah Echon-Academic Improvement in Math

Gabriel Wisdom-Dedicated Student

Haley Stockwell-Most Improved in Social Studies

Hannah King-Outstanding Effort in Math

Haven Blair-Dedicated Student

Jake Mark Larigo-Hard Work and Consistent Effort in Core Subjects

Javier Vicente Rodriguez-Most Improved Katmai Language Arts

Jayden Zeiler-Most Improved in Katmai Language Arts

Jeremiah Slaven-Most Improved in Social Studies

Kiara Sherman-Outstanding Effort in Social Studies

Lenora Howell-Improved Participation

Lucius Rains-Great Citizen

Margaret Patterson-Excellence in Assisting Others in the ROV Project

Mason Robertson - Most Improved in Language Arts

Matthew Keller-Outstanding Student

Micah Webb-Excellent Achievement and Effort in All Core Subjects

Reece Jones-Leadership and Improvement in All Core Subjects

Rylan Young-Excellent ROV Leadership

Rylee MacDonald-Most Improved in Social Studies

Saydie Wegner-Improved Effort and Determination in All Core Subjects

Tara Sturley-Dedicated Student

Torrance Paulino-Most Improved in Social Studies

Trenten Britt-Improved Effort in Language Arts

Wyatt Goodenbery-Most Improved In-class Effort in All Core Subjects

 

Abigail Carothers-Her Awesomeness!

Abigail Klein-Being Helpful, Cheerful, Hardworking & Responsible

Aidan Duran-Excellence in Language Arts

Alan Bristow-Keeping Up W/ Homework & Being a Great Role Model

Alan Bristow-Most Improved in Hard Work & Dedication!

Aspen Davis-Hard work & Helping New Students

Blake Washek-Great Effort & Progress in Math

Dawson Packer-Helpfulness & Hard Work

Denali Crum-Academic Excellence & Outstanding Behavior

Denali Crum-Helping Others & Being Kind

Derek Lentz-Being Studious & Cooperative

Donovan Lodzins-Being a Bright Light of Self-Control and Consistent Effort.  Gabriel Parsons-Positive Effort & Attitude

Hailey Hansen-Amazing Effort in Math Class-Thank You!

Isabella Olmos-Hard Work, Kindness & Willingness to Help Others

Jaemarc Lumba-Outstanding Effort & Academic Performance

Justice Victory-Striving to Do Her Best & Always Smiling

Kaden Wasson-Great student w/ Great Attitude & Participating More

Kaleb Keller-Outstanding Academic Effort

Kalia Vue-Being a Great Office Aide

Kameka Tillman-Creativity & Helping Others

Melody Musick-Hard work & Effort

Michael Washington-Perseverance in Mastering Piano Music

Morgan Inman-Excellence in Science

Nancy Lee-Highly Motivated & Always Ready to Learn!

Nicole Newman-Excellence in Work Ethics

Noah Faso-Formoso-Reliable Excellence & Genuine Curiosity

Sarah von Luhrte-Being Kindhearted, Helpful & Very Creative

Spencer Allen-Excellence in Academics & Behavior

Spencer Allen-His Kindness

Tasuki Vang-Always Working Hard & Being Nice & Pleasant

Zoee Beiergrohslein-Always Happy, Prepared, Paying Attention & Smiling

 

Aiden Burton-Improved Math Grade Through Effort and Engagement

Brandon D Hill-Improved Academic Performance and Engagement

Catherine Mack-Hard work and Effort in Biology

Chandler Annis-Courting Self-Control for Academic Gain

Chelsea Scott-Dedication to Grade Improvement

Conall Gelston-Improved Academic Engagement

Dominic Wilkins-Improved Effort and Focus Helped Improve Grades

Ellie Tirado-Strong Finish on Work

Emily Berard-Strong Determination and Effort Resulted in Improved Grades

Eric Case-Using Constructive Criticism to Find His Best Self

Gabe Spinner-Greatly Improved Effort and Engagement

Jacob Schwartz-Increased Effort, Organization and Academic Performance

Jhakai Mejias-Demonstrating Respect Integrity, Community, and Excellence in Science

Jordan Porter-Doing More Than Even He Thinks He Can

Joseph Mercado-Improved Effort in Math

Josh Carlson-Turned Apathy into Solid Work and Now Has Limitless Potential

Joshawa Petering-Greatly Increased Grades and Embraced Learning Experiences

Joshua Spath-Increased Participation and Work Turned In

Kailah Jones-Demonstrating Respect, Integrity, Community and Excellence in Science

Kailah Jones-Impressive Dedication to Math Work

Lauryn Mulkey-Improved Academic Performance and Engagement

Matthew Ames-Improved Attendance and Hard Work

Michael Caywood-Improved Math Grade Through Effort and Engagement

Noelani DeLeon-Persevered Challenging Subjects and Growth as a Learner

Patrick Walker-Great Attitude and Improved Motivation Respect and Humor

Samuel Meaders-Demonstrating Respect, Integrity, Community and Excellence in Science

Sarah Carpenter-Tenacious Effort and Dedication to Academics

Sven Dix-Hard Work Leading to Improved Grade

Thomas Bolin-Improved Focus Resulted in Improved Academic Performance

Thomas Pesch-Hard Work and Participation in Class

Thorstein Wilhelm-Improved Engineering and Drawing Skills

Jonathon Cornett-Determination to Improve Grade in Biology

Ethan Ellis-Improved Effort and Classroom Contribution

Mati Minton-For Excellent Effort and Exemplary Attitude

Nyara Guardo-For Excellent Effort and Exemplary Attitude

Ka' ohinani Olaivar-Wong-For Excellent Effort and Exemplary Attitude

Denver Hoffman-Dilligent and Disciplined

Heather Streets-Found Success Through Steady Work

Sierra Beckman-Persistent Positive Attitude

Alicia Brown-Bright and Quick Thinking

Sophia McAllister-Patient and Hard Working

Anthony Wilson-Increased Academic Focus and Piano Extraordinaire

Tia Slouffman-Increased Academic Focus and Communication