Stories
Boise Sunrise Rotarian Pattie Richey finds a terrific new home for a unique musical instrument |
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Books for Morley Nelson SchoolEvery child received a book!
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A House Concert for a CauseWhat might happen if you combined a very talented professional musician and a generous and active advocate for their hometown in one person?
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Idaho Foodbank CollaborationOn a sunny summer Saturday morning, 12 Boise Sunrise Rotarians and seven family members and friends gathered at the Idaho Foodbank (IFB) to sort recently arrived food into family size portions.
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LobsterFest 2022 -- Tickets On Sale NowLobsterFest 2022 is not to be missed. You love fun party, right? You enjoy inspiring and empowering local youth to become successful adults. Reserve your seats today.
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Genesis Community HealthGenesis Community Health is a grant recipient from Boise Sunrise |
Sunrise Rotary is Flowering!Boise Sunrise Rotary and PEO team up for continuing education support |
Giraffe Laugh GrantBoise Sunrise delivers a grant to Giraffe Laugh |
Life's Kitchen GrantBoise Sunrise supports the work of Life’s Kitchen with a grant |
Rotary Night at Zoo Boise!Enjoy Zoo Boise & Support Gorongosa’s Health Care |
Boise Sunrise supports the Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
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Wetland Peace Preserve Cleanup!Good-Bye, False Indigo! by Natalie Chavez, Eagle-Garden City Rotary and member of the Wetland Peace Preserve steering committee |
Christmas comes early at Taft Elementary!Boise Sunrise Makes Targeted Christmas Donations at Taft Elementary School |
Boise Sunrise and the Cathedral of the Rockies partner on Mirror ImageLearn more about Mirror Image and how Sunrise Rotary supported it!
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Hope House Tree PlantingBoise Sunrise adds some needed shade at Hope House in Marsing |
Wyakin Warrior Foundation - Cornhole TournamentWWF held a corn-hole tournament as a fundraiser and Boise Sunrise sent three teams as well as purchasing two corn-hole platforms in support of the event.
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Warming Shelter SupportThe warming shelter was created as a temporary facility by the efforts of Corpus Christi House and Interfaith Sanctuary. It was meant to be a COVID compliant facility where guests could spend 2-3 hours indoors and enjoy a cup of coffee while getting out of the cold.
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Turning Scarves into Drinking WaterFor years, the Boise Sunrise Rotary club has been working with Rotarians in Ecuador in mutually beneficial ways.
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Starbase STEM Program at Gowen FieldFor the last few years, one of the grant recipients from the Rotary Club of Boise Sunrise has been the Dept of Defense Starbase STEM education program.
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Hope House Work Day - April 2021Hope House Founders Day 2021 - spring cleanup
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Everyday Leadership gets headphonesBoise Sunrise and Boise Metro clubs purchased 200 headphones to supply to the students in an effort to help them thrive during these unique and challenging times.
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Idaho Diaper Bank ProjectFor the last two years, Boise Sunrise has supported the Idaho Diaper Bank (IDB) in Meridian with a cash grant. The project that IDB asked for assistance on was called the Cloth Diaper Alternative.
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Courageous Kids Climbing and BSRCCourageous Kids Climbing is an impressive organization with a surprisingly wide reach into many communities in the western United States. This is how Jeff Reichmann, the founder and executive director of CKC, describes their work as well as the project that the 2021 BSRC grant will enable. |
One Stone and Boise Sunrise RotaryFor a number of years, the Rotary Club of Boise Sunrise has supported One Stone in Boise with cash grants.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters - Nate and Sunrise RotaryCheck out how Sunrise Rotary helped a Little help a Big.
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Boise Rescue Mission - Veterans Ministries ProgramThanks to the current support of the Rotary Club of Boise Sunrise, Boise Rescue Mission’s Veterans Ministries Program is able to purchase an emergency stair lift for veterans with disabilities and mobility issues.
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Boise Rescue Mission Children's ProgramLearn about how Sunrise Rotary supports the Boise Rescue Mission's Children's Program
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Wyakin Warrior Foundation and Sunrise Team UpWWF story and Cornhole Tournament Pictures
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Whitney Elementary PartnershipLearn about the Summer Send-Off Project
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Project AmigoCheck out some great pictures from Cofradia de Suchitlan!
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JEM Friends and Boise Sunrise supporting at-risk youth in BoiseBoise Sunrise supports JEM Friends
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Boise Sunrise Rotary and Sleep In Heavenly Peace
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Our Communities Need Everyday LeadershipEveryday Leadership is a collaborative effort created to provide Treasure Valley low-income 5th and 6th grade youth with the skills and self-confidence they will need to graduate from high school and attain post-high school educations. (140 students participated in the 2019/20 school year).
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Why Rotary?John Lodal shares one of the reasons why Rotary is important to him.
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2020 GrantsIt is time for non-profits and other organizations to submit their grant applications to be considered for a grant in 2020.
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Sunrise Family of Rotary ProgramMost people think all we do as members of Boise Sunrise is attend meetings and do service projects. Well that isn't but a small part of what our members are up to. One of the activities, Family of Rotary, gives members, family members and friends a chance to visit interesting places, take part in events and have shared experiences within our communities.
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Lobsterfest 2020It's not too early to start thinking about Lobsterfest 2020. The 2019 Lobsterfest was a huge success and raised money that will be used by the Rotary clubs who were involved to make positive changes in our communities.
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DictionariesAn annual service project for the Boise Sunrise club is delivering dictionaries to 3rd graders in our local schools. This is John's thoughts on the project.
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Rotary's Core ValuesThe world today is not the same as it was when Rotary was founded in 1905. Demographics have shifted, the pace of change has accelerated, and technology has created new opportunities for connection and service. What hasn't changed is a need for the core values that define Rotary. These values are: Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service and Leadership. By honoring Rotary's past and embracing the future, we can evolve and keep Rotary not only relevant, but thriving. If these core values are a part of your core values, contact us or come visit us at a weekly meeting.
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School SuppliesBoise Sunrise Rotary partnered with The Boise Rescue Mission to provide needed school supplies to some kids who may not have been able to get the supplies they might need to start the school year.
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Why LobsterfestOne of the 5 core values of Rotary is Service. In order to help our local Rotary clubs provide service to our communities is to raise money that can be used for these service projects. Lobsterfest is the major fund raising effort that helps provide the means to support so many worthy projects.
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Rotarians Tree Planting & WateringA number of Sunrise members braved an early morning to join with other Rotarians and organizations to plant trees in the Bose foothills. Rotary International asks that each year the 1.2 million Rotarians join in the tree planting challenge. This is part of the effort! |
Everyday Youth Leadership Community ServiceBoise Sunrise is a proud sponsor of the Everyday Youth Leadership Program (EYLP) in six Boise schools: to see more information about EYLP, please reference Boise Sunrises’ webpage: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3864/stories. Recently the kids at Koelsch elementary school completed a community service project. They organized and ran a bake sale to raise money for the Idaho Humane Society. These projects give the kids an opportunity to use the skills they have learned in leadership and team building; and, they learn that helping others can be fun! As a part of the EYLP, all schools complete at least two community service projects. |
EVERYDAY LEADERSHIPObjective Everyday Leadership is a collaborative effort created to provide Treasure Valley low-income 5th and 6th grade youth with the skills and self-confidence they need to graduate from high school and attain post-high school educations. Importance Students who fail to graduate from high school or achieve post-high school training become a breeding ground for the social and economic issues in Treasure Valley communities High school graduation rates are about 80%. Only 42% of Idaho’s workforce has obtained post-high school training . Fifth and sixth grade students with low self-esteem and poor academics are nineteen times more likely to drop out. Collaborators
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What We Are Hearing “All those who joined Everyday Leadership have grown, and the benefit of this program cannot be overstated”. Joan Bigelow, Principal. Through guest speakers, volunteerism, and classroom learning experiences, this program allows our students to not only be leaders at school but leaders in life as well”. Jason Hutchison, Principal. Everyday Leadership is a vital part in empowering marginalized children”. Joshua D. Brandt, Case Manager. |
The Big Move Tour and DinnerSunrise Rotarians have the unique opportunity to be the guest of CABI Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel for an evening of tour, information, friendship, and food! During the tour the movie “The Big Move” will be viewed, members of the congregation will share their knowledge about Judaism, and answer questions about tradition, and customs. After the tour the Rotarians and guests will join in a no host dinner at Luciano’s on 11 N Orchard St. Ahavath Beth Israel’s building was moved in 2003 from State and 11th Streets in downtown Boise to a 5-acre campus at 11 North Latah Street. The move was done by the CM Company; which, is owned by the Sunrise Rotarian Dennis Robinson. The structure was originally built in 1896, making it the oldest synagogue still in operation West of the Mississippi river. Mark you calendars for January 31st at 6pm, and plan to join us for a great evening of fun, information, and friendship! |
John Lodal's Rotary International Conference ExperienceIn June 2018 five members of Boise Sunrise attended the Rotary International conference in Toronto, Canada. Along with 26,200 other Rotarian's from around the world, the Sunrise members were inspired to continue to work to improve our communities: both locally and around the world. Click on Read More to read about John's experience. |
2018-2019 Youth ExchangeRotary District 5400 is sponsoring 15 foreign youth exchange teenagers from 12 different countries in the 2018-2019 school year. These students will engage in numerous activities that will allow them to experience American culture. Read Committee Chair John Lodal’s story. |
Copy of Shoes for GorongosaOn July 4th Boise Sunrise Rotary in partnership with the Nampa Rotary Club and the non-profit Because International delivered 294 pairs of "The Shoe That Grows" to a Girls' Education Club outside of Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. Each Club seeks to keep girls in school to complete a primary level education and provides the opportunity for a select few to obtain a secondary education, an all too rare occurrence in much of Mozambique. Gorongosa National Park supports approximately 35 Girls' Clubs with a goal of expanding to 50 clubs by the end of the year. For several of the girls, this is the first pair of shoes they have owned. For the rest of the club these expandable shoes replace poorly made 'flip flops', providing not only a shoe that provides better protection but one which will last for up to five years as the owner’s foot continues to grow. This successful event is another example of a lengthy list of Idaho-Gorongosa cooperative efforts … the Girls’ Education Program is managed by Larissa Sousa (red coat), big sister of Boise State sophomore Michel Sousa. |
Project AMIGO Yanke Motor Museum Tour a SuccessThe board and staff of Project AMIGO wish to extend their appreciation for all of the support they received during their fundraiser held at Yanke Motor Museum. This support allows them to continue the great work they are doing to ensure that children in Mexico receive an education. To date, they have had 62 young adults graduate from the University in Colima; and have 50 scheduled to enroll in the 2018 Fall semester. Through the generosity of those in attendance, $75,000 dollars was raised: all of which will go to scholarships for children. To learn more, visit the Project AMIGO web-page: www.projectamigo.org, or you can contact Gary Multanen at 208-921-4725. |
2017 Grant Application Window is Open!Boise Sunrise Rotary is pleased to announce that our annual grant program is now accepting applications through March 31, 2017. You can download the application form at the link in the "Download Files" section on the home page. If you have any questions, please contact club president Sharon Paterson at sharonkpaterson@gmail.com.
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President's Message June 2015The month of June is considered as Rotary Fellowship Month in the
Rotary calendar. There is a misconception among Rotarians on what aspect of the RI programs is being celebrated for this month of June. Let us clarify the issue. When we talk about "Rotary Fellowships", we actually refer to the groups of Rotarians, Rotarian spouses and Rotaractors who join together to:
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President's Message March 2015March is Literacy Month in the annual Rotary calendar.
Rotary knows that literacy is an essential ingredient for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace. Since 2002, Rotarians have provided resources and skills to advance literacy in communities worldwide by
Literacy projects by Boise Sunrise include participation in the Dictionary Project which provides free dictionaries to 3rd grade students. Boise Sunrise has participated for the past 4 years and distributed hundreds of dictionaries at five local elementary schools. We also ask the speaker at our weekly meeting to inscribe a book for donation to a child in need. Whether through volunteering your time and expertise, providing financial support, or building awareness, you can empower people and communities through literacy. |
President's Message, August 2014http://vimeopro.com/rotary/trf/video/98483622
Have you considered joining Rotary? August is Rotary membership month, and it's a perfect time to visit our club and learn about the many ways you can contribute to our activities. Contact me if you'd like to attend a club meeting. We meet every Tuesday morning at 7am at the Riverside Hotel on Chinden Boulevard.
We are busy with preparations for Lobsterfest. Lobsterfest is our major annual fundraising event and will be held on Saturday, September 13th, at Qwest Arena in downtown Boise. Click on the link on this page to buy tickets! The proceeds are given back to the community with our annual grant program. We have helped dozens of organizations throughout the Treasure Valley with financial support of programs benefiting youth, refugees, and literacy.
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District 5400 MarketingDistrict 5400 has a marketing program that will begin Jan 7. It shows what Rotary is doing. Please visit http://idahorotary.org/ for more information.
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March President's Message for March |