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The program for December 20th

DARK - Merry Christmas!

 

 

Elsie Allen H.S. Choir - 12/13/18

The Elsie Allen Choir Annual Holiday Performance

On December 13th we were entertained by the talented and energetic Elsie Allen High School Choir on their annual holiday breakfast trip to Sunrise!  The choir consisted of approximately 16 young men and women dressed in holiday garb and ready to put on a show.  I suspect that these kids rarely perform at 7:30 a.m. but they were wide-awake! 

They performed a montage of 1980’s hit tunes similar to the Lobo Lounge performances from November at Chops. (The Lobo Lounge “Crazy About the 80’s” performance was amazing and included more 1980’s hits, along with the band and amazing and hilarious dance routines – don’t miss Lobo Lounge next year; it’s the most fun entertainment you’ll have all year!!). 

The kids also played a few holiday classics just to get us into the holiday spirit.  Kudos also to Kyle Thompson, Music Department Chair, and Ian for their dedication to Elsie Allen and zeal in bringing us these wonderful young people every year.  Their performance was inspiring and entertaining.  What a great way to start the day!

 

 

Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week 

On a regular basis, our resident photo pro Warren Smith  submit pictures of what is going on at the weekly meetings. You can always find the most recent pictures at the websites photo journal called "Meeting Sighting" Please note that all the meeting photos for the entire Rotary year are at this location with the most recent on the last page.

Thanks for all the great pictures Warren! Link to Meeting Sightings. The most recent are on the last page!

Additional photos may be found on the SR Sunrise Facebook Page.
 
 
Santa's helper

Hostess with the Most-ess

She cooks, she serves, she decorates and cleans up after us.  She also packs a portable breakfast for busy President Rich and has an engaging smile for all.  I propose that we make Gesine Franchetti, part owner, an honorary Sunriser.

 

 

Soaring HIke

It was  damp and semi-chilly morning .   .   .

and it got much better

 
Saturday's Docent led hike along the Laguna de Santa Rosa Trail brought new sights an sounds to every hikers senses.  Kites (w wings), a Peregrine Falcon, Snowy Egret, hawk, horse, dog and a multitude of human variants braved the threatening but unprecipitating clouds for an informative and gentle mile or so of pathway before enjoying lunch at Zazu's in the Sebastopol Barlow..
 
Docent Betsy Sanville fielded questions with Laguna Foundation Director Raney Sugg.  We learned that in the early 1900's an airport occupied
part of the current wetlands.
 
 
Marty Behr, Organizer got us prepped and ready to trek
 
 
Penny Millar flanks Laguna Foundation Director Raney Sugg set a brisk pace.
 
 
'twas once said if you want to go fast, go alone. But, to go far go TOGETHER!
Penny and Del share a story, or two.  Ask Del about his walking stick!
 
Thank you Marty, Betsy, Raney, and all who added to the fresh sojourn along the Laguna!  Special thanks to Ana Lucia for these great photo memories!
 
 
Uh oh!   we're lost!  Not really Organizer Marty Behr far left, checks that wee keep on schedule for lunch reservations! etay Saniulle and Roy Johnston confirm schedules.
 
 
 
 
Foundation Gift

Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley gives $1,000 to our Sunrise Foundation

President Rich announced that Santa came early, this year bringing a $1,000 check, appropriately addressed to the Sunrise Rotary Foundation, to help Sunrisers complete our longterm Sabalos commitment with other funding resources.

 

 

New Gen

President's Pen

New Generations  Peace Builders ranks added twenty eager Certificated graduates this past weekend as they presented their 4, unique 12 week projects promoting peace at home and abroad.

New Gen Peace Builders is an awesome  movement!  A Rotary Action Group within the area of Focus Peace and Conflict Resolution, it helps youth between 14 and 25 develop tangible bridges to sustainable peace and conflict resolution.

Included in the graduates were Elsie Allen Interactors Trinity Laney and Lizbeth Estupinan.   Trinity's team developed a model assessment to gauge stress in 11th grade students and sent their data to school administrators in advocacy for student support.  Lizbeth's group helped restore  Tubbs Fire destroyed vegetation at Pepperwood Preserve.   

 

Interact Faculty Advisor Doug Gibson and Trinity Laney shre credit where credit is due.  Below, Lizbeth Estupinan w (glasses) does the same.

Learn more and how you can become engaged by visiting the Action Group's website:http://www.rotaryactiongroupforpeace.org

 
 
Compelling need

"Fund a Need" seeks program that will appeal to donors

Santa Paul O'rear is looking for an irresistible specific program need that will inspire our spring fundraiser donors to dig deep and make it happen.  Contact Paul before mid January to get you special need considered.

 

 

Rich Coffee

Coffee/Coffey/on12/16 or 12/18

Last week, Harry's wife's last name was "Coffee" instead of "Coffey".  This week, Harry Coffey's birthday was reported to be December 16 rather .than December 18  -- which Coffey himself recollects.  What next?

 

 

News From "The Rotarian"

CONVENTION COUNTDOWN

On Two Wheels

Hamburg has a strong tradition as a bicycle town. With its mostly flat terrain and great biking infrastructure, the city is an ideal place to explore on two wheels, and Rotarians who come for the 2019 Rotary International Convention, from 1 to 5 June, will find a variety of ways to get rolling.

Photo by Shutterstock.com 

For short trips, you can pick up and drop off a StadtRAD, or city bike, at one of 120 locations. There’s no charge for the first 30 minutes; after that, you pay 8 euro cents per minute or €12 per day. To use the StadtRAD system, you must first register online with a credit card, and you must have a mobile phone that works in Europe.

Many bike rental shops offer city sightseeing tours, as well as excursions into the countryside. Try hhcitycycles.de/en or hamburg-radtour.de. For longer trips, komoot.com is an app that can help you plan your route. A popular new option is renting electric bikes, which are equipped with a small electric motor that supports pedaling.

Visitors should be aware that Hamburg cyclists ride fast and are adamant about their right of way. Pedestrians should always be alert for cyclists and make sure to keep to the right on shared sidewalks and paths. Listen for bells; if you hear one ring behind you, it probably means you’re on the wrong side. 

— Stefan Meuser

 
 
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