Stories
Three area Rotary Clubs enjoyed a Sunset Cruise aboard the Harbor Princess in Little Traverse Bay.  The sunset was beautiful but was surpassed in beauty by the rising Harvest Moon!  Around 70 Rotarians came aboard for the cruise that featured some light snacks and a great evening of fellowship.
 
  
Sunrise Rotary enjoyed a tour of the Bay View Campus on a cool June morning.  The tour was led by Michelle Hansen and showcased the wonderful architecture and rich history of this wonderful Chautauqua that thrives right here in our community!
NOMAD restaurant in Bay Harbor was the winner of the Sunrise Rotary Best Burger 2024 contest. The sale of burger cards raised $23,000 which will be used to support non-profit groups and organizations in our area. 
 
Pictured here: Rotary Club Member Heidi Shearer presented the award to Chef Hans Jessen, Chef Jeff Gokee, and Chef Jeffrey Summers along with Restaurant Owners Laura, Jamie, Bryant, and Philip Morrison.
Membership Chair Dan Rasmussen inducts seven new Sunrise Rotarians: Neil Tveten, Matt Leirstein, Mike Schuitema, Mark Mercer, Kathy Petersen, David Hamm, and Jenny Johnson.  
This year's Venison for Manna program came to a close with the presenation of a $500 Gift Certificate to Jay's Sporting Goods to Lynn Pearson from Harbor Springs.  The program, which encourages hunters to donate a portion of thier harvest to the Manna Food Project generated over 2,100 lbs of vension this year and has generated over 11 tons of meat since the program started.  The protein is distributed to over 35 food pantries and meal programs from Mackinaw City to Mancelona.  Special thanks to our area processors that serve as the collection point for the program.  Kruegers Fish Market, Mackinaw Custom Meats, and Ida's Kitchen.  Here, club members Dave Meyer, Rod Niswander and Manna Director Carrie Klingelsmith assist Jays Manager Mark Copeland present the certificate to Lynn Pearson.
Petoskey Rotary Sunrise donates button maker to Petoskey District Libary Makers-Space.  The 3" machine will serve multiple purposes.  It will add another size to the Makers-Space (1", 2" and now 3") for all to use.... and, our club will use the machine to make our own name badges as our supplier has discontinued the product we've been using.  Here's the button crew... Andy Hayes Sue McLain, Jim McLain, Heidi Shearer and Club President Brian Wagner presenting the new equipment to Library Director Val Meyerson.
 
On Tuesday September 12, Sunrise Rotary held its meeting at the Little Traverse Bay History Museum.  The field trip was coordinated by club member Matt Hausler who is a member of the Little Traverse Historical Society's Board of Directors.  Thirty club members attended the special meeting which included a message about the museum and then guided tours for the club members.
 
Weekly Program Schedule
Holiday Giving Breakfast
Dec 17, 2024
Meet at Stafford's Perry Hotel
No Meeting
Dec 24, 2024
Holiday
No Meeting
Dec 31, 2024
Holiday
Emily Boehm
Jan 07, 2025
Club Check in
Brianna Scott
Jan 14, 2025
Rotary District Governor
David "DJ" Jones
Jan 21, 2025
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
OPEN
Jan 28, 2025
OPEN
Feb 04, 2025
Ashley Antonishen
Feb 11, 2025
NCMC Athletics
OPEN
Feb 18, 2025
Tamara Ward
Feb 25, 2025
Industrial Arts Institute
Rev. Ryan Donahoe/Hal Lawrence
Mar 04, 2025
Cuban Humanitarian Trip
OPEN
Mar 11, 2025
Larry Willis
Mar 18, 2025
Rank Choice Voting
OPEN
Mar 25, 2025
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