Stories
North Central Michigan College hosted Rotary Night on Feb. 12th at their Women's and Men's basketball games.  Eight Sunrise Rotarians joined friends from the Petoskey Noon Club and the Petoskey Sunset Club for a great night of basketball and free popcorn!  
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.
Weekly Program Schedule
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Apr 22, 2025
Friendship Center of Emmet County
Bob Brill
Apr 29, 2025
Little Traverse Civic Theater
Brian Britton, CEO
May 06, 2025
Kilwins
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May 13, 2025
Career and Tech Ed Enhancement Project
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May 20, 2025
With a Hot Breakfast!
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May 27, 2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Jun 03, 2025
Solar Light Kits for Ukraine
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Bay View Association 150th Jubilee
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Jun 17, 2025
Officer Exchange
Jun 24, 2025
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