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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tracey Welsh
August 2
 
Darrin Hallman
August 10
 
Ron Wilhelm
August 13
 
Viki Bass
August 15
 
Marla Shelby
August 16
 
Leo Felix
August 21
 
Abby Callor
August 22
 
Richard Schwartz
August 28
 
Wild Bill Cherf
August 30
 
Corkie Mann
August 31
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Tim Welsh
August 2
 
Cynthia Damiano
August 12
 
Lisa Branum
August 25
 
Richard Schwartz
August 28
 
Corkie Mann
August 31
 
Anniversaries
Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines
August 5
 
Alex Charter
Mike Charter
August 17
 
Glenn Artist
El Artist
August 25
 
Wild Bill Cherf
Sweet Sue Smithson
August 29
 
Join Date
Jay Sorensen
August 10, 2023
3 years
 
Pat Twelves
August 10, 2022
4 years
 
Glenn Artist
August 20, 2007
19 years
 
Tony Damiano
August 22, 2006
20 years
 
Sandi Schwartz
August 25, 1994
32 years
 
Abby Callor
August 27, 2025
1 year
 
David Kilpatrick
August 27, 2025
1 year
 
Jon Wilhelm
August 27, 2025
1 year
 
Dave Ramos
August 30, 2018
8 years
 
Mike Branum
August 30, 2018
8 years
 
Upcoming Events
August 2026 Food Distribution with Utah Food Bank
Aug 25, 2026
7:45 AM – 10:00 AM
August 2026 Food Bagging
Aug 26, 2026
8:45 AM – 11:00 AM
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A Message from President Cathy
Greetings St. George Sunrise Rotarians! I am both honored and delighted that you all have put your faith in me to lead this great club for the coming year. I hope to live up to all of your expectations! (No pressure, right?) One expectation that I have is that we continue to increase the fun we have together as Rotarians. Many of you say over and over again that you joined Rotary for the service, and that is a very noble thing, no doubt. However, I have found that people STAY in Rotary for the friendships, the camaraderie, and the FUN they have with other service-oriented people! That's why I have titled the theme this year, "MORE FUN!"
 
I hope that all of you will continue to make suggestions on how we can increase the fun - and our membership - while we continue to increase the service. (We don't want to be all work and no play, do we?) I am also hopeful that we can focus our sights on projects even outside of Southern Utah as we consider projects and grant opportunities to impact global communities that need our help and resources. Let's think about where we can expand our boundaries.
 
I hope that all of you will support our goal of "Every Rotarian Every Year" (EREY) by making an effort to contribute at least $25 in 26-27 to the Rotary Foundation. We also have a bigger goal of every member becoming a Sustaining Member, if possible, by contributing $100 over the course of the year. That can be accomplished by signing up for a minimum $8.50 monthly contribution through Rotary Direct (https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-direct). Many are able to give more, and we thank them immensely for their generosity, but many give with their time and volunteer service and that is A-OK, too. If you have any questions about giving to Rotary, be sure to track down Art or Egor.
 
This year I am starting what I hope will be some new traditions that I have seen become very successful in other clubs. One that I think will help us strengthen friendships within the club is if every Rotarian would get in the habit of taking a few minutes before each meeting and walk around the room, shake some hands at each table, and especially greet and get to know members that you don't know well. Maybe we can think of some incentive - not a fine, LOL! - that would encourage us to do that. Send me your ideas! 
 
Thanks to each and every one of you who have said yes to head a committee or a project this year or to serve on the board. Board meetings will be open (unless specified) to anyone who wants to come sit and listen and see how decisions are made. In addition, we'll be having a "Club Assembly" meeting once per quarter, and that's where we'll take care of any club business or provide major updates. However, I am always available after the meetings or by phone or email to chat. 
 
I look forward to a GREAT year! Now, let the MORE FUN begin!
 
In Service Above Self,
President Cathy

 
Club Information
St. George Sunrise
CREATE LASTING IMPACT
Thursdays at 7:30 AM
Holiday Inn St. George Convention Center
1808 South Crosby Way
St George, UT 84790
United States of America
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Welcome to the 2026-2027
Rotary Year!
 
 
President, Cathy Hart
And members of our Club welcome you to share in the work of this great group.
 
 
 
This week: August 20, 2025
 
This week's friendly faces:
 
Past President Dave Nelson will
conduct the meeting.
 
*Lynn B. and Vicki on the 50/50 table
*Mike T. handling The Pledge of Allegiance
* Terri cheering us on in the 4/5 Way Test
*Shirlee sharing her Thought to Start the Day!
(NOTE:  this is Shirlee's final task to complete her red badge program!  Way to go Shirlee!)
 
 
 
OUR PROGRAM:
 
Jose Velasco and Oscar Montano will report on the Chair the Love project in Guadalajara that our club participated in, both physically and financially, and promote upcoming opportunities for service.
 
 
 
Service above self.
 
Millcreek High School
Toiletries Closet
 
IMPORTANT! LAST CHANCE!
WE WILL GATHER TOILETRIES THIS WEEK AND AND KIM WILL DELIVER AFTER THE MEETING. 
PLESE SEE FLYER BELOW FOR THE LIST OF MOST NEEDED ITEMS. 
 
 
 
 
The Food Bank Project:
 
AUGUST 25TH:
DISTRIBUTION FROM 7:45-10:00
AT THE LDS CHURCH AT 
511 S. VALLEY VIEW DRIVE. 
 
AUGUST 26TH:
BAGGING AND BOXING AT THE WAREHOUSE FROM 8:45-11:00.
 
 
 
UPCOMING SOCIAL!
IF YOU ARE READING THIS BULLETIN ON TUESDAY, THE  SOCIAL IS
THIS EVENING!
 
 
 
 
Upcoming meetings:
 
The Board will meet August 25th at 4:00, at Egor's office:
912 W. 1600 South
St. George
(Snow Jensen Building off Dixie Dr.)
 
 
The Service Committee will meet next after the breakfast meeting on September 10th, 
 
 
 
 
Thank you, Veterans for your service!