2013 Rotary Wine Tour

The whole gang at Williamson Orchards & Vineyards.

Fred & Dottie Christensen and guests out enjoying the beautiful fall day at Bitner Vineyards.

Missy Hughes, Bob Larson and guests chatting
about the latest wine sampled at Bitner Vineyards

Ron Bitner, of Bitner Vineyards, speaking to our group
about his wines, vineyard and latest accomplishments.

Paul Harris Fellowship

Pres. Al Ellis presenting Tom Burgess
with his Paul Harris Fellowship.

The Canyon County Sunrise Rotary club is very proud of the generosity of it's individual members. This year we were able to recognize some of that generosity to members who have been welcomed into the Paul Harris Fellowship. 

What does it mean to be named a Paul Harris Fellow? This society is named after Rotary’s founder,  Paul Harris, and it recognizes those who give $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, Polio Plus, or an approved Rotary Foundation grant. 

Bob Larson receiving his
Paul Harris Fellows pin

Allen Ellis receiving his
Paul Harris Fellows Pin

Frankee Daglen presenting her husband,
Joe Daglen with his Paul Harris Fellows Pin

To recognize a non-Rotarian as a Paul Harris Fellow, members can give that amount in their name. One can also me recognized as a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow with each addition gift of $1,000. 

By joining the fellowship, you are making a lasting difference in communities around the world!

2013 Nampa Depot Fest - A Blast From the Past

A little taste of 'Les Mis'

We are very fortunate to have so many talented people in our group but the musical talent of our current president, Allen Ellis, is on a something to be heard! Al is very involved with the Music Theater of Idaho and this year he played the lead role in “Les Misérables”. He very kindly invited several of his fellow cast members to come and perform snip-its from the famous musical. We blown away with the talent of these guests! What a treat.

 Bravo!

2013 Idaho Stampede Pancake Breakfast

This year we partnered with several other service clubs to promote the

Idaho Stampede Rodeo during the kick parade in downtown Nampa.

We were set up bright and early with smiles on our faces.

Now we're cookin!

Happy and hungry parade goers.

Take me out to the ball game...

It's HAWK'S NIGHT for the
Canyon County Sunrise Rotary Club!

Join us for America's greatest pass time on Wednesday, August 14th. 

Admission is free! (Including Museum admission)

Nampa Sunrise Rotary Breakfast on Saturday from 8 - 10:30 AM
Nampa Depot Flag Dedication Ceremony Saturday 12:00 Noon

Music: Saturday: Jim McDonnell, Tidal Wave; Hot Spuds
             Sunday: Tidal Wave; Prime Time Swingers

Caboose Tours
Bake Sale
Arts & Crafts VendorsFood Vendors
Beer & Wine Garden
Antique Cars
Historic Displays
Civil war Re-Enactments
Demonstrations
Children's Game Area
Raffles

Dog lovers unit!

The Canyon County Sunrise Rotary club will partner up with the
Nampa Noon Rotary Club in the effort to help out "Man's Best Friend". 

Saturday, June 1st the Nampa Noon Rotarian's will be hosting a charity dog walk starting at the Nampa Civic Center. Registration starts at 9 am and the walk starts at 10 am. After participants complete the 2 mile walk they can visit the many vendor booths or have a dog and owner portrait done. Prizes will go to the winners of the following competitions: Pet/Owner look-a-like contest, Best dressed, Ugliest dog, Frisbee Catch.

Canyon County Sunrise Rotary members will be selling coffee and donuts during registration. After the walk our food trailer will start serving hot dogs, chips, drinks and doggy treats for our furry friends. So encourage your friends and family to bring Fido out for a little exercise. When you list Sunrise Rotary as your "cause" on your walk registration, $10 of the registration fee will go to the Canyon County Sunrise Rotary to be used in local good-works projects.

Check out the "Osprey Cam" at Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge

Many members of Canyon County Sunrise rotary are very involved with the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge and over the years our club has contributed to the Friends of Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge program. Our club worked in partnership with the Canyon County Mosquito Abatement District to purchase a web cam for the refuge to use to monitor wildlife like osprey and falcons. Deer Flat is excited to see one of their osprey return to the refuge, it was sighted March 29th, and they expect the mate will follow shortly. You can check out these majestic birds using the "Osprey Webcam". The refuge has set it up at a new location for some great views of the nest. Go to the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge webpage to take a peak at these native birds! 

Save the Date!

Saturday, June 1st

8:30 am to Noonish

at the Nampa Civic Center

We will be serving coffee and donuts during the walk registration

and hot dogs and drinks after the walk.

Wednesday, August 14th

game starts at 7:15 pm

at the Boise Hawk's Memorial Stadium

Invite friends and family to watch the game from the Hawk's Nest.

Food and drink available.

Speakers in the the 2012 - 2013 year...

Speakers are an important part of our weekly meetings. These people aren't just post-breakfast entertainment. They us keep us informed about the happenings in our local communities and educate us about the world around us. We're very lucky to have so many great speakers willing and excited to come to our meetings!

A representative from Alzheimer's Idaho
speaking to the rise Alzheimer's in our society.

A Red Cross representative speaking about the importance of blood drives.

A Polio Plus Program presentation. Al Ellis is being pinned.

Craig Stensgard, NNU men's and women's golf coach,
getting some laughs while speaking about his coaching method.  

Karl Keeler, new CEO of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa.

Rob Oates, director of the Caldwell Industrial Airport,
speaking about the airports future plans.

Vision Charter School Pancake Feed

Raising funds for the Vision Charter School.

Another happy customer.