Welcome to the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club

Our Vision: Stillwater Sunrise Rotary will set the standard for service in the St. Croix Valley.
 
Our Mission: Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is a diverse group of leaders committed to making our local and global communities a better place to live.
 
If you want to work with others to make positive changes in your community and the world, please join us!
 
Club News
2nd Annual Bridge the Valley Bike Rally to be Held on Sunday, August 14th Starting at 7:00 am in Downtown Stillwater
Posted by Mark Fisher on Jul 11, 2022
2nd Annual Bridge the Valley Bike Rally to be Held on Sunday, August 14th Starting at 7:00 am in Downtown Stillwater
 
  • Traverse our picturesque St. Croix River Valley on epic bicycle rides, crossing new and classic bridges throughout the St. Croix valley
  • Scenic, bike-friendly, blacktopped routes with rides for all ages and skill-levels
  • Choose from 5, 10, 25, 40, 60, or 80-mile loops
  • Registration and information on website
  • More than 500 people are expected to participate
  • Registered riders will get access to “RidewithGPS,” an interactive map with audio and visual directions
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Reached Water in El Corozo - Drilling is Continuing
Posted on Jul 05, 2022
Reached Water in El Corozo - Drilling is Continuing
The water system project in El Corozo, Nicaragua is proceeding nearly on schedule. Water was observed at a depth of 615 feet, and drilling has continued so that by June 27th, the depth of the well was 670 feet. The planned completion depth is 800 feet, and it is anticipated that this will be reached in early July. A pumping test is planned, using the final pump (on a generator) to pump 70 gallons per minute for 10 hours. Plans for the pump house, wiring and other well support elements are also proceeding. Once the well is operational, the final project phase will see the installation of retaining tanks, piping from the pump to the retaining tanks, piping from the retaining tanks to all homes, and installing meters at each home. More updates soon!
 
Jon Stillman of Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Receives Prestigious International Rotary Award
Posted by Mark Fisher on Jun 28, 2022
Jon Stillman of Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Receives Prestigious International Rotary Award
Jon Stillman, long time member and Past President of Stillwater Sunrise Rotary was recently awarded the very prestigious Distinguished Service Award this year by the Rotary International.   Fewer than 50 Rotarians worldwide are awarded this honor.  
 
Jon joined Rotary in 1985 and has been active in Rotary District 5960 serving as Club President, District Governor, District Trainer, and District Rotary Foundation Chair.  These contributions of service notwithstanding, Jon’s advocacy and tireless efforts have been directed to the eradication of polio as demonstrated by the following: 
  • He was instrumental as part of the Rotary International staff in Evanston, Illinois developing many Polio Plus eradication programs still in use today.
  • He was a leader in the Initiative to raise funds for Polio eradication through use of District Designated Funds totaling $9,000,000 
Additionally, Jon is an ardent and successful fund raiser due in part to his ability to personalize his presentations with examples of impact and the outcome of Rotary’s efforts for Doing Good in the World.
 
In summary, Jon’s tireless efforts have made significant contributions to Rotary, to The Rotary Foundation, and to the millions of children and their families who have been vaccinated to prevent Polio.
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Named District 5960 Club of the Year - International Service
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Named District 5960 Club of the Year - International Service
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is proud to report that we were recognized by District 5960 as Club of the Year - International Service, in a tie with another club. We're pleased by this honor, and by our opportunity for international service. You can find updates on one of our major international projects here: El Corozo, Nicaragua Water Project
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Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Named District 5960 Club of the Year - Public Image
Posted on Jun 28, 2022
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Named District 5960 Club of the Year - Public Image
Stillwater Sunrise Rotary is proud to report that we were recognized by District 5960 as Club of the Year - Public Image. We're pleased by this honor, and by our opportunity to build support for our work in our community. Subscribe on FaceBook, Instagram or LinkedIn, or watch this website to keep up with our busy club.
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Great Contingent at 2022 Rotary International Conference
Posted on Jun 08, 2022
Great Contingent at 2022 Rotary International Conference
Four club members traveled to Houston for the Rotary International Convention (June 4-8). President Wendy Heck, President elect Rick Heidick and immediate past president Ed Boeve and our esteemed Jack Gibbons were there, and they provided some fun photos including one with Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta. Click "read more" to see Ed's excellent report as a download file, and to see the pictures.
 
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Club Visionaries
Posted on May 24, 2022
Club Visionaries
Our club has vision, and today 11 members and family gave a clear demonstration of that. They cataloged hundreds of spectacles (and washed thousands) at Respectacle in Hudson, WI. Respectacle is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that uses the power of the Internet to facilitate redistribution of quality, used eyeglasses to underserved communities worldwide. Glasses are donated by members of our community. They are then cleaned, categorized, and loaded into their online database based on their prescription. A proprietary algorithm finds a "closest match" for people looking for eye wear. Our members dried newly washed glasses, photographed and uploaded images, cataloged glasses and added fully processed glasses to the well-organized inventory shelves for distribution. You can see some pictures in our albums, below.
 
Stillwater Sunrise Supports Anoka Club on First Responder Wellness Center
Posted on May 20, 2022
Stillwater Sunrise Supports Anoka Club on First Responder Wellness Center

This week, we got a thank you from the Anoka police chief, and the Anoka-Champlin fire chief. The Anoka Rotary club led a project to create a wellness/fitness center for first responders, and our club was honored to be able to support this project with a donation:

On behalf of the Anoka Police and the Anoka-Champlin Fire Departments, we would like to thank your Rotary group for supporting the grant that was spearheaded by Anoka Rotary for upgrades to our First Responder Fitness Center. We truly are humbled and honored by the support that was generated not only by our local Rotarian community, but also by the Rotary groups like yours that demonstrate the amazing outreach and commitment to public service that  Rotarians have. (click Read More)

 

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20220524 Respectacle Service Project
20220507 Roadside Cleanup Pictures
20220502 El Corozo Water Project Pictures
20220324 March Thirsty Thursday Gathering
Fall 2021 Strive Photos
20211207 Holiday Party
20211201 Respectacle Service Project
20211109 Meals From The Heart
20211030 Rake A Difference
20211025 Roadside Cleanup
20211019 Ed Boeve To Be District Governor
20211005 Meeting Photos Tom Thorffinson
20221002 Brewers Bazaar
20210909 Sunrise-Noon Potluck At Nesses - Wendy H
20210910 Pictures from Boutwells Social Justice Social
20210815 Bridge the Valley Bike Rally - Barbara T
20210821 Bike Rally Photos Rick H
20210815 Boardman Rest Area WendyH
20210815 Bike Rally Hub
2021 Photo Collection - Bridge the Valley Bike Rally
20210814 Lift The Loop Information Booth
20210812 Music at Roger's House
20210629 Pollinator Garden Sign
20200619 Respectacle Work Day
20210530 Pollinator Garden Work Crew
20210513 Bonfire At Mary's House
20210422 Pollinator Garden Maintenance
20210422 Walk To Lumberjack Landing
20210424 Roadside Cleanup
20210417 Respectacle Work Session
20210306 Service Project At Respectacle
20210225 Project At Respectacle
Bridge The Valley
20201027 Meeting Photos Mike McGovern
20201109 Deer Production
20201031 Social Events
20201022 Christmas Deer
20201016 Deer Production
20201020 Meeting Photos Derek Washington
20201013 Meeting Photos Malinda Lansfeldt
20201003 Roadside Cleanup
20200811 Picnic Photos
20201006 Meeting Photos Heidi Helgeson
20200929 Meeting Photos Dan Starry
20200922 Meeting Photos Rod Fisher
20200915 Meeting Photos Tyler Myers
20200901 Meeting Photo Laura Hannah
20200825 Meeting Photos Bukola Oriola
20200818 Meeting Photos Karen Geiseke
20200721 Meeting Photos Jon Keimig
20200630 Meeting Photos New President
20200606 Asparagus Planting
20200602 Meeting Photos - Jon Cermin
20200519 Meeting Photos Jerry Jones
20200512 Meeting Photos Dawson Blanck
20200505 Meeting Photos Brent Voight
20200421 Meeting Photos Susan Rockwood
20200414 Meeting Photos Roger Tomten
20200303 Meeting Photos Rick Heidick
20200225 Meeting Photos Tom Triplett
20200218 Meeting Photos Nathan Arnold Gary Kriesel
20200211 Meeting Photos Rob Bach
20200204 Meeting Photos Ted Kozlowski
20200128 Meeting Photos Buff Grace
20200121 Meeting Photos Tom Ballis
20200118 Meeting Photos Cindy Parsons
20200107 Meeting Photos Selena Freimark
20191210 Meals From the Heart Meal Packing
20191204 Bell Ringing
20191105 Meeting Pictures Jenny Mason
20191102 Rotary Foundation Event
20191029MeetingPhotos
20191023 Halloween Parade
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About Our Club
Welcome to Stillwater Sunrise Rotary!
Stillwater Sunrise

Service Above Self

We meet In Person & Online
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Oak Glen Golf Course and Online
1599 Mckusick Rd N
Stillwater, MN 55082
United States of America
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Stillwater Sunrise  Rotary
P.O. Box 425
Stillwater, MN 55082
 
Speakers
Dr. Funk, Supt. - Guest of Malinda Lansfeldt
Aug 16, 2022
Stillwater ISD 834 Back to School Updates
Peggy Perry MS, CCC/SLP
Aug 23, 2022
Understanding aphasia – correcting some common misconceptions
Heather Guerin, Director - Guest of Bob Gray
Aug 30, 2022
Evolve Family Services
Gary May - Guest of Dr. Lenny Snellman
Sep 13, 2022
An organization that trains people to install solar power in the third world
Jenny Hanlon, MEd - Guest of Jason Hanlon
Sep 20, 2022
Parenting for Racial Justice
TBD - Steve Madsen
Sep 27, 2022
TBD
​Alan Anderson - Guest of Ken McGinley
Oct 04, 2022
Climate Action Plans
Brandi Lunneborg, Guest of Rick Robbins
Oct 11, 2022
Update and future of our local hospital and healthcare system
TBD - Dave Waldschmidt
Oct 18, 2022
TBD
Mike McGovern - Guest of Jon Stillman
Oct 25, 2022
Rotary Foundation and current chair of the International PolioPlus Committee
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Rotary International News
Stephanie A. Urchick selected to be 2024-25 Rotary International President

Stephanie A. Urchick is selected to be the 2024-25 president of Rotary International

Recognizing a woman’s worth

Programs of Scale grant-winner Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria helps families by focusing on the fundamental needs of women

RI President Jennifer Jones crosses Canada from coast to coast to coast

Organized around several hubs, the tour started on 17 June to draw attention to the positive impact that clubs have in their communities.

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