The Westerville Sunrise Rotary Club celebrated three decades of service, fellowship, and community impact Saturday April 13, 2024.  We reflected on the journey we've traveled together, and looked ahead with enthusiasm and dedication to continue our mission of making a positive difference in the world. Thank you to all our members throughout the years that have gotten us to this point.  







During the event, we were treated to a panel discussion with three of our past presidents, as well as a preview of Westerville South High School's upcoming musical, Mama Mia, which will run from April 25 - 28. Tickets to Mama Mia can be purchased online.
 

What happens to the money you donate to the Rotary Foundation?  That depends on how you allocated your donation!

1.  If you selected Polio Plus, or Global Grants, or any specific area to support, then the money goes to that area or fund. 
2. If you selected Annual Fund-SHARE, then the money has a more interesting path 

Annual Fund-SHARE donations are invested for 3 years, and the gains on those investments help pay for day to day operations of the Foundation.  After 3 years, the money is divided into 3 sections: 

• 47.5% goes to the Global fund, which supports global grants, like polio plus, etc.
• 5% goes to administrating the grants and
• 47.5% goes BACK to the District that donated it. 

 What that means, is that if Westerville Sunrise members donate $10,000 to the Rotary Foundation in 2022-2023  AND designate it for Annual Fund-SHARE, 3 years later (2025-2026) $4,750 will return to the District.  Westerville Sunrise can then apply to use those funds for service projects. 

To learn more,  Click HERE

 

By: Mary T. Chandler

Rotary volunteers strengthen our community in many ways. One Saturday per quarter we sort and box food at the WARM warehouse at 150 Heatherdown Drive from 10 am to noon. We still have three scheduled Saturdays in 2024

• June 8
• September 7
• November 9

We invite you to join in on the fellowship and fun. Feel free to invite your family, friends, and prospective Rotarians to join us too. A sign-up website will be available in the coming weeks. For more information, please contact Mary Chandler at (614) 523-0437. 

By: Chris Herbert
Make a difference for homeless youth at Star House by helping prepare or serve a family meal. Westerville Sunrise Rotary, in partnership with our friends in the noon club, hosts a Family Dinner once a month on Mondays. Our remaining Mondays in 2024 will be:

• April 22
• May 20
• June 24
• July 22
• August 26
• September 23
• October 28
• November 18
• December 16

We need 4 or more people to serve food, and many more to help prepare the meal. Starting in March, we will offer two shifts: 4:00 - 5:30 pm for set up and serving, and 5:00 - 6:30 pm for serving and clean-up. You may sign up for both shifts if you would like.

Please use the sign-up link below to cook or serve family dinner at Star House:

• April 22
• May 20

By: Michael Herron


 

By: Julie Ann Colley

Save the Date! Upcoming Events


April 13: 30th Anniversary Celebration
April 18: Club Board meeting- COhatch Westerville
April 19-21: Rotary District 6690 Conference
May 18: Mental Health First Aid Workshop
May 24-27: Field of Heroes