Events

This is an informative in-person meeting replacing our regular ZOOM meeting.

This meeting will focus on "Think Rotary" where we will be talking about all things we have acomplished this year as well as BOLD ideas for going forward into the next exiting year. At this "Think Rotary" meeting we will be sharing the results of our club's recent membership satisfaction survey.  Lori, Nicola and Grant will also share learnings from the DISCON Conference in May.

This will be our last 'meeting' of the year before we all take a well-deserved summer break (but don't forget about our 50/50 ticket selling event at Westerner Park this summer).  

Sergeant at Arms:  Ajoy Joseph

Set Up:  Susan Kmetiuk, Grant Burchnall, Nicola Weimer

Meeting fee is $10 per person

Resending just to be sure everyone has responded "attending" or "declining."   No meeting this week.   See you on Monday, June 29.

Year end party at Casa Gouda:  45 Talisman Close, Red Deer  T4P 0T7

Meal will be provided.   Pay $20 / person at the door.  Bring a guest !!  and BYOB

A time to CELEBRATE all our accomplishments of this Rotary Year and informally welcome the new Board. 

We plan to present a Ceremonial cheque to Youth HQ 

Once again we are priviledged to host a fundraiser in partnership with Westerner Park. Jeff Dawson is the lead on this project and can answer any of your questions pertaining to the rules and regulations that we must follow, as well as set-up, takedown, and all things fundraising! Thank you Jeff for your dedication to making this fundraiser possible for our club. 

Judy-Ann and Lynn will be the admin side of the event and can answer any questions you may have about volunteer shifts, training on the raffle terminals, etc. 

Thank you all for your dedication to our club's efforts to give back to the community. We can be proud our past fundraising efforts which have moved us forward in our club vision and checked off many boxed in our strategic plan.

We may be small but we are mighty! But most of all, WE HAVE FUN AND GET THINGS DONE!!

Hello again -- this event in Monday, Aug 31   Please reply as Attening or Declining   THanks!

Please join us for a POTLUCK debrief.    

Casa Gouda will provide burgers.  You can bring something sweet or savory such as appetizer, salad or dessert.

Cheers and hope your summer is going well.

We will do a round table to discuss what went well and ideas for 2027.  DRAFT of notes attached to get you thinking.

Judy-Ann on behalf of Jeffrey D

Board Orientation in-person meeting at our new space  

Please plan to attend this importank kick off to our Rotary Year.

Agenda will be published closer to the date. Click here for parking information

Any questions or comments reach out to Dave O or Judy-Ann W.

WELCOME BACK!! We are excited for our first Blood Challenge SOCIAL on Wednesday September 2nd where we will be meeting at a unique venue to celebrate blood donors. SHACKEHLICIOUS is a stationary food truck located 5 minutes south of Red Deer on Range Road 273. 

Whether you can donate blood, or celebrate those who do, please join us!!! Dress appropriately - seating is outside. Check out the menu here

AUGUST BULLETIN

We encourage everyone to challenge everyone in your circle of friends to become a regular blood donor. Adult child, neice, nephew, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, neighbor, friend! Join our partners for life team at Canadian Blood Services http://give.blood.ca/goto/ROTARY_OUR-TEAM

This meeting will focus on  "THINK ROTARY" and will be our first in-person meeting at our new space. 

Set Up & Light Snack: Lynn Stegman / Grant Burchnall

Membership meeting fee:  $10 per person  

Download Parking App "HotSpotMobile" to your cell phone and follow easy instructions;  you can even prebook the night before,

Hotspot app for iPhones   Hotspot app for Androids

Watch the 3 minute parking tip video here

Zone  in front of the building is 2005; Payment Required Mon - Fri from 0800 to 1630 hours   Fee from 0800 - 0830 hours  will be ~$1 or less

ZOOM link for those who cannot attend

Meeting ID: 288 135 9877
Passcode: 145438

Guest Speaker: 

Our RYLA student, Eli Anderson attended the Deer Valley Meadows (Alix)  leadership retreat. Susan and Ray Kmeituk as his uber driver and mentor.   Eli is a busy high school student who lives in Rimbey.  He will share with us the impact that attending RYLA had on him personally and as a young leader.   Come with your questions for Eli

Join us at this link: ZOOM September 16, 2026

Meeting host:  Judy-Ann Wybenga

As time permits we will have a quick brainstorming session to select a charitable "cause" for our Sweet Savory & So Unique auction on Wednesday, October 28.

Guest Speaker:   Rob Lewis, CEO of Youth Head Quarters

Rob will share updates on youth programming, how our funds are being used, upcoming events and success stories.

There will be time for a short Q & A session as well.

Greeter Pair:  Judy-Ann & Johan

Membership meeting fee:  $10 per person  

Download Parking App "HotSpotMobile" to your cell phone and follow easy instructions;  you can even prebook the night before,

Hotspot app for iPhones   Hotspot app for Androids

Watch the 3 minute parking tip video here

Zone  in front of the building is 2005; Payment Required Mon - Fri from 0800 to 1630 hours   Fee from 0800 - 0830 hours  will be ~$1 or less

For those who cannot join our meeting in person, here is the ZOOM LINK

Hello Board Members -- please RSVP in ClubRunner as Attending or Declining.   THANKS !!

Rotary Sunrise is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: RC of RD Sunrise Board Meeting 
Time: Oct 6, 2026 06:45 AM Edmonton

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87858519269?pwd=bbbSaaaf8o1xbSm1UkScPrN61Wy1ca.1

Agenda sent by email from L Sgtegman

Any questions or comments reach out to Dave O or Judy-Ann W.

Rotary Sunrise is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Hello SunRisers !   please go into ClubRunner to RSVP for this meeting and click Attending or Decline.   Thanks if you have already done so.

"THINK ROTARY" 

Greeter Pair:  Bev & Jeff

Membership meeting fee:  $10 per person  

Join us for a inter-Rotarian social evening in Red Deer to celebrate blood donors. Whether you can donate blood, or celebrate those who do, please join us at It's All Greek to Me!! 

We encourage everyone to challenge everyone in your circle of friends to become a regular blood donor. Adult child, neice, nephew, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, neighbor, friend!

Join our partners for life team at Canadian Blood Services http://give.blood.ca/goto/ROTARY_OUR-TEAM

Make sure you ask for a giver sticker from CBS staff after your donation. A gift will be given to those who have donated blood this last month and have a GIVER STICKER to show! 

For those who cannot donate blood but would like to make a monetary donation, the link is HERE

Guest Speaker:   Kathy Lacey

Topic:  Micro Society at Aspen Heights Elementary School

Meeting Host:  Judy-Ann Wybenga

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See Facebook story here

Join us for a nibbling and bidding good time.   Charcuterie cups will be served and all beverages are compliments of Johan Steenwyk.

Bring your cash/etransfer/credit card to help support The Mustard Seed Red Deer School Lunch Program  

Live auction will commence at 7:30 pm under the capable direction of Dawnette Hill, Auctioneer Extraordinaire.

Cost is $20 cash at the door. 

See the 3 attached pages for important information on Auction items.

Date: October 30, 2026

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM

Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre (5214 50 Ave, Lacombe)

The Rotary Club of Lacombe is excited to host their annual Taste of Lacombe Event, showcasing local restaurants and beverage providers.

Check out more information and get tickets at Rotary Club of Lacombe's website

Agenda will be published closer to the date.

Any questions or comments reach out to Dave O or Judy-Ann W.

Join us for a inter-Rotarian social evening in Red Deer to celebrate blood donors. Whether you can donate blood, or celebrate those who do, please join us at Sprouts Vine Bistro!! 

We encourage everyone to challenge everyone in your circle of friends to become a regular blood donor. Adult child, neice, nephew, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, neighbor, friend!

Join our partners for life team at Canadian Blood Services http://give.blood.ca/goto/ROTARY_OUR-TEAM

Make sure you ask for a giver sticker from CBS staff after your donation. A gift will be given to those who have donated blood this last month and have a GIVER STICKER to show! 

For those who cannot donate blood but would like to make a monetary donation, the link is HERE

Join us at the Red Deer Watch Party! Inclusion Alberta has confirmed they will host the Red Deer Changing Lives, Changing Communities breakfast fundraiser at KerryWood Nature Centre. 

Join Dawne Hammerschmidt and Gina Belich along with local Dream Makers, long-term supporters and Inclusion Alberta employer partners to learn more about what is happening locally with our Rotary Employment Partnership.   

Inclusion Alberta provides much-needed support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families now and in the future. “Your presence sustains our hope, nourishes families and their family members with intellectual disabilities, and reminds them they are not alone in their desire for acceptance and belonging. You are testimony to the fact they don’t stand alone, that they do count.” -Trish Bowman, Inclusion Alberta CEO

Once again we are priviledged to host a fundraiser in partnership with Westerner Park. Jeff Dawson is the director on site and project lead. He can answer any of your questions pertaining to the rules and regulations that we must follow, as well as set-up, takedown, and all things fundraising! Thank you Jeff for your dedication to making this fundraiser possible for our club. 

Judy-Ann and Lynn will manage the administration side of this event and can answer any questions you may have about volunteer shifts, training on the raffle terminals, etc. Grant Burchnall is the onsite cash count manager.

Thank you all for your dedication to our club's efforts to give back to the community. We can be proud our past fundraising efforts which have moved us forward in our club vision and checked off many boxed in our strategic plan.

We may be small but we are mighty! But most of all, WE HAVE FUN AND GET THINGS DONE!!

Anyone interested in attending the Remembrance Day service together as a club? 

Think Rotary: Rotary International Foundation Focus with Ajoy Joseph

Come and enjoy an interactive conversation between Ajoy and Dave to learn more about the bigger picture of Rotary.

Greeter Pair  /  Set Up:  Frank Bauer, Dwaine Souveny

Membership meeting fee:  $10 per person  

TBA

ZOOM link will go here.

Agenda will be published closer to the date.

Any questions or comments reach out to Dave O or Judy-Ann W.

Join us for a inter-Rotarian social evening in Red Deer to celebrate blood donors. Whether you can donate blood, or celebrate those who do, please join us at Bo's Bar & Stage!! 

We encourage everyone to challenge everyone in your circle of friends to become a regular blood donor. Adult child, neice, nephew, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, neighbor, friend!

Join our partners for life team at Canadian Blood Services http://give.blood.ca/goto/ROTARY_OUR-TEAM

Make sure you ask for a giver sticker from CBS staff after your donation. A gift will be given to those who have donated blood this last month and have a GIVER STICKER to show! 

For those who cannot donate blood but would like to make a monetary donation, the link is HERE

"THINK ROTARY"

Set Up & Light Snack: 

Membership meeting fee:  $10 per person  

Let's celebrate the holidays with a Christmas holiday morning breakfast party (Dec. 16) where we will have a social time and complete the Youth HQ Gift bags.

The Rotary Club of Red Deer Sunrise is working with Youth HQ again this year to bring a touch of Christmas cheer to vulnerable teenagers in our community.

Irina Peters and Bev Refugio are leading this initiative. We are aiming for 50 gift bags; 25 for gals and 25 for guys with a $30 budget for each bag. Together we will complete the bags by adding the Tim Hortons $10 gift cards, a personalized greeting card, toothpaste and toothbrush finished off by fluffing red or green tissue, identifying the bags for a gal or a guy.

There are two ways to help:  

1. Donate and we will do the shopping. With careful shopping we can do a bag for $30.00. E-transfer funds to payments@rdrotarysunrise.ca before December 10, 2026.

Thank you for making a difference in a teenager’s Christmas!

2. Compile the bags yourself. Each bag to contain ($30 value):

Pair of mitts/gloves, (toques have been purchased), neck-warmer/scarf, pair of socks (we have socks for boys), shower gel/shampoo, lip balm, deodorant, healthy treat like a pack of granola bars, a Christmas treat and a Christmas card signed by you. Please put supplies in a 10” X 13” gift bag.

Our Rotary elves will add toothbrush, tooth paste and floss plus a Tim Horton’s gift card. Bring your completed gift bag(s) to our Dec 16 Meeting. If you can't make the meeting to bring your completed bags, Judy-Ann has offered that they can be dropped off at Casa Gouda or she could come pick them up.