Our socials have always been a hit....now add first-class chocolate!!!Tuesday, April 30th from 5-7 p.m., we will assemble at High Desert Chocolates, 391 W Cascade Ave in Sisters. Appetizers to be provided by club. Drinks (wine and sodas) at the store.
Look for the sign-up sheet this Tuesday to confirm our numbers.
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Let the winners start making their selections!
The grand drawing of the mega-raffle took place Sunday at The Paper Place with many club members in attendance.
Mayor Michael Preedin did the honors of diving into the barrel for winning tickets and those selected will have their choice of preferred prizes that remain....first name out of the barrel was Bob Bolton and here's the entire list of Mega-Raffle Prizes for him to choose from:
- Seed-to-Table Weekly Share Basket -- $800 Value
- Stunning Handmade Quilt by Lee Kelly -- $400 Value
- $100 Gift Card to Fika Sisters Coffeehouse
- 2024 Bend Elks Season GA Flex Pass (32 tickets, hat and stickers) -- $250 Value
- Les Schwab Services -- $150 certificate
- Sisters Cascade -- $100 certificate
- High Camp Taphouse Gift Certificate -- $100 Value
- Gift Card Sweet Easy Company -- $100 Value
- Sue Dougherty Matted Trint "Buffalo's Breath" -- $500 Value
- Weigand Investments -- $100 cash
- Sisters Rental Gift Certificate -- $100 Value
- 350 dramatic Naturescape Large Format Framed Picture
- High Desert Chocolates Wine and Chocolate Pairing/Box of Chocolates-- $100 Value
- The Paper Place -- $100 certificate
- Sisters Smokehouse $50 certificate and $50 merchandise package
- Central Oregon Adventures Four-Hour Snowmobile Trip for Two -- $644 Value
- Sisters Apothecary gift basket -- $100 Value
- Hoyt Hardware certificate -- $100 Value
- President's Case of Wine -- $240 Value
- Sisters Veterinary Clinic certificate -- $250 Value
- Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show Quilt -- $400 Value
- Aspen Lakes Golf Course Foursome -- $225 Value
- Sweat PNW One-Month Membership -- $225 Value
- Rescued Living Gift Certificate -- $100 Value
- Sisters Depot Gift Certificate -- $100 Value
- Sisters Park and Recreation Gift Card -- $100 Value
- Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop Gift Certificate -- $100 Value
- Roam Natural Skin Care -- $150 Value
- Heirloom Made Quilt -- $400 Value
And here's our list of winners (not in order of priority and minus winning club members): Bob Bolton, Lori Luna, Jess Draper, Rod McKenzie, Erika Todd, Sarah McDougall, Mariann Abbrajay, Tim Ellsworth, Alex Hanson, Lucas Rietmann, David Abbrajay, Julie Richards, Mark Parchman, Paul Holsteed, Maureen Schmidt, Patti Vlaew, Carroll Gruder, ____ Bowden, Pamela Patterson, Roxanne Gillien, Joe Hamilton and Vicki Zahler.
And we had a few of our own have their ticket grabbed by Mayor Preedin including both Darceys, both Kibbys, Bill Bartlett, Keith Hyde, Mark Griffin and Michael Gray's wife, Mary Kay (twice!!)
Mega Raffle Update: I am thrilled to report that we are down to the wire with only 100 golden tickets left to
sell! A big thank you goes out to Jennifer Burroughs and Steve Auerbach for their diligent efforts in spearheading ticket sales. Their commitment and enthusiasm have brought us closer to our goal. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or call 925-667-8456 for additional tickets.
Additionally, for those of you who have generously sourced prizes for the raffle, we kindly request that you bring them to our upcoming meeting. Please stop and express gratitude to the stores and individuals who have donated these fantastic prizes. Their generosity truly embodies the spirit of Rotary of Sisters, and we are immensely grateful for their support.
Let's keep the momentum going as we work together to make this Mega Raffle a tremendous success!
Volunteers Needed for HDC Annual Casino Night Fundraiser A Benefit for Gro: We have an exciting opportunity to support our friends at High Desert Chocolate (HDC) with their upcoming Annual Casino Night Gro Fundraiser! Shaunette White, the passionate force behind HDC, is seeking three to four volunteers to lend a hand at this fantastic event.
The fundraiser will take place at the Aspen Lakes Golf Course Clubhouse on Saturday, March 9, from 6:30 to 10:00. We are looking for volunteers to assist with ticket-taking and serving wine during the event.
Participating in this fundraiser not only supports a wonderful cause but also offers a chance to be part of the fun and celebration, especially as Shaunette herself is celebrating her 40th birthday!
If you're interested in volunteering your time and energy for a memorable evening, please reach out to Shaunette White directly at 360-773-6681.
Bill Kelly
President 2023-2024
This story meets SRC’s mission of service - and the connection of that service not only for our community - but international service - and in this case, highlighting the connection of our support to a nonprofit located here - and the business Pema and Nurbu run here in High Camp - with the international element.
Info about Ten Friends and all its programs can be found at Tenfriends.org.
Monday, January 15, 2024
By Michael D. Corwin
Several club members have assembled for lunch in town immediately after our bi-monthly meetings and all are welcome. Here is a list formalizing the plan and hopefully getting many of you to keep your hunger in check until the 1 p.m. hour on club meeting days:
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Spot (Let's have a little Italian to start April)
The main goal is additional interaction and networking to get to know our fellow Rotarians better and maybe conspire to further our community service locally.
We are also very open to suggestions/recommendations for additional lunch stop potentials looking to spread our patronage of our Sisters eateries!
Now available!
Sisters Rotary 12 oz double all, thermal hot/cold travel mugs with lids. Stainless outside with Rotary logo. Sliding spill lock.
Only $10.
There will be a supply on hand at the meeting.
By William S. Kelly
The "Every Rotarian, Every Year" (EREY) initiative is an effort to encourage every Rotarian to contribute to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund each Rotary year, which runs from July 1 to June 30. The goal is to achieve 100% participation from club members, regardless of the donation amount. This initiative aims to support the Rotary Foundation's work, from local humanitarian efforts to international scholarships and
project grants.
Though there's no official minimum donation amount set by Rotary International for EREY, the Rotary Club of Sisters encourages members to contribute at least $100 per year. When members contribute $100 or more per year, they help their club qualify for a banner recognizing this achievement.
The EREY funds are typically allocated through the "SHARE" system, which means that after three years, 50% of the funds raised go to the World Fund, and the other 50% is returned to the districts to fund local and international projects. The idea is that even a small donation, when combined with others, can make a significant impact.
By contributing annually, Rotarians ensure ongoing support for vital projects around the world, and they become part of a sustained effort to bring positive change.
Monday, January 15, 2024
By Michael D. Corwin
GOALS IN BILL's YEAR:
Annual Rotary Foundation goal: $7,500 (As of January 30th, we've impressively reached $7,495. This is a testament to the dedication and generosity of our members.)
Polio Plus contribution goal: $2,500 (We aim to raise $2,500, and currently, we have collected more than half the goal without the ever-increasing 50/50 dollars banked to date. Still looking to totally free the world of Polio.)
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$100 annually
Sisters Rotary Foundation: The endowment with OCF continues to thrive at $110,000+. Local account at US Bank at ~$20k will allow us to operate our SHS Scholarship work this year and more!
Goal for membership----every member find one new community leader to invite. (Current club count is 40!! --- net plus 10 this year and increase over the past year and a half of 20+ new members!!)
Sunday, July 16, 2023
By Michael D. Corwin
Do you have a service project, fundraiser or upcoming speaker scheduled in our club's future? Looking to maintain an effective and simplified communication line to all club members, it will be vital to have all we are planning in this newsletter and the pending website update.
Do remember that I could use a related photo to use or we can discuss what might be a great illustration to accompany your story/information.
Please email me at [email protected] so I can include it in this Club eNewsletter and the club website calendar!!
Tomorrow: Books For Kids Bag Build
All hands on board as we stuff book bags with hardbacks and other school materials.
May 7: Rob Jasper, National Speaker on the Growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Rob Jasper is a distinguished manager at PNNL's National Security Directorate and a chief scientist for the Analysis in Motion initiative. His career includes pivotal roles at PayScale, Intelligent Results, and First Data, focusing on data sciences and technology development.
Jasper also contributed as a technology officer and educator, influencing big data and software engineering fields. His leadership extends to advising academic programs, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and education.
May 21: Dawn Boyd, Executive Director of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
Dawn Boyd joined the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show as the Executive Director on January 7, 2019. She replaced Jeanette Pilak, who retired at the end of December 2018.
Boyd brought a passion for event coordination and a love for quilting to the role, with over 20 years of experience in coordinating various events before joining the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.
Her role involves managing an event that features 1,200 quilts from around the world and attracts more than 10,000 visitors. For more details, you can visit the article on The Nugget Newspaper's website.
June 4: Zak Boone, COCC Chief Advancement Officer, on Public Civility and Discourse
Zak Boone is the Chief Advancement Officer at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Executive Director of the COCC Foundation. Zak received his Masters of Public Administration with a focus in nonprofit management from Portland State University, and Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from Lewis & Clark College.
Zak has worked in respected charities in Central Oregon since 2007, including serving as executive director for the Bend Ronald McDonald House from 2007-2011, and as associate director of the Deschutes Land Trust from 2011-2015. He is also actively involved in the Rotary Club of Bend/Mt. Bachelor and served as Club President for 2018-19. Zak currently serves on the boards of City Club of Central Oregon, and the Bend Chamber as an ex-officio member representing higher education.
Zak’s areas of professional expertise include major gift fundraising, community engagement, board governance, grants management, planned giving, event coordination, policy development, storytelling and nonprofit branding.
June 18: Matt Hilgers, Sisters High School Director of Athletics
Matt Hilgers is the athletic director at Sisters High School. An experienced educator and former three-sport athlete, he brings a passion for sports and a commitment to community engagement.
Hilgers, who moved to Sisters in 2021, has previously coached the varsity baseball team. His vision for the athletic department emphasizes student participation and fostering a strong sports culture within the school.
August 6: Andrew Untermeyer, Senior Media Consultant, Central Oregon Daily
Began my career in Broadcasting in 1986 at KUIK Radio in Hillsboro Oregon
Moved to Central Oregon Resident in 1989 to manage the sales department for KSJJ KPRB Radio in Redmond
Helped launch the FOX tv station in Bend in 1996
Joined Central Oregon Daily in 2017.
Married for 34 years to Margie with 2 adult children AJ and Marlee
What I love most about my job is that my career is all about News, Sports, Politics and Culture from the sidelines.
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participated and contributed to making this event a resounding success. This year’s Mega Raffle Drawing was a wonderful gathering, and it was delightful to see so many familiar faces. A special appreciation goes out to Josh Smith at The Paper Place for hosting our ticket drawing event. We could not have asked for a better venue.Bill Kelly
President 2023-2024
[email protected]
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By Michael D. Corwin
Sergeant-at-Arms: Help meeting set up/tear down, Lead pledge, Collect appreciation dollars, Handle raffle drawing
April 16:
May 7: Bre Miller
May 21: Mike Corwin
June 4: Jen Holland
June 18: Jen Burroughs
Greeter: Greet all prior to meeting start, Badge help and assist with sale of raffle tickets, help set up/tear down if possible.
April 16: Keith Hyde
May 7: Deni Reitmeier
May 21: Michael Gray
June 4: Leri Darcey
June 18: Tom Counos
Thought for the Day: Exactly that and nothing more....short and sweet....and thoughtful!
April 16: Pam Ossinger
May 7: Kristin Sorenson-Hilgart
May 21: Suzy Fulton
June 4: Mark Ossinger
June 18: Curtiss Davis
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