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Welcome Members and Guests!
We meet Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30AM
at Tipsy Crawfish (formerly E.J. Wills Gastropub)
1910 N. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
972-861-2244
SUNRISE SENTINEL
March 27, 2024
Upcoming Events
 
3/26/24 - Board Meeting, 6:30PM Collin College McKinney Campus, 2200 W. University Drive, Ste.C126 (1st floor by the fountain)
 
4/3/24 - Sheila Marlow Due, CEO, McKinney Education Foundation
 
4/10/24 - John Dexter, Executive Director, Heard Museum
 
4/16/24 - Board Meeting, 6:30PM Collin College McKinney Campus, 2200 W. University Drive, Ste.C126 (1st floor by the fountain)
 
4/17/24 - McKinney Police Department Mental Health Coordinator
 
4/24/24 - Four Way Test Speech Contest
 
4/26/24 - Rotary Night at the Frisco RoughRiders **reserve tickets with Larry Offerdahl ASAP
 
4/27/24 - District Leadership Assembly, 8:30AM-12:30PM, Dallas College-Brookhaven Campus, 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch TX
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Vice President of Fundraising
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Sunrise Rotary Foundation
 
Club Service Director
 
Membership
 
Vocational Service Director
 
Community Service Director
 
International Service Director
 
New Generations Director
 
Rotary Foundation Director
 
Public Image
 
Executive Director
 
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 Program for 3/27/24
Jason Hernandez
Founder & Executive Director
La Tiendita (The Little Store)
 
Jason Hernandez is the Founder and Executive Director of La Tiendita, a non-profit grocery store located in the food desert of east McKinney. The store's mission is to provide fresh food options for residents with limited access to other grocers, as well as provide internships for at-risk students in east McKinney. Opened in 2023, La Tiendita is located at 902 Greenville Road in McKinney. 
 
 
 
Announcements
 
Planning for the 2024-25 Rotary Year
RI President Elect is challenging Rotarians worldwide to execute service projects that spread "the magic or Rotary." As we begin the transition to a new Rotary year, please think about how we can grow and strengthen our club, as well as service opportunities within our communities. The current Board will be planning the budget for the upcoming year and we want to include your ideas!
 
 
Club Committees
Our Club Committees need members and our hope is that every Sunrise Rotarian will become more involved with club activities. Current Service Directors can provide details.
**Everyone who commits to a committee prior to 5/1/24 will be entered into a prize drawing!**
Club Service - Larry Offerdahl, Director
Plan weekly programs and quarterly social activities
Community Service - Bill Smith, Director
Identify and coordinate quarterly service projects
Coordinate flag shed work 
International Service - Joe Jaynes, Director
Identify and coordinate international service projects
Membership - Larry Offerdahl, Director
(Bobbi Wright, 2024-25 Director)
Membership recruitment, orientation and retention
New Generations - Todd Dougherty, Director
Provide support to Rotaract and Interact Clubs, 
Public Image - **Director Needed**
Promote club activities on social media and ensure all club materials adhere to current public image guidelines
Rotary Foundation - Dr. Tom Parker, Director
Create awareness of, and encourage participation with, The Rotary Foundation
Vocational Service - Tracy Pounders, Director
Encourage all professionals to exercise high ethical standards, serve the community and help youth identify and achieve career goals.
 
 
Attendance Make-Up
Need to make-up for a missed meeting?
  • Attend our monthly Board meeting
  • Help at flag shed
  • Attend club social events
  • Attend another club meeting or event
  • Attend a District Rotary event
Please remember to notify Club Secretary, Leslie Vashler, of your makeup so it can be recorded. 

Happy March Birthdays:

Chuck Koehler - 3/12
Christopher Juneau - 3/27
 
 
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Need to make-up a meeting?
McKinney - Fridays at Noon, Ricks Chop House, 107 N. Kentucky, McKinney
Allen - Wednesdays at Noon, Tru Hotel, 1553 N. Central Expressway, Allen
Frisco - Thursdays at Noon, Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco
Melissa - Thursdays (time varies), Crossland Learning Center, 1904 Cooper St., Melissa
Plano - Thursdays at Noon, Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W. Park Blvd, Ste. 200, Plano
Plano East - Thursdays at 5:30pm, Plano Housing Authority, 1704 G Ave, Plano
Plano Sunrise - Fridays at 7:00am, Norma's Cafe, 605 W. 15th St., Plano
Plano West, Tuesdays at Noon, Norma's Cafe, 605 W. 15th St., Plano