Club Stories
Elena Agala supports schools in the Philippines
Our own Elena Agala is back from a humanitarian mission in her hometown in Oras Eastern Samar ,Philippines.
 
Distribution of school supplies of notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons ,books, toothbrushes, toothpaste, snacks and juices were given to 100 elementary school children.
 
More donations of food packages , used youth / adult clothing, used tennis shoes and food were distributed to 100 poor people in a village along the river . There is no Rotary club in the town so she asked some help from former classmates in high school in Eastern Samar. 
 
Thanks to Rotarians in our club who donated the school supplies etc.
1. PP Pat Atkinson 
2. PP Marg Dixon
3. Joyce Alisharan
4. Christine Marin
 
5. Danny Salcedo
Danny Salcedo in Tel Aviv
Danny Salcedo, our philanthropic world traveller, recently visited the Rotary Club in Tel Aviv. We have connections all over the world!
Summer BBQ
Our Rotary annual barbecue might mark the end of summer, but not the end of fun!  Thanks to all the rotarians who brought appetizers and salads, to the Ghirra brothers for the butter chicken, to Newman's for the roast beef and to Larry for once again being such a gracious host!  We're looking forward to an exciting fall!  
Congratulations Chuck!
Chuck Keeling was our External Paul Harris Award winner in June and was unable to attend the celebration in his honour.  Today we were pleased to be able to offer him the award in person.  Thank you for all you have done for rotary, Chuck.  Congratulations!  
Congratulations Sandra!
Sandra Hass is the recipient of an additional Paul Harris pin for her generous donations to rotary.  Thank you, Sandra! 
Welcome Al Sakai
We were thrilled to welcome Al Sakai as our speaker last week.  Al's message about caring and love rang true to us and we were inspired to continue to put relationships and service at the forefront of all we do.  Thank you, Al!  
 
Welcome Max
We are so happy to welcome our Youth Exchange student, Max!  So many exciting months to come as Richmond Sunrise Rotary takes you under its wing!  
Jennifer Jones, RI President, in Richmond
How exciting to welcome Jennifer Jones to Garden City Park in Richmond on July 10.  The Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise was there to welcome her.  Mayor Malcolm Brodie, a member of our Sunrise Rotary, also presented.  A historic day! 
Paul Harris Awards
Congratulations to Christine Marin, winner of this year's Paul Harris Award, for her dedication to maintaining the positive profile of our club and for assuring the smooth functioning of events such as the Auction Gala. 
Congratulations to Garth Edwards, winner of the Sapphire Paul Harris Pin, for his continued generosity to Rotary.  
Richmond Rotary Clubs Collaborate to Present External Paul Harris Awards
 
The four Rotary Clubs of Richmond (Richmond Sunrise, Steveston Rotary, Richmond Sunset and Richmond) recently collaborated to present Paul Harris Awards to 8 individuals who have made significant contributions to the Richmond Community.  The recipients were Miles Timmis, Chuck Keeling, Alan Sakai, Jim Kojima, Linda Reid, Jeff Jiang, Maggie Ip and Clara Chow.  They truly exemplify the Rotary Motto “Service Above Self.” 
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Richmond Addiction Services Society 
At our recent Auction Gala, the Richmond Addiction Services Society was our focus charity and we raised about $23,000 during the evening.  Daniel Remedios, Executive Director of RASS, sent us a lovely thank you letter,  see in Read More.  You can also learn more about RASS, see their connection to Richmond Sunrise Rotary, and find out how to donate funds and time to this very worthwhile society.   Please go to http://www.richmondaddictions.ca/
     
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Richmond Sunrise Supports StoryWalk at MacLean Park
After much time, energy, funding and collaboration with Richmond City and Library, Richmond Sunrise Rotary is pleased to announce the opening of StoryWalk at McLean Park.  Please go by and have a look!  
Henry Yao thanks Richmond Sunrise
Henry Yao, MLA Richmond South Centre, presented Richmond Sunrise Rotary with a certificate of appreciation for our successful Gala Auction, which raised funds to support important programs in the Lower Mainland and internationally.  Thank you, Mr. Yao, for your recognition of the work we do as rotarians.  
Richmond Sunrise Auction Gala
We are still recovering!  What an event!  Our 32nd (after a two-year pause) auction gala was a tremendous success.  We raised enough money to continue supporting both local and international causes.  Thank you to the auction chair, Peter Levelton, to the auction committee, the volunteers, to Fred Lee, to the staff at Riverside Ballroom and to all the rotarians who donated, supported and encouraged this event.   Our theme was Disco - Friday Night Fever - and it was hot!  
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KIVA recipients 
Richmond Sunrise Rotary supports global small businesses through regular donations to KIVA.  To find out how you, too, can donate, go to https://www.kiva.org/.  
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