Recent projects we have completed here at Chico Sunrise Rotary are highlighted below.
Group Study Exchange/Polio Plus
This year's GSE was from East Africa. While we were unable to host our guests, many members did enjoy dinner and quality time with the team at the Durham Club.
Youth Exchange
For 2009-2010 the club is hosting Azusa Yoshioka from Japan. Members of the club are giving her a chance to see the U.S. in their weekend trips and other opportunities.
In 2008-2009, the club sponsored Jillian Leach's outbound exchange to Columbia. This was the first exchange to that country in 40 years. According to Jillian, it was an experience of a lifetime.
Also in 08-09, the club hosted Kim Champion of France. She was treated to many travels while here and has returned to her homeland. The connections she made while here have changed her so much, she looks forward to returning in the future.
Camp Royal
June 2009: Hooked on Fishing
We assisted the event by manning the fish cleaning station (8 hours worth), parking, tractor driving and general fishing assistance on the shores of the lake.
Scholarships
May 2009: Bike Day with Sunshine Kids Club
Rotarians came out to help the kids enjoy Chico Bike Day 2009. These children are disabled and don't have the opportunity to ride like most others. We also provided two recumbent bicycles for the kids. These bikes will be loaned out to club members so that families can enjoy bike rides throughout the year.
Career Day
Feb 2009: Dictionary Project
Once again, Sunrise Rotary has provided a dictionary to every third grader in the Chico area.
The dictionaries are just right for a third grader to take home and use for their elementary school years.
January: 2009: Nite at the Races
To fund our projects, we host an evening of food, drinks and fun where we wager on horses, test our luck at the tables, and have a great time with each others and a few hundred of our closest friends.
December 2008: Salvation Army Bell Ringing
During the holiday season, Sunrise Rotarians man two location in downtown Chico. On the corners at Zucchini & Vine and at Starbucks, we help collect money for the needy in our community.