RECENT CLUB NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Tuesday morning, 15 Apr 2025, Gail Catherwood welcomed our own Kristine Carey, General Manager at Venture Norfolk as our Guest Speaker. At our hybrid (ie live attendance at R83 with zoom remote attendance) session, she spoke to us about many of the issues related to an organization committed to playing a local leadership role in delivering financial and consulting services to small and medium-sized enterprises. The result was a much fuller perspective on the totally helpful work that Kristine, her Board and the staff at Venture Norfolk do to promote our County.
More information about Kristine as an individual is enclosed at the "Read more ..." tab whilst more general info about Venture Norfolk may be found by clicking here.
Noting his personal connections to Venture Norfolk as well as those of many of his acquaintances who have similarly benefitted from Venture Norfolk, Paul Zorad offered Kristine our sincere appreciation for a great presentation, and for the wonderful development work she has been and is continuing to coordinate in Norfolk County. 
 
On Saturday, 05 April, a small convoy of Norfolk Sunrisers proceeded to the D7090 Annual Conference at the Club Italia, just outside of St Catharines. 
The Conference was a wonderful experience for all of us; a real chance to renew and make social connections, an opportunity to be updated on Rotary issues and an experience in understanding the impact we have on others around us. The theme was 'Volunteering in the 21st Century' with a sub-theme emergent to 'Just Ask'!  Clubs were invited to bring representatives of their partnering community organizations to the conference, and the organizers selected speakers from various sources who are considered leaders in their ability to engage volunteers. The Key-Note and Guest Speakers were excellent.
We had our own impact; sponsoring information tables for the RCNS, the HIP and for Polio Now. Our exchange students led the way in collecting funds to meet their travel needs. Co-President Ross remarked that "I was proud of our Club with 8 Rotarians and 3 exchange students attending, the best participation rate from our Club for several years". 
A complete summary of the events, speakers and results will be found at the District 7090 Website.
Note the Sunrisers gathered together for a group photo at the event - Front Row; local exchange students Katelyn Pilgrim (headed to Italy), Oliver Tilson (going to Finland) and Ronyn Coelho (off to Taiwan) - Back Row; Sunrisers Lisa Bishop, Keith Jones, John Wallace, Marjorie Dawson, Ross Gowan, Wolf Lindemann, Jim Dawson and Jim Simpson. A few extra photos are given at the 'Read more ...' tab below.
Congrats to District Governor Dave Alexander - you pulled it off!
There's a great initiative unfolding to finally bring a new hospice facility to our local area. For years, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise (RCNS) has promoted such a development, and with the recent events (including a December 2024 donation from RCNS) we have made moral and financial commitments to the cause.
Now, the hospice organizing group is organizing a "Hike for Hospice" and our Sunrisers intend to support it by entering a team, encouraging participation and joining in with the fundraising.
So, please help us help the Norfolk Haldimand Hospice. Join our RCNS team or sponsor us - click here for details - and/or get in touch with our Club co-ordinator; Cathy Harrop.
The more the merrier!
Shown here is Scott Williams, Chair of our Community Service Cttee making a donation to Nature’s Calling Environmental Education (NCEE). NCEE is a local charity & outdoor school opportunity to enhance classroom learning, and provide kids with different learning styles the opportunity to engage in meaningful education that inspires them in a hands-on environment, including kids on the spectrum.  Accepting the cheque is Bernie Solymar, the Executive Director.
The funds will be used to purchase outdoor school supplies for nature classes.
Shown here is a picture of Scott Williams, Chair of our Community Service Committee, presenting a cheque to Executive Director Anita Hillis-Krause and President Nancy Huffman; both of the Haldemand, Norfolk Literacy Council (HNLC). The HNLC provides a variety of up-skilling and adult learning for adults in our community looking to further their education, moving toward employment. 
The donation is being directed towards the purchase of a Smartboard learning display for the HNLC classroom in Simcoe.
 

The RCNS's Community Service Ctte has approved a donation in support of certain essential upgrades necessary at the Simcoe Curling Club (SCC). At the enclosed photo, we see Jim Peters presenting a cash contribution to SCC members Sarah Nichol and Murray Uren. These funds will go a long way towards the kitchen upgrades needed to meet local standards and are destined to purchase a 3 compartment sink and faucet as part of the SCC's larger overall kitchen renovation needs.

On 21/22 June, we'll be paddling to fight cancer in Norfolk County and we want you to help out. You can just be aware of this initiative to assist those in need, you might make a donation to a great cause, or you could even assemble a team and challenge for that cause.
  • Would you like to know moreClick Here
  • Would you like to donate to a great cause? Click Here
  • Would you like to be a sponsor? Go to the 'Read more ...' tab below;
  • Would you like to register a team? Click Here
  • Do you have a general question that we might answer? Click Here
Hic sunt dracones! You go, dragons!
Following nine, successfully-concluded licences of our ever-popular Catch the Ace (CTA) fundraiser, the Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise, with the support of the Port Dover Legion Branch 158,  will be re-starting the game on Friday 09 May '25. This new start will be our tenth licence and it will conclude once the Ace of Spade is finally drawn later in the year.
Once a licence is concluded, a summary of the results is generated. This summary information is then shared with the local print media and can also be found on this web-site - ie see our FUNdraiser Tab at the top of this website to see the results  from our eighth completed licence.
For those who follow the CTA game on a more regular basis, the best way to stay abreast of the current results is to visit our FaceBook site. You may find an image of our FB Page as a panel on this web-page or you may wish to visit our FB Page by clicking on this link. Alternatively, the results are also posted to our weekly RCNS Bulletin (the 'Sunriser'). Normally, it is released to our members and friends on a weekly basis. If you are not a subscriber and you might wish to join the mailing list, please see the 'RCNS Bulletin Subscribe' panel as given at this website.
Upcoming Events
GUEST SPEAKERS
Jennifer Rodger
Apr 29, 2025 7:00 AM
Ukraine Support Update
Larry Monczka
May 06, 2025 7:00 AM
Tobacco Kilns
Kevin Kavanagh
May 27, 2025 7:00 AM
South Coast Gardens
Kate Powell
Jun 03, 2025 7:00 AM
ALUS Norfolk
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We are looking forward to being at the helm leading this vibrant club for the two-year period 2024-2026. With some new members, new ideas, and new strategies, our Rotary club is committed and focused on serving the needs of our Norfolk and international communities. The energy and dedication of our members is exhilarating as we work with community partners to serve a broad range of needs in communities here and abroad. This website tells the story about how we will do that.
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