Rise and Shine Bulletin (Jun. 19, 2025)

The Rotary Club of
Reno Sunrise

Chartered 1985

Rise & Shine Bulletin

Domestic Violence Resource Center by Kristen Kennedy

Posted on Jun. 19, 2025

Kristen Kennedy is the Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Resource Center which has been helping those in crisis in Washoe County for 48 years.

She spoke to us about the current status of domestic violence in our region and the services they provide.

They have a 24-hour crisis telephone and text line for families experiencing violence. When needed, they provide safe and secure housing to remove the victims from the abusive environment.

They also provide access to support groups, housing options and legal referrals so that they are able to start rebuilding their lives immediately.

One project underway is a new housing facility which will expand their bed capacity which is greatly needed.

For more information, go to https://domesticviolenceresourcecenter.org/

President Dan's Demotion Upcoming!

Party Time!

Members and a guest are invited to join together in congratulating Dan on completing his year as President of Reno Sunrise Rotary.

The event, June 27 from 5-7 pm, will be held outdoors at Charlie Fettig's house, so please dress accordingly. Should the weather not cooperate, we have a fallback location and that information will be sent to everyone if a venue change is required.

To aid in planning the event, please respond to the email you received or contact Charlie indicating if you will or will not attend and if you will bring a guest.

Letter From Incoming President Berry

Incoming Reno Sunrise Rotary Club President Berry Courtney has an important message for everyone.

Former and current members of the club should have received it in the mail, but it is attached now for your reading pleasure.

1 July 2025

Greetings to the new Rotary year of 2025-2026.

I am the Thirty-sixth (36) President of this Club. I am also the first re-tread, or Encore, President, having been your President in 1997-1998. (There have been members who had been President of other clubs prior to their service here).

What lies ahead this year? A good question. As of this writing there are twenty-six (26) members of the Club. Since the attendance requirement was lifted by Rotary International (RI), we seem to average about half at our Friday morning meetings. While it is nice to see those who attend, it would be extremely uplifting to see the remainder of the club, once again, consider joining us. Might I reflect that attendance need only be a personal decision to get us moving again.

We have recently created a focal point for our efforts by becoming Partners with the PFA at Huffaker Elementary School. This resulted by our replacement at our previous endeavor, Virginia Palmer, by a large corporate sponsor. Several Club members have intimate contact with the administration of Huffaker and have brought several needs to the Board. All of which has generated an eagerness by the staff at Huffaker and a newfound focus by your Board. We remember fondly the work that we did previously and now look forward to a renewal in our desire to be a provider for our community.

So, what was/is your reason for being a Rotarian? And, specifically, of the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise? Was it to have a good time? Look at our (revised) Four Way Test where we have added a Fifth Test, “Is It Fun?” Sunrise Rotary has always been a club with the reputation of being fun. Was it to be of service to our Community? We point to our history of generous giving and our continued support of Scouting groups, the Eddy House, Food Bank, Read-to-Succeed, Christmas Tree recycling, Happy Feet, and others. If it was to be an International benefactor than look to our involvement with Shelter Box, joint construction works, Medical/Dental support, disaster relief with other clubs, and so on.

If you prefer to work for the Club we have Directorships, Executive positions, Web site management, Club Bulletin authorship, even a Door Greeter available.

My name is Berry Courtney. (sometime known as Thomas :>))

I am a 75-year-old Encore President of your Club for 2025-2026.

We need your assistance; we need your attendance; we need your work; and we’d like to see your face.

Come join us.

Thank you.

Berry Courtney

The Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise meets the First, Second, and Third Fridays of each month, holidays excepted, from 07:00 am to 08:30 am, at The Swill Coffee Shop. 3355 Lakeside Ct, Reno, NV 89509. The Fourth Fridays of the month are usually a Club Social (thanks, Charlie Fettig) and all are invited. See the club’s newsletter on FB.