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Co-Pres Laura Presents Club Leadership Chart
In an effort to provide increased understanding and greater transparency regarding "Who's Who" and "Who's Responsible for What" in Sunup Rotary's Club's Leadership, Co-President Laura Vanderberg presented this organizational chart during our club meeting last Wednesday.  She also asked each of the club's 5 Directors, whose areas of responsibility correspond with Rotary's Five Avenues of Service, to speak briefly about their Avenue of Service.
 
In order to enable club members to have more input into our club's direction and projects, it was proposed that our club have a "Sunup Time" meeting once each month, usually just prior to the Club Board Meeting, which will involve roundtable discussions, such as the one which Marsha and Todd recently led regarding club projects.  A motion was made and seconded, and the club members present approved this proposal. 
 
 
 
Rotary delegation recently visits Pakistan
 
In last week's Sunupian we noted that we only have two countries left where the wild polio virus still exists.  Rotary leaders pictured above recently visited Pakistan and met with government officials, who reaffirmed their commitment to polio eradication.
 
The delegation included RI President Francesco Arezzo, Trustee Chair Holger Knaack, International PolioPlus Chair Michael K. McGovern and aide to the president John de Giorgio.  They were hosted by Aziz Memon, chairvof the Pakistan PolioPlus Committee.
 
CLUB SERVICE
 
 
See Christy's Pres Sez article about Saturday night's Sunup Rotary Chili Cook-off.  Here are some of the photos from this event.
 
Tasting the great Chili entries in this year's competition
 
Our Chili Cook-Off Panel of Judges
 
Enjoying great Chili and Rotary fellowship with a fabulous view
 
Bob Shimizu adding to the enjoyment of the evening with his beautiful music
 
One of our champion Chili Chefs
 
Another of our champion Chili Chefs
 
Our great Rotary Crew making it all happen, with help from Rotaract, Interact and ROTC.
 
 
ROTARY INSTITUTE
 
 
During our Sgt-at-Arms fining session at last week's meeting we learned that the annual week of training for all of the incoming Rotary District Governors for the 30 districts in our Zones 26-27 is called a Rotary Institute.  This past week it was held in Albuquerque.  Our club's PDG Art Harrington and RYLA Chair A.J. Sheridan traveled to Albuquerque to present a session on "Interact and RYLA Innovative Ideas Worth Considering," and to represent the Zones 26-27 Rotary Youth Services Task Force with an exhibit in the House of Friendship.  A.J. is seen here manning that exhibit.
 
If people from Poland are called Poles,
Why aren't people from Holland called Holes?
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The owner of the tuxedo store kept hovering over me when I was browsing, so I asked him to leave me alone.
He said “Fine, suit yourself.”
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Q - Why should quarterbacks tell obvious jokes?
Q - So they don't go over their receivers' heads.
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Q - What do you call it when a criminal trying to land an airplane?
A - Con-descending.
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Q - Why do people who live in Greece hate waking up at dawn?
A - Because Dawn is tough on Greece.
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A teacher asked her class, “Can you use a sentence with the word ‘fascinate’?”
Little Johnny replied, “I have a shirt with ten buttons, but I can only fascinate.”
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Announcements

Meeting Wednesday @ 6:30 am
The Hassayampa Inn - Arizona Room
 
SPEAKER:  Darla DeVille
SUBJECT: Haley Construction & Construction in Prescott
 
 
The Prez Says

Christy Manning, Co-President

Thank you, Sunup Rotarians!

What an incredible night! Our Jazz Up My Chili fundraiser was a huge success. It was filled with delicious chili, amazing jazz, and the best fellowship around. Nights like this remind us what Rotary is all about: service, community, and having fun while making a difference.
 
A heartfelt thank you to our event committee and all the volunteers who made it happen. Special shoutout to Emmett and Tiffany for leading the charge with energy, creativity, and heart. Your leadership truly made the night shine!
 
A big thanks as well to Russ for bringing out the ROTC and Rotaract teams, and Jane for coordinating with the Interact students. It was wonderful to see Rotary represented across generations, all working side by side.
 
And of course, a huge thank you to Touchmark for not only providing a beautiful space but also for Tara, who went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly, especially when it came to keeping the health inspector happy! Your support made a world of difference.
 
We ended the night with wonderful feedback from chefs, judges, and guests alike said they’d be excited to come back for our next event. That’s a true testament to the teamwork, planning, and spirit of Rotary that went into every detail.
 
Let’s carry this momentum forward into our next project. Together, we’re not just hosting events, we’re building community and changing lives.
 
 
Speakers
Oct 29, 2025
Haley Construction & Building Trends
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Meeting Assignments
October 29
 
Setup/Takedown
Hernandez, Richard
 
Registration
Mickel, Vicki
 
Greeter
Berry, Mel
 
Prayer
Harrington, Art
 
Song
Mickel, Vicki
 
Thought For The Day
Hernandez, Richard
 
Sergeant at Arms
Davis, Russ
 
November 05
 
Setup/Takedown
Jones, Tiffany
 
Registration
Hernandez, Richard
 
Greeter
Davis, Russ
 
Prayer
Stewart, John
 
Song
Teller, Marsha
 
Thought For The Day
Jones, Tiffany
 
Sergeant at Arms
Teller, Marsha
 
November 12
 
Setup/Takedown
Keys, Bob
 
Registration
Sheridan, A.J.
 
Greeter
Harrington, Art
 
Prayer
Walker, Clent
 
Song
Jones, Emmett
 
Thought For The Day
Keys, Bob
 
Sergeant at Arms
Harrington, Art
 
November 19
 
Setup/Takedown
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Registration
Chester, Eric
 
Greeter
Hernandez, Richard
 
Prayer
Hammond, Glen
 
Song
Clancy, Todd
 
Thought For The Day
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Sergeant at Arms
Walker, Clent
 
December 03 TBA
 
Setup/Takedown
Hernandez, Richard
 
Registration
Keys, Bob
 
Greeter
Berry, Mel
 
Prayer
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Song
Van Bourgondien, Sarah
 
Thought For The Day
Keys, Diane
 
Sergeant at Arms
Davis, Russ
 
December 10
 
Setup/Takedown
Vanderberg, Laura
 
Registration
Savage, Danalyn
 
Greeter
Mickel, Vicki
 
Prayer
Harrington, Art
 
Song
Sheridan, A.J.
 
Thought For The Day
Savage, Danalyn
 
Sergeant at Arms
Teller, Marsha
 
January 07, 2026
 
Setup/Takedown
Savage, Danalyn
 
Registration
 
Greeter
Davis, Russ
 
Prayer
Hernandez, Richard
 
Song
Chester, Eric
 
Thought For The Day
Savage, Danalyn
 
Sergeant at Arms
Walker, Clent
 
Upcoming Events
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Nov 11, 2025 7:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room (Basement)
Nov 20, 2025 4:00 PM
 
Program Committee Meeting
Waffles & More
Dec 09, 2025 7:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Hassayampa Yavapai Room (Basement)
Dec 18, 2025 4:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Immediate Past President
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Membership
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Community Service
 
Vocational Services
 
Club Service
 
International Service
 
Youth Service
 
 Help Spread Sunshine:  If you currently know any Rotary members who are going through challenging times or if you'd like to volunteer to make calls and send cards to members and their families during sickness, hospitalization or loss, contact Laura Vanderberg <laura@newtonservicesconsulting.com>