Last Thursday morning, January 26th, University of Illinois Athletic Director, Josh Whitman was our honored guest. He spoke about his vision for university athletics and answered some tough questions from the filled- to-capacity room. 

Josh Whitman speaks to C-U Sunrise Rotary

On a beautiful, warm Saturday, January 21, ten C-U Sunrise Rotary Club members gave up their morning to help the Eastern Illinois Food Bank distribute food to over 70 families in Bement, Illinois.

Todd Satterthwaite and Jeff Van Buren

John McDaniel and Robb Patton distributes can goods

Lou Simpson and Rod Roberts distribute packaged soft drinks

Tod Satterthwaite hands out fruit

Oktay Baran, master salesman, hands out Dragon Fruit.

Chris Alix, Champaign County Board member from District 10, gave us an overview of issues facing the county, including the challenges faced by the county nursing home.

Chris Alix

Our last morning meeting for 2016 had Mitch Davis as our speaker. Mitch is the Executive Director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association for Central Illinois. 
He spoke of MDA’s three C’s – Cure, Care and Champion – the aspects of MDA’s response to the challenge of neuro-muscular disease.

Mitch Davis

Sobering update from Isak Griffiths of Courage Connecton, the central Illinois domestic violence shelter