About Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary
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Since its chartering in 1979, the Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club through its Foundation has focused its members' efforts on community service, specifically helping special needs and at risk children in Scottsdale. 

Ongoing club projects include monetary donations and hands-on work for Vist del Camino Community Center, Miracle League of Arizona, Alli Ortega Empty Bowls, and Kiva, Pima, Pueblo, Tavan, and Yavapai elementary schools.

The club's signature project is Special Day for Special Kids held yearly. The event is a day of fun in the sun and food for approximately 3,000 special needs children and their families and is held at Scottsdale's McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.  The club is assisted by area high school Interact clubs at Saguaro and Notre Dame Preparatory Academy and the Raising Special Kids organization. Free train and carousel rides are provided in partnership with the Railroad Park and its Mechanical Society.  Hotdogs, ice cream, chips, and beverages are provided for all. This event is funded through a golf tournament, corporate donations, raffle sales, and both monetary and in-kind donations. 

Past Presidents for Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary

 

 

   
      2024-25                                              Lisa Winslow                          
    2023-24                                               Lauren Dessis                     

 

2022-23
Dale Shafer
2021-22
Craig Rethwill
2020-21
Clark Gilhart
2019-20
Keith Walter
2018-19
Jake Duffy
2017-18
David Ortega  (1/2 year)
 
Dennis Haberer  (1/2 year)
2016-17
Alan Bakst
2015-16
William Adams
2014-15
William Adams
2013-14
Tom Billard
2012-13
Jerry Riggins
2011-12
Lee Dueringer
2010-11
Don Stedfield
2009-10
Jerry Riggins
2008-09
Dennis Haberer
2007-08
John Burgraff
2006-07
Dee Dee Bark
2005-06
Steve Banks
2004-05
Nate Cobb
2003-04
Rex Nelson
2002-03
Rex Nelson
2001-02
Stuart Bark
2000-01
 
1999-00
Ron Russo
1998-99
 
1997-98
Marc Miller
1996-97
John Moritz
1995-96
Keaton Merrill
1994-95
John Prenzo
1989-90
Dave Lewis