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Join our Rotary Club, Together We Rise and Serve!
We meet Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 AM
at Eldorado Country Club
2604 Country Club Drive, McKinney, TX 75070
 
SUNRISE SENTINEL
July 9, 2026
Upcoming Events
 
7/11/26 - Beat the Heat 2026 District-wide service event
 
7/16/26 - RYLA students share their experience 
 
7/23/26 - Collin County Animal Services
 
7/30/26 - Off-site meeting & tour
Toyota Motor North America  
Special time: 10:00am-Noon
Details to come
 
 
 
FLAG DATES:
7/7/26 - Independence Day Flag Return 
6:30 - 8:30 pm 
9/3/26 - Labor/Patriot Day Flag Delivery 
8:30 - 10:30 am and 4:30 - 6:30 pm
9/15/26 - Independence Day Flag Return 
6:30 - 8:30 pm 
11/5/26 - Veterans' Day Flag Delivery 
8:30 - 10:30 am and 4:30 - 6:30 pm
11/12/26 - Veterans' Day Flag Return 
5 - 7:30 pm  
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Immediate Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Sunrise Rotary Foundation
 
Club Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Vocational Service Director
 
Community Service Director
 
International Service Director
 
New Generations Director
 
Rotary Foundation Director
 
Public Image Director
 
Executive Director
 
This Week:

The 2026-27 Rotary Year

Join us this week as we reflect on the past Rotary year, recognize our achievements, and induct Officers and Directors for the new Rotary year. Thank you to those who have stepped up to serve:
Nicholas Medina, President
Krista Allen, Pres-Elect, Secretary, Public Image
Leslie Vashler, Past President & Treasurer
Alex Jones, Club Service Director
Tye Nguyen, Community Service Director
Chris Rothe, International Service Director
Kathy McAnaul, Membership Director
Larry Offerdahl, New Generations Director
Birdie Miller, Vocational Service Director
Nathan White, Rotary Foundation Director
Karen Williams, Sergeant-at-Arms

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Announcements:

 Red, White and BOOM!  Independence Day Parade

Thank you to Nicholas and Krista for representing McKinney Sunrise Rotary on the Rotary “Big Wheel” Trailer in this year's parade. Thousands of residents (and prospective Rotarians) gathered in downtown McKinney to celebrate the USA's 250 birthday.

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Beat the Heat 2026 Campaign

In lieu of hosting the traditional Club Leadership Exchange on Saturday, July 11, Incoming District Governor Mike Callahan is inviting all District 5810 Rotarians to come together for a meaningful District-wide service opportunity through The Senior Source “Beat The Heat 2026” campaign.

This impactful initiative, which will serve as Mike’s spousal project during his year as District Governor, focuses on helping provide air conditioning support to 900 seniors throughout the community during the intense summer heat. Click to Volunteer

The service event will take place on:

📅 Saturday, July 11
⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 Irving Cares – Irving

Multiple volunteer opportunities will be available, including indoor roles, making this a great opportunity for Rotarians of all ages and abilities to serve together.

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It's Flag Season!

We need volunteers! Click here to sign up via Signup Genius to support the flag program.

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July Birthdays
Sy Shahid – July 26
2,500+ Patriotic Birthday Stock Illustrations, Royalty-Free ...
 
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McKinney - Fridays at Noon, Ricks Chop House, 107 N. Kentucky, McKinney
Allen - Wednesdays at Noon, Tru Hotel, 1553 N. Central Expressway, Allen
Frisco - Thursdays at Noon, Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Drive, Frisco
Melissa - Thursdays (time varies), Crossland Learning Center, 1904 Cooper St., Melissa
Plano - Thursdays at Noon, Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 W. Park Blvd, Ste. 200, Plano
Plano East - Thursdays at 5:30pm, Plano Housing Authority, 1704 G Ave, Plano
Plano Sunrise - Fridays at 7:00am, Norma's Cafe, 605 W. 15th St., Plano
Plano West, Tuesdays at Noon, Norma's Cafe, 605 W. 15th St., Plano