Passing the gavel
June 28, 2024
At this morning's meeting Daybreak thanked Brad Joens for his leadership over the past year and welcomed its new president, Brandon Boggs. 
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Rotary International President in Cedar RapidsJune 27, 2024 Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick gave a speech at the Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids. Her message was about the magic that Rotary can create throughout the world. Daybreaker's Brad Joens, Chad Charkowski and Brad Lang had the opportunity to meet Stephanie after her presentation.
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Great Eastern Iowa Duck RaceJune 21, 2024 The Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race was held June 21st at Rotary Hall inside Newbo City Market. Thank you to our sponsors!!!!   Congratulations to our 2024 Winners: $5,000 Grand Cash Prize – Chad Smeby Restaurant Tour Package ($500) – Amy Kilpatrick Riverside Casino and Resort Overnight Package – Lauren Eichhorn Sanctuary Spa Package ($500) – Chris Fischer Two LP Street Food Gift Card ($100) – Bonnie Sicotte & Erica Landon Eight $25 Gift Cards – Janette Fielder, Abby Scheitlin, Rachel Thompson, Cindy Kovach, Kim Cushing, Steven Kokontis, Judy Ramsey, Nancy Lackner  |
Darryl Spivey visits DaybreakMay 31, 2024 The 1st President of Daybreak Rotary in 1995, Darryl Spivey, came for a visit this morning. Darryl was happy to see the club going strong after 24 years and was thrilled to hear of the growth in membership!
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Service Above Self Presentation 2024April 26, 2024 It is with great pleasure Daybreak Rotary awarded the following students with our Service Above Self Awards this morning! The Service Above Self Recognition seeks students that have shown service leadership and achievement beyond the arena of academics, sports or other commonly recognized are as of performance. Each school selects the student who bes exemplifies the qualifty of a service attitude with in the areas of their school, neighborhood, faith, family and work community. Along with this recognition, Daybreak Rotary will make a $100 contribution to a qualifying non-profit organization of the student's choice. Congratulations to the 2024 recipients... Jefferson: Ben Goudy Kennedy: Isabella Jimenez Rodriguez Linn-Mar: Frances Lausen Marion: Mia Van Weelden Metro: Hannah KaegbeinPrairie: Laurel Spading
Washington: Heath Long Xavier: Ryan Hoefer  |
Thank you to our sponsors and our members for a great Duck Race for 2020 |
Service Above Self Awards 2019Friday, April 26th, 2019, the Service Above Self recipients were honored at our 7am meeting. Recipients included: Chloe Olivia Kepros, Xavier High School Evan Griffith, Jefferson High School Fisto Nishimwe, Kennedy High School, Delanie Williams, Linn Mar High School (she was unable to attend) Rachel Wilkey, Marion High School Bradlee Miller, Metro High School Tiffany Yoder, Prairie High School Quinton Gay, Washington High School Each recipient chose a non-profit organization that received a $100.00 donation. These students have been active in their schools and community in many, many ways. Good luck in wherever your path takes you. .jpg) |
Daybreak Distributes $65,000 From Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race2017 marked the 9th year that Daybreak Rotary coordinated its largest fundraiser, The Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race. Thanks to the community and our sponsors generous donations, the club donated $65,000 in proceeds from the fundraiser.
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Daybreakers Celebrate the Holidays with YPN on FridayMeet at the former Polk Elementary School (1500 B Ave NE, Cedar Rapids) for a special meeting this Friday!
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This Thanksgiving Daybreakers are ThankfulDaybreak Rotary won't meet at CRCC this week. While we each take this time for personal reflection on our gratitude and blessings, let's also reflect on the opportunities provided by our own membership in Daybreak Rotary. |
Passing the Gavel
At this morning's meeting Daybreak thanked Ray Rinkol for his leadership over the past year and welcomed its new president, David Drewelow.
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Support the Great Eastern Iowa Duck RaceIt’s time for the 8th Annual Great Eastern Iowa Duck Race! Following this year's distribution of funds, we will pass the $500,00 mark in providing donations to children in our community and in Las Trincheras, El Salvador. Learn more about how you can help!
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Welcome to our new website!crdaybreak.com has been a great source of information for Daybreak membership, but with a move to a tool designed for Rotary by Rotary, our new site has additional data integration capabilities than ever before.
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Transition of Leadership
At the June 26 Daybreak Rotary meeting we thanked President John Myers for his leadership and welcomed new president, Ray Rinkol.
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New meeting location for DaybreakDaybreak Rotary meets Friday mornings at 7am at Cedar Rapids Country Club.
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