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Rise and Shine

Welcome to Sunrise Rotary!

Service Above Self

We meet In Person

Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.

Holiday Inn Express

40 London Bridge Rd
Private Meeting Room
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
United States of America

Summer Schedule Date Dark/Meeting Board Meetings July 31st, 2025 Dark No Aug 7,2025 Yes Aug 14,2015 Dark Aug 21, 2015 Yes Aug 31, 2025 Dark Sept 4, 2025 Yes Hampton Inn Sept 11, 2025 Yes

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Sophomore of the Month

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary recognizes Christian Demauro as December's Sophomore of the Month. Christian was identified by his counselors for his improved performance in his classes. He enjoys math and has future plans of becoming a Fire Fighter. Pictured are Andy Demauro (father), Michelle Pounders (LHSR), Christian Demauro (student) and Kelly Demauro (mother).

Sophomore of the Month - October

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary - October. This months sophomore of the month was awarded to Daniel Perez. He was selected by his counselor due to the improvements in his grades and being an assets to all his classes. Pictured are Kate Levine (counselor), Mr Perez, Mrs Perez, son Andrew, Joan Dzuro (LHSR), Daniel Perez and Carl Armato

Sophomore of the Month

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary Sophomore of the Month. Brody Taylor, was struggling with his studies last year but has vastly improved his grades so far this year and seems more engaged in his studies. He does not know what he wants to do once he graduates but does have an interest in exploring welding. Picture Virginia Lattion, Carl Armato (Pres), Brody Taylor, Cayce Taylor (mother), Joan Dazro

Health Foundation Health Clinic

LHSR served up breakfast this morning to the Health Foundation Health Clinic held this morning at the Aquatic Center for the volunteers and attendees. Pictured are John Nygren, Joan Dzuro, Andrea Foote, Scott Taylor and Carl Armato

Denise's Day

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is proud of our continued support of Denise's Day. Denise's Day helps support families battling cancer for nearly a decade. Pictured are Michele Pounders (LHSR Treasurer), Nancy Johnson (Denise's Day), Carl Armato (LHSR President), Joan Dzuro (LHSR Secretary)

Havasu Spirit Yard Signs

Show your Havasu spirit. Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary has created yard signs to show your love to everyone. Proceeds support our local charities. Four different signs available at $25 each and can be purchased at Printing Plus 2069 McCulloch Blvd, LHC.

Back To School Event

Catch A Wave Back To School Event is happening July 19, 2025 from 800-12:00 at the Auuatic Center. Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary will host a complimentary breakfast.

Troy Hill (Easter Bunny)

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary honored Troy Hill (Easter Bunny at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt) for his many years of service. He has brought smiles to many children and adults. Thank you for being a part of our event. Pictured are Joan Dzuro (Secretary, Virginia Lattion (Pres. LHSR), Troy Hill (Easter Bunny) and Carl Armato (Pres. Elect).

Sophomore of the Month

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is proud to honor Kyleigh Olah-Koscielecki as our Sophomore of the Month. Kyleigh was choosen by her counselor for her remarkable improvement in her GPA. Her goal is to join the Fire Department, she recently attended and completed the fire service training. Picture are Joan Dzuro (Sec. of LHSR). Virginia Lattion (Pres. LHSR), Kyleigh Olah-Koscielecki and Anna Ainsworth (LHHS Counselor).

Havasu Community Health Organization

Sunrise Rotary is very proud of one of our longest members and Havasu Community Health Organization Chairman Of Their Board of Directors, Scott Taylor. The organization oversees 30 various programs in Lake Havasu which includes Food Bank, Vet Programs, Copd, Suscide, etc. Scott commented on how generous the community is in supporting their programs. Their goal is to purchase buildings for the programs and avoid rent and HOA fees Pictured are Joan Dzuro (Secretary, LHSR), Scott Taylor (Chairman of the Board and Sargent of Arms and Virgina Lattion (Pres, LHSR)

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

What a great turnout for the Easter Egg Hunt. Such an enjoyment seeing the smiles on the children’s faces. A special thank you to the LHHS track team for helping with the setup,monitoring and patch control. Appreciation to our local businesses sponsoring the patches.

Sophomore of the Month

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary honored Sophomore of the Month Giana Scovone. As a sophomore, Giana refocused her dedication to her studies. She has enrolled in additional classes and will skip her junior year and become a senior next school year. Her ambitions are after graduating to travel the world using her photography skills. Pictured are Sara Chandler (LHHS counselor), Virginia Lattion (LHSR Pres.), Giana Scovone and Charles Scovone (Father).

Lake Havasu Food Bank

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary continues to support our Local Food Bank. The Food Bank averages serving 90 people per day with 60 volunteers and are also authorized as a Food Stamp agent. They are very thankful of the donations from St Mary's, Starbucks, Dollar General, Pizza Hut and all the local grocery stores. They are always in need of grocery bags and can be dropped at their 1980 Kiowa location and welcome visitors to view their operation Mon-Thur from 10:00-12:00. Pictured are Colleen Mattison (Food Bank), Virginia Lattion (Pres. LHSR) and Michelle Pounder (LHSR)

Sophomore of the Month

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary continues to recognize LHHS sophomores. This month's Sophomore of the Month is Jane Kaestner. Jane recently transferred from the State of Washington and after some adjustment has impressed her teachers with good grades and working hard to be part of LHHS. Her current interests are learning how to weld and restoring old cars. Pictured are Virginia Lattion (Pres LHSR) , Kate Kaestner and Joan Dzero (LHSR)

Meals On Wheels

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary continues our support to Meals On Wheels. Dwayne Billedeaus (President) explained they deliver to about 100 residents at their home and about 75 seniors that come to the dining hall. They currently have 65 volunteers that prepare, cook, serve and deliver. This is a lifeline to many that cannot easily prepare balanced meals for themselves. . Pictured Andre Foote (LHSR), Virginia Lattion (Prs. LHSR) and Dwayne Billedeaus (Pres. Meals On Wheels).

Lake Havasu High School Booster Club

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is happy to continue our support to the Lake Havasu High School Booster Club. The Booster Club supports the different athletic sports with needed uniforms and equipment for the Teams. Pictured Carl Armato (Pres Elect), Michelle Pounders (Treasure), Amber Switzer (LHHS Booster Club) and Virginia Lattion (Pres).

School Supplies For Elementary Students

This week, Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary presented to the Lake Havasu Unified School District and the six Elementary School Principals baskets of school supplies to assist teachers in helping with needed supplies to finish the school year. Each Principal was presented a basket containing rulers, pencils, pens, pencil sharpeners, erasers, glue sticks, pouches for supplies, notebooks, highlighters and insulated lunch bags. Teachers will be able to distribute as needed to the students. Pictured are members of LHUSD, Elementary Principals and LHSR members.

Sophomore of the Month

This months recipient for the Sophomore of the Month was awarded to Lakota Black. Lakota was presented with a plaque and certificate for her achievements. Picture are Katie Robertson (LHHS Counslor), Joan Dzuro (LHSR), Lakota Black and Virginia Lattion (Pres LHSR).

Kids On The Colorado

In our continuing support, Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is a proud sponsor of "Kids On The Colorado". Kids on the Colorado River is designed to revitalize local community student knowledge about a variety of Colorado River topics that have been missing from their education for decades. Through this powerful program, students who will be our future workforce or community leaders will now have the resources and information to support and nurture our community waterway as they continue into adulthood. Picture are Mike Peters (LHSR), Carl Armato (LHSR Pres Elect) and Dan Roddy (Kids On The Colorado)

Women With Will Power

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is proud to support "Women With Will Power, LHC"

Their goal is to partnership with local community non-profit organizations to identify and provide financial assistance to women for a variety of needs when all other resources have been exhausted. Their only ask is to "Pay It Forward" Pictured are Carl Armato (LHSR Pres Elect), Sherry Ashford (Women With Will Power), Virginia Lattion (LHSR Pres) and Joan Dzuro (LHSR Sec)

New Member - Mike Waters

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is proud to include Mike Waters into the Rotary Family. Mike was born in Colorado and raised his family in California. Now retired, Mike is married with 3 children, 5 grand-children and 2 great grandchildren.

Welcome Mike

Sophomore Of The Month

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary is proud to announce Samantha Wilson as our Sophomore of the Month award. Her counselor nominated Samantha for overcoming challenges and has improved her attendance. Samantha's goals are to work with children when she graduates. Pictured are Michelle Pounders (LHSR), Miss Ballard-Grandmother, Samantha Wilson (Honoree) and Carl Armato (LHSR Pres.Elect)

BearCat Pull

Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary received a plaque for our sponsorship in this years Bearcat Pull. Officer's Derek Johnson and Nolan Smith spoke about the upcoming Bike Rodeo on January 11. This year they are hoping for 80-100 children ages 3-14 to practice and develop skills that will help them become better bicyclists.This year’s rodeo includes bicycle safety inspections, obstacle courses, a helmet fit check station, and a bicycle registration booth. Lake Havasu Sunrise Rotary presented the officers with a check to support their efforts.

Pictured are Scott Taylor. Officer Derick Johnson, Officer Nolan Smith and Joan Dzuro.

Guests Michelle Holcomb & Becky Goldberg

Today's meeting was a filled agenda. Our honored guests were Michelle Holcomb (District Governor ) and Becky Goldberg. Michelle presented to Virginia Lattion (current president) and Carl Armato (President Elect) Rotary Bags and Becky presented to Baskar (Past President) and Virginia (Current President) Past and Current President pins. We also welcomed Brook Russell as our newest member to our Chapter.