Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director

The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) congratulates Regina Marco-Rahberger, fourth grade teacher at CUSD Tarwater Elementary School, for being named RCSL December 2025 Teacher of the Month and Heidi Trollope, mathematics teacher at CUSD Perry High School.

RCSL Teacher of the Month Chairperson Becky Kerr thanks RCSL corporate members Earnhardt Automotive and TrustBank who jointly sponsor the $700 check given to each RCSL Teacher of the Month.

For more info on RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.

Rotary Club Supports More Than 1,650 Veteran Families

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Chair

Since 2017, the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) has been supporting the Veteran’s Yuletide 4 Heroes program through RCSL’s partnership with the Patriot Guard Riders organization. In 2025 RCSL Yuletide 4 Heroes contributions totaled $1,635.00. The gift was comprised of $500 from RCSL and $250 from RCSL Corporate member Stephen Phair, as well as toys, food, cash, gift cards, handmade quilts, and other gifts totaling $885.

Over the past nine years, more than 1,650 families have been served, including MCSCP and National Guard; 30 service animals—food and goodies; 135 single veterans transitioning into housing; and yearly support of VA State Housing residents and veterans in Phoenix and Prescott. 2025 was the first year that gift cards for food were donated. Several Christmas parties were hosted by the Patriot Guard Riders, including parties at assisted living facilities. Overflow toys are given to Childhelp, helping kids. Project Lead Gary Kay and Patriot Guard Riders are appreciative of all the donations.

For more info about RCSL, www.sunlakesrotary.com.

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Hosts Engaging Speakers

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director

The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) is known for its support of Valley education programs, veterans, Sun Lakes Splash newspaper deliveries, and support of families in need. RCSL is also known for its weekly programs—engaging speakers from a wide variety of sources within the Valley. Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan, sheriff of the fourth largest of 3,300 sheriff’s departments in the USA, spoke to members and guests at a recent late-afternoon dinner meeting. Check out RCSL’s calendar at their website www.sunlakesrotary.com for meeting location and a listing of meeting times and speakers.

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Names Paul Sanders Rotarian of the Month

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director

The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) extends congratulations to Paul Sanders who was named RCSL’s February 2026 Rotarian of the Month (ROM). Since joining RCSL in August of 2025, Paul has immersed himself in assisting the club with meeting set-up and breakdown and supporting site readiness of Chandler-Gilbert Community College as the location for RCSL’s 2026 Vision Planning Session. Even before joining RCSL, Paul helped serve the Golf and Public Image Committees by finding student photographers for the 2025 RCSL Golf Tournament. He serves as Senior Development Officer at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Plans Its Future

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) members and five Rotary International District 5495 leaders met on a Saturday morning to develop the club’s 2026 three-year vision plan. The meeting was hosted by Rotarian Paul Sanders at the Gilbert-Chandler Community College Sun Lakes Campus.

The RCSL Vision Planning Committee of Jim O’Connell, Kiamesha Guy, and Debbie Bailey welcomed the 33 attendees who addressed RCSL’s Action Plan to increase RCSL’s impact, enhance participant engagement, expand RCSL’s reach, and increase RCSL’s ability to adapt. The event was an exciting learning experience for all attending—long-term, short-term, and corporate members. For more information, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Honors CUSD Hamilton High School Student Clubs

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director

In hopes of starting a Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL)-sponsored Interact Rotary Club, RCSL’s Peacebuilder Committee asked CUSD Hamilton High School clubs to produce a public service video promoting the school’s food pantry. RCSL awarded six checks ranging from $350 to $100 each ($1,050 in total) to school clubs who created PSA videos.

At the awards ceremony, Ann Diamond and Jim O’Connell thanked volunteers, school administrators, school advisors, and students for their support of this community service project. They also expressed gratitude to RCSL members who each month contribute to the food pantry, which was founded by RCSL members Judi Edmonds and Kandi Skrabala.

In order of club placement (first place to runner-up) were Hamilton Activism Club, Wet Robotics Club, Native American Club, Student Government, Huskies Helping Huskies, and National Honor Society.

RCSL is known for its support of Valley educational programs and projects. For more information, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes Supports Seniors

Dr. Honora Norton, RCSL Public Image Director

Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) members were honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting and opening of Oakwood Creative Care’s (OCC) library. Sun Lakes Rotary Foundation 2000 committed to five years of grants totaling $25,000. The Oakwood facility supports services for seniors and their caregivers, i.e., daycare, therapy, art, music, and creative classes. The library was one of several ways the funding was used to benefit Valley seniors. For more info on RCSL, see www.sunlakesrotary.com.