A new band member joins the cause! Paradigm Learning is the latest to become a “Band Member” for their sponsorship for Rotary Rocks the Half! As a pioneer in discovery learning, Paradigm Learning has provided award-winning employee and management development programs to more than half of the companies on the Fortune 500 list.
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Another Band Member Sponsor!
February 4th, 2012New Band Member Sponsor!
February 2nd, 2012
Welcome our newest “Band Member” sponsor for Rotary Rocks the Half: Jim McConnell and the St. Pete Tropical Team of Keller William Realty. Employing a contagious positive energy, acute attention to detail and a penchant for helping others, Jim prides himself on going the extra distance for his clients. Jim’s impressive background includes 20 years of sales experience and 15 years as a real estate professional. Having served as a vice president and broker with another major real estate firm in the Bay area Jim has developed insight into local trends, pricing strategies, and marketing techniques—all the right tools needed to bring your transaction to a successful conclusion.
Another Rock Star Sponsor!
January 30th, 2012
A new rock star joins the cause! Heart & Home Realty is the latest to become a “Rock Star” for their sponsorship for Rotary Rocks the Half! Built on the principles of compassion, honesty and integrity, Heart & Home is a wonderful local realty company. Whether a first time homeowner, seasoned investor, or facing foreclosure, they are here to help! Heart & Home is a true supporter of the Sunset Club and our fund raising efforts! (Click here to see the last crazy club event that Heart & Home helped sponsor)
Thanks Heart & Home Realty!
A New Rock Star Sponsor!
January 24th, 2012
Another rock star joins the cause! J2 Construction & Environmental Services has confirmed their commitment to a “Rock Star” level of sponsorship for Rotary Rocks the Half! They are a multi-disciplined design-build firm providing comprehensive construction management and environmental services for both the private and public sectors. J2 is a wonderful friend of the Sunset Club and continual supporter our fund raising efforts! (Click here to see the last crazy club event that J2 helped sponsor)
Thanks J2!
Countdown to Rotary Rocks the Half!
January 24th, 2012
The team is now in place (click here to meet the team!) and we are looking for support from our friends, families and fellow Rotarians! You can support the team by making donations to sponsor your favorite runner, which will help us reach our goal of granting wishes to some local children diagnosed with life threatening illnesses.
You can make online donations using the widget to the right, or on the Rock the Half page of our site. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation via check you can make it payable to the Sunset Rotary Foundation and mail it to: PO Box 757, St. Petersburg, FL 33731. All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Dream Fund and the Rotary Sunset Foundation.
You can also support the team by being spectators and cheerleaders at the event! T-shirts will be available soon, so check back if you want to rock the team colors at the race.
Race Details
What: The Rock’n'Roll Half Marathon
Where: Downtown St. Petersburg (starting at Tropicana Field and finishing at the Pier)
When: February 12, 2012
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Rotary Rock the Half Coordinator at rockthehalf@stpetesunsetrotary.org.
Our First Rotary Rocks the Half Sponsor
January 18th, 2012Upcoming Service Opportunities
January 13th, 2012The service calendar is filling up. We’ve committed to our community partners to help with or put on the following events:
February 12: Rotary Rocks the Half - If you’re not running, you’re cheering! We need people to hold up signs along the path and talk about Rotary and the Children’s Dream Fund to the crowds. Also, we need still need fundraisers!
March 10: Special Olympics - Come out and help us officiate the bocce ball event at the Area VI Special Olympics at Lakewood High. If you were there last year, you know how much fun we had together and with the competitors!
April: Habitat for Humanity - Get your build on. Do you like drilling, nailing and screwing? This is the event for you. Help us build a house for a deserving local family.
May 19: Ready for Life “Life Skills” Youth Council - This is our big project with Ready for Life; we need all hands on deck. We’ll be putting on a life skills workshop for their youth council meeting. The service committee needs your input in curriculum development and help with teaching and other activities.
June 16: 2nd Annual Amazing Resource Race - Are you interested in learning what kind of resources are out there for kids aging out of the foster system? You can find out all about them by working at a station or driving a team of youth in this fun competition.
Happy Holidays!
December 9th, 2011
Warm wishes for the happiest of holidays to you and yours from the Sunset Club!
A Service Group with a Fitness Problem
December 8th, 2011The Sunset Club is putting together a team of runners and walkers to participate in the Rock’n'Roll Half Marathon in St. Petersburg. We are looking for runners and walkers to join Rotary Rocks the Half!
Event Details
What: The Rock’n'Roll Half Marathon
Where: Downtown St. Petersburg (starting at Tropicana Field and finishing at the Pier)
When: February 12, 2012
Who: All Rotarians, friends and family
Why: We will be running or walking for your own health, but also to help raise awareness for Rotary (more specifically Rotary clubs in District 6950) and the Childrens’ Dream Fund. Our club is sponsoring this rotary event, but we are trying to gather support from other local clubs in our district. We would like to raise funds to support the dreams of 2 children diagnosed with a life threatening illness through the Childrens’ Dream Fund.
Registration
Sign up NOW for the race using the race using discount code: ROTARY to save $10. Costs for the race will go up on 11.14.11- so register as soon as possible.
Training
On Saturday mornings a group of runners/walkers will be meeting at 8:00am in the north side of the North Shore Pool parking lot.
Donations
Not a runner or walker? No problem! You can also help by being spectators and cheerleaders at the event, or through donations to support the Children’s Dream Fund and the Rotary Sunset Foundation. You can make online donations using the widget to the right, or on the Rock the Half page of our site. If you would like to donate via check you can make it payable to the Sunset Rotary Foundation and it can be mailed to: PO Box 757, St. Petersburg, FL 33731.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Rotary Rock the Half Coordinator at rockthehalf@stpetesunsetrotary.org.
Happy Running!
Rally For Your Future Today!
November 22nd, 2011
The Sunset Club is participating in the second annual Rally For Your Future event today! The event is being held at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for the youth of the Ready for Life program, which reaches out to youth aging out of the foster care system between the ages of 15 and 22. This will be an educationally and socially-oriented afternoon, concluding with a Thanksgiving dinner that gives the youths an opportunity to celebrate the holiday together with the only family they’ve known: each other.
We are so excited to be a part of such a wonderful event!


