Buffalo Sunrise Rotary Club

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This year’s Rotary theme is a perfect backdrop for a serendipitous conversation that has turned into a fun project for the Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise. Recently, Club President Denis Lefebvre started chatting with BSR member Dr. Craig Crookston, a fellow bike enthusiast, about extra bikes he had in his garage. Craig enlisted the assistance of his son, Andrew. The call went out to club members and Andrew contacted a neighborhood social media group. The result in two weeks i...s the gathering of over 100 bikes, some barely used, 3 scooters and a bike trailer with more coming in each day. Denis is an expert bike restorer, although many of the bikes collected are in tip top shape. Andrew is working on service hours towards his congressional youth award. The first recipient of a newly repaired bicycle is Ngabo Gasore, thanks to member Rubens Mukunzi. Ngabo is a refugee from Congo, who now has transportation to his workplace. Other BSR members have pitched in to contact distribution sites such as Sty. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, the International Institute of Buffalo and Jericho Road Health Centers. The hope is to provide both transportation for adults, along with helmets and bike locks and bikes for children for their exercise and entertainment all with the goal of helping to create a healthier, happier community. Certainly, as the RI theme states Rotary opens opportunities. See more

BSR members treasure our July 2020 induction. Why? because we were together AND we inducted new member Dominic, installed President Denis, thanked past president Maria and recognized two brand new Paul Harris Fellows: Past President Bruce and Rubens. awarded by PDG Bob Artis.

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Rotary is not just a club that you join, it is an invitation to endless opportunities. Therefore, the theme for our year is -- Rotary Opens Opportunities. President-elect Holger Knaack Read more about the theme: https://on.rotary.org/2020theme

Kudos to our very own Sal Gandolfo on this amazing recognition You’re Rotary family is very proud of you!

Anyone interested in learning more about the youth programs in the Rotary Family please join us.

Congrats to Sarah Baird and the Let There Be Light Foundation for a wonderful event at Silo City. Great to see so many Sunrisers there!

Our friend Julius Shisa from Mbali Rotary Club in Uganda

Check out our exchange student Max Hufer coming in 4th place in the 400 meter dash at sectionals today. Well done sir