Encouraged by the success of the Thursday Nite Cruise at Fatburger, Orange Sunrise has arranged a second, monthly cruise night at Tutto Fresco Italian.
On the second Saturday of each month, Tutto Fresco will donate 20% of the evening’s sales to Orange Sunrise Rotary. This family restaurant is located at the corner of Katella and Glassell in the City of Orange. Join us for delicious food and a family atmosphere!
Two new Paul Harris Fellows, Tracey and Jason Curtis, were recognized for their contributions to Orange Sunrise Rotary and to The Rotary Foundation at a special dinner held November 4, 2009. The event was attended by Assistant Governor Ken Caplin (Rotary Club of Orange North) and District 5320 Governor Bret Gerdes, who pinned each new Fellow with the special PHF insignia.
President Rae Shirer (left) and sponsor Joe Colombo present Paul Harris Fellow recognition to Jason and Tracey Curtis as District Governor Bret Gerdes (center) looks on.
Tracey was honored for raising more than $440 for the campaign to End Polio Now by selling tickets and hats to the Angels baseball fundraising event held in August. Jason is one of the masterminds behind the Orange Sunrise “Thursday Nite Cruise” at the Village of Orange, which has raised $5,000 for The Rotary Foundation since July of 2009.
Certificates of Recognition from the Rotary Foundation Trustees were presented by Orange Sunrise member Joe Colombo, their membership sponsor, himself a Paul Harris Fellow. Joe was recognized as a “plus 1” Fellow and presented with a new pin in honor of his fundraising efforts for the Foundation.
Members Teri Snyder (Paul Harris “plus 2”), Rae Shirer (+2) and Dolores Marikian (+1) were also presented with new pins for the contributions.
Each level of recognition represents $1000 donated to the Rotary Foundation in the name of the honoree.
Teri Snyder received her Paul Harris “plus 3” recognition from Governor Bret Gerdes.
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill is now a sponsor of the weekly Thursday Nite Cruise, raising funds for The Rotary Foundation. Rubio’s donates 20% of the net proceeds. joining neighbor Fatburger in supporting Orange Sunrise Rotary.
More than 100 car owners bring their classic, customs, hot rods, street rods and “rats” to the Village of Orange parking lot each week. Car enthusiasts support The Rotary Foundation by chowing down on great hamburgers, onion rings, fish tacos and the occasional cerveza.
Since it began in July, the cruise quickly became a tradition, with many returning every week. Car owners bring their own chairs, to sit, chat and share their love for the automobile.
As of August 30th, more than $2,400 has been raised for The Rotary Foundation. On September 24th, Orange Sunrise began collecting items for “Operation a Bit of Home” as well. The donated DVDs, hygiene supplies, sports and recreation items, snacks and other goodies will be packed and shipped to Freedom Rest in Iraq by Orange Sunrise members.
Because of the generous support of Fatburger, Rubio’s and the car loving community, the Thursday Nite Cruise will continue all year long! Current hours are 5:00 to 8:30 at the Village of Orange, 2318 N. Tustin Ave., Orange, California.
Local Rotarians sold more than 1,100 tickets to the August 29th Angels baseball game, raising nearly $20,000 to End Polio Now!
Clubs in Rotary District 5320 worked together to sell the discount tickets. In turn, the Angels organization donated one-half of each ticket price to the Rotary Foundation. Rotarians also sold Angels baseball caps, specially embroidered with the “End Polio Now” logo.
District 5320 was joined by Rotarians from neighboring districts as well and everyone kicked off the day of fun at a tailgating party under the “Big A” in the stadium parking lot.
Orange Sunrise set up camp with a huge RV and variety of party foods and beverages. After everyone had their fill of fun and heat (temperatures were in the high 90s!), all headed in to watch Anaheim Hills Rotarian Sterling Gary deliver a ceremonial first pitch. Rotarians were also happy to see frequent video promotion of Rotary on the stadium’s big screens during the game.
Unfortunately, the Angels lost the game to the visiting Oakland As. But there’s always next year – the Angels are already committed to hosting a Rotary day again during the 2010 season!
Fatburger of the Village of Orange presented Orange Sunrise Rotary Club with a $1,000 donation to End Polio Now during the “Thursday Night Cruise” event in July. Fatburger donates 20% of the proceeds each week to Rotary causes. So far, the weekly classic car night has raised nearly $2,000 for the Rotary Foundation.
Fatburger and Orange Sunrise Rotary will continue their partnership to raise funds for charitable projects benefitting the local community and our public schools. The successful “Thursday Night Cruise” will run through October at the Fatburger location a 2318 N. Tustin Avenue, Orange. Cruise hours are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is no charge to show or view the more than 120 classic cars, hot rods and street rods on display.
Orange Sunrise Rotary has teamed with Fatburger for a weekly Thursday night car cruise to raise funds to End Polio Now.
Every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fatburger will donate 20% of its proceeds to Rotary causes. Street rods, hot rods, classics and customs will be on display in the Fatburger parking lot at the Village of Orange, 2318 N. Tustin Avenue, Orange, CA. Fatburger and other mall merchants will giveaway t-shirts and other free prizes each week.
The first cruise on July 2nd drew more than 3 dozen enthusiastic car owners, who all promised to “tell a friend”. This event will grow quickly, so come on out and see the free show and have a burger!