New Rotary Club President Sworn In

Dear Club Members, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the pass the gavel this past Friday. I was happy to see those who could make it and missed those who could not. I am honored to be taking over the rains from Anthony Dicaprio begining July 1st. Of course with no meeting [...]

Guest Speaker Talks About Danbury Economics

Wayne Shepperd, Economic Development Director for the City of Danbury spoke this morning at the Rotary Club of Danbury – Sunrise weekly meeting.  The topic was very interesting especially in these economic down times. His department along with the Common Council’s approval is responsible for bringing businesses as well as economic opportunity into Danbury.  If [...]

Thought For The Day

Each week, our own Karen Tracy of Newtown Savings Bank, gives us her ‘Thought for the Day’. Here it is for this past Friday, June 13th.

Director Of Economic Development To Speak This Friday

The Office of Economic Development (OED) leads marketing efforts to businesses interested in relocating to Danbury and delivers a variety of services designed to stimulate business and community development. OED works strategically to attract new companies and promote business development in Danbury. This Friday, June 20th, Wayne Shepperd, Economic Development Director, will speak at the [...]

Notes from a President Elect

Here it is June already. It seems like just yesterday it was dead winter and I was attending pre-PETS in New Haven. Alas, it is time to pass the gavel already. In the next few posts, I want to share with you all what my goals, the district goals and Rotary International goals are for [...]

Danbury Westerner’s Breakfast

We had our weekly meeting this morning at the Ethan Allen Inn for the 14th Annual Westerner’s Breakfast. This year their guest of honor was Joe Pepitone. He played for that other NY team. You know, the one that is not the Mets. Their name slips my mind. Anyway, several Sunrise Rotarians were in attendance. [...]