Irma Rodriguez, President, Fillmore Sunrise Rotary. Picture taken by Eric Vigil of Timeless Images Photography.

Irma Rodriquez was installed as president of the Fillmore Sunrise Rotary Club on Monday evening. The group met a 6:00 pm for dinner. Reports wre given of the past year’s accomplishments by Joe Aguirre, outgoing president.

The club recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with many former members in attendance.

The first Rotary Club was formed in 1905 in Chicago, Illinois and became involved in international service over the years. In 1985 Rotary announced the PolioPlus program to immunize all children against Polio.

The club has several fud raisers each year. The current is the safe fireworks booth beginning June 28, Monday – Sunday, July 4.

The group meets every Tuesday morning at 7:00 am at the El Pescador Restaurant in Fillmore.

Other committee members: Sean Morris, President Elect and Club Service Chair, Tim Gurrola - Treasurer, Kyle Wilson – Secretary, Tim Hagel – Foundation. Don Gunderson – Grant Chairman, Community Service Chair -Bob Hammond, Vocational Service – Cindy Blatt, International Service – Joe Aguirre and Todd Gernhauser, Club District Hugger – Ruthe Gunderson, Interact Chair and Youth Act Chair – Irma Rodriguez, Song Leader – Joe Aguirre, Media Chairman – Eric Vigil, Club Awards – Bob Hammond, Public Relations – Marge Le Bard.