This month I would like to focus on young professionals, both members of Rotary and potential members of Rotary. First, I would like to provide some reflections on my Club visits. I have had the pleasure of meeting many young professionals that are Rotarians. My impression is that they are engaged and making a difference in their clubs and the world. Many of them are on their club’s Board helping guide the club’s activities.
It is a challenge for young professionals to be a member of Rotary. They have many things competing for their time. They are building a career and the skills that go with that career. Often times they have small children that make it difficult to attend weekly meeting or attend club projects. Finally, it can be a financial challenge to be a Rotarian. However, given all these challenges there are still young professional that have the “Rotary passion” to help those less fortunate in our communities. It is my sense that we should have the club flexibility to allow them to fulfill their passion.
There are many advantages to an international youth exchange:
- Global experience is important, so much so that some employers value it over college experience.
- Gaining confidence, independence and fluency in another language reap lifelong benefits.
- Exchange offers students opportunities to see the world and learn about other cultures in depth.
Eligible students have demonstrated leadership abilities, are flexible and willing to try new things, are open to new experiences, and are willing to serve as ambassador for our state and the US. We give a student’s country choice every consideration, but in many cases, a student may be asked to consider an exchange to another country. Interested applicants need not be children or grandchildren of Rotarians.
Rotary got its foothold in Idaho 100 years ago with the founding of the Rotary Club of Boise. Today, Rotary 5400 is 43 clubs and more than 1800 members strong.
Summer 2017 we will celebrate our Rotary heritage, accomplishments and fellowship.
A district committee is currently planning a series of offerings and events that will be a celebration of all the good work that has come from Rotary in the last century.
There will be opportunities for clubs from across the district to participate and utilize the materials developed for this celebration Stay tuned for more details! See "more" for important dates.
Posted by Terry Zeigler, District 5890 on Aug 28, 2016
No New Polio Cases were reported in Nigeria, Afghanistan or Pakistan this week.
The Final Two Endemic Countries:
Pakistan - No new Polio cases reported this week. Thirteen Polio cases reported in 2016 with 54 cases recorded in 2015 The most recent case, with the onset of paralysis on 06/18/16 was from the South Waziristan agency of FATA. Two new Polio-positive environmental samples were collected this past week. In Pakistan, both the oral polio vaccine and the inactivated poliovirus vaccine are being used hand in hand to boost immunity; and committed healthcare workers are going to great lengths to build trust and to ensure every child is vaccinated.
This new program is designed to help clubs enhance member satisfaction and retention. It is also a way to thank members for their service and generous support of The Rotary Foundation.
Rotary Global Rewards is available to all active Rotary and Rotaract members only. This program is unique because you are invited to help build it. You can create an offer for your own business to enhance
your growing portfolio of Rotary Global Rewards.*
Save the Date for Semilla Nueva's Annual Planting the Future Celebration!
WHEN: NOVEMBER 30TH, 2016
TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
WHERE: ZIONS BANK, 8TH & MAIN BUILDING, BOISE, IDAHO
Thanks to you, last year's event was a huge success, and we cannot wait for you to participate with us again this year. Join us to continue creating lasting solutions to malnutrition in Guatemala!
Posted by Jeanine Gregoire, Hailey Rotary on Aug 28, 2016
This year, the 2016 Hailey Rotary Club "Road Apple Roulette" Fundraiser was a resounding success! For the tenth year in a row, the town of Hailey, Idaho included our major Rotary Fundraiser, "Road Apple Roulette," in their annual "4th of July-'The Sound of Freedom' Parade." The parade route is covered with a "GPS" grid. Where ever one of the many horses drops a "road apple," one of our many Rotary staff "trots", (on foot), over to immediately mark it with special marking chalk. If a horse leaves a "deposit" on your square, you are automatically eligible to win one of our fantastic prizes, donated by our enthusiastic Rotary members and community.
Posted by Vickie Holbrook, Nampa Rotary on Aug 28, 2016
In 2016-2017, Rotary Foundation is celebrating 100 years of Doing Good in the World.
The Nampa Rotary Club has challenged its members to mark this historic occasion by doing 100 acts of good throughout the year and showcasing our efforts to the world. At a recent meeting, members took the pledge and posed for a photo as they made their commitment to celebrate the good in our everyday lives – from buying a cup of coffee for the person behind of you in line, to the mentoring an at-risk youth to starting a coat drive, there’s always an opportunity to do something good.
Rotary District 5400 is currently accepting applications for a scholarship for the 2016-2017 academic year. The scholarship will benefit a college freshman in the 2016-2017 academic year. The freshman recipient may, under the terms and conditions of the grant, be eligible to continue to receive the scholarship for up to 3 additional years. Find the application here: Documents/en-ca/ea84b02f-008d-4f1f-b9ec-8e3f7d52f4b4/1
POST REGISTER: Duck race brings in an estimated $50,000
Posted: August 15, 2016, By Kevin Trevellyan
Earnings from the Idaho Falls Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race are expected to clear $50,000, said Linda Hill, race co-chairwoman.
“We’re very pleased; it was a great day. There were lots of people enjoying themselves down there all day,” she said.
Due to credit card payment, exact numbers from Saturday’s event are still several weeks away, but the club sold all 18,000 of its ducks.
The race, which has spanned 26 years, usually brings in around $50,000 per year, Hill said. This year’s revenue will be added to the more than $3 million collected in previous years.
Posted by Allison Dunn, Boise Metro Rotary on Aug 28, 2016
Many clubs have had the opportunity to hear Kenton Lee of Nampa Rotary tells his story of "the Shoes That Grow". One of the challenges he's had to deal with is the logistics of getting small orders of shoes to faraway places, like Africa. One of his strategies is to find travelers, who going to these faraway places anyway, to act as "mules" and take duffle bags full of shoes - 50 pairs per bag. Well, Allison Dunn of Boise Metro was heading to South Africa on business. She'd heard Kenyon's story and immediately offered her services. So, she and her husband, earlier this month, took TWO duffle bags to South Africa. In advance, Allison had made arrangements with a Rotary Club and orphanage in Johannesburg to round up some kids and arrange for the distribution.
The Topologo Care Center in Ledig, who accepted the shoes, is currently looking after approximately 250 vulnerable children of all ages at the Ledig centre. These kids are living in the village with either a family member or 'foster' parents. The care centre provides them with a meal after school, often the only meal for the day, and some activities. There are trained counselors to help them cope with their own and their family’s HIV status. #bniidaho#actioncoach#engageandgrow#rotary#deliberatedirections
Nampa Rotarians mourned the loss of Fred Christensen on August 12th. Fred was a member of Nampa Rotary for over 50 years. He was a founder of the Nampa Sunrise Rotary Club. He was a committed conservationist and passionate sportsman. The family suggests that donations may be made in his name at the Rotary Foundation. Read the complete obituary here.
Posted by Marianne Barker, Foundation Chair on Aug 28, 2016
Get involved with your Rotary Foundation on Sept. 10 at ISU Pond Student Union in Pocatello, Sept. 24 at the Empire Building in downtown Boise, and Oct. 15 at Fairfield Inn in Twin Falls. In the line-up to share their experiences are current and former scholars and Rotarians active in global grants and district grants. Learn how you can help raise needed funds to help eradicate polio in conjunction with the Tour de Tucson Ride for Polio. Is your club involved with a project using district grant funds from The Rotary Foundation? Learn about reporting requirements and deadlines in a hands-on workshop. Learn the basics of Annual Fund-SHARE. Share your ideas for The Rotary Foundation centennial. Please pre-register at www.rotary5400.org for a training seminar near you! Questions? Contact me: mb@mariannebarker.com, (208) 308-5617.
Summer is full steam ahead and so is the Rotary Foundation's centennial celebration with the #100actsofgood campaign. And the eradication of polio is “this close”, making it an extremely exciting time to be a Rotarian!
Share those things that you and your clubs are doing in your own communities by using and tagging your activities with #100actsofgood. Make it go viral in the best way we know how.
Club Presidents and other officers - Are you looking for a way to develop new leaders in your club? Are you looking for a way to develop outstanding committee chairpersons and committee members? Rotary Leadership Institute is your answer. This is a proven program designed to train and motivate new and experienced club members in Rotary. The program helps to understand many aspects of Rotary beyond the club meeting as well as training basic leadership skills. The program covers the areas of Leadership, Rotary Foundation, Team Building, Public Image and Public Relations, Attracting Members, Engaging Members, Club Communication, My Rotary World, and Making a Difference.
The RLI program is by invitation of the club president and there are limited openings. The cost is $100.00 for the 9-hour course and this is typically paid by the club. There will be two sessions, one in East Idaho and one in West Idaho with dates to be announced soon.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to develop new leaders in your local clubs. For more information contact Russ McCoy at Rmccoy47@gmail.com.
Boise Sunrise Rotary and Boise Southwest Rotary are pleased to present the 8th Annual LobsterFest Fundraiser on Friday, September 9. All proceeds from this evening of great food and fun directly benefit charitable organizations in the Treasure Valley, including Hope House, as well as Rotary youth programs.
Rotary got its foothold in Idaho 100 years ago with the founding of the Rotary Club of Boise. Today, Rotary 5400 is 43 clubs and more than 1800 members strong.
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This year, the 2016 Hailey Rotary Club "Road Apple Roulette" Fundraiser was a resounding success! For the tenth year in a row, the town of Hailey, Idaho included our major Rotary Fundraiser, "Road Apple Roulette," in their annual "4th of July-'The Sound of Freedom' Parade." The parade route is covered with a "GPS" grid. Where ever one of the many horses drops a "road apple," one of our many Rotary staff "trots", (on foot), over to immediately mark it with special marking chalk. If a horse leaves a "deposit" on your square, you are automatically eligible to win one of our fantastic prizes, donated by our enthusiastic Rotary members and community.
POST REGISTER: Duck race brings in an estimated $50,000
Nampa Rotarians mourned the loss of Fred Christensen on August 12th. Fred was a member of Nampa Rotary for over 50 years. He was a founder of the Nampa Sunrise Rotary Club. He was a committed conservationist and passionate sportsman. The family suggests that donations may be made in his name at the Rotary Foundation. 
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Club Presidents and other officers - Are you looking for a way to develop new leaders in your club? Are you looking for a way to develop outstanding committee chairpersons and committee members? Rotary Leadership Institute is your answer. This is a proven program designed to train and motivate new and experienced club members in Rotary. The program helps to understand many aspects of Rotary beyond the club meeting as well as training basic leadership skills. The program covers the areas of Leadership, Rotary Foundation, Team Building, Public Image and Public Relations, Attracting Members, Engaging Members, Club Communication, My Rotary World, and Making a Difference. 
Boise Sunrise Rotary and Boise Southwest Rotary are pleased to present the 8th Annual 
