NOvember 2019 District Bulletin    

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From the Governor's Desk
the gift of service... and pie!
 
As the Holiday Season rolls upon us we often ask ourselves, “What perfect gift we can I give someone this year?” 
 
As Rotarians, our answer should be quick and simple: Give the gift of service to others!  To the many clubs who prepare Christmas baskets for the needy or deliver toys to children or gather coats and sleeping bags for the homeless or ring bells or visit the elderly or send cards to servicemen or put on community concerts and pageants, I thank you on behalf of Rotary for your generosity and goodness.  
 
I challenge everyone this season to find ways to also perform simple acts of  personal kindness, to unburden those with trials, to lift those with depression, to give more to charities.  Simple acts might include inviting someone to lunch or dinner, to compliment someone on social media, to call children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, to write anonymous thank you cards, to share homemade goodies with neighbors and friends, to donate blood, to smile more and say “YES” more.   
 
And we can also give a gift of service to ourselves by taking a vow of positivity, indulging ourselves with uplifting music and literature, forgiving ourselves and others and being grateful for health, shelter, comforts, friends and family.  Service is the perfect gift!  It always fits and comes in the perfect color. Every Rotarian can give service away abundantly.  
 
And for everyone else on your list, you can never go wrong with PIE!
 
 

Rich Kirkham, '19-'20 District 5400 Governor

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tip of the month! Punch out polio!
PUNCHING OUT POLIO!   When I visited the Rupert Rotary Club last week I was surprised to see a punch board from the 1940s. For those who do not know, a punch board is a colorful board about 1” thick covered with holes each filled with a rolled-up printed slip of paper with a number on it. Using a special punch, you select a hole that has NOT been punched and retrieve your number as it falls out the opposite side. Back in the day this old style gaming device was a clever way to pay only a nickel for a chance to win a pack of cigarettes, a $5 bill, or an even larger cash prize.
One of the requirements for a club to get the 2019-20 Rotary citation is to hold an event to raise funds for, or to increase awareness of, Rotary’s work toward polio. I challenge every club to have an event, fundraiser, or activity like this to raise awareness and money to help PUNCH OUT POLIO
 
Today clubs can revive the old 'punch board' idea to raise money to PUNCH OUT POLIO! Vintage punch boards can be purchased on Ebay.  Every year we get closer to our goal to eradicate polio from off the face of the earth. While the world largely is losing interest in this horrible disease, thanks to Rotary.  We must increase our efforts and fundraising to keep the vaccinations going. We must never give up till the virus is gone!
Thank Rupert Club for your great idea!
 
Rich Kirkham
District Governor 2019-2020

 

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS
a chocolate lover's affair
january 24, 2020
6-9pm
Join your friends in the beautiful setting of Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts Center for one of the most delightfully indulgent evenings of the new year: A Chocolate Lover’s Affair, presented by the Pocatello Rotary Club and Cole Chevrolet.
 
You’ll enjoy samples of chocolate masterpieces from 25 of the region’s finest restaurants, bakeries and confectioners, in all of the ways chocolate is at its best. Walk down lanes devoted to different chocolate marvels:
  • Cookies
  • Cakes
  • Brownies
  • Pastries
  • Specialty Candies
 
When you’re done sampling all of the evening’s wonderful creations, you’ll get to vote on the best in each category, and Best Overall. The vendors will be showcasing their finest work – It’s an evening not to be missed!
 
And because everything is better with chocolate, expect an evening of perfect balance:
  • A selection of wines available for purchase. 
  • Hors d’oeuvres.
  • No-host bar.
  • Music by Rail City Jazz.
 
A Chocolate Lover’s Affair is sure to become one of Pocatello’s signature community events.
Firkin Frolic 
February 13
Boise Rotary will be doing our annual Firkin Frolic beer festival fundraiser Thursday evening, Feb 13th, at the Basque Center in downtown Boise.
 
Enjoy sampling unique, locally brewed firkin beers, as well as traditional beers from your favorite local brewers. Plus, food vendors, music, and more!!!
 
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Upcoming Events
DG club visit Boise East-Virtual
Apr 06, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
DG club visit Meridian-virtual
Apr 12, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
 
Earth Stewardship Board Meeting
Apr 12, 2021
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
DG club visit Twin Falls Afterhours
Canyon Crest Dining Event Center
Apr 13, 2021
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
 
District Membership Meeting (for DISTRICT TEAM MEMBERS)
Apr 13, 2021
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Quarterly AG Meeting
Apr 14, 2021 4:00 PM
 
DG club visit Boise Centennial-Virtual
Apr 15, 2021
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
 
DG club visit Boise - Virtual
Virtual Meeting
Apr 15, 2021
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
 
Quarterly DLC Meeting
Apr 19, 2021 4:00 PM
 
Rotary Peace Committee - District 5400
Apr 21, 2021
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
 
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