Our guest this week will be Lauren Necochea, Director, Idaho Voices for Children & Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy.
The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy conducts research and provides information about Idaho tax and budget issues, with particular emphasis on how our state pays for vital government services including education, public health and safety, and transportation. By offering data, reports, and commentary, we aim to be an essential source for understanding Idaho’s state budget and tax policies.
In case you haven't been over by Joe's Crabshack this week, construction has started on the new section of Greenbelt! They've started digging a tunnel under Main St. We were hoping to have a "Groundbreaking" party, but I guess that's not going to happen. So now we wait and watch as the construction progresses until we get a sense of exactly where our rest area will be located. Go take a look!!
The last of our deliveries of dictionaries to third graders has been completed! Charles and Mary went up to Idaho City. They report the kids were excited to get a "regular book" - not electronic. Kim and Janice heard a kid say "I want to do that every day!". Thanks to everyone for helping with this long standing project.
The long awaited Ride for Polio is next Saturday in Tucson. Our club will have 8 representatives, including Cahill, Don and Mary, Jeff and others. Its a grueling 104 miles. Its not too late to make a pledge to support Polio Plus. Between the Rotary Foundation and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, your contribution will be matched 3:1!! This is one of the premier bike rides in the country, with more than 9,000 riders in last years' event. The goal is to raise $3.4 million!
Posted by Alli Dunn, Membership Committee
on Nov 15, 2015
We had a great evening with both new and long standing Rotary members at
Modern Burger on Tuesday evening. In attendance was Janice Fulkerson, Alli
Dunn, Roger Brazier, Cornelia Sprung, Will Ellsworth and John Barnes. We
talked about our clubs rich history and shared ideas for future initiatives.
Posted by Shari Stroud, District Scholarships
on Nov 15, 2015
Rotary District 5400 is currently accepting applications for a newly established scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The scholarship will benefit a college freshman in the 2015-2016 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.
The completed applications must be received by December 1, 2015 and must be submitted using the scholarship application that can be found on the District website under the "Grants" tab. Scholarship instructions, eligibility requirements, and restrictions are outlined on the scholarship application.
Remember, students affiliated with Rotary or its members in any way are not eligible. The program is targeted to RYLA, Youth Exchange and other youth programs.
Our guests last week were Nancy DeWitt from Fairbanks, Keith VanPatten, Brian McCoy and Barbara.......Thanks to Don Reiman for his review of his new book called "Reset". The title of his talk was "What it's Like to Live With A Cheerleader".........
In case you haven't been over by Joe's Crabshack this week, construction has started on the new section of Greenbelt! They've started digging a tunnel under Main St. We were hoping to have a "Groundbreaking" party, but I guess that's not going to happen. So now we wait and watch as the construction progresses until we get a sense of exactly where our rest area will be located. Go take a look!!
