Dear Fellow Rotarians,

As we embrace the month of December, a time of reflection and giving, it is fitting that we focus our attention on one of Rotary’s most profound commitments: Disease Prevention and Treatment. Rotary International’s efforts in this area are both impactful and far-reaching. I was impressed with the vastness of Rotary’s health initiatives. Did you know that our health focus includes the establishment of temporary clinics and blood donation centers, which serve underserved communities where healthcare resources are scarce? Rotary also builds health training facilities, where we empower local health workers to deliver essential services and improve health outcomes. Did you know that Rotary provides crucial health education alongside routine hearing, vision, and dental care? The more I learn about the impact and focuses of Rotary the more pleased I feel about being a part of it all!

I hope you feel proud to be a part of Rotary’s noteworthy efforts to combat specific diseases such as polio, HIV/AIDS, malaria, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and cervical cancer. Each of these initiatives reflects our unwavering dedication to eradicating disease and fostering healthier communities. As we move forward during this month of giving, let us remember the power of Rotary and the difference we can make collectively. Together, we can continue to create lasting change and promote health in our community and across the globe.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Rotary and our shared goals. I wish you all a joyful holiday season filled with the spirit of giving and service.

Yours In Rotary Service,

Kristin Sanger

President, Rotary Club of Idaho Falls

Dear Rotary Family,

As we focus on the month of Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact of The Rotary Foundation which is our focus for the month of November. The Rotary Foundation has some remarkable achievements that have been accomplished because of Rotarians like you! Since its formation in 1917, our foundation has been a beacon of hope and change, earning a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for its commitment to transparency and effectiveness.

As you all are aware one of the most significant achievements The Rotary Foundation has made is the fight against polio. Through the PolioPlus program, we have reduced polio cases by an astounding 99.9% worldwide. Our collective efforts, bolstered by over $2 billion in contributions, including matching funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, have brought us closer to eradicating this disease for good.

In addition to The Rotary Foundation's work on polio, Rotary’s commitment extends to growing local economies, saving mothers and children, and providing essential sanitation and hygiene services and more. Each of these initiatives reflects Rotary’s dedication to improving lives and making a lasting impact in communities around the world.

We have so much to be thankful for, and Rotary is an easy item to add to your gratitude list. Together, we are making a difference, and we’re so close to bringing larger grant dollars to our community because of your contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Don’t let this month pass by without setting up your recurring Rotary Foundation donation; just $10 a month will help our club qualify for a $10,000 grant, which means greater community impact for Idaho Falls. I am humbled to be part of such a dedicated and compassionate group, who lives the “Service Above Self” motto. May we continue to work hand in hand, inspired by our mission and the lives we touch.

In service and fellowship,