Events

Kathy Buck - "A Visit With Our District Governor"

Lieutenant Jon-Marc Lamb, The Salvation Army Corp

Kade Marquez, IF Transportation Coordinator - "Public Transportation: A GIFT for Health and Connection".

Katie Fonnesbeck, College of Eastern Idaho Director, Early College Programs - "Growth and benefit of CEI’s Early College Program"

Rotarians who would like to have lunch and attend the 2026 State of the City address can purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/idaho-falls-state-of-the-city-2026-tickets-1975119949939. Proceeds from the event benefit the Mayor's Scholarship Fund. Those who are not interested in lunch, but would like to attend the address, are welcome to sit in gallery seating.  In addition, the City plans to livestream the event. Watch for more details on that. 

Leslie Pincock – Executive Director of Mayor’s Scholarship Fund

Chris Pelkola Lee, Broker and Owner, simpLEE Home – "The latest on Bonneville County Real Estate"

Charles Hale, Director of Operations & Programs, Idaho Falls Rescue Mission (IFRM) - "Helping bring peace to and resolve the conflict in the lives of the hungry and homeless in our area".

Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) Bachelors of Science Degree in Information Technology (BSIT) IFRM Navigate Program Graduate Bonneville Interagency Council Board Member/Treasurer Idaho Housing and Finance - Region 6 Lived Experience Panel (LEP) Host Facilitator Idaho Housing and Finance - Housing Idaho Collaborative (HIC) Lived Experience Panel 2024 Idaho Falls Mayor's Choice Award Recipient - Community Enrichment Award Hobbies include skydiving, travel, adventure and pursuing pilots license.

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson is our speaker this week.

The City of Idaho Falls welcomed Chief Johnson in August 2017. He was appointed and sworn in by Mayor Rebecca L. Noah Casper.  Prior to his appointment in Idaho Falls, Chief Bryce Johnson spent 4 years as the Chief of the Juneau Police Department in Alaska.

Johnson grew up in Salt Lake City and spent 21 years moving through the ranks with the Salt Lake City Police Department. Some of his assignments included Watch Commander, Tactical Commander, and Assistant Bureau Commander. 

Chief Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah and a Master of Public Administration degree from Brigham Young University. 

Community engagement has always been important to Chief Johnson. He served as the Chair of the Alaska Police Standards Council and as a member of the Board of Directors of several organizations, including the Alaska Chiefs of Police Association, Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE), and Juneau Housing First. Chief Johnson has been an active volunteer with Family Promise and the Boy Scouts of America, where he has served as scout master, varsity coach and charter representative. Johnson has also shared his passion for teaching as an adjunct professor for Salt Lake Community College and Salt Lake School District.

Johnson served in the U.S. military for eight years. He served much of that time as an Intelligence Analyst in the United States Naval Reserve.

Chief Johnson is married to his wife of nearly 3 decades, Jaymie. They have four adult children and several grandchildren.

"What's Rotary doing in Africa" with Rich Kirkham and Jedd Thomas, Pocatello Rotary Club

“WHATS ROTARY BEEN DOING LATELY IN AFRICA? Rotary District #5400 PDG Rich Kirkham and DGND Jedd Thomas will speak to the Rotary Club of Idaho Falls this week. They will provide us with an update on the recently completed Ghana Water Well project and the fabulously successful NICU project, which are now fully operational and saving and improving lives for people in Ghana.  With over 50 years of combined Rotary experience and passion between them, they will also share thoughts on where things currently stand with Rotary and exciting areas of growth for the future. Don’t miss it! “

Sylvia Medina, founder of Love the Wild Foundation - "Kenya Water Project"

March is Rotary International "Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene" month.

Avery Hendrix with The Idaho Period Project - "Water. Sanitation. Hygiene. Dignity.
Why Menstrual Health Matters in Idaho"                           

March is Rotary International "Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene" month.

Susan Stucki - "America 250 Service Project

Susan is a dynamic entrepreneur, professional image designer, and inspirational speaker who helps women simplify their lives, strengthen their confidence, and show up with purpose. With a lifelong passion for color and personal style, she has founded multiple makeup and skincare brands and holds a patent, blending creativity with practical systems that support real life.

A sought-after speaker known for her authenticity, warmth, and enthusiasm, Susan addresses topics such as image, color, beauty, goal setting, and positive mental attitude—always with a focus on living with intention and joy.
As a cancer survivor, her signature message, Celebrate Life, invites audiences to move beyond merely existing and to choose gratitude, confidence, and joy every day. She has shared the stage with respected leaders, including an invitation from Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul, to present at his Mega Marketing Magic University.
Susan is also a published author and creator of the Celebrate Life column for Idaho Falls Magazine. Deeply committed to service, she and her husband have facilitated opportunities with JustServe and are currently supporting and promoting America250 in Idaho, strengthening communities through meaningful connection and giving back. At the heart of everything she does is her greatest joy—family—and her belief that life is meant to be fully lived and joyfully celebrated.

Jacob Gray, Idaho Fish & Game Department Big Game Habitat and Migration Program Coordinator - "The challenges big game herds face today as they migrate in Eastern Idaho and the surrounding area".

Jacob has been fortunate to work for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for the last 11 years and his work has focused on big game habitat and migration since 2022. Previously, Jacob has worked for the Ohio Division of Wildlife and Ducks Unlimited. Jacob has a B.S in Wildlife Management from Ohio State University and a M.S in Wildlife Science from Louisiana State University. 

John Revier, Director of External Engagement & Communications for INL - "Idaho's Nuclear Advantage: What Nuclear Momentum Means for Local Jobs, Skills, and Community Strength"

Ron Crone, Associate Laboratory Director, Materials and Fuels Complex at INL - "Next‑Gen Nuclear: Inside the Research, Testing, and Fuel Work Driving New Reactor Deployment".

PJ Holm, Idaho Falls' Director of Parks & Recreation and fellow Rotarian - "Will discuss that our City's is a canopy and what we can all do to plant, nurture and support our urban forest".

Kathy Rinaldi, Director of Conservation, Greater Yellowstone Coalition - "Conservation work and efforts to preserve open spaces in the area and in the Yellowstone ecosystem"

DUCK RACE KICK-OFF EVENT AND THE HERITTAGE PARK RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW PARK SHELTERS FUNDED BY DUCK RACE FUNDS!

Here is what will be happening!

• Noon – People arrive & are directed to the shelter/picnic area
• 12:10 pm: Remarks:
  • Welcome – Stephen Boorman 
  • Overview of Project & Thanks – PJ Holm 
  • Thanks & Highlight of Rotary Club of Idaho Falls Partnership – Mayor 
• 12:20 pm: Lunch & Fellowship 
• 12:40 pm: Finish lunch & direct folks to the parking lot area
• 12:45 pm: Duck Race Parade enters from Snake River Parkway
  • Led by IF Fire Truck
  • Stones Kia Duck Race Car
  • ICCU Duck Race UTV
  • Ducks
• 12:50 pm: Kick off Remarks – (Stephen, Kevin, Mike)
• 1:05 pm: Wrap Up Event