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Mar 06, 2024 12:00 PM
Come Discover Your Rotary Why
Mar 13, 2024 12:00 PM
The Value of Water and Its Nexus to Electric Power
Mar 20, 2024 12:00 PM
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Mar 27, 2024 12:00 PM
Water, Wastewater & Sanitation
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March 2024 President’s Message
Catherine Smith
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Dear Rotary Club Members,

As we step into the month of March, our focus this month revolves around a theme that resonates deeply with our commitment to service and transformative impact – "Water and Sanitation."

Water is a fundamental human right, and access to clean and safe water is crucial for the well-being of communities around the globe. This month, we have a unique opportunity to learn about water and how Idaho Falls is providing a readily available and healthy supply of water to our community. We are fortunate to have this luxury at our fingertips at the turn of a knob in our homes.

In many parts of the world, access to clean water remains a challenge, affecting not only the physical health but also the overall development and prosperity of communities. As members of Rotary, we stand united in our mission to make a difference, and our dedication to water and sanitation projects allows us to be catalysts for positive change.

Through our collaborative efforts, we have the power to transform lives, ensuring that families no longer have to struggle for a basic necessity that many of us often take for granted. Clean water not only prevents waterborne diseases but also empowers communities by unlocking opportunities for education, economic development, and improved overall well-being.

As we embark on this month's initiatives, let us remember that every drop counts. Whether it's supporting existing projects, initiating new ones, or raising awareness within our local communities, each action contributes to the larger goal of creating a world where everyone has access to safe and clean water.

Together, we have the power to be a force for good, turning the tide for communities in need. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Rotary's ideals and let us make March a month of meaningful strides towards a world where water is not a privilege but a universal right.

Yours in service,

Catherine

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March 6, 2024
President Elect Kristin Sanger will present - "Come Discover Your Rotary"  
 
March is Rotary International "Water, Sanitation and Hygiene" month.
March Program Chair:    Karen Lansing
March Greeter:     Kim Lee
March Sergeant-At-Arms:  Jan Karinen
Kristin Sanger is currently the President Elect of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club. Her background is in Community Development, Grant Writing, and Nonprofit Management. She was a successful business owner for over 17 years and has brought her business acumen to Frontier Credit Union as their Treasury Management Officer, which means different things at different institutions, but at Frontier CU it means, she is the head of their Treasury Department. Most folks know her from her 5 ½ years of service as Executive Director of the Snake River Animal Shelter. Service above Self is a motto that is easy for her to follow as she appreciates and understands people at their varying walks of life. She was awarded the Mayor’s Service Award, Anchorage, AK, The Governor’s Choice “Heart of the City Award”, Anchorage, AK, and the Cottage Grove Community Service Award, Cottage Grove, OR. While she has been honored by the community recognition, her greatest value has been found in serving her family. Kristin is Mother to 6 kids and Grandmother to 5, soon to be 6 grandkids in August. She considers her husband John, to be her Best Friend, and they will celebrate 33 years of marriage in April. Those 33 years are what has really helped teach her about healthy communication, priorities, and forgiveness; three things that can get you through most everything in life!
 
 
 
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Why should we continue to support the End Polio Now Campaign?

If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year!

Today, 20 million people who would otherwise be paralyzed by polio are walking, and 1.5 million people who would otherwise have died are alive.

Polio surveillance networks and vaccination campaigns also monitor children for other health problems, like vitamin deficiency and measles, so we can address them sooner.

The global effort to eradicate polio has already saved more than $27 billion in health care costs since 1988, and expects to save $14 billion more by 2050.

Polio eradication will be one of history’s greatest public health achievements, with polio following smallpox to become only the second human disease eradicated from the world.

Your Donation will help Rotary End Polio!

 

 

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Bart M. Davis
March 7
 
Mark Hagedorn
March 8
 
Chris White
March 11
 
Douglas Powell
March 18
 
Mary Lynn Hartwell
March 19
 
John Radford
March 20
 
Janice Karinen
March 26
 
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