RUPERT OF 7.21.10: THIS CLUB IS STEPPIN' UP!

That’s Maureen Newton, president of the RC of Rupert, standing on the stairs of the refurbished Henry’s at the Drift Inn on the historic square in downtown Rupert. What’s she pointing at? Why the bright future of the Rupert Club, of course.

(In this picture of Rupert leaders, we see Maureen pointing, then Nikki Cannon, Marianne Barker, assistant governor, Kerry Saurey, immediate past president, Charlie Warren, Todd Posey, Rand Fagg and Paul Aston.)

Just as Henry’s at the Drift Inn has been restored by hard work, patience and love, The Rupert Club has launched new fundraising ideas to replace successful but no longer operable past ventures. The leaders are excited about selling breakfast items at the Spudman Triathlon and providing BBQ sandwiches at the Blue Grass Festival, all efforts to raise money for local high school scholarships. The club will continue with Casino Night, as well.


LET'S WORK TOGETHER!  WHAT A GREAT IDEA FOR ROTARY CLUBS!!

And, who should walk in to the Rupert Club meeting on Wednesday, July 21 but the Burley president and past president, Jeff Hanssen and Paul Lyons. (Note: I addressed the Burley Club on July 6, my first club meeting. Jeff and Paul had to disabuse me of my first notion that they had come to hear my speech because it was so good. But, no, they were there to solidify an agreement between the Burley and Rupert Club to sponsor Road Apple Roulette.)

This picture shows the leaders shaking hands to indicate their solidarity as Rotarians working together.

(That’s Kerry Saurey shaking Paul Lyon’s hand and Maureen Newton shaking Jeff Hanssen’s hand.)

What a great example of how Rotary Clubs can combine forces to make an impact in the community!

ARE YOU PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN?  THEN TAKE ACTION LIKE LORI JOHNSON.

Finally, Lori Johnson was kind enough to pose with a bumper sticker (or window sticker, as you prefer) displaying her pride in being a Rotarian. She and many others purchased the sticker by contributing $20 to the PolioPlus program of the District, as we match Bill Gates’ contribution. If every Rotarian would give but $20 to this restricted Foundation program fund, our District would easily meet our commitment.


As I visit the clubs, I will ask the leadership if I may make the offer in each club = $20 = bumper sticker = advertisement in the community for Rotary!

Thanks Lori.

- Respectfully submitted by DG Terry Gilbert