July 25, 2018

Kris Faux, the Administrator of the Historic Wilson Theatre joing the Rupert Rotary Group to tell us what is going on at the Historic Wilson Theatre.

Ms. Faux shared some of the history of nearly 100 year old theatre and thanked the many community donors and workers who have helped bring the theatre back to life.

Renovation began in 2000 and after 18 long years and nearly every detail of the original art and architecture has been painstakingly recreated by local artisans and craftsman.

The last project in the Wilson to replace the seating.  You can help this effort by purchasing a chair for $650.  The chair you purchase will have a plaque mounted with an inscription of your choice.

If you are interested in purchasing a chair or learn more about the Wilson, please contact the theatre at wilsontheatrearts@gmail.com or 208-436-2787.

 

 

 

July 18, 2018

The Rupert Rotary Club welcomed Gary Schorzman to speak about the latest events taking place at the Minidoka Historical Museum.

Mr. Schorzman spoke about the Museum’s efforts to resort The Russell Steam Tractor. The 24,000 lb. 18 HP tractor was built in 1908.

The goal is to raise $12,00 in order rehabilitate the tractor by 2020. Please see the flyer below for more information or to donate.

Mr Schorzman also discussed the join Minidoka Historical Society and DeMary Memorial Library effort to digitize 103 years of the Minidoka County News.

The newspaper is available now in heavy bound books. Digitizing the newspaper will allow for computerized searching and downloads.

The newspaper has been digitized through 1960, but donations are required to help complete this worthwhile project. Read more about this effort via the flyer below.

Please contact the Mr Schorzman at 208-312-3982 or wgschorzman@pmt.org for more information.

 

We are pleased and excited to announce that we will be having our Annual Rotary Club Christmas Party at The Drift Inn in Rupert on Thursday, December 4^th, 2014.  We are planning on having it begin at 6 p.m.  Our club will be able to enjoy our own separate dining room and the fine food and atmosphere that they have to offer. The Burley Rotary Club will also be joining us.  Contact a Rotary member for more details.

Rupert Rotary had the privilege of having our District Governor, Rick Phillips
and his wife, Kerry, join us for Rotary November 12, 2014 at the
Drift Inn. Rick showed 3 short enlightening videos about the work that the
Rotary Foundation does, such as Polio Plus and pre and postnatal care to
mothers in rural Haiti. He also spoke about some of his “Rotary Moments”,
which was motivating for all of us to hear!

Rozan Egan, RN and infectious disease RN at MMH to spoke at our Rotary meeting on November 5, 2014. She shared a wealth of information on the importance of vaccine’s, influenza facts, Ebola facts and answered lots of questions.

Our Rotary program on October 29, 2014 we had Bill Jensen and Becky Grimm
from Options Counseling. They gave a program on communication and how to
connect with people, both non-verbally and verbally.

On Wednesday, October 22, 2014, Ben Nelson, our Assistant District Governor,
spoke to us about his experience at the Rotary Zone conference. He really
motivated us to be a relevant club and to engage new members and encourage
club growth.

On October 15, 2014, the Rupert Rotary Club welcomed,  Lucky Bourn, Minidoka County Coroner.  He spoke about his job responsibilities with being a coroner and answered many questions.

The Rotary meeting on October 8th, 2014 welcomed Dee Darrington from D. L.
Evans Bank. He shared a very informative PowerPoint and discussion about
investing. Here he is with a co-worker and fellow Rotarian, Juanita Villa.