Service Above Self
September 26, 2108
The Rupert Rotary group heard from Susi McCall representing the Minidoka Fair Board.
Susi has been on the Fair board for 26 years! She shared how the fair went this past August and some goals they have in the works for next year.
One planned feature at the Fair Grounds is a new grand stand building built to house rodeo and other large events. The building is currently in the planning phase, but will be a great addition to the grounds.
September 19, 2018
Roger Davis from the City of Rupert joined the Rotary group to share information on Rupert’s new ice rink and the provide updates on the city square project.
Roger described the ice rink to be constructed in a temporary location near Neptune Park. Other, more long term locations are being discussed including on Fremont Avenue adjacent to the Wilson Theatre.
The new rink is planned to open by Thanksgiving and will give Rupert residence the opportunity to skate through the winter months.
Roger also updated Rotarians on the progress of the Rupert Square. Phase one, which encompasses the interior portion of the square is slated to be completed in time for Christmas lighting ceremony in November.
Phase 2, covering the exterior sidewalk portions of the square remodeling is slated to be completed in time for the 4th of July parade in 2019.
September 5, 2018
Keelan McCaffrey joined the Rupert Rotary Club on Sept 5, 2018.
Keelan is a Minico and Idaho State University Graduate.
Keelan stepped into the head football coach role having to fill big footsteps. He shared his philosophy of team, education and sportsmanship all intended to keep Minico at the top of their conference standings.
Keelan likes to refer to his players as ‘dudes’ and values the special relationship between player and coach.
His philosophy is strong as the Spartans are winning and have bright future ahead.
August 29, 2018
State Trooper Andy Hitt and Burley Rotarian Ben Nelson
State Trooper Andy Hitt visited the Rupert Rotary Club to talk about vaping and how are young people are being targeted to participate in this harmful habit.
According the South Central Health District, the Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vaping) are battery operated products designed to turn nicotine and other chemicals into a aerosol. You then inhale the aerosol. These products are often made to look like:
E-Cigarettes may contain ingredients that are known to be toxic to humans. Because clinical studies about the safety of e-cigarettes have not been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you have no way of knowing:
E-cigarettes work by heating a liquid to generate an aerosol commonly called “vapor” that a user inhales
Andy encouraged the community to work the Central Public Health District as well as law enforcement and the local Government to learn more and how to curtail this very harmful habit.
Ben Nelson, Rotarian from the Burly Club helped introduce and support Mr. Hitt.
August 22, 2018
The Rupert Rotary Club welcomed Ben Nelson as its featured speaker on August 22.
Ben is Rotary member from the Burley, Idaho Club. Ben is an enthusiastic Rotary proponent and shared some interesting facts about Rotary programs.
Ben discussed the Rotary Foundation which transforms donations into service projects that change lives close to home and around the world.
During the past 100 years, the Foundation has spent $3 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
As part of these donations Rotary International focuses on six areas intended to build international relationships, improve lives, support peace efforts and end polio. The six areas of focus are:
We thank Ben for sharing his knowledge of Rotary. Learn more by clicking here.
August 15, 2018
Paige Johnson visited the Rotary club and informed the group about her graduate school training in Art Therapy.
Paige graduated from Minico 7 years ago and attended the University of Idaho. While at the UofI Paige discovered her interest in art as a creative method of expression used as a therapeutic technique. Following this interest, Paige is currently in graduate school obtaining a Master’s Degree in Art Therapy. Read more about art therapy here.
Paige is a RYLA participant and a Rupert Rotary scholarship recipient in 2011.
August 8, 2018
Tyler Carson from the Legend Seating Company in Burley visited the Rupert Rotary Club to share information on their restaurant and commercial seating company.
Mr. Carson walked the Rotary members through Legend’s process to develop full restaurant rehabilitation. Much of the work including booth and seating development is completed at their Burley location then shipped and installed to restaurants across the country.
Some Legend’s recent customers include:
For information about Legend Seating call (208) 679-2500
Esther Rogers from the Crossroads Harbor (formerly Mini Cassia Shelter) visited the Rupert Rotary Club to provide information about the new Crossroads Harbor Shelter.
Ms. Rogers shared information on domestic violence in Idaho (see below) and the mission of the shelter. Their mission is to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever.
The new shelter is scheduled to reopen around August 15. Volunteers and donations are need to help manage and sustain this important organization in our community.
To help, contact:
Esther Rogers
208-219-4368
mcshelter@pmt.org
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.
In 2020, just three years from now, the Historic Wilson Theatre will celebrate its 100th Birthday.
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.
