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What a Great Meeting!Lander Rotary Club hosts a District wide meeting! Thanks to Mandy Fabel, our club was the host to the Rotary Clubs of District 5440. The Zoom meeting took place on Thursday January 21 and was attended by at least 159 District members. Mandy also booked the President Elect of Rotary International, Jennifer Jones, to be the speaker. A video of the meeting was made and a link to that video is: https://youtu.be/zV-CV0SUduc Thank you Mandy!! |
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Lander Rotary Club Contributes to Local Organizations That Help Those In Need
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Rotary After Work returns (RAW)Looking for some face to face time with your Rotary FRIENDS? Looking for a relaxing hour having FUN? Then come to Rotary After Work! Every first Thursday of the Month at 5:30 pm at the Summit! Your spouses are invited. The first drink is on the club. SEE YA THERE! |
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Bingo and Bourbon 2020 edition was a great success.The first-ever Lander Rotary Bingo and Bourbon was a great success!
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Lander Rotary Receives Citation from Rotary InternataionalRotary International has just notified The Rotary Club of Lander Wyoming that it has received a Gold citation for the year 2019-2020.![]() |
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Lander Rotary donates to two local organizations
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Our Own Mandy Fabel makes the news. We are very proud of herOur own Mandy Fabel made the Casper Star Tribune series "BREAKING THROUGH"
Please say "well done" to Mandy the next time you see her.
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Lander Rotary helps the City of Lander clean upLander Rotary assisted the City of Lander in washing down the concrete wall along the |
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Lander Rotary shares Bison meat with local food banksThe Corona Virus outbreak was responsible for the cancellation of this year’s annual Lander Rotary Fourth of July Buffalo BBQ. This Buffalo BBQ is the major fund raiser for Lander Rotary’s local and International service projects including the world wide eradication of Polio, local scholarships and youth programs, support for the Lander Community Food Bank and the Lander weekly free Community meal.Through the generosity of the Raynolds family, Lander Rotary had hundreds of pounds of bison meat that had been cut, processed, wrapped, and frozen in preparation of serving the meat at the BBQ on July Fourth. With no place to use it, the club decided to sell the meat to the public and asked that the public consider donating a portion of their purchase to local food banks. The Funds raised through the sale were earmarked for the Lander Rotary service projects noted above. The public demand for the bison meat was overwhelming; nearly all of the meat was spoken for within days of it being offered. As a result of the donation of meat by the public, Lander Rotary was able to donate 48 brats and 100 burger patties plus a $400 check to the Care and Share Food Bank in Lander and 44 brats and 300 burger patties to the Shoshone Food Distribution program in Fort Washakie. Making the presentation was John Brown, President of the Lander Rotary Club. Accepting the donations for the Lander Care and Share Food Bank was Audrey Krise Director of the Food Bank. Accepting the donation for the Shoshone Food Distribution Program were Dory Green, Jr. and Jan Pogoree of the Food Program. |
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Remember to pick up your Brats and BurgersDON'T BE DISAPPOINTED Remember to pick up your buffalo brats and burgers!!
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Buffalo Brats and Burgers for 2020!This year, the Lander Rotary club will not host our annual Fourth of July Buffalo BBQ as usual. However, we want to make sure you can! ![]() We are selling frozen locally raised, butchered, and processed buffalo burgers and brats so you can host a backyard Buffalo BBQ on the 4th of July! The burgers and brats can be purchased online: https://lander-rotary.square.site/ They’ll be available for you to pick up on Friday, July 3rd at City Park. Rotary will invest the proceeds from this event in community service projects and for covid-relief funds. We also encourage you to “buy one, and give one.” If you purchase burgers or brats for your family, we’ll discount a second package that will be donated to the Lander Care and Share Food Bank and Eastern Shoshone Food Program so that as many area families as possible can have a Buffalo BBQ of their own. Thank you for considering helping us out! See the purchase site for details. If you have questions, you can send them to our volunteer organizers through the sales website. |
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The Gavel Exchange will be Virtual this year.This year, the Lander Rotary Gavel Exchange will be held via Zoom. The Riverton Rotary Club will also hold their Gavel Exchange via Zoom but the two clubs will not interconnect join together as has happened in the past The Lander Rotary Gavel Exchange will be held starting at 6:00 pm on June 24, 2020. The Zoom meeting number will be the same as our weekly meetings (517 672 335). The password will be the same as for the weekly meetings. Forgotten the password? Contact the Webmaster for the password. |
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LANDER ROTARY HAS MOVED TO VIRTUAL MEETINGSIn keeping with National and State Government recommendations, The Rotary Club of Lander Wyoming has moved its meetings from "face to face" to a virtual format. Beginning with the meeting at 12:00 this Wednesday March 18, 2020 and continuing for the foreseeable future, Club meetings will be held via a ZOOM call. PLEASE NOTE: THESE ZOOM MEETINGS WILL BE PASSWORD PROTECTED. You can obtain the password from one of the members listed below. If you need assistance, email Mandy (mandy@leadershipwyoming.org) or John (johnb@wrinfosys.com). In a pinch, contact the Webmaster Ken (kar@wyoming.com) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/517672335 Meeting ID: 517 672 335 One tap mobile +13462487799,,517672335# Dial by your location +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 517 672 335 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/as8ZOtVZX |
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The annual "DIAPER DRIVE" is underway.
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Please, We need your signed Photo ReleaseIf you have not already done so, we are asking you to please download, read, sign and return the following photo release to: President Deborah Nunnink, Ken Richardson or Natalie Korell. If you bring a guest or guests to any Lander Rotary function, please have your guests sign and return it to any of us also. Thank you in advance |
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Governor Mark Gordon to visit Lander Rotary![]() We are pleased to announce that our program this week will be our own Governor Mark Gordon. Governor Gordon will join us on Friday, January 31 at noon at the Oxbow. Our regular Wednesday, January 29 meeting has been cancelled to give us the opportunity to hear Governor Gordon. The Riverton Rotary Club has been invited to attend this special meeting. Feel free to invite a guest, but please RSVP to President Deborah your intention to do so by Wednesday January 29, 2020 to ensure that there will be enough food prepared. Plan on attending this very special meeting! |
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Notes from the Lander Rotary Public Relations CommitteePR Meeting January 14, 2020 Present: Dottie, Ken, Lynn, Natalie Ken brought the Kiwanis brochure to show us and had done some research on Rotary International website for brochure ideas. Discussion related to the need for the International Brochure as well as a local Lander brochure. Both can be placed at the Chamber and used for recruitment of new members. Ken will see if there is an International brochure we can purchase. Natalie will work on developing a Lander Rotary brochure and bring back to the group for input Include the service projects Rotary is involved in: Friday Community Meals,Food Bank,Salvation Army Bell Ringing,First Stop,Canyon Scholars,Dictionaries Include Interact, Rotary Exchange, Rotary ScholarshipWhat Rotary Stands for Local Photos Community Foundation Dottie reported on the service committee projects, she will continue to be the liaison between PR and Service Committee’s. Discussion about the purpose of the PR Committee and promoting the service in our club through social media. Promotion of what Rotary is all about, how to get involved in service. Discussion about bringing local businesses in and somehow promoting them and Lander business at the meetings. Suggestion of inviting them for lunch and during announcement let them say what they do, what their business is etc. Discussed perhaps having a month dedicated to introducing local businesses to Rotary and Rotary to local businesses at the meetings. Mike Jones and Mike Lilygren could be two members to discuss this idea with and get some feedback. Enhancement of Friday Community Meal by adding some greeters to mingle with those eating through the night. To do: Ken working on getting Natalie access to FB Lynn will do some promotion of the secret Cat in the Hat visit in March, work with Helen Higby. Natalie will check with Mark Calhoun to see if he feels they need any more promotion of the weekly community meal Suggest Bill Sniffin as a program as he did a great history of rotary for new members this spring and maybe the entire group could benefit from hearing it. Natalie to work on Lander Rotary brochure Natalie to provide a photo consent for the group to review and possible use for Rotary PR Natalie will attend the Rotary Board Meeting Wednesday night at the Chamber to give a report and any feedback. Next meeting will be February 25th at the Lander Bake Shop at 7 a.m. |
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Notes from the Lander Rotary Service CommitteeRotary Service Committee Meeting January 8, 2020 Attendees: 1) Linda Hudson, 2) Hart Jacobson, 3) Shelli Johnson, 4) Jen Lamb, 5) Staci Lancaster, 6) Jen Peterson and 7) Dottie Tonkowich. Discussion of service projects Committee Leadership—The committee discussed transitioning to new leadership, and Staci will be discussing timing with Deborah. Dictionaries—Linda crafted an email to send out to educators to get feedback about the use of the dictionaries. She did not want to send it right before the holidays. Jen is reaching out to Michelle Escudero, who serves on the school board, to get feedback. Linda has 10-12 dictionaries left in her garage, and the committee discussed the possibilities of getting them to homeschool students. Friday Community Meals at Methodist Church—Meal schedule and leadership is as follows: January (1/17)—Mike Lilygren is leading this meal. February (2/21)—Jen should be able to lead this meal March (3/20)—Dottie will lead this meal. April (4/17)—Jen will lead this meal. Canyon Scholars—We have not heard yet if the dictionaries we sent made it to the school. Work continues identifying items on the list of school needs (provided by the school’s principal) to source with the funds the Rotary Board approved. Hart said that Bill Alley is looking at the possibility of getting internet access for the library. Food Bank—Jen Lamb reported that the next unload is January 21, and Jen will notify the list of volunteers. Jen is asking if the Foodbank has a volunteer email list where we can add our volunteers. Salvation Army Bell Ringing—Linda is updating our Rotary participation numbers, as Rotarians and Interact members helped beyond our dedicated weekend. First Stop—Linda reported that Rotary can do another diaper drive for First Stop anytime. The larger sized diapers are the most needed. Staci will discuss timing for another diaper drive with the board. The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, at 9:30 AM at the Crux Coffee. |
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Notes from the Lander Rotary Service Committee |
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Rotary Uncorked invites Lander Rotarians (and guests) to enjoy fellowshipKendall Hayford will be presiding at Rotary Uncorked (Rotary after hours) Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Summit Restaurant Come bring a friend, relax and enjoy a beverage of your choice. We will be "uncorked" from 5:30 to 6:30 pm Hope to see you there! |
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THE RESULTS ARE IN!!Election results from last Wednesday for our leadership beginning July 1, 2020 are:President: John Brown President Elect: Julia Stuble Secretary: Ken Schreuder Treasurer: Jim Anderson Community Guest Member: Danine Donoho |
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Jen Simon is our speaker this next WednesdayJen Simon will speak about the Wyoming Women's Foundation More about Jen and the Foundation follows. |
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PURPLE PINKIE DAYLander Rotary club is holding PURPLE PINKIE DAY on Wednesday November 20, to raise money for polio eradication. For $1.00, a person can have his or her PINKIE PAINTED PURPLE to show support for this program. All of the money collected will be used to assist Rotary International efforts in global polio eradication. You can have YOUR PINKIE PAINTED PURPLE at the following locations from noon to 1:00: Mr. D’s, the Lander Bake Shop, Gannett Peak Sports, Safeway Ace Hardware While North and South America have been polio free for several decades, the disease still can be found in the Middle East. Polio is highly contagious, and due to global travel, the whole world is at risk if polio is present in any country in the world Members: Here is the plan On Wednesday Nov, 20 we will have tables and donation boxes at the five locations noted above. Members should be present from 12:00 to 1:00 pm to help solicit donations. We recommend wearing purple if you can and dress for indoor or outdoor weather. The table at Ace will be outside and the tables at the other locations may be indoors or outside depending on the weather. In some locations we feel being on the sidewalk would give more exposure if the weather permits. Smile, have fun and make some money for Polio! |
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The Governor's visit will be a "Bring a guest to lunch free"Wyoming State Governor, Mark Gordon will be speaking to Lander Rotary later this year. President Deborah has declared this meeting to be a 'bring a guest to lunch free" meeting" With Governor Gordon being the speaker that day, the meeting room will fill up rapidly so come early to get a good seat. and 'Do not forget to bring a guest to hear the Governor speak |
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Members: there is a new electronic form that should be used to propose a new memberIf you wish to propose a person to join Lander Rotary, please access and use the electronic form that has been added to the Lander Rotary Club List of Documents. Here's how: 1: log into the members area of the Lander Rotary Webpage 2: After you are in the members area of the Webpage, look on the left hand column under "My ClubRunner" 3. Look for "View Club Documents" 4. Click on the first document in the list 5. This will bring up the form in a separate window 6. complete the form and click on "submit" and the form will be sent electronically to the Board of Directors for their review. |
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The Service Committee gives a report to the clubThe Service Committee met February 6, 2019 , and discussed on going projects for Lander Rotary. Read the full discussion below: |
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Lander Rotary wins the Purple Pinkie Day contestIn the first annual Purple Pinkie Day challenge |
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When you contribute to Rotary International, where does your money go?We all have probably heard of the horror stories (appropriate this time of year) of service organizations spending contributed funds for high salaries, extravagant trips and other selfish purposes rather than getting the money where it belongs-to those in need. WELL ROTARY INTERNATIONAL IS NOT ONE OF THEM. Here are the true facts (not false news) about where your money goes when you contribute to Rotary International It has the highest rating (four stars) given by Charity Navigator. It's overall rating is 97.51%, the next closest rating is 93.92% It's A&T rating is 100.0% , the next closest is 96% |
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Rotary Plaques in SpainCarol Chidsey found these plaques in Spain. She says she found them in Finisterre, Spain. This location is what the Europeans once thought was the end of the world ![]() ![]() Thanks for sharing the information Carol |
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Gannett Peak Elementary School Third Graders get their dictionariesA group of Lander Rotarians were back in the third grade at Gannett Peak Elementary School in Lander. No...they had not been demoted, they were handing out dictionaries to the children and teachers. If you have not participated in this Rotary Project, you are missing a lot of fun |
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DO NOT PAY THE RANSOM DEMAND!"BELLE" bell nappers violate the first rule of the Rotary FOUR WAY TEST.Yes it is true, they have not told the TRUTH; they are holding our beloved Belle at a location other than those crassly shown in the ransom photos. Scientific examination of their so-called ransom photos leads at least one forensic expert to expose this cruel hoax. The Forensic Expert offers the proof of this dastardly deed in the dramatic photos shown on the following page. (warning viewing these photos is not for the faint hearted, the first four of these images have been altered and have been declared obscene). |
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A thank you party for Lander RotariansBelow is a note from Dot Newton at the Chamber thanking Rotary volunteers for their work at Lander LIVE earlier this summer. Mark your calendar for the appreciation party Thanks again to Rotary for adopting a night! And we'd like to say a huge thank you! Please join us Wednesday, August 29th at 5:30 at a party just for you! We'll provide some light appetizers and beverages, and we may have a few goodies to give away as well! |
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Alan Daugherty CEO of Sage West Hospital gives Lander Rotary good news about the local Hospitals!CEO of SageWest hospitals addresses Lander Rotary![]() In an off the cuff presentation, Alan Daugherty CEO of Sage West Hospitals, gave Lander Rotary great news about the County Hospitals. Since it seems that the media only focuses on bad news concerning the local hospitals this news was very welcome. Read more for an outline of Mr. Daugherty's address to Lander Rotary. |
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Five Lander Rotarians recieve Paul Harris PinsFive Lander Rotarians receive Paul Harris pins
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Travel to Brazil with fellow 5440 RotariansReturn Friendship Exchange to District 4600 Brazil |
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Service Opportunities for Lander RotariansHere are two links for Lander Rotary Community Service:(Thanks to Staci for providing this information) |
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A report from the Service CommitteeThe Service Committee reports on the status of Lander Rotary service projects |
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Rotarians at work in the CommunityRotary Service Committee Year-end Update (June 2018) Rotarians have dedicated 1,364 hours to serving those in our community throughout the past Rotary year. The following are highlights of some of our service efforts:
We recognize that Rotarians serve our community through a number of other outlets. When others ask what Rotarians do, this is just a snapshot of the exemplary service you all are providing. Thank you, for your “Service Above Self.” And thank you Staci for what you do |
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A peek at the history of our membership numbers |
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Lander Rotary awards scholarship.
![]() Drew Wyant, a senior at Lander Valley High School, was awarded a $1500 scholarship from the Lander Rotary Club. Making the presentation are 2017 President of Lander Rotary, Trey Warren and current President of Lander Rotary Mike Lilygren. The Lander Rotary Scholarship is a yearly award made by Lander Rotary to a local graduate to help further their education. Congratulations Drew! |
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Lander Rotary Wins Two Awards at Rotary International 5440 District ConferenceAt the 2018 Rotary International District 5440 Conference held recently in Estes Park Colorado, Lander Rotary was won two major District awards.The second was the Cecil Staver Award. This award is made annually to a District 5440 club with the best communications. The club earned this recognition thru the efforts of Lander Rotarian Ken Richardson who is the club webmaster.The Conference in Estes Park was attended by Lander Rotarians Jennifer Peterson, Dale Peterson and Hart Jacobsen
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Opportunity for a Rotary service trip to GuatemalaCassy Venters has offered Lander Rotarians (and others in District 5440) and unique opportunity to visit Guatemala on a Rotary Service trip. Time is limited (need to decide prior to this Friday). For more information visit this LINK |
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Lander Interact and Lander Rotary stain park benches on Lander's Main Street![]() Pictured here, Hayden Johnson and Shane Dawson apply a new coat of stain to one of the benches along Lander's Main Street Lander Rotarians helping our Lander Interact students with the work were: Ron Fossen Staci Lancaster Lynn McRann Bill Alley Helen Higby Shelli Johnson Jen Lamb Ken Schreuder Dan Springer Photo courtesy of Ron Fossen |
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Our own Dave Feringer is featured in Wyoming Business ReportShown about to launch a company drone Dave Feringer is pictured in the April edition of the Wyoming Business Report. Dave, in addition to being a Lander Rotarian, is a principal with WHS, a surveying and engineering firm with offices in seven locations in and around Wyoming. WHS is labeled as a "HOT COMPANY" by the Wyoming Business Report. Congratulations Dave and WHS! |
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Bryan Neely earns his second Paul Harris awardOn April 4, 2018 Rotary International Foundation Chairman, Helen Higby presented our own Bryan Neely with his second Paul Harris award. Bryan joined Lander Rotary on June 25 2003; he served as president of Lander Rotary 2013-2014. Bryan is an investment Banker at Central Bank and Trust in Lander Congratulations and thanks from the club Bryan! Bryan and Helen after the award |
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Help Lander Parks and Recreation create a new DOG PARKPlease help Clean up Russian Olive Trees for a new Lander Dog ParkFAKE NEWS! April 28, 2018 9:00 Am - 12:00 PM Lander Rotary and Lander Interact clubs will assist the Lander Parks and Recreation Department in removing Russian Olive trees so that a new Dog Park can be created. Volunteers should wear long sleeves, long pants and gloves since the Russian Olives have long sharp thorns!! Meet at the West end of the High School Football fields. |
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The Cat in the Hat returns to the delight of allLast Thursday Lander Rotary, with the co-operation of the Lander Fire Department, escorted the "Cat in the Hat" and "Thing One" and "Thing Two" to the Gannett Peak Elementary School. The visit was to celebrate Dr. Susses' birthday. Rotarian Sheriff Skip Hornecker read his favorite book of all time, The Cat in the Hat, to the Kindergarten and First Grade classes while the two Things and the Cat cavorted to the delight of the students. The Rotarian in charge of this annual Rotary event is Helen Higby and those regular folks that participated in addition to Skip and Helen were two of the Lander Fire Department firemen, and Rotarians Darla Mason and Ken Richardson. |
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Another successful delivery of dictionaries by Lander RotaryOnce again, Lander Rotary has served our communities by delivering dictionaries to third grade school children. This time the delivery was made solo by our own Ernie Over to the kids at Pavilllion Elementary School.. Ernie has been our club's "go to guy" for dictionary delivery to Pavilllion and we owe him a pat on the back. ![]() Thanks Ernie! |
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Ernie Over earns his second Paul Harris awardOn December 27 of last year, President Mike Lilygren presented our own Ernie Over with his second Paul Harris award. Ernie joined Lander Rotary on December 31 on 2003; he served as president of Lander Rotary 2009-2010. He has also served as the Public Relations Chairman for Rotary District 5440. President Mike presents Ernie with his second Paul Harris pin. |
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Pics from Copper Canyon from a previous visit by Lander RotaryPhotos from an unknown Lander Rotary Club Member's visit. ![]() |
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For a copy o f the above formContact Hart Jacobsen hartjacobsen@gmail.com |
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Visit the Copper Canyon area of Mexico![]() In 2018, the Canyon Scholars program will be 25 years old.To celebrate, a CANYON SCHOLARS TOUR is schedule for the year 2018. Depending upon prospective tour members preferences, either a 5 day or an 8 day tour in Mexico is possible. This tour will be led by principal volunteers in Mexico, the U.S. Mexican coordinator and the Mexican coordinators. Language interpreters will also be accompany the tour. Suggested tour dates are around the two middle weeks of April. Transportation to Mexico will be the responsibility of each participant; tour costs will be shared among the participants fairly and equally. A Tour Interest Finder follows under "READ MORE" belowCompleted responses of interest can be mailed to Jack Westman at 1234 Dartmouth Road, Madison, Wisconsin 53705 or emailed to canschol@hotmail.com. A concrete proposal will be returned to each responder as soon as a substantial number of responses have been received. |
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Lots happening at Lander Rotary the first meeting in NovemberOur speaker was Dr. Ben Francisco, a new orthopedic surgeon setting up shop here in Lander. Welcome Ben. We celebrated with cake (no ice cream) the milestone of 95 total members in Lander Rotary. We also rounded up diapers and wipes to donate to the First Stop Help Center. Cassy and Jerry Venters again joined us prior to going back to their home club in Kansas City KS. They have purchased a condo in Sinks Canyon and will be "summering here". They appear to have a good time and like our club!! We look forward to their return. |
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RYLA and YOUNG RYLA visit Lander RotaryThe Lander Rotary RYLA and YOUNG RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) 2017 winners visited the club at our meeting on September 13. These very poised, enthusiastic and energetic young leaders told the Club about their RYLA camp in Colorado. Many said this week was " was life changing week for me". The normal number of youngsters that a club can nominate for this camp is four, two for YOUNG RYLA and two for RYLA. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of Leslie Calkins, Lander Rotary was able to sponsor ten individuals. Thanks Leslie for what you do so well! |
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"Bring a guest free day" was a large successThe Second "bring a guest to lunch free" day was a big success with guests numbering about 15. The program was the story of the Thermopolis club's efforts to bring clean water and sanitation to villages in an African nation. With very few members, but with dedicated leadership from Shurie and Phillip Scheer, the Thermopolis club has impacted the lives of thousands of children. Lander Rotary has been challenged to join them in this endeavor. |
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Lander Rotary inducts three more new members at one meeting.The possible new record for inducting |
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Lander Rotary inducts three new members at one meeting. Is this a record?In what might be a record for Lander Rotary, |
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District Governor Bill Emslie and Tracey Emslie Visit Lander RotaryDistrict Governor, Bill Emslie and Tracey Emslie visited Lander Rotary at our last meeting ![]() Bill Emslie and Tracey Emslie Bill and Tracey joined the club in a rousing rendition of "Home on the Range" prior to the meeting. During his visit, Bill spoke of his club's amazing fund raising for projects around the globe. Bill invited members of the Lander Club to Rotary District 5440 Annual conference in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado May 3-5, 2018. A Rotarian since 1986, Bill is a two-time past Rotary Club president and District 5440 Governor for 2017-18. Bill has a passion for Youth Services programs. He was RYLA, Young RYLA and Summer Youth Exchange chair for two Rotary Clubs and past District 5440 Summer Youth Exchange Chair. Having just completed many years as his club International Projects chair, he completed over 40 projects in Nepal as well as projects in Haiti, Africa and India. Bill has written 11 successful District 5440 grant proposals in support of these projects. He is a contributor to the Rotary Foundation, member of the Bequest Society, Benefactor, and Paul Harris Fellow. |
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District Governor Bill EmslieDistrict Governor, Bill Emslie will visit Lander Rotary on August 16th. ![]() Bill Emslie and Tracey Emslie Bill Emslie is married to Tracey Emslie. They have a farm near Fort Collins, Colorado. Bill and Tracey have four grown children and three grandchildren. A Rotarian since 1986, Bill is a two-time past Rotary Club president and District 5440 Governor for 2017-18. Bill has a passion for Youth Services programs. He was RYLA, Young RYLA and Summer Youth Exchange chair for two Rotary Clubs and past District 5440 Summer Youth Exchange Chair. Having just completed many years as his club International Projects chair, he completed over 40 projects in Nepal as well as projects in Haiti, Africa and India. Bill has written 11 successful District 5440 grant proposals in support of these projects. He is a contributor to the Rotary Foundation, member of the Bequest Society, Benefactor, and Paul Harris Fellow. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Michigan State University, he served in the active duty Navy on two nuclear submarines. As a Naval Reserve officer, he commanded six Naval Reserve units and retired as a Navy Captain with 30 years’ total service. He worked for 35 years in the electric utility industry and managed projects in power plant construction, engineering, and water resources. He is a member the Board of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District, an Eagle Scout and will be president of the Boy Scouts Longs Peak Council Board of Directors in 2018-19. |
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Another New Paul Harris FellowDeborah Nunnink becomes a Paul Harris FellowOne of Lander Rotary's newest members becomes a Paul Harris Fellow. Here, Helen Higby, Lander Rotary Foundation Chair, pinned (or attempted to pin) the Paul Harris Pin on Deborah Nunnink. Regardless, President Mike Lilygren and Helen welcome Deborah as a new Paul Harris Fellow. |
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New Paul Harris FellowsLander Rotary Paul Harris Fellows for 2017
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Trey hands out awards for last years workFive Lander Rotary Club members honored At the Gavel Exchange on June 20 and at the June 21, 2017 meeting of the Rotary Club of Lander Wyoming, outgoing president Trey Warren handed several awards to much deserving members. Rick Rollino was given an award for being an uplifting and entertaining member. Sarah Hamlin was given the "Helping Hand Award" for her continued commitment to the position of Club Secretary. Jennifer Peterson was presented her award for " Just being exceptional " Trey presented the Rising Star Award to Lisa Dawson. The Rotarian of the Year Award to the Club Membership Chair Mandy Fabel. Mandy has also taken on the daunting task of heading up the annual 2017 Fourth of July Buffalo BBQ. Lisa Dawson, Rising Star Mandy Fabel, Rotarian of the Year ![]() Rick Rollino uplifting and entertaining! ![]() Jen Peterson "Exceptional Person" Sarah Hamlin, "Committed Club Secretary" |
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On May 17, Sam Lightner discussed his new book: "Heavy Green"Sam has recently written a historical fiction book. Heavy Green. Below is the book description:"By 1967 the Pentagon could see that stopping the flow of weapons into South Vietnam was the only way the United States could win the war. Key to this effort was the aerial bombing of certain supply depots and constriction points along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, but the weather and air defenses of North Vietnam made that task nearly impossible. Taking advantage of the rugged terrain of Laos, and with the help of the Thai Special Forces and the Laotian hill tribes, the CIA put into place a covert program that could pinpoint each of the bombing raids. This top secret operation would tilt the axis of the war, and the North Vietnamese had to counter it. Meticulously researched and based on information classified until 1988, Heavy Green is an epic war novel that tells the story of this secret operation and the daring raid that was designed to bring it down." |
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jillian Balow, addressed Lander Rotary.Jillian Balow addressed the Lander Rotary Club at the meeting on May 10, 2017.![]() Jillian Balow, State Superintendent of Public InstructionSuperintendent Balow was elected in 2014 to serve a four year term in this position. In this role she supervises public education in Wyoming, oversees staff, programming, and budget for the Wyoming Department of Education, and is a member of many boards and commissions including State Lands, Loan and Investment, UW Trustees, School Facilities, Community Colleges, and the State Board of Education. Jillian is a fifth-generation Wyoming native. She taught for over a decade in Wyoming elementary and secondary classrooms and has worked to support children and families her entire career. She describes serving as State Superintendent as both the greatest challenge and greatest honor of her life. Jillian has an undergraduate degree in education from the University of Wyoming and a master’s degree in education from Regis University. In addition to teaching, Jillian has consulted in the private sector on education issues, served as an administrator at both the Wyoming Department of Education and Family Services. She was also a policy advisor to Governor Matt Mead. |
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State Director of Family Services to address Lander RotaryThe Director of Family Services will address the Lander Rotary Club at the regular meeting on May 24, 2017.![]() Steve Corsi, State Director of Family ServicesPrior to joining DFS, Steve Corsi was the Director of High Country Behavioral Health (HCBH), which has offices in Afton, Kemmerer and Pinedale, Wyoming. Although Steve’s ancestors were early pioneers who settled in Wyoming, he was born and raised in Montana. Following high school, he served in the US Air Force for nine years. While in the Air Force, he received his Bachelor of Science and Masters in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. Steve went on to achieve his doctorate from Alliant International University, in San Diego, California. Steve and his family moved to Wyoming in the summer of 2004 so their children could be raised in a rural environment. He served as a local school psychologist for four years prior to accepting the Executive Director position at HCBH. Steve helped establish the first felonious mental health court in the US, and has provided mental health services in community mental health inpatient, outpatient, and forensic settings. |
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Rotary Fashion Show a successThe second annual fashion show by the Women of Lander Rotary |
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Be sure to attend the Brazilian fund raiser dinner to benefit Vickie RefeldVicky Refeld has planned a Brazilian Dinner for members of the club and their guests.
The dinner will be held at the Methodist Church "Basement Bistro" at 6:00 pm on Wednesday March 8th. Tickets are available for a donation of $35 per seat, contact Patty Trautman at 332-3235. The fundraiser will help send Vicky on her summer tour of the western part of the United States There will be no regular Rotary meeting on that date.
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The second annual Women of Lander Rotary fashion show (In conjunction with "In My Window"Mark your calendars!The second annual fashion show by the Women of Lander Rotary and "In My Window" will be
Saturday, March 18, 2017. The show starts at 6:00 pm at "In My Window" on Main Street in beautiful downtown Lander.
There will be several added benefits for those attending:
Refreshments.
A ten percent discount on shopping after the show.
A gift drawing
Seating is limited so only 20 tickets will be sold.
Tickets are only $25 per seat; all proceeds will go to Lander Rotary to help with community projects.
Call 335-8353 to reserve your seat, this show will undoubtedly sell out.
The Models this year are Lander Rotary members Jen Lamb, Leslie Calkins and Anna Erixon.
The food is being prepared by Phyllis Muniz and Staci Lancaster of Lander Rotary so it will be special.
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THE CAT IN THE HAT WILL BE RETURNING TO GANNETT PEAK ELEMENTARYAre you ready to welcome the "Cat in the Hat" to Gannett Peak Elementary School?In spite of the way the High Sheriff appears, he is having a ball. Most every one does at the Cat's appearance at Gannett Peak.
Come join the fun! It all starts this Thursday, March 2 at the Lander Fire Hall with the assembling of the Cat and his entourage on one of the fire engines for the trip to Gannett Peak Elementary. With it's arrival at Gannett Peak at 8:30, (probably west side of the building but just look for the fire truck) Cat will proceed to do it's thing in the school Gym while Sheriff Hornecker reads the story of The Cat In The Hat to the assembled assembly. A special thanks to Helen Higby for making all of this fun stuff possible.
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Handing out dictionaries at the Fort Washakie third gradeLander Rotarians hand out dictionaries to enthusiastic third graders at Fort Washakie Elementary |
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The Pavillion third graders receive their dictionariesThanks to Rotarian Ernie, the third graders at the Pavillilon Elementary School now have their dictionaries.
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Bill and Nancy Alley have photos published!Bill and Nancy Alley are again published in the Photo Issue of WYOMING WILDLIFE
In the current issue of the Wyoming Game and Fish magazine both are recognized for their tremendous outdoor photographs.
Bill won first place in the recreation division for his photo "Riders ". The photo is of a pack string starting out across a meadow leading to the high country above Brooks Lake.
Nancy won an Honorable Mention also in the recreation division with her photo "Hiker " taken near Artist's Paint Pots in Yellowstone National Park.
Unless my eyes are getting dim, the photo is of Bill walking through a burn area with the steam from the Paint Pots creating a ghostly backdrop.
Great work Bill and Nancy!
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The Meeting of January 18, 2017Ann Espinosa was welcomed into the club as a new Red Badge Member.
Rick Rollino brought the club up to date on the LEDA organization.
Deborah Reguera, a Rotary member from the Towsontowne MD club joined us for lunch.
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The latest edition of the club by-laws is availableOn the "Downloads" section of the web page
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New Member Mixer scheduledOur hard working Membership Chair and her committee have organized a New Member Mixer for new and prospective members.
This get-together is set for February 1st at 5:30 pm and will be held at the Coalter Loft in beautiful downtown Lander.
Established members, (sounds better than "old" members) are also welcome to attend.
The hard working members of the Membership Committee are:
Mandy Fabel: Chair
Joe Quiroz, Jen Lamb, Lisa Dawson, and Carol Chidsey
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Next board meeting scheduledA Reminder...
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Enthusiastic Bell Ringer emergePerhaps the most enthusiastic bell ringer this year for Rotary was....
GRACIE LANCASTER!!
Gracie has been ringing the bells for the Salvation Army for a long time (well kids time anyway)
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A summary of the Board Meeting minutes for December '16Thanks to our "on the ball" Secretary, Sarah Hamlin these are the highlights of the last Board meeting:
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A few of the photos from the 2016 Buffalo BBQThese pics are mostly of the a few of the hard working crew.
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Photos from our March 30, 2016 meetingPhotos from our March 30th meeting (the snow meeting)
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Photos from our April 6 meetingPhotos from the April 6 meeting (the politician meeting)
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Photos from our March 2 meetingHow about a few pics from the March 2nd meeting?
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Photos from our February 24 meetingPics from the February 24th meeting.
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Photos from our first meeting in FebruaryPics from the February 3rd meeting.
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Photos from the last meeting in 2015.Photos from the last meeting of 2015.
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Photos from three December Meetings 1We've had some great programs the first three meetings in DecemberToo bad a lot of Lander Rotarians missed them. Here are some pics from the December 2 meeting.
We enjoyed a super program at the December 16 meeting
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President Mark Congratulates Rotarian Steve Liebzei.
Steve joined us from the Casper Rotary Club. Welcome Steve!
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Max teaches us to say naughty words in German. Just kidding Max! |
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Mike Lilygren pins the Rotary emblem
on our newest member, Sam Lightner Jr. Welcome, also to you Sam. |
Member Bill Sniffin presents the
program on his new book. Great book Bill!
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President Mark congratulates Rotarian
Steve Liebzeit. Steve joins Lander Rotary
after having been a member of the
Casper Rotary Club. |
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Bill pins the Rotary emblem on new
member, John Freeh. Bill was John's
sponsor in bringing John to Rotary.
Welcome John!
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Gary Michaud welcomes Scott Hayes.
Gary sponsored Scott for Lander
Rotary membership. Welcome Scott |
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Trey cannot wait to look through
Bill's new book. Great book Bill!
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Vince is just as eager as Trey
to enjoy Bill's book.
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More Pics, this time from the November 11th meeting
Phyllis Muniz's piano playing has
certainly improved the clubs
singing ability. Thanks Phyllis
for all you do.
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Don't you wish we could all sing
as well as Patty Troutman? you
are a great song leader Patty
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President Mark eagerly awaits
more money for the club as Linda
Hudson fines another table.
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Mickey Douglas is enjoying
the fellowship at Lander
Rotary. |
Lander Kiwanis member and City
Council member Cade Maestas
invited the club to attend the Kiwanis
big doings at the Lander Community
and Convention Center.
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And...Linda collects more money
for Lander Rotary.
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Hart Jacobsen takes the mic
for an announcement.
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Steve Owen gave the program
on the Salvation Army and their
bell ringing program. Ring those
Bells Lander Rotarians!
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Max is relaxed and enjoying
the Rotary meeting. We are
glad you are here Max
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And more Pics, this time from the November 18th meeting.
We welcome two Riverton Rotary
club members. Our old friend,
Lindsey Anderson returns and
brings Derrick Brumfield with
her. GUARD THE BELL!
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Lance Hopkin was Delbert McOmie's
guest at the meeting. Lance showed
that he is pretty quick on the draw.
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Wow! Has Andy's beard ever grown.
Looking good Andy!
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The presenter, our own Steve Erixon,
held the club's attention during his
presentation on the state of the Fremont
County hospitals.
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Helen Higby holds the International
Foundation list of Lander Rotarian's
contributions to the Foundation. Have
you been naughty or nice?
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Steve Erixon makes the presentation
on the State of the Fremont County
Hospitals. No Steve, we will not quote
you on that!
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Photos from the September 30 meeting
Photos from our September 30 meeting
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Patrick Tippman was Gary Michaud's guest |
A Sheriff's work is never done even at a Rotary meeting |
Dave Myers was also Gary Michaud's guest |
Delbert weighs in from a former legislator's prospective
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Dr. Brad Tyndall VP of Academic Affairs at CWC was the main speaker. |
Lynne McAuliffe, Dean of Workforce Education and Community Services was also a speaker. |
Ken Colovich, Director of the CWC Sinks Canyon and Lander Center was also present.
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Photos from the September 23 meeting
Photos from our September 23 meeting
Our publicity chair is not happy wearing that sling! |
Ron on the other hand, is very pleased! |
Most of the "class of 2014" receive their Rotary Coffee mugs |
Trey creates fining questions straight out of "ROTARIAN" |
Anne Ladd Speaks on the Wyoming Business Coalition on Health
Anne is CEO of the Coalition and is also a Casper Rotarian
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Geoff Ogara was Bill Sniffin's Guest |
We're glad that May could join us for lunch. |
Thanks Martha for brining May to the meeting. |
Board Meeting For October
The Rotary Club of Lander Board of Directors will be holding their monthly
meeting at 4:30 pm October 14th in the Downstairs Conference Room in
the NOLS Headquarters building on Lincoln Street. (This is the new building)
Your hard working Board at work
ALL LANDER ROTARIANS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
The Lander Rotary workers serve the fly-in guests lunch
Visit the Lander Rotary Club Facebook page
Have you visited our Facebook page?
Keep up on club members and meetings.
An easy access is to click on the link on either our club website page or this link:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Lander-WY-District-5440/
If you have photos of club activities, but don't want to post them to our Facebook site,
email them to Sarah Hamlin with the tagline "Facebook pics" and she will try to get them included.
More Photos from our September second meeting
More Photos
We had a big crowd that day | |
Proud parents of one of the RYLA students | |
It was good to see Kendall being able
to attend a meeting
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Buffalo Bill Boycott entertained
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Leslie greets her friend Liz Lightner | |
John Frech was Bill Sniffin's guest
Welcome John
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Scott Hayes joined us for another
meeting. Welcome Scott
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Sophie Moseman was Mike Lilygren's
guest, welcome Sophie
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Mark awards Mike with a special
pin signifying that Mike had brought
in a new Lander Rotarian.
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We had a special Guest on Wednesday July ninth
THE DISTRICT 5440 GOVERNORS VISIT
Governor Ken Small Visits with the Board
prior to the meeting
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Rick Rollino introduces Governor Small | |
Governor Small reviews the Lander Rotary's
Programs and finds them exceptional
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Joan Small seems to enjoy the meeting | |
Ken Small introduces several new
Lander Rotarians.
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New and returning Rotarians are
honored by Mark and Governor Ken
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Governor Ken chats with newly
returned Lander Rotarian Mary Murry
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Governor Ken Small and Lander Rotary
Club President Mark Calhoun
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Ken and Joan Small Join President
Mark Calhoun for a portrait.
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Lander Rotary welcomes this years RYLA and Young RYLA winners
Fourteen outstanding RYLA and Young RYLA
winners were honored at our September 2nd
meeting.
Lander Rotary is very proud of these young adults
Welcome back to Lander Rotary, Mary Murray
A Lander Rotarian turns 99

A new download file is now available from the Home Page
Lander Rotary sets up chairs and tables
Our scholarship winner for 2015
Photos from our 07.09.15 mtg
Lindsey turns down mustard and buns to go with the beans.
Our program this Wednesday will be Mandy Fabel
Check it out!
LANDER ROTARIANS IN THE NEWS
Some photos from the 2015 Buffalo BBQ
The Gavel is passed

We gain two new members


Sarah Hamlin and Leslie Calkins receive awards


A rememberance of Dave Raynolds.
Lander Rotary and Lander Interact team up to clean up the MAW grounds
A bunch of eager young Lander Interact Club members were on hand at the MAW grounds to show the Lander Rotarians how to get real work done. The young adults offered classes in grass pulling, digging and bagging to the more sedate Rotarians.
The only one not working was a very smart dog that found some shade and relaxed while the toil was progressing around her.
To show their appreciation to the Interact workers, the Lander Rotary Club treated them to lunch and a Game and Fish presentation on fishing in the Wind River Range.
Lander Chapter of Future Business Leaders recieve grant from the Lander Rotary Club
Future Business Leaders of America and the sucesses of the Lander Chapter.

We will have guests this Wednesday
Meet our RYLA and Young RYLA winners
First, meet our RYLA winners:


Our program this Wednesday, will be on UW's STEM initiaves
The central mission of the STEM Education Coalition is to inform federal and state policymakers on the critical role that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education plays in U.S. competitiveness and future economic prosperity.
The Results of the YOUNG RYLA and RYLA interviews are in!!
We outdo the Lander Kiwanis club at the Jump
The Lander Rotary Club bested the Lander Kiwanis club at the Jackalope Jump
Once again, the Lander Rotarians out scored the Lander Kiwanis club by raising more funds at the
Jump in honor of the Wyoming Jackalope. Funds will go to Special Olympics
We raised raised $837 at last count and the Kiwanis raised about $600.
Special thanks go to our jumpers:
Cale Case
Dominick Weigel
Linda Hudson
Trey Warren
Andy Frey
Travis Gallo
RYLA and Young RYLA interview. We need your help
lcalkins307@gmail.com
The interview will be at the Lander High School
Linda Barton is our speaker this Wednesday
Linda Barton
We need a program for our meeting this Wednesday
Plans for the Shindig finalized at our last meeting
Our Program this Wednesday, BLM's Jared Oakleaf

Where we stand on contributions to the RIF so far this year
Note the new links on our webpage
Lots going on at our last meeting
Vince was the secret greeter and he was the last to arrive. He raised a bunch of $$$ for the club.
Dave Raynolds was the Mystery Rotarian
Here comes the "Cat In The Hat"
The Cat in the Hat will visit Gannett Peak Elementary School on March 6.
Wonder of wonders, the cat has finally decided that it will arrive at
Gannett Peak Elementary at 8:15 am. Expect to see it near the West entrance.
The Cat will arrive by fire truck, so if you would like to ride along, meet at the Fire Station probably about 8:00 am
The Cat really likes support when it visits with kids. It also helps to get the Rotary Name out into the community.
Besides, it is a real hoot watching the Cat in action.
Plan on attending!
Welcome back Don Reynolds
"who was that person that gave the prayer at our last meeting"?
to complete some construction work out of town.
(if you can believe it... that was a year before Bill Sniffin was president)
Don is currently on a leave of absence but we expect and hope that he will re-join us in the near future!
Remember we meet with Kiwanis next Thursday
No meeting on Wednesday February 18th.
A Special Program for this Next Wednesday
Delbert McOmie, Mayor of the City of Lander
Two more Rotarians in the news!
www.windriversoundandlights.com or call: (307) 335-7733



Don't be SHY
Don't be shy!
Dominick and Bryan were not shy!
they submitted their biographies for publication! You can also!
Please submit your biography for
publication on the Lander Rotary webpage.
Send it to kar@wyoming.com with the subject heading of "BIO"
If you need examples, refer to the "meet our members"
section of our home page.
We need you!
It would be of great help to the webmaster if members of the club would email Ken at kar@wyoming.com any links to news stories about Lander Rotarians. Lacking a link, just a brief description of who, what and where would help.
If you have new a position, award or other personal or business updates that you would like to share with the club, please let Ken know. Hopefully Lander Rotarians In The News can be an on-going club program.
What is the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?
What Is The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI)?
Lander Rotarians have an opportunity to attend these Institutes
here in Wyoming or in Northern Colorado.
read on for more on the RLI program
Support the School Backpack program Concert

The program this Wednesday

Thank you letters from the Gannett Peak 3rd graders now on line
GANNETT PEAK THIRD GRADERS
are now on line.
PHOTO ALBUMS
link just under the mast head on the web page or ebulletin
Lander Rotary receives the "BELL RINGERS AWARD"
BELL RINGER AWARD FOR 2014
from the Salvation Army
for the work of a great many Lander Rotarians
in "ringing those bells"

We have a new Paul Harris Fellow
announced that WALT OLSON of our club had become our latest
Rotarians in the news
On last Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Mark Calhoun was sworn in as the newest City Councilman
The program this Wednesday
and attempt to explain it's features.


A Christmas wish from a French Rotary e-club

Lander Rotary thanks the Mayor and City of Riverton
Mayor Ron Warpness
and the City of Riverton
at our December 17 meeting.
$2200.00 to the re-building of the Lander Community and Convention Center.
Lander Mayor Mick Wolfe was also present at the ceremony.
Lander Rotary thanks you City of Riverton
Remember no Meeting Wednesday December 24
Our next meeting will be December 31.
UNTIL THEN...
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
from Ken
Lander Rotary welcomes Sarah Lancaster
Sarah Lancaster
Bryan Fabel pins the Rotary Emblem on Sarah
Lucia needs a ride to Jackson
Her flight leaves Jackson at 1:00 pm Saturday December 20.
We welcome Bob Fischer as a new member
Dr. Robert (Bob) Fischer as the newest member in our club.
The meeting this week (December 17)
Michael Cheek will be giving his classification talk.
In addition, we will be hosting
Lander Mayor Mick Wolfe and Riverton Mayor Ron Warpness
Plan on attending
the Lander Rotary Bell Ringers at work
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Thanks for your "Service above Self"
Our Annual Meeting minutes

Gannett Peak third graders thank us for the dictionaries
for the dictionaries we provided to them.
Minor modifications made to our bylaws
If you are interested in the revised bylaws go to the
"downloads" section of the webpage
and click on "Club Bylaws (rev Dec 2014)"
We welcome Kathy Rogers as a new member
new member Kathy Rogers
The Gannett Peak Dictionary distribution was fun for all
to the Lander Gannett Peak elementary third graders.
It appeared that it was fun for all.
Read on for photos
Update on the Bowling against Kiwanis event
LANDER ROTARY WINS THE BOWLING EVENT OF THE YEAR.
For the first year in a row, in what has been called the bowling event of the year,
It was not even close, Rotary won by 127 pins! Rotary knocked down 3147 pins to the Kiwanis club's 3020!
Way to go Rotary Bowlers!!

Lunch at the next Kiwanis meeting
Here is your chance to visit a Rotary Club meeting in France
Once you are familiar with the concept, read on to find your
Invitation to join a meeting of a Rotary e club in France.

The Dictionary project needs you
for the Lander and Fort Washakie schools:

Lander: Gannett Peak Elementary School: Tuesday November 18 at 9:30. Meet at the main office
Fort Washakie: Fort Washakie Elementary School: Thursday November 20 at 1:00.
It will be a big hoot, so show show up and support the project.
Meet our members site has been moved
The location of the "meet our members"
on the website has moved. it is now located
on the upper right hand column under
SITE PAGES
Meet our members site has been moved
The "meet our members" section has moved on the website.
It is now located on the upper right hand side of the page under
SITE PAGES
Mac is back
his faithful companion (of the dog variety) was back after being lost for several days.

New names added to the Lander Rotary Bulletin
in addition to previous Rotary subscribers.
or you know of someone that would like to receive it,
please send an email to the web master at kar@wyoming.com.
Thanks from the webmaster.
Bell Ringers needed
BELL RINGERS are again needed for the
SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CONTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN
DATES ARE: DECEMBER 5TH AND 6TH.
Contact Linda Hudson to sign up.
Welcome back Aparna
Lander Rotary is proud to welcome returning Rotarian
Aparna Rajagopal-Durbin.
Aparna returned to our club after a lengthy absence and gave her re-classification talk to the club last Wednesday
Three more Lander Rotarians become Paul Harris Fellows
Helen Higby, the club's Rotary International representative,
awards certificates and pins to three new Paul Harris Fellows.
Pictured are Marvin Brown, Ken Richardson and Staci Lancaster
after being inducted by Helen Higby at the far right.
Rotary District 5440 to hold Fall Assembly in Laramie
This is a great chance for Lander Rotarians to attend a District 5440 Fall District Assembly
This assembly will be held in Laramie on Saturday October 11.
Several members are planning to attend so carpooling should work.
For more information click on this link: I AM INTERESTED
Lander Rotary reads to elemetary students
Our club has, for many years, READ to elementary students.
If any members wish to pursue this FUN endeavor, please contact
Ken Richardson. This commitment takes only about 45 minutes a week.
and it is a hoot!
We need members who are willing to do a "reclassification talk"
The response to the "RECLASSIFICATION TALKS" has been positive!
We need some more of you "long timers" to step up and let the
NEWER MEMBERS know something about you!
how about it Leslie, Cale, Perry, Jim, Ron, John, Helen, Skip
and all you others? (we know who you are)
Let Rod Haper know your interest and he will sign you up.
Lander Rotary may host the Rotary Leadership institute
Our club has the opportunity to host the
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
A link to a document explaining the
Rotary Leadership Institute follows:
I am interested
in order to do this we need at least ten members
to indicate their willingness to take this course
which will be offered here in Lander.
The club will pay all costs of your attendance
IF YOU HAVE AN INTEREST IN ATTENDING, CONTACT
STACI LANCASTER OR TRAVIS GALLO
Welcome Lisa Dawson
Lander Rotary Welcomes our newest member,
Lisa Dawson
Lisa is a veterinarian and founder
of the Lander Valley Animal Hospital
Dave Raynolds
Helen Higby
Andrew Gramlich
Our speaker this Wednesday: Dr.Jim Rose
Dr. Jim Rose is the Executive Director of the Wyoming
Community College Commission. He will speak on:
"The State of Education in Wyoming"
Ken Richardson
Staci Lancaster
The Cat and friends make it to Gannett Peak Elementary once again
The Cat came back!
Only this time it was welcomed by a bunch of eager kindergartners and first graders at Gannett Peak Elementary.
The Doctor Seuss characters, The Cat in the Hat and Things One and Two entertained the kids with their antics while
Fremont County Sheriff Skip Hornecker narrated the story of the wayward cat and his friends.
Judging by the grins on the kids they had almost as much fun as the performers!
A tip of the Cat's Hat goes out to organizer Helen Higby, Skip Hornecker, the Wyoming Catholic College student "Things" and of course to the Cat who shall remain un-named at this time.