The Past Few Weeks:
Our guest speaker on May 5 was Jerry Cashman from Cashman Nursery.
Congratulations to our Student of the Month recipients from Gallatin High School! L-R: Emma Gallub (March), Avery DeJarlais (April), and Ethan Waldo (May) were recognized at out April 21 meeting.
Members of our Interact Club from Gallatin High School attended our meeting on April 21.
Recent Speakers, Activities,
and News
April 17: Sip and Sample Fundraiser Highlights
A big Thank You to our sponsors, donors, and businesses who donated bucket raffle items for the Sip and Sample fundraiser!
Blake Lerner was our guest speaker on April 14 via ZOOM, and spoke about the global supply chain of coffee.
On April 8, guitars & tuners donated by Gibson, and amps/cases from Music Villa were delivered to the Belgrade Community Library for their new "Library of Things." L-R: President Jeff Vick, Library Director Alina Prunean, and Rotarian Lloyd Waldron who led the effort that made this possible.
Our guest speaker on April 7 was Thomas Bogle, Founder and CEO of Solum, which has developed a plant based additive for rubber and plastics in footwear to help reduce microplastic pollution.
Our latest monthly community service project was completing our two-mile stretch of the Adopt-A-Highway cleanup program on March 28. We had a great turnout of Rotarians who got it all done in a couple of hours. Thanks to: Matt Conner, Lance & Mary Kay Dissel, Lisa Inabnit, Joseph Kielczewski, Lloyd Mandeville, John Patterson, Jackie & Jeff Vick, Lloyd Waldron and Dale Williams for your time and "Service Above Self"
On March 24 our guest speakers were Mike Waterman and Mike VanVuren from the Bozeman School District, who gave up an update on the upcoming elections and an Annual Report.
Congratulations to Lesley Bredvik, Lloyd Mandeville and Matt Conner who were recognized in March as Paul Harris Plus Fellows for their contributions to the Rotary Foundation!
Susan Gibb and Ric Tieman have returned from Mexico! Susan had a table set up at our March 24 meeting to show a bit of the resort which is the grand prize (one week stay) for our Sip & Sample Raffle on April 17.
Darcy Minter (shown) and Maggee Harrison from Windhorse Equine Learning were our guest speakers on March 17th
Nicole Melara and Pam Bredberg brought some extra fun and cheer to our March 17th meeting!
Our guest speaker on March 10 was Heather Grenier, CEO of HRDC
Jackie Paige, Publisher of Edible Bozeman was our guest speaker on March 3rd
On February 23, we held a club social event at Stockmans - thanks to everyone who came!
Our guest speaker on February 17 was Dr. John Baden, who spoke about The Hutterites
Bill Fraser was recognized for his 50 years of Rotary membership on February 17. He joined Bozeman Rotary on February 1, 1976, and was our club President in 1984 - Congratulations!
On February 10th we recognized our Student of the Month recipients from Gallatin High School - L-R: Justin Mills (February), Avery Childre (January), and Ryan Dailey (December). John Patterson who coordinates the awards led a Q&A time with each - congratulations!
On February 3, we heard about an new book club at the Bozeman Public Library - "Ultimate Book Nerds" from Carmen Clark and Becky Kasten.
Our monthly service project for January was working at the Gallatin County Food Bank warehouse. Thanks to everyone who showed up to give a hand, and to Joseph K. for the photo.
Molly Bowman from Bozeman Youth Cycling was our guest speaker on January 20, describing the different groups and activities they work with for students from Grades 1-5, middle school, and the bike clubs at both high schools.
On January 20 we welcomed Lisa Inabnit as a new Bozeman Rotary member - so great to have you with us!
Jackie Vick was recognized as a Paul Harris +3 Fellow for her ongoing support of the Rotary Foundation on January 20. Jackie is also a member of the Paul Harris Society - congratulations!
Our speaker on January 13 was Jestine Lackner, founder and CEO of Sustainable Classrooms, which is working on manufacturing bricks from plastic waste for classroom construction, and providing lunches for a school community in Gada Cope - Adekpe, Togo
Chris Budeski was recognized as a Paul Harris +5 Fellow for his ongoing support of the Rotary Foundation on January 13. Chris is also a member of the Paul Harris Society - congratulations!
On January 6, we welcomed two new Bozeman Rotary Club members: Matt Kline and Nicole Melara. Congratulations, we are excited to have you joining us!
Our annual Holiday Party was on December 30 at the historic Martin-Campeau home, with a potluck dinner, and white elephant gift exchange!
The Bozeman HighSchool Jazz Band (under the direction of Kelly Berdahl) provided music for our last regular meeting of 2025!
On December 16, we heard from our 2024-2025 outgoing RYE student Brodey Beehler about his year in Spain.
Our guest speaker on December 9 was Jenny Jones from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks who spoke about Elk, Livestock and Brucellosis, and a targeted surveillance project used to track herds and infection.
On December 9, member Carol Anway presented a banner from the Rotary Club of Tripureswor, Nepal. She taken part of a Rotary International Project trip to Kathmandu to visit schools November 13-29.
December 5: Our sponsored Interact Club from Gallatin High School had an ornament decorating booth at the Annual Christmas Stroll downtown.
District Governor Lucy Smith visited our club meeting on December 2, giving an update on happenings at the state level, and what being a Rotarian means to her.
"Service Above Self"
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Bozeman, MT 59718
United States of America