Our members have nominated five Lander residents for election as the club’s Community Member in 2026.  The Community Member is invited to attend all meetings (without any membership costs) and to participate in all club activities, the same as other members. President John Brown will conduct the voting at our February 18 meeting.  The five nominees are:

            Bill Lee – A retired school social worker, 40-year seasonal Forest Service employee, Search and Rescue volunteer, race volunteer.  Nominated by Linda Hudson.

            Sarah Reiley – Brings expertise in community engagement and outreach and marketing that could help grow our club.  Nominated by Kelly Baxter.

            Randy Wise – Program and Education Director and Volunteer Coordinator at the Museum of the American West.  Born and raised in Lander.  Nominated by Helen Higby.

            Chad Cassity – No information submitted.

            Angie Flint – No information submitted.

 

March 4 is “Bring a Guest Day!”  Bring a friend, neighbor, business associate or other Lander resident who might be interested in becoming a Rotarian and joining us in Service Above Self.  There will be no charge for your guest’s meal.  Be proactive, let’s build our membership!

 

This is a teaser and a spoiler!  Next month, your Foundation Committee will launch a special “2X Recognition Points” campaign to reward contributions to the Annual Fund of The Rotary Foundation.  We are currently at 68.6% of our $9,000 goal for the year, with less than five months to go. Watch for flyers on your tables in March and more info in this newsletter!!

 

It’s time to select another deserving graduating senior for the club’s $1,500 scholarship.  Students from Lander Valley High School, Pathfinder High School, and home-school programs are eligible.  We are seeking students who demonstrate a strong commitment to service and the Rotary value of Service Above Self.  'If you know of a worthy candidate, please encourage them to apply. The application is available through their high school guidance counselor's office.  Questions?   Contact Kelly Baxter at baxter.kelly@gmail.com or (360)305-6554.

 

Under the leadership of Ken Schreuder, our club has now shipped 188 solar panel cell phone chargers to Rotary clubs, schools, hospitals, etc., to help Ukrainians charge phones and maintain some semblance of their personal communications systems. With the intensifying Russian attacks on the country’s electrical grid, the Ukrainians need our help more than ever.  If you wish to contribute to this great project: