March 2, 2021 Newsletter (Mar 02, 2021)

LIVE Ian Riseley from Australia!

Why participate?

· We’ll learn what we, Rotarians, will be doing with the New Area of Focus.

· RI 2017/18 President Ian Riseley who inspired us to plant one tree / Rotarian is talking to us LIVE from Australia.

· We are joining our district leaders and Rotary leaders from Australia, British Virgin Islands, Columbia, Ecuador, El Salvador, India, Mexico, Sweden, and the USA.

· It’s a perfect chance for your members to get a sense of Rotary’s international reach.

· Earth Stewardship is essential to pure air, clean water, and healthy soil -- all necessary for life and everything Rotary does.

REGISTER by Sat, Feb 27 at Register: Ian, Rotary, and the Environment!

March 3, 2021 Program

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Blood Drive - IF Rotary Club

Rotary Club of Idaho Falls and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.

Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!

Site: The Waterfront at Snake River Landing
Address: 1220 Event Center Dr, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402
Room Name: Venue
Date: Thr Mar 11, 2021
Time: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Josh Johnson

Click here to make an appointment *If you have difficulties scheduling an appointment, please contact Rotarian John Radford, Casey Jackman or Josh Johnson.

Hi, this is Josh Johnson. I would like to personally invite you to sign up for the Red Cross Blood Drive hosted by our Rotary Club.

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.

ALERT: There's new FDA blood donation eligibility guidance for those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination. If your donors receive a COVID-19 vaccine, knowing the name of the manufacturer is critical in determining blood donation eligibility. In most cases, there's no deferral time. Learn More.

All blood donations are currently being tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Donations collected at your upcoming rive may now help current coronavirus patients battling the virus.

Review the Blood Program Leader alert for up-to-date news about COVID-19 and our safety precautions.

Program Chairs Needed

Have you ever wondered how we’re able to schedule such incredible speakers to present to our Club? Is there an organization that you’d love to see present to our Club?

Now is your opportunity!

We’re seeking volunteers to serve as monthly Program Chairs. Program Chairs are responsible for scheduling two speakers over the course of their chosen month. Each Program Chair will be provided with the necessary details that will make their scheduled speakers shine!

If your interested in becoming a Program Chair, please email Catherine Smith (csmith@downtownidahofalls.com) and she’ll send you details and available months.

Downtown Idaho Falls Rotary Club Cares

Starting in this month, we’re highlighting a local restaurant that has supported the Downtown Idaho Falls Rotary Club through their involvement of the Duck Race. We are grateful for their past support and happy to support them during this challenging time.

Restaurant of the Month - Local restaurants are really depending on take-out and dine-in service due to gathering and special restrictions.

370 Memorial Drive., Idaho Falls 83404

208-888-3467

Please support this local restaurant (and supporter of The Duck Race) with a take-out order and tell them your a proud and loyal Idaho Falls Rotarian! Better yet, enjoy dinner at Smokin’ Fins before or after joining us for our first Rotary Night Out at the Museum of Idaho on Wednesday, March 31!

Sneak Peak into April Programs

You’ll notice a new monthly program starting in April entitled, “Classification Talks.”

For decades Rotary International listed a range of professional “classifications” and restricted how many representatives of each could be in a club. This ensures that each club reflects the community in which it serves. It also reminds us to not have one profession as a dominant voice in our club. Over time, these restrictions have pretty much given way, but your classification continues to be of great interest to your fellow club members. That’s why your Rotary badge carries your name and your classification.

Classification talks help us learn about the life experiences and professional backgrounds of new members – but they are not intended to “pitch” your profession for individual gain.