Service Above Self
Your Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs are excited to present the 8th Annual Rotary Great Bear Festival. We are excited to announce our new outdoor venue at the Wachholz Center on August 16th from 3 - 8:00 pm. This new venue allows us the opportunity to grow the event in a beautiful setting and provide ample, easy-access parking. We are thrilled to announce that, with seven successful events under our belt, we have re-imagined the Great Bear Festival together with our community and are growing it to new heights with the goal of making it more family-friendly and affordable! This incredible opportunity focuses on celebrating local culture, music, food, and fun, and it plays a crucial role in bringing our community together. Live music, local food vendors, and interactive activities for all ages.

Stay tuned for ticket information. Residents and visitors will enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon and evening at an amazing venue with great food and drink, and activities for all. With sponsorship support from local businesses and private donors, the Rotary Great Bear Festival raises funds for local and global charitable projects.
 
Let's raise a glass to raise a community.
 

 

Thank you to our Title Sponsor, TOYOTA, for their continued support.

 
With Rotary support, club member Lucy Smith and TruFem Founder, Sarah Rolfing, went to Kenya to provide education on women's health. Lucy wrote "We have held four workshops and given away 500 cycle beads and dignity kits. Also trained 40 public health workers and nurses and facilitated planning sessions for opening the new clinic in April. It has been a full and wonderful trip." Extra Great Bear tees were donated to participants, and the Rotary name was prominent.
 
"Greetings from 221 girls who walked as many as 12 miles each way in 104° on Saturday to attend our workshop . Every day has been full and very productive!  Sarah and I are so grateful to District 5390 for supporting our outreach!" - Lucy
Click here for a video greeting from the students ⇒ Kenya Greeting
Post from the Logan Health Facebook Page:
Logan Health Children’s is planning a dedicated space, named the Rita Fitzsimmons Pediatric Infusion Center, designed to meet the unique needs of children undergoing infusion treatments. This initiative is made possible by a $500,000 leadership gift from Michael Kozlowski, given in honor of his mother, Rita Fitzsimmons. The project has gained additional momentum with a $105,000 contribution from the Rotary Club of Kalispell, recognizing Fitzsimmons, a fellow Rotarian, through the generosity of local club members.
The Rotary Club of Kalispell and Partners formed the Sustainable Global Coalition which is currently working on the La Vega Water Project. We built strong partnerships with the community of La Vega, Guatemala, the Rotary Club of Mazatenango, Fundazucar and Engineers without Borders. The goal is to secure a safe and reliable water source for 1,340 adults and children. This project was funded through Rotary Global Grants, donors, and in-kind contributions from the communities in the form of local labor, local funding, and local leadership. Most of the shallow wells currently in use are contaminated. By providing clean and accessible water, this project will assist this community to grow and sustain a healthy environment. Together, we can change lives for the better.
 
Here is the latest update from Rotary Club of Kalispell member, engineer, and a project leader:
Great news to pass along. The well driller has passed 220 ft with little to no issues. The target aquifer is approximately 450 feet below the surface based on the hydraulic/hydrology report completed for this project. The Rotary Foundation (TRF)is set to transfer the first payment for the project. With the first payment and the funds previously sent by the Rotary Club of Kalispell, there should be enough money available to install the pump house, pump, and construct the water storage tank.
 
Thank you for your support,
 
Mark Rohweder, PE, PMP
WHAT IS A Tippy Tap?  A light-hearted name for simple devices that significantly reduce the spread of deadly diseases. It’s a simple hands-free device for handwashing in areas without running water. A container up to 5 liters fitted with a plastic syringe to “tap” a small flow of water. Soap is hung from the water container, and dirty water is captured for disposal in a basin below. A group of concerned Guatemalan citizens “Los Buenos Vecinos” (The Good Neighbors) are improving the health of their communities by making and installing Tippy Taps - practical, affordable, sustainable handwash stations - and teaching WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) protocols.
 
Studies show that daily use of Tippy Taps combined with WASH training reduces influenza and diarrhea by 47%. Diarrhea is the cause of most malnutrition and the highest cause of death in children under 10 yrs. 74% of Mayan children have chronic malnutrition. COVID-19 makes handwashing more urgent than ever.
 
Please join Rotary Clubs in Flathead Valley and across Montana to help Los Buenos Vecinos supply lifesaving Tippy Taps, towels, soap, and WASH training for 750 school children in the coastal highlands of Guatemala. BONUS MATCH!! An enthusiastic Rotarian has pledged to add $2,500 when our tally hits $3,000. Let’s do this!!
 
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Payable to Los Buenos Vecinos / 1150 Nucleus Ave. Columbia Falls, MT 59912
 
Los Buenos Vecinos is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, EIN 85-3478722.
Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by current tax law.
 
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