Stories

Alex Vaterlaus was inducted into the Rexburg Rotary Club on August 1, 2013.

The Rexburg Rotary Club was honored to present a memorial wreath at the annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, November 11.  Rotarian Judge Greg Moeller offered the opening remarks.  What a wonderful way to bring in the Thanksgiving and Christmas season as we gave thanks for those who have served, and continue to serve our Country.  More than 10 years ago, Rotarian Lynn Archibald envisioned the construction of the memorial that provided the backdrop for this program.  We are immensely proud of Lynn, the Rotary Club, The City of Rexburg, and many other service organizations that contribued to this magnificent memorial located on the southeast corner of Smith Park in Rexburg.

On November 10-11, members of the Rexburg Rotary club presented every 3rd grade student in Madison County with their very own dictionary.  Each year for the last 3 years, the club has reached out to these students to express the importance of a commitment to education.  Students learned how fortunate they are to have the learning opportunities afforded them.  They were challenged to get as much education as possible so that they would be able to give back to their own communities, wherever that may be.  They learned about the commitment of Rotary to finish the task of eradicating Polio in the four remaining countries where Polio still devestates thousads of children about their age.  The children were so excited to receive this gift, and their teachers assured us that they will put them to good use this year.  We hope these students will continue make learning a part of their lives.  Thanks to school administrators and teachers for allowing us to spend some time with these wonderful young citizens (and hopefully future Rotarins).

Blessed with great weather, members of the Rexburg Rotary Club and helpers completed their roadside cleanup on Highway 20 north of Sugar City on Saturday.  Long time Rotarian, Jerry Rigby sports his sweet orange vest as one of a crew of 24 who assisted in this effort.  This is an ongoing project done each spring and fall to help keep our roadways beautiful.  We have not always had such great weather, but we will take it when we can!  Thanks to all who participated.

On May 23, 2011 David Scott represented the Rexburg Rotary Club and awarded two scholarships each worth $250 towards the college of the recipients choice.  The scholarships were awarded to Kim Eckman and Justin Ricks, both of Sugar/Salem High School. 

Kim left the next day to work on a dude ranch in Wyoming and Justin was available to attend Rotary on June 9, 2011.  There is was kind enough to talk for a moment to the club and thank the club for the scholarship.  Justin is planning on going to BYU-I this next fall and then to serve a mission for the LDS Church.  After his mission he plans to move forward in obtaining a degree in dentistry.

Tiara Lusk was awarded the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship on June 8, 2011.  This scholarship is worth $26,000 for her to study in a foreign country.  Tiara is leaning towards Tel Aviv in Jerusalem.   She would study conflict resolution and integration and segregation of schools. 

We are very proud of her and we are excited for her to realize her dreams.  Tim Kershaw will be her mentor along with David Scott as the backup.  

Each year the Rotary District 5400 awards an Ambassadorial scholarship.  Let us as a club continue to search for the right candidate to represent our club each year.

Tiara Lusk will be a good representative of the Rexburg Rotary Club, Congratulations Tiara.

On June 7, 2011 the Rexburg Rotary Club and Upper Valley Industries (UVI) joined together to donate blankets to Madison Memorial NICU and the Family Crisis Center of Rexburg.  This community service has become a annual event for the Rotary Club and UVI.  We were able to provide 12 NICU blankets and 20 full size blankets to the Family Crisis Center.

At Madison Memorial Hospital a group of about 20 people were there to donate the blankets.   Channel 8 news and the Standard Jounrnal were there to record the event.  See the Thursday  June 9, 2011 Standard Journal article and the News cast .  

Thank you for caring for our community in a way that can be so comforting.

February 8, 2011 David Scott recieved a call from Donna Benifield, president of the Chamber of Commerce notifying the Rexburg Rotary Club that they have been named Service Club of the Year.

The award will be presented at the Merchants Banquet held at the new Madison  school gym.  We will have at least three tables for all those who would like to sit with the Rexburg Rotary Club.  Let's show Rexburg how united we are as a club and that we love our community.

Below, we have three pictures of the event including a picture of Lynn who was honored with the 2010 Lifetime Achievement award.   Way to go Lynn!!  

I am so proud of our club and the work and service that all of you do that help our community.

Thank you, 

David Scott
President 2010-11 

We had the pleasure of hosting our District Governor and District Governor Elect come and spend a few moments with us. Marianne Barker shared her feelings about Rotary and her aspirations for the coming year, for the district.