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Rotary District 5610 Governor Outlines Goals for 22-23Our thanks to 2022-23 Rotary 5610 District Governor, John Schneider, for presenting to the Vermillion Rotary Club on July 6, 2022 to tell us more about his background and his goals for his year as District Governor. If you would like to watch is wonderful message for the upcoming year, simply click on the image below to view it on the Club's Youtube page or go to https://youtu.be/cuyALmT7te8?t=267. |
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USD President Gestring Discusses Challenges and SuccessesUniversity of South Dakota President, Sheila Gestring, provides a summary of the challenges faced by USD in recent years. President Gestring goes on to note that despite these challenges the University continues to see improvements in student retention and graduation rates while still being an affordable option. The success of many academic programs is highlighted, as was a list of national rankings and student awards. To view her presentation click on the image below or CLICK HERE to go the Vermillion Rotary YouTube channel. |
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Leanne Williamson Discusses USD VolleyballUSD Head Volleyball coach, Leanne Williamson, joined the Vermillion Rotary club to talk about how the team dealt with COVID-19 restrictions and uncertainty on their way to an NCAA appearance. She also noted that nearly the entire team returns this year and that in preseason polls they are ranked number one in the conference. Thank you for the insight into the team, and we look forward to the season. To view her presentation, simply click on the image below. |
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Rotary District Governor Outlines His Plans for 2021-22Thank you, Rotary District 5610 District Governor, Doug Lind, for your wonderful presentation to the Vermillion Rotary Club. We look forward to your leadership this year. If you would like to see DG Lind's presentation, you can CLICK HERE to go to the Club's Youtube channel, or simply click on the image below.
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Vermillion Rotarians will miss Steve Walters
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it Build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Making it Count-the 2020 Census in Clay County
Vermillion Rotary Gives Books to Kindergarten Students
The TRIO Program Offers Support for USD Students
President Gestring Provides an Update on USD
Vermillion Area Farmers Market-Past and Future
Damon Alvey Provides Vermillion School Update
Tim Schorn Discusses the Three "I's"
Steve Walters Joins the Club for Today's Meeting
Area Legislators Preview 2020 SD Legislative Session
Happy Holidays - See you all on January 8
South Dakota Playhouse Impacts SD Communities
How South Dakota Suffered During the Great Depression
Vermillion Rotary Club Donates to the USD Patriot's Plaza
Carlblom's Discuss Three Decades in China
Historic Preservation Awards Presented At Rotary
Vermillion Mural Project Discussed at Rotary
Scott Pohlson Discusses University Enrollment Trends
Nordyke explains the GRB and Chiesman Center at USD
Vermillion Rotary Celebrates Duck Race Success
District Governor Visits the Vermillion Rotary Club
USD Fine Arts Update from Gallery Director Amy Fill
Collinsworth Outlines the National Music Museum's Future
Waltner Provides a Powerful Analysis of 1888 Blizzard
Update on Southeast SD CASA
Mandernach Shares Her Experiences in Rotary's RYLA Program
Damon Alvey Provides a Vermillion School District Update
Nate Welch Discusses Vermillion NOW Campaigns
Peyton Krogman's Award-Winning Short Story
Happy Independence Day!
Capt. Passick Discusses Two Important Issues
Ralph Brown Discusses a Tale of two Sioux's
Rissler Previews SDPB Documentary "Vanished South Dakota"
Prof. Victor Huber Discusses Vaccinations and Public Health
Vermillion Rotary Duck Race June 14
Wergin Discusses Retail Patterns in South Dakota
Goblirsch Reviews Parks & Recreation Activities
Sutliff Presents an Update on Rotary's Polio Plus Campaign
Vermillion to Host SD Special Olympics
Perry Presents on the Clay County Fair Board
Nominations Sought for Rotary Youth Leadership Camp
Overgaard Outlines Future Directions for SD Public Broadcasting
Hollenback Discusses Local 4-H
At the March 27 meeting Vermillion Rotary Club, Lauren Hollenbeck provided some very informative information about 4-H.
You can see Lauren’s presentation on the Vermillion Rotary YouTube channel or by simply clicking on the image below.
Nick Oyen Discusses SESDAC and Disability Awareness
Collier-Wise Provides Community Connection Center Update
Steve Ward Discusses USD Graduation Rates and Retention Efforts
Dr. Flesher Discusses Sanford Orthopedics
Patrick Morrison Discusses USD's International Student Services
USD College of Arts and Sciences Update from Dean Kruger
Vermillion Rotary Welcomes New Members
In January, the Vermillion Rotary Club recognized all the new members joining during the 2018 calendar year. While some were able to make it to a social in their honor earlier in the month, Kelsey Collier Wise (left) and Emily Merrigan are pictured below with Vermillion Rotary President, Rand Wergin, who presented them their membership certificates at the January 23 Rotary meeting. Our most sincere welcome to all the new Rotarians: Adam Chandler, Kelsey Collier-Wise, Michelle Cwach, Sheila Gestring, Matt Lavin, Emily Merrigan, Nick Oyen, Wess Pravecek and Dan Sundberg.
Tracy Discusses Clay County State's Attorney Office
Alvey Updates Rotarians on the the Vermillion School District
Shannon Cole Discusses Vermillion Cultural Association
Thank you Shannon Cole, Executive Director of the Vermillion Cultural Association, provides an excellent background on the Association, its history, recent activities, and goals for the future.
You can see Shannon’s presentation by clicking on the image below, or watch it on the Vermillion Rotary YouTube channel.
Coach Plitzuweit Profiles USD's Women's Basketball Program
The Evan Project Provides Needed Items for Local Residents
Williamson Provides USD Volleyball Update
Major Dan Sundberg Provides an Update on USD ROTC
Osborne Inspires Rotarians at District Conference
Tom Osborne is Keynote For District Conference
The conference “Be the Inspiration” banquet being held on Friday evening will feature keynote speaker, Tom Osborne, former University of Nebraska-Lincoln head football coach and athletic director, sharing a message on leadership and service. Osborne excelled in every aspect of his professional career and consistently kept the focus on service. Read More in the Plain Talk Article.
Schreiner Reviews His Journalism Career
Dan Daly Discusses USD Libraries
At today’s meeting, we had the opportunity to hear from Dan Daily, Dean of Libraries at USD, as he shared with us the vast wealth of support and information for USD students and staff.
You can see his presentation by clicking on the image below or by going to the Vermillion Rotary Youtube channel.
Huska Updates Rotary on VHS Athletics
Thank you Jason Huska, Vermillion High School Athletic Director for a very informative update on student athletics at our meeting today!
You can see the presentation by clicking on the link https://youtu.be/nXMY7Ktgzd0 or by clicking image below.
Sheila Gestring Provides USD Updates
John Prescott Outlines Recent City of Vermillion Activities
Today we had the opportunity of hearing from Vermillion City Manager, John Prescott as he updated us on the many projects that are in process throughout the city. John also shared with us some of the proposed budget items for next year.
By clicking on the image below, you can also enjoy his presentation! If you would rather go to the YouTube page click here: https://youtu.be/g3h5eO2nEYY
Thank you John!
Doug Peterson Discusses Public Education in Vermillion
Nick Oyen Explains SESDAC's Important Role
District 5610 Celebration - July 28-29
Cataract Awareness presentation
Happy Independence Day
New District Governor David Lorenz
Chandler is 2017-18 Rotarian of the Year
Hill Discusses WWII/Holocaust Trip for VHS Students
Rotary Updated on Parks & Recreation Department
Rotarians Answer Phones for SDPB
Huber Reviews USD Track Season
Always Remember.....
Gordon-Bland Discusses the 2018 SD Shakespeare Festival
Rozum Discusses Early Pioneers of NW South Dakota
22 Years of Free Bicycle Helmets
Earth Week Activities and Greening Vermillion
SK8 the State for MS is discussed at Rotary
Coyote News Story Features Vermillion Rotary
Rotary Club Gives Books to Vermillion Kindergarteners
Helmer Discusses Guatemala Trip
Supt. Alvey Updates Rotarians on Vermillion Schools
Rotarians Updated on the United Way of Vermillion
USD Medical School's FARM Program Discussed
Vermillion Rotary Makes Donation for Rotary Park
Happy Holidays from Vermillion Rotary
Gov. Daugaard speaks to Vermillion Rotarians
Exchange Student Continues to Impress
Nowack Discusses Challenges for International Students
Rotarians Help SDPB During Pledge Drive
Front row: Steve Walters, Mark Yockey, Rich Burns (Yankton), Chuck Lubbers
Coach Plitzuweit Discusses the Elevate Program
Happy Thanksgiving!
Piccanatto Discusses German Culture and Refugee Efforts
Thanks to All our Current and Past Members of the Military
Historical Society Presents Awards for Renovation Projects
Rotary District Governor Inspires Vermillion Rotary
Beck Shares His Experiences on the Pulitzer Award Committee
Nielson Shares Dakota Days Football Preview
Rotary Celebrates World Polio Day on October 24
Dr. Amanda Duxbury Introduced to Vermillion Rotary
Dean Geu Provides an Update on the USD Law School
Vermillion Rotary Supports VHS Student Volunteer Day
Vermillion Rotary Hears about Many Library Programs and Services
Vermillion Rotary Serves at the Welcome Table
New Vermillion Rotarians Officially Welcomed
Front row: Mark Winegar, Jo Kim, Kelsey Collier-Wise, Jason Thiel,
Happy Independence Day!
Maloney Honored for Her Year as President
Rotary Announces $1.2 Billion in Pledges to End Polio!
Vermillion Rotarians Learn Why Membership Matters
Four Vermillion Rotarians (Michelle Maloney, Jason Thiel, Dave Lorenz, and Chuck Lubbers) participated in the Rotary Membership Matters workshop in Sioux City on June 3. | |
The twelve Rotarians at the workshop learned about strategies for member recruitment and retention. | |
District Governor-elect, Steve Harrington, and Zone trainer, Bob Delavan of the Grand Junction, Colorado, Rotary Club, pose with the 4-way test banner after the Membership Matters workshop in Sioux City on June 3. Thanks, Bob, for such a wonderful session. |
Doug Tuve Named Rotarian of the Year
SD Shakespeare Festival Prepares 2017 Performances
Vermillion Rotary Gives Helmets to Students
Kleeman Discusses Her Mission Trip to Zambia
Dendinger Shares his Peace Corp Experience in Armenia
Nick and Owen Provide Musical Delight
Milt Haar Discusses Adding Goat Island to the MNRR
Vermillion Rotarians Participate in Rotary Leadership Institute
Vermillion Rotary Donates Books to Kindergarteners
Doug Kronaizl Discusses Initiated Measure 22
You can watch the video of the presentation by clicking the image below or by going to: https://youtu.be/VTkRgAy4Ti8
Meier Talks about Clay-Yankton Habitat for Humanity
Bill Gates to Speak at Rotary International Conference
Collier-Wise Discusses Vermillion United Way Activities
Billberg Discusses Vermillion High School Volunteer Day
Find out more about the impact of the VHS Volunteer Day by reading this article in the Plain Talk.
Vermillion Theater's renovation is nearly complete
Area Legislators Preview SD Legislative Session
Vermillion Rotary Helps Sponsor Food Giveaway
You can read more about the food giveaway by going to this Plain Talk article, or clicking on the article image below.
Vermillion Rotary Members Help the Giving Tree
Vermillion High School Choir Performs at Holiday Luncheon
Vermillion Rotary Donates to CASA
Rotarians Deliver Meals on Wheels
In the photograph below, Vermillion Rotarians (L-R) Greg Redlin, Mike Chaney and John Prescott get last minute instructions from the kitchen staff before heading out for deliveries.
Vermillion Rotary Club Hears of Water Program in Burkina Faso
Wilson Discusses CAFOs at Rotary Meeting
Sanford Staff Demonstrate Telehealth Options
Coach Nielson Provides a Coyote Football Preview
Australian Rotarians visit Vermillion
Awards for Vermillion Rotary at District Conference
District 5610 Global Grant Scholar Speaks to the Vermillion Rotary Club
In the photo above, Katie is pictured with some of the individuals who helped to make the scholarship a reality. From left to right are: Chuck Lubbers, past President of the Vermillion Rotary Club and current Area 7 Assistant Gov., Steve Sikorski, Immediate past Governor; Katia Duszenko; Dave Lorenz, Scholarship Subcommittee Chair and District Governor Nominee; and Tim Schorn, Vermillion Rotary Club member and Director of the International Studies Program at the University of South Dakota. During the meeting Steve and Katia thanked Dave Lorenz and Tim Schorn for the hours they spent helping her to prepare her application.
Saying "Goodbye" to Ed Nesselhuf
General Information
Service Information
"Wizard of Oz" Preview for the Vermillion Rotary
Please excuse the video quality - it was shot on a cell phone from quite a distance away. You can view the video by going here https://youtu.be/wD4ydmDdq2w or by clicking on the photo below.
District 5610 Gov. Ed Jacobson Speaks to Vermillion Rotary
New Rotary Year Means New Club Officers
2015-2016 Vermillion Rotary Year Reviewed
Vermillion Rotarians Help SD Public Broadcasting
Shelli Masek discusses Hope Haven
Exchange Student Talks About Her Year in Vermillion
Rotary Exchange Student in VHS Theater Production
Vermillion Rotary Presents Bicycle Helmets to all 2nd Graders
Vermillion Rotary's Donation to help Recycle 605
Members of the Vermillion Rotary Club's Board of Directors, including President-elect, Michelle Maloney (holding check-right), present a check to Jessi Wilharm (check-left) and Kevin Brady (seated on bicycle), the leaders of Recycle 605. Recycle 605 will use the money to help refurbish used bicycles for distribution to individuals in the area who would not otherwise be able to afford them.
Vermillion Rotary Supports the Robotics Club
SESDAC's Supported Employment Program Discussed
Paul Kleeman, Bobby Phillips, Josh Suing and Danielle Smith are introduced by Rennae O'Connor before their March 22 presentation to the Vermillion Rotary Club about the Supported Employment Program of Vermillion's SESDAC. Kleeman, Phillips, Smith and O'Connor are with SESDAC and Suing is the Manager of the Vermillion HyVee, one of the 30+ businesses who have employees from the program.
Vermillion Rotarians Participate in Rotary Leadership Institute
Recycle 605 Program Discussed
Rotarians Volunteer at the Shakespeare First Folio Exhibit
Vermillion Rotary Donation Helps Bring Green Eggs and Ham to Students
Vermillion Rotary Donates to VDCA
Vermillion Rotary Donates to VHS German Club Trip
Chuck Lubbers presents a check to the Vermillion High School German Club to help cover the costs of students traveling to Germany in May. There are 16 VHS students traveling to Vermillion’s sister city, Ratingen, with two chaperones, Kamden Dibley and Shannon Fitzsimmons. The dates of travel are May 21-June 7. The group will live with German families, attend school in Ratingen, see local sites, and take an extended weekend trip to the Eifel Mountain range. The trip is being organized through an organization called GAPP, German American Partnership Program.
Individuals in the Photo:
Kamden Dibley (VHS Faculty – Left front), Chuck Lubbers, (Vermillion Rotary President, Right front),
VHS students: L-R
Avery Mollet, Noah Westergaard, Nick Svendsen, Daniel Fuller, Dawson Daniels, Madelyn Zevecke, Alex Rosdail, Leah Murphy, Ashley Schulz, Tyler Hauck, Cooper Williams, Gabe DeJong
Rotarians Help Pack/Deliver Holiday Baskets
VHS Choir Brings Cheer to Holiday Luncheon
Rotary Foundation #5 Charity changing the World in 2015
SD Magazine's 30-Year History and the Doolittle Raid Discussed at Nov. 10 Meeting
Cecily Englehart, Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Speaks to the Vermillion Rotary
Proclamation for World Polio Day in Vermillion
Rotary Exchange Student Tayla Fenkart Presents to Vermillion Rotary
Dick Brown Talks about Good Earth State Park at Blood Run
Vermillion Rotarians Receive Recruitment Pins from District Gov.
District 5610 Gov. Sikorski Speaks to Vermillion Rotary
Vermillion Rotary Hosts Welcome Table
A special thank you to Mary Edelen (Center) for coordinating the event for the club.
End of Summer/Start of School Rotary Social - Sept. 1
Nigeria Reports No New Polio Cases in a Year
Vermillion Rotary Sponsors "Thursdays on the Platz"
The Vermillion Rotary Club is sponsoring the July 23, Thursdays on the Platz. Please join us in downtown Vermillion for the music of Austin Hahn and for inexpensive food and drinks. See you there!
Rylee Black Talks about Her Year in Romania
Rylee Black, 2014-15 Rotary Exchange Student to Romania spoke to the Vermillion Rotary Club (her sponsoring club) at the July 7, 2015 weekly meeting.
Vermillion Rotary Welcomes Newest Members
Back/standing: Jim Moran, Rand Wergin, Brent Clark, Jackie Williams, Steve Walters
Not pictured: Mike Keller, Jim Perry, Scott Pohlson and Nate Welch
Mali Water Project Underway
International Clean Water Project Underway
Justin Swanson, Global Partners in Hope, wrote last week with an update on the project the Vermillion Rotary Club and other organization’s in Vermillion have been working to fund that will provide clean water for an area of Mali.
http://www.globalpartnersinhope.com/well-construction-begins-in-two-malian-villages/
The funds donated by the Vermillion Rotary Club are being used for this well. Thank you for helping to make clean water a reality for the families of N'gola!
It shouldn't be long before the well is dug, the water tower is put up, and the well is fully functional! I'll keep you in the loop as things progress.”
Our thanks go to Steve Walters’ for bringing this opportunity to the Vermillion Rotary Board of Directors and for coordinating the fundraising efforts in Vermillion. Clean water projects are a priority of Rotary International.
City of Vermillion Special Election - June 30
Shakespeare Festival is June 11-14!
Nate Welch, Sgt at Arms, Fines Himself
Rotary 2015 Photo Contest Winners
This first place photo was taken by Tom Thomson of the Franklin, TN Rotary club. The photo is from Honduras.
You can see more of the photos by looking at your Rotarian Magazine or turning to the website: http://therotarianmagazine.com/2015-photo-contest-winners/
Fundraiser for Vermillion Rotary
Sioux Falls Rotary South Requests Help with Food Packaging
Rotary Presents Check for SD Shakespeare Festival - 2015
Tom Golian Explains Builders Choice's Role in Modular Industry
Vermillion Rotary Celebrates 110th Birthday of Rotary
Ted Muenster Receives Bronze Recruitment Pin
David Herbster Reports on USD Athletic Facility Updates
Dave Herbster, USD's Director of Athletics, spoke to the Vermillion Rotary Club on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and provided an interesting update on the construction that is going on to greatly improve the athletic facilities at USD.
Vermillion Rotary Social - Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5-7 p.m.
Vermillion Rotary Recognizes Four New Paul Harris Fellows
Forbes Speaks to Vermillion Rotary
No new cases of Polio reported yet in 2015
For the second week in a row there have been no reported cases of polio anywhere in the world, according to figures released by the World Health Organisation.
The positive news gives strength to the hard work our Rotarians have carried out to make this a reality in polio stricken countries.
Coverage of Rotary's Rose Bowl Parade float
Vermillion Rotary Club Enjoys Holiday Performance of VHS Choir
At the special holiday gathering of the Vermillion Rotary Club, the members and their guests enjoyed a performance by the Vermillion High School choir. The choir even made our membership sound good as the members joined the choir in singing four traditional holiday songs. At the conclusion of the festivities, Art Mabry presents Trisha Fisher, Choir Director, with a donation for the high school's music program. Additional photos of the choir performance can be found in the "Photo Albums" page (link at the top) in the album titled "Holiday Gathering - December 16 2014" or by clicking here.
Greg Huckabee Receives Recruiting Pin
Greg Huckabee receives his New Member Sponsor pin from Art Mabry, Vermillion Rotary Club President, at the December 16 meeting. Huckabee is the first of several members who will be receiving these pins for their sponsorship of new members to the Vermillion Rotary.
SD Chamber President Forecasts 2015 Legislative Activity
David Owen, President of the SD State Chamber of Commerce reviewed some of the results of the 2014 election and offered a forecast about issues that were likely to emerge during the 2015 session of the SD State Legislature. A copy of the Equalizer story on Owen's presentation is in the "Download Files" section of the website.
Bell Ringers are Needed!
Did you know that nearly all of the money raised in those kettles stays in the local area to help those in need?
The Salvation Army Kettle drive coordinators have requested help from Rotarians for bell ringers. The UCC is coordinating the sign-up for bell ringers and they have moved it to online scheduling. In this way you can choose a day and time that works for you.
Please go to this website to sign up for a time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ba8a722abf94-2014
You can also link to this page from our church website www.uccvermillion.org
Or call the UCC office and we will sign people up (624-3120)!
We need ringers on Fridays 5-9 pm; Saturdays 9 am-7pm; Sundays 11 am-5pm starting after Thanksgiving and running through Christmas! If you want to do another day – please call Alli in our church office. (624-3120)
Our thanks to Steve Walters for bringing this request to the club.
Vermillion Rotary Considers Global Partnership
A November 21, 2014 article in the Equalizer discusses the presentation of Justin Swanson to the Vermillion Rotary Club earlier this month. A copy of the article can be found in the "download" section of the website.
Why is Social Media Important to Rotary?
Memorial Service for Duncan McGregor on November 8 at 10:30 at UCC Vermillion
Dr. Duncan J. McGregor, Ph. D., 93, died at home in Vermillion on September 14, 2014. On Saturday, November 8th at 10:30 am there will be a celebration to remember the lives of Duncan and Thelma McGregor.
Later in his career, McGregor served as professor of geology and as Chairman of the USD Department of Earth Resources until his full retirement in 1986, when he was awarded the rank of professor emeritus.
At USD, Duncan was an active member of the faculty serving on the University budget committee among others. He presented the Dean Harrington Lecture in 1985 and was an active member of the Clay County Historical Society and the Vermillion Rotary Club, he was honored with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award.
To read his obituary, Click Here.
Memorial Service for Jack Noble - November 28 at 11:00 at UCC
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, Nov. 28 at United Church of Christ in Vermillion to celebrate the life of Jack Noble, 91,
who died Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Sanford Vermillion.
Jack, who was born on Nov. 4, 1922 in Longmont, Colo., was Professor Emeritus at the University of South Dakota. He was a professor of music at USD for more than four decades and also served as Minister of Music at the Vermillion United Church of Christ for 60 years. Jack is survived by his wife Phyllis of Vermillion and two sons: David of Mead, Colo. and Paul of Tulsa, Okla. and two daughters: Jane Paxson of Beaverton, Ore. and Ruth Lemire of Minneapolis, Minn.; and four grandchildren. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Rotary Club, the American Guild of Organists, the Shrine of Music and th
e United Church of Christ.
Jack graduated from Longmont High School and received his bachelor’s degree in music and his master’s degree in music from the University of Colorado and a master’s of sacred music from Union Theological Seminary in New York. To see the obituary, click here.
The World is "This Close" to Eradicating Polio - Video
To see a video about the world being "this close" to eliminating polio go to http://vimeo.com/8779580 or view it here:
Rotary's World Polio Day - Friday, October 24
Rotary clubs around the globe will help to celebrate World Polio Day on Friday, October 24, 2014. This event helps to make people aware of the fact that Polio has been nearly eradicated - down by 99%. What is needed now is one final push to reach the goal of completely eliminating the disease. You can also see the proclamation of the Governor of South Dakota declaring October 24 to be World Polio Day in the "download files" section of this website.
Yankton Rotary Club Visits
The Vermillion Rotary Club will host members of the Yankton Rotary Club at the November 18 weekly meeting.
Rotarian Stefan Hell Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
On October 8 it was announced that Rotarian Stefan Hell of the Rotary Club of Göttingen, Germany, was awarded the Nobel prize for Chemistry with two Americans, Eric Betzig and William Moerner. They were awarded the prize "for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy."
Stefan Hell works at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Göttingen and German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany.
He’s not the first Rotarian to win a Nobel award. Other Rotary members who were awarded a Nobel include Thomas Mann (Germany), Arthur Compton (USA), and former Prime Minister of Canada Lester Pearson.
The press release on the award is at: http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/chemistry/laureates/2014/press.html
Billberg Talks about Tanager Volunteer Day
At the September 30, 2014 meeting, Lenni Billberg gave a wonderful presentation on the Vermillion High School's "Tanager Volunteer Day." Billberg developed the program six years ago and has guided the program since its inception. The Vermillion Rotary Club was a sponsor of this wonderful event. To learn more about Tanager Volunteer Day click here.
Rotarians Fight a Decline in Volunteering
Rotarians by their acts of Service Above Self are bucking the national trend of reduced rates of volunteering. I'm happy to live in the Midwest, the region of the US with the highest rates of volunteering.
http://www.newsweek.com/2014/10/03/volunteering-america-decline-272675.html
Rylee Black, Rotary exchange student, has updated her blog
Exchange student, Rylee Black, has just updated her blog with photos from a trip to the mountains (something we don't see much of in SE SD). Rylee is sponsored by the Vermillion Club. You can follow Rylee's blog at: www.ryleeinromania.wordpress.com
Vermillion Rotary at the Welcome Table
10th Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock'N Roll - Sept. 5 & 6
10th Annual Ribs, Rods & Rock'N Roll
will be September 5th & 6th, 2014
Be sure to check out the bands playing at the 2014 event!
September 5
5:00 - Clay Creek Deaf Cowboy Band
9:00 - Mrs. Begley & the Boys
September 6
5:00 - Go Figure
9:00 - GPO (Guilty Pleasures Orchestra)
Carole Cochran Discusses SD KIDS COUNT Annual Report
Carole Cochran, coordinator of the South Dakota KIDS COUNT program, answers the questions of Vermillion Rotarians Dave Lorenz and Greg Huckabee after her presentation to the Club on August 26. Cochran's presentation was an interesting, information-packed discussion of how the children in South Dakota compare on many indicators to children in other states and the nation. A pdf of her presentation slides is available in the "download files" section of this page.
Vermillion Rotary Club Donates to the USD Headstart Program
Art Mabry presents a check to Rose Weiss, Family Services Specialist for Headstart. The donation will be used to buy books for the students in the program and to promote greater literacy rates and love for reading.
District Gov. Linda Peterson Visits Vermillion Rotary Club
District Gov. Linda Peterson visited the Vermillion Rotary Club for its July 29 meeting. Gov. Peterson's presentation to the club highlighted District 5610 goals as well as the need for all of us to "Log on" and "Lean in". Log on encourages all of us to make use of Rotary website materials at the local, district, zone and international level. As Rotarians we can lean in by increasing our activity within Rotary, helping the local club and the district achieve important goals.
Two additional photographs from the visit can be found in the photo album on this site.
Vermillion Rotary Club Learns More about the Arts Program at Sanford Vermillion
Ariadne (Ari) Albright, MFA, Program Coordinator and Artist in Residence for Sanford Arts Vermillion, tells the Vermillion Rotary members more about the program. If you would like to know more about what she said, a pdf of her presentation is available in the "Download Files" section of this website.
Rotary Exchange Student Prepares for Romania
2014-15 Rotary Exchange Student, Rylee Black is preparing for her year abroad. Rylee lives in Menno, SD. Since her hometown does not have a Rotary club, the Vermillion Rotary Club will be sponsoring her and the Vermillion Rotary Club will be hosting an exchange student in 2015-16.
Rylee will be going to Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania. She has been in contact with her first host family, and they’ve sent a few pictures of themselves and their house. School starts there on September 15. Her flight flight will be leaving on August 15th and arriving in Bucharest on August 18th. If you wish to follow her during her time in Romania, she'll have a blog at: www.ryleeinromania.wordpress.com.
Leadership Change at Annual Rotary Club Picnic
Thanks to all the Rotarians, friends and family members who joined us in Prentis Park this evening for the annual picnic. The picnic is a chance for all of us to enjoy some lively conversation and to thank our current president, Jim Peterson, for his nearly two years of service in that role. It's also an opportunity for us to welcome the new club leadership, including the new club president, Art Mabry.
To see other photos from the picnic, take a look at the photo album from the event.
Vermillion Rotary Picnic in the Park
The Vermillion Rotary Club's annual club picnic will celebrate the end of the 2013-14 year and the start of the new year.
When? Tuesday, June 26 starting at 5:30
Where? Prentis Park, southeast shelter (rain location - Neuharth Media Center)
Who? You, your family or friends. If you haven't already signed up to attend, please let Kathy Chandler know how many will be attending.
Join us for the SD Shakespeare Festival, June 13-5
The Taming of the Shrew
June 13, 14 and 15, 2014 in Vermillion's Prentis Park
Live music and vending begin at 6pm
Play performance begins at 7pm
Find out more at http://www.sdshakespearefestival.org/
Rotary Exchange Students Visit/Speak
The Vermillion Rotary Club was fortunate to have a past District 5610 Rotary Exchange student, Jamie McKinney (Right), present about her experiences and how those experiences have impacted her time in college. Ms. McKinney was a Rotary exchange student to Belgium in 2010-11. She is the current, Miss SDSU, and will compete in the Miss SD scholarship pageant in June. Her experiences in Belgium were the foundation for her pageant platform encouraging study abroad. We were also fortunate enough to have our first chance to meet Rylee Black (Left), one of the District’s outgoing exchange students. Ms. Black just completed her sophomore year at Menno, SD High School. She will be traveling to Romania in Late July or early August. Since there is no Rotary club in Menno, the Vermillion Club will be sponsoring her. Those two young women are excellent examples of why the student exchange program is a great aspect of Rotary.
Vermillion Rotary Donates to USD Sustainability Club Earth Day activities
The Vermillion Rotary Club donated money to support the efforts of the USD Sustainability Club to promote sustainable student activities. The club's donation was used to support the purchase of refillable water bottles that were distributed free of charge to USD students on April 22. While most of the bottles included the Sustainability Club's logo, 200 like the one pictured here sported the Vermillion Rotary logo and website address. Vermillion Rotary Club members also participated in the Vermillion litter cleanup on April 24.
Coach Amy Williams Speaks on Tax Day!
USD Women's Basketball Coach, Amy Williams, is pictured during her presentation to the Vermillion Rotary Club on April 15. Coach Williams, as well as the lone senior and Summit League Conference MVP, Polly Harrington, talked about the incredible year for the team. The year started with several injuries and challenging games, but culminated in the Summit League Conference Championship and the team's first play in the NCAA tournament since the recent move to Division I.
For more information about the team's NCAA tournament selection click here
The Secret To Polio Eradication In India
by Devin Thorpe
On March 27, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) is expected to certify India as a polio free country, marking more than three years since the last case of polio there. While visiting India for this story as a guest of Rotary International, I stumbled upon a surprising secret—more about that later.
To read the original story in Forbes, please use the link below:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/devinthorpe/2014/03/15/the-secret-to-polio-eradication-in-india/
Rotary Leadership Institute in Vermillion on Feb. 22
Dave Herbster Joins the Paul Harris Fellows from the Vermillion Rotary Club
In a ceremony on January 21, 2014, the Vermillion Rotary Club announced that David Herbster is the latest Paul Harris Fellow from the Vermillion Rotary Club. Herbster will join 24 other Harris Fellows from the club. Pictured below, President-elect Art Mabry presents the Harris Fellow certificate to Herbster, who is now (unofficially) the tallest Paul Harris Fellow in the District 5610!
Vermillion Rotary Club Welcomes Seven New Members
On Tuesday, January 21, seven new members were initiated into the Vermillion Rotary club. The inductees (seated, L-R) included:
Michelle Maloney, Sam Heikes, Talitha Johnson, Scott Schultz, Thad Vavrek, Amanda Whittecar, and Rich Holland. Congratulations and welcome! Additional photos from the program can be found by selecting the "Photo Album" tab at the top of the page and opening the album for the Jan 2014 ceremonies.
2014 South Dakota Shakespeare Festival Production is Announced
Chaya Gordon-Bland, Assistant Professor of Theatre at USD and the Artistic Director for the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival, joined the Vermillion Rotary club on January 14 to announce the 2014 production will be Taming of the Shrew, June 13, 14 & 15 in Prentis Park, Vermillion. Club members were also treated to a scene from the upcoming production.
VHS Choir Brings Holiday Cheer to Vermillion Rotary
On December 10, the Vermillion High School Choir brought holiday cheer to the members of the Vermillion Rotary Club and their guests.
Vermillion Rotary Club Celebrates 70th Anniversary
On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, members of the Vermillion Rotary Club and guests celebrated the club's 70 years of service to the community, the region and the world. Photographs from the event can be found in the "Photo Albums" section of this website.
City of Vermillion Issues Proclamation for Club's 70th Anniversary
Norwegian GSE 2013 Visit Vermillion
GSE Team of Auora, Line, Birgitte, Helge and Ole. The visitors were hosted by Dan VanPeursen, Art Mabry and Susan and Doug Tuve. Saturday events included lunch, tour of Music Musuem and tour of Masaba. Saturday night concluded with Dinner at RED Steakhouse. Sundays events included time with hosts and campus tour of USD.
Fantastic day concluded with dinner and fellowship at RED STEAKHOUSE
Helge enjoying his beef at RED!
Rotarians helping at Welcome Table
Rotary Social prior to USD women's Basketball game
Quote of the Week - Who Said It?
Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
Mark Your Calendars!
Rotary Social
What: Social
Where: Carey's
When Tuesday May 20th 5:00 PM
Munchies from Cafe Brule.
Rotary Club 2014 Scholarships
The recipients of the Vermillion Rotary Club's $1000 Scholarships for next year are:
- Ashley Sorenson, who will be attending USD
- Melissa Chickering, who will be attending Iowa State
Criteria for scholarships include:
- Leadership and Community Service
- Essay
- Scholastic Achievement
Thank you to the students who applied. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
Go Tanagers
Bike Helmets - 20th Year
Vermillion Rotary celebrated 20 Years of giving away Bike Helmets to 2nd graders in the community. Thank you to Walmart and Vermillion Medical Clinic for assisting. Over 20 years the club has educated about 2,000 students on bike safety. Special thanks to Dr. Chuck Yelverton for leading this effort for the last 20 years.
Desktop Rotary Emblem
Vermillion Rotary Club is donating one of these fine pieces to the District Raffle.
For a limited time they will be offered for sale to Club members.
Please contact Jim Peterson for more information.
2014 is going to be a Fantastic Year !
Happy Halloween !!
Rotary Speaker - Bill Harlan
Deep Science Event - Live from 4,500 feet under the ground
Sanford Underground lab - Rapid City
Dakota Days - Parade Vermillion South Dakota for more see picture album
Who is Vermillion Rotary??
Rotary Assists South Dakota Broadcasting Fundraising Campaign
On August 7, 2013 The Vermillion Rotary Club answered phones to assist SDPB in one of their fundraising campaigns.
Vermillion Rotary Sponsors Roger Kozak Community Room
Loss of Long Time Rotarian - Frank "Bud" Marshall - Paul Harris Fellow
Frank Melvin (Bud) Marshall, 87, passed away on May 8, 2013, in Sanford Hospice Care in Vermillion, SD.
Bud was born on August 2, 1925, in Astoria OR.
After the war, he attended Washington State College in Pullman, WA. In 1948, he transferred to Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, when he married Jean Lucas Auld on August 7, 1948. At Whitman, he was initiated into Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and graduated in 1950 with a degree in Business Administration and Economics.
He oversaw the construction of St. Paul’s new parish hall and through Rotary, headed up the committee to restore wheel chairs for Hope Haven. With Hope Haven teams, he flew to Romania and Viet Nam to distribute refurbished wheel chairs to those in need.
He and Jean traveled to Spain, Hong Kong, Thailand, and spent two weeks in Scotland for the Rotary International convention in 1997. After Eastern Europe was opened, he traveled by train through Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Russia.
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Memorials may be made to Hope Haven International, Rotary Club of Vermillion, or St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Vermillion.
Club Sponsers Bike Helmet Day
On April 26, Vermillion Rotary Club gave away 118 bike helmets and provided safety education to Vermillion second graders. This ongoing project is led each year by Dr. Yelverton a Vermillion Rotarian. The project just finished its 19th year. Special Thanks to Vermillion Medical Clinic, Vermillion Walmart.
Rotary Hands out 2 Scholarships
On April 30th, 2013, The Vermillion Rotary Club was pleased to announce the recipients of $1,000 each Scholarship to Allison Howe and Epiphany Knedler at Vermillion HighSchool.
The annual Scholarships are given out to two local high school students based on , cumulative grade point, extracurricular activities, and essay regarding community service.
The scholarship is "Service Above Self"
Norwegian Rotarian OLE Exchanging Banners with Vermillion President JIm Peterson
Exchanging banners and having fun
Rotary Leadership Training
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Contact Info
President: Jim Peterson
E-mail: jim.peterson@masabainc.com
Phone: (605) 658-8940
Secretary: Kathleen Chandler
E-mail: kathleen.chandler@usdfoundation.org
Phone: (605) 677-67
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