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The Cohousing Concept ExplainedOur thanks to Betty Smith and Lana Svien for their September 11 presentation where they explain the concept of "cohousing." This innovative housing approach helps to reduce the loneliness felt by many seniors by creating a sense of community and developing connections. Cohousing also offers a housing option that has less impact on the environment. Please watch this presentation to learn why it is important to consider cohousing, what cohousing design entails, and the benefits of cohousing. To view their presentation on the Vermillion Rotary YouTube channel, simply click no the image below.
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District Governor Outlines Club PrioritiesOur thanks to Bruce Nearhood, 2024-25 Governor for Rotary District 5610, for his presentation to the Vermillion Rotary Club. We appreciate your advice on directions the clubs in our District might take to prepare for the future. Your discussion of the four priorities for clubs will help to guide their transformation. Click on the image below to watch the presentation on the Vermillion Rotary Club's YouTube channel.
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USD - Sioux Falls Growing and Serving the CommunityOur thanks to Jay Parry, Vice President for USD–Sioux Falls, for his wonderful presentation about the performance of the USD-Sioux Falls campus, as well as the discussion of the relationship to the USD Vermillion campus. We also appreciate the information on population and enrollment trends for SD and bordering states from which we draw the most students. This presentation provides great information on the growth of programs on the Sioux Falls Campus and the student populations being served by that campus. Click on the image below to watch this wonderful presentation, or you can click HERE to watch it on the Club's YouTube channel. |
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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
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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
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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
