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  • Rotary Lunch Program: Axel F. Hoch Legacy Scholarships
    On Tuesday, October 8, our lunch program will be an update on the evolution of the Perseverance Awards, which has recently expanded significantly to become the Axel F. Hoch Legacy Scholarships.   In what promises to be one of the year’s most inspiring programs, we want to invite people to come hear about the evolution … Read more
  • Polio Eradication Update
    The Good News: 550,000 children were vaccinated during a humanitarian pause in fighting in Gaza No polio found in the sewer samples in Afghanistan or Pakistan Only 40 polio cases year to date Rotary sponsored a social mobilization program in Pakistan to reach out to families that had previously refused polio vaccinations. As a result … Read more
  • Rotary Lunch Program: Sheriff Candidates Debate
    On Tuesday, October 1, our lunch program will be a debate between the two candidates for Deschutes County Sheriff: Kent Vander Kamp and William Bailey. IMPORTANT: you MUST sign up (and sign up any guests you are bringing). Attendance will be limited to the first 74 people who sign up (that’s the max room capacity). … Read more
  • Update: SLT Scholars Program – San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala
    Our club sponsors a number of students in San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala. Recently we received this update on the program from Rita Chajil, the Program Director. Dear Friends and Sponsors of SLT Scholars, It is a joy to greet you again and give you an update on the activities and projects in our wonderful program. … Read more
  • Join the PolioPlus Society
    Rotarians and partners around the world maintain our dedication to END POLIO. Polio has been in the news a lot lately. And not in good ways: With war raging, a 10-month-old child contracted polio in Gaza. There had not been a polio case in 25 years. A two-round vaccination campaign began on September 1 during … Read more
  • Happy Hour Sept. 24 at Lifty’s
    Join us Tuesday, September 24th from 4:30 to 6:30PM for Happy Hour at Lifty’s with your fellow Greater Bend Rotarians! Bring your spouse, significant other, or a friend interested in Rotary. Address: 1787 SW Chandler, Bend, OR 97702. Note that there will be no lunch meeting that day.
  • Polio Update – September 13, 2024
    Summary One new case in Pakistan and relatively large numbers of environmental samples. Polio has spread to Gaza due to a lack of vaccinations and poor sanitation during the conflict. Rotary and its partners negotiated a temporary ceasefire during which over 550,000 children were vaccinated. Read more at NPR here. Remember Polio is only a … Read more
  • COIC Juvenile Justice Peace Garden
    A few pictures from our very productive work afternoon/evening at the COIC Juvenile Justice Peace Garden. We finished constructing and siting the shed (a Chinese torture puzzle and cleaned it up for the winter. Best of all the Rotary Club of Greater Bend sign is on the pergola the club funded for them! Work by … Read more
  • Rotary Lunch Program: Bridging Divides – Bill Howe
      On Tuesday, September 17, our lunch program will be a presentation about political polarization entitled “Bridging Divides”, from attorney Bill Howe. Developed for civic-minded and involved organizations and groups, Bridging Divides is a short presentation that first considers the current state of political polarization and how it creates policy gridlock and undermines democratic institutions. … Read more
  • Rotary Lunch Program: Senate Candidates Debate
    On Tuesday, September 10, our lunch program will be a debate between State Senate Candidates Michael Summers and Anthony Broadman. Please submit your questions ahead of time to Neil Bryant at neilbryant8484@gmail.com.   For three generations, the Summers family has been a trusted part of our community. You may know Michael through his business – … Read more