Rotarians around the world are celebrating YOUTH SERVICES MONTH in May! Investing in our future – one young person at a time – I can’t think of a better investment of any kind! If you’ve ever watched a young person step up for the first time-lead a project, speak in front of a group, or take ownership of an idea—you know how powerful that moment is. That’s what YOUTH SERVICE in Rotary is all about.
May gives us a moment to pause, reflect and appreciate something we see all around us: young people growing into leaders right before our eyes!
Trains! There’s just something about a train – they transport people, goods, animals, mail – whatever, clear across our country meeting the needs of many, nationwide! ALL ABOARD for inspiration, fellowship and FUN! My personal motto has always been “if it isn’t fun, I’m not interested”. Life is way too short and friendships too precious – we need to enjoy life and each other!
Rotarians and friends are invited to come “Aboard” our Rotary train in Idaho Falls May 29-30, 2026. Moving forward together, staying on track and building new connections is the spirit of the railroad…won’t you join us?
Don’t have time to organize a project? No worries.
Project SkyBridge provides a simple, no-cost way for your club to take part—without adding to your workload.
This flexible biodiversity initiative invites members to plant or care for small habitat spaces such as balconies, yards, or community areas. These individual actions support birds, bees, butterflies, and bats, while connecting into a growing global network of habitat “steppingstones.”
Please join us for Sip 'n Frolic 2026 - Sip, Savor, and Support Something That Matters on Wednesday, May 27th, at Lost Grove Brewing, 1026 S La Pointe St., in the spirit of Rotary fellowship.
This fun event benefits the Boise School District's Lincoln and Owyhee Early Learning Centers, and helps Treasure Valley Engineers Without Borders USA bring a sustainable water solution to 500 people in Belén, Guatemala.
The Ketchum/Sun Valley Rotary Club is facilitating their annual Sun Valley Brewfest event. The Brewfest is their club's signature fundraiser, and this year marks their 12th anniversary. Proceeds support local scholarships and community charities across Blaine County. Tickets are on sale now. Here are the details:
One of the subtle areas of impact that Rotary International asks individual clubs to embrace is what we call Vocational Service. RI was originally formed to bring business and community leaders together to show our hometowns what this combination of skill and service above self could deliver. The term vocational service is one that is not widely understood but that does not diminish the ongoing need for these efforts. At Boise Sunrise, we believe that mentorship is one of the most authentic and effective ways to highlight our vision of vocational service.
Rotary District 5400 showed what “people of action” looks like on a global stage. At the recent Environmental Xperience—part of one of the world’s largest environmental gatherings—leaders from our district helped design, lead, and deliver the experience. Liz Alexander (Nampa Rotary President) and Taesun Conners (Earth Network Rotary Club) hosted the district’s newest E-Club presence. Anysa and JC Santini led sessions connecting fashion, waste, and economic development, while also operating the Re|Root exhibit. Laurie Zuckerman served as main stage co-manager along with Wade Nomura, TRF Global Coordinator for WASH, and emcee Barry Rassin, past Rotary International President and Chair for TRF. For a district of our size, the impact was significant.
The votes are in and the Rotary District 5400 2026 Youth Eco Film Contest winners have been announced!
This year’s theme, Regenerative Agriculture and/or Renewable Energy, inspired some truly outstanding short videos by junior and senior high school students.
On a sunny Sunday morning in late April, 19 volunteers gathered at Willow Lane to perform some maintenance tasks at the site of the Wetland Peace Preserve in Boise. This crew of overachievers included employees, spouses, children, and a couple odd Rotarians to direct their efforts. The R/S team was led by Chase Cresto, Rachele Klein, and Margaret Mingura. They were joined by Gia Allen, Bruce Smith, Brian Courtright, Tyler Parrino, and Minstey Ankney. Rotary participants were Kevin Learned and John Lodal.
Summer is one of the best times for Rotary to shine.
From community celebrations and parades to service projects, fundraisers, and hands-on outreach, our clubs are highly visible in the communities we serve. These moments are powerful opportunities to strengthen Rotary’s public image and help people better understand who we are and why our work matters. I created a Public Image & Event Promotion Checklist for your clubs to use.
Here is a quick, practical guide for promoting summer events and service projects.
You can also print it out for use by clicking here.
Rotarians around the world are celebrating YOUTH SERVICES MONTH in May! Investing in our future – one young person at a time – I can’t think of a better investment of any kind! If you’ve ever watched a young person step up for the first time-lead a project, speak in front of a group, or take ownership of an idea—you know how powerful that moment is. That’s what YOUTH SERVICE in Rotary is all about.
