First Responders Recognized on Patriots Day
On September 11, NBH Rotary continued its tradition of recognizing the service of local first responders.
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Ramen Factory Tour Sept. 13
NBH Rotary will tour the Albany Farms Ramen manufacturing facility in Belle Fourche on Wednesday, September 13, at 12 p.m. There will not be a meeting at Lucky's 13 that day.
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No Wednesday meeting during Rally
We will not meet at Lucky's 13 on August 9 due to the 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. See you August 16 and Rally On!
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Over $3,000 Raised for Flood Victims
All proceeds will be directly supplied to the victims of the June 23 flooding in Spearfish.
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No meeting on July 5
The July 1 gavel-passing event in Rotary Park will take the place of our weekly meeting date on July 5. Happy Independence Day!
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July 1 Gavel Passing at Rotary Park
Bring your favorite beverages and a side dish to Rotary Park on Saturday to celebrate Donald Hlava's installation as club President.
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May 31 Social at Sawyer Brewing
No lunch meeting at Lucky's 13 on May 31--instead join us at 5:30 p.m. for tasty pizza and beer on the deck overlooking Spearfish Creek for our 5th-Wednesday social gathering.
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May 10 meeting is an off-site adventure!
Northern Black Hills Rotary will not meet at Lucky's 13 on May 10. Instead we will caravan to Belle Fourche to tour the Center of the Nation Wool Warehouse.
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Congratulations, 4-Way Test Essayists!
On March 22, Northern Black Hills Rotary presented awards to three Spearfish sixth-graders for their entries in the annual Rotary Four-Way Test Essay Contest. Interested students submitted 200-500-word essays on "How Can I Apply the Rotary Four-Way Test to My Life? |
Rotarian Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The Spearfish Chamber of Commerce presented NBH Rotarian Rick Furnish with its Lifetime Achievement award at its March 2 banquet.
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Supporting Outdoor Education
On January 25, Northern Black Hills Rotary presented a check to the Spearfish Middle School Fishing club to purchase equipment and supplies.
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Donation to Spearfish Food Pantry
The Spearfish Food Pantry can now purchase new, sturdy boxes in which to pack food for its clients.
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Helping a Neighbor
NBH Rotary and Beautify Spearfish joined forces on Saturday to help a family repair its storm-damaged Belle Fourche home.
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Well-represented at Souper Starz
A large contingent of NBH Rotarians attended Souper Starz on a snowy night to educate the community about our good deeds and vie for a big check.
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Rotarians Really Put Their Backs Into It
When Monument Health caseworker Dale Pinkerton asked who in Spearfish could help with a disabled client's move, someone said: "Try the Rotary club."
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Rotary Welcomes Daryl Knott
Northern Black Hills Rotary is pleased to announce that Daryl Knott, Business Development Officer at BankWest in Spearfish, has joined our team of community servants.
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Dakota Native Brings Her Sweet Side to Rotary |
Danish Exchange Student Gives Neighborhood a Charge
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Welcome to Tony and Jessica!
NBH Rotary is proud to welcome two new members: Spearfish native Tony Silvernagel and his fiancee Jessica Mathews, who recently moved to Spearfish. |
Congrats to 4-Way Test Essayists!
On May 4 we recognized the 3 Spearfish finalists in the 4-Way Test Essay contest.The Test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: THE 4-WAY TEST OF THE THINGS WE THINK, SAY OR DO Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS ? Will it be BENEFICIAL to allconcerned? Rotary president Tom Willnerd presented each finalist with a check. L-R Aliyonna Davidson (runner-up), Hailey Heubrock (1st place), Sophia cid-kein-Mahr (runner-up). Photo taken by Kelly Harnett. |
Spearfish Goes to Pierre!
NBH Rotary was one of the main sponsors of this effort to equalize funding for BHSU from the Regents and the State Legislature.
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International Literacy Project
Pocatello, ID, Rotarian Craig Nickisch adds early morning Zoom to his project to teach English to students in Germany.
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Metallophone Sign Installed
A rare 70-degree December day allowed Rotarians to dig a 3-foot-deep hole to install the sign acknowledging the parties who collaborated for the Metallophone outdoor musical instrument in Spearfish's Rotary Park.
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Schallenkamp Named CTE Board Member
Dr. Kay Schallenkamp continues to demonstrate her commitment to Service Above Self with her appointment to South Dakota's Board of Technical Education. Congratulations and thank you, Kay!
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Kelly Harnett, BankWest, Joins Northern Black Hills Rotary
Kelly Harnett, AVP Mortgage Originator for BankWest in Spearfish, has joined the membership roster of NBH Rotary. |
Monument Health Exec Joins NBH Rotary
Thomas Worsley, Spearfish and Hills Markets President of Monument Health, has joined the Northern Black Hills Rotary Club to further his community service.
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Monarch butterflies released in Rotary Park
Rotary Park neighbor and insect enthusiast Jane Doerges tagged and released Monarch butterflies that she nurtured from eggs she collected along Spearfish Creek in Rotary Park.
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Irises blooming in Rotary Park
The irises we planted a year ago in the Rotary Park Pollinator garden are in their full glory.
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Good Shepherd Clinic sports new protectors |
Musical Instrument Installed in Rotary Park
The Metallophone outdoor musical instrument is installed and ready for passers-by to play as they enjoy the beauty of the Spearfish Recreation Path. |
New Garden Recognized in Bee City USA News
The new Memorial Peace and Pollinator Garden planted in Rotary Park in Spearfish has been recognized as Notable News in Bee City USA's August 2020 Newsletter.
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Spearfish Food Pantry donation |
Grant for Spearfish Food Pantry
Spearfish Food Pantry is the recipient of a Rotary District 5610 pop-up grant supplemented by Northern Black Hills Rotary for a total of $1,500.
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National Mutual Benefit joins NBH Rotary
Northern Black Hills Rotary is pleased to announce that the Spearfish-based agency of National Mutual Benefit (NMB), a member-owned life insurance company headquartered in Madison, WI, has joined forces with us as our newest corporate-category member.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Service |
Fighting COVID-19 with Cornhole
Spearfish Canyon Healthcare staff Joyce Hall (receptionist) and Melissa Simpson (social services) enjoy the spring weather with a brand-new cornhole set supplied by NBH Rotary in Spearfish. The boards were locally-made and delivered to the facility in the hopes of raising spirits and alleviating stress for healthcare workers.
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Love People, Use ThingsTerrific inspirational message from NBH Rotary President, Tahiry Razafimanjato.
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WEEKLY MTGS CANCELLEDIn order to comply with social distancing precautions, weekly Northern Black Hills Rotary meetings have been cancelled until further notice.
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Marketing Your Small Business
Last week at Rotary, Chris Hornick of Homeslice Media Group in Sturgis presented an engaging, informational program on how to Market Your Small Business.
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Sacred Mountain Retreat PotluckBring a dish and join us in touring the Sacred Mountain Retreat in Deadwood.
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Plaque recognizes NBH Rotary contribution
Rotary appreciates the lovely new thank-you plaque recognizing NBH Rotary's donation to upgrade the Western Heritage Center theater's audio-visual system in Spearfish
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Dec. 18 change of meeting venue and timeWednesday's meeting will start at 11 a.m. in the lobby area of the Holiday Inn Convention Center
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Legacy Project Award Winner Announced
Northern Black Hills Rotary Club selects Sacred Mountain Retreat as Legacy Project Recipient |
No Lunch Meeting Dec. 11--Xmas Party starts at 5:30 p.m
Our club Christmas Party will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Joy Center at Black Hills State University. We will announce the results of the Legacy Project voting--don't miss it!
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Making Christmas Memories 2019
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Rotarians assisted local children to create Santa Christmas ornaments at the annual Making Christmas Memories event at Spearfish Middle School.
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No Rotary meeting November 27
There will not be a NBH Rotary meeting on November 27. Our next meeting is December 4 at Lucky's 13 at 12:00 p.m.
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Nov 13 meeting to select Rotary Legacy ProjectNovember 13 meeting at 5 p.m. at BHSU Joy Center to hear presentations from candidates for Rotary Legacy Project.
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Spearfish Fire Department Tour
Northern Black Hills Rotary enjoyed a presentation by the Spearfish Fire Department staff on Tuesday, October 29. |
Dr. Sam in the news!!!
Don't miss the cover story of this month's Black Hills Lifestyle magazine (Volume 4, Issue 6) about the rise to success of our own Dr. Samantha Figgins.
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No Lunch Meeting at Lucky's 13 September 25There will be a board meeting at 11 a.m. in the restaurant.
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First Responders Picnic well-attended on 9/11
Area first responders savored a hearty lunch in Spearfish City Park courtesy of the Northern Black Hills Rotary Club on a chilly but dry September 11. |
NBH Rotary supports Good Shepherd Clinic fundraiser
We encourage everyone to attend the GSC Harvest Hop fundraiser on October 4 in the Spearfish Park Pavilion. It starts at 6:00 p.m., and the featured entertainment is the Potter Family Ladies. Buy your tickets in advance at most local churches, Perkins, and the Chamber of Commerce offices in Spearfish and Belle Fourche. |
Scottish Rotarians visit Spearfish
NBH Rotarians enjoyed lunching with District 1020 Scottish Rotarians from Larbert, Castle Douglas, Whitburn and Livingston at Redwater Cafe on August 19. We were intrigued to learn about Scotland's Falkirk Wheel that connects two canals that flow at different altitudes, and they were fascinated to meet our real Wyoming cattle rancher, Nels Smith. This trip was facilitated by Rotary's Friendship Exchange program which undergirds Rotary's "International" focus. And despite the Scottish "burr," we didn't need a translator |
NBH Rotary sends 2 kids to science camp
In early June, Black Hills State University hosted 60 Northern Black Hills children at its annual Camp Invention science camp.
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NO MEETING JULY 3
Happy Birthday, America! Enjoy your holiday and celebrate well.
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May 22 meeting CXLD DUE TO SNOWOur speaker is stranded in Montana and has to reschedule.
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BHSU Rotaract and NBH Rotary team up for Artemis House
On April 24, BHSU Rotaract and Northern Black Hills Rotary clubs presented the Artemis House with a check for $1,000 to purchase cell phones for its clients.
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Congratulations to 4-Way Test Essayists!!! |
And the winner is: Northern Black Hills Rotary!!!Northern Black Hills Rotary collected the most items in the Piece of the Pie competition benefiting the Spearfish Good Shepherd Clinic.
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Here comes Bingo, Brats, Beer & Polka!
Snack on locally-made German specialities, savor tasty beverages, vie for great bingo prizes and dance off all those calories to the lively sounds of the Happy Wanderers while helping Rotary end polio in the world and support local causes.
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NO LUCKY'S 13 ON FEB. 27--MAR. 1 HOME SHOW SET-UPThe March 1 Optimist Home Show set-up will serve in place of our usual Wednesday meeting on Feb. 27.
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NO MEETING AT LUCKY'S 13 ON FEB. 13
After our 3P set-up in Belle Fourche on Friday, Feb. 15, we will gather at Cowboys Too.
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OFFSITE MEETING JAN. 30--NO LUCKY'S 13Enjoy after-work food, beverage, and fellowship at Sharon Martin's beautiful new home located at 8137 Luke Court off exit 17.
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Shrine of Democracy free concert
This Sunday at 2P at the Western Heritage enjoy a free concert. Our own Bob Westman will be one of the performers!
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NO MEETING DEC. 26 -- HAPPY HOLIDAYS |
Christmas Party fundraiser!
Our December 5 get-together is an evening dinner party to raise $$ for Good Shepherd Clinic. Join us for cash bar, dinner catered by Cheyenne Crossing, an inspirational speaker, and warm holiday fellowship!
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NO MEETING NOV. 21: Happy Thanksgiving! |
Free Screening of "The Homestretch"
Perspective-broadening film brought to you by the Matthews Opera House, Northern Black Hills Rotary and other civic-minded associations.
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Sherry Hanson joins NBH Rotary
Sherry Hanson, Business Manager at Sandstone Senior Living, is an enthusiastic new member of the Northern Black Hills Rotary Club.
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Welcome to Rotary, Ty!Ty McGinnis, Realtor Associate with Great Peaks Realty and Belle Fourche native, has joined the Northern Black Hills Rotary club.
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New Member, Hans NelsonHans Nelson, BHSU Director of Corporate Relations, has joined Northern Black Hills Rotary.
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Tahiry is Area 1 Distinguished RotarianAt the September District 5610 district Conference in Vermilion, Northern Black Hills Rotarian Tahiry Razafimanjato was recognized as the Distinguished Rotarian from Area 1.
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Welcome new member, Dr. Sam!.png)
Dr. Samantha Figgins, new owner of Spearfish's Healthsource Chiropractic, has joined Northern Black Hills Rotary. |
No club meeting on July 4There is no meeting on July 4 because of the national holiday. Happy Birthday, America, and see you for Michelle Evans's program on July 11.
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Beer, Brats and Bingo! |
The Lodge At Deadwood wins Mickelson Great Service AwardCongratulations to Rotarian and The Lodge at Deadwood General Manager, Anthony Galbraith!
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Rotarians volunteer at Matthews Opera House film eventNorthern Black Hills Rotary is underwriting 4 films for Spearfish's Matthews Opera House's ArtCentral Film Series season 1. The purpose of these films is to highlight how arts can encourage community dialogue, empower and bring together people.
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NO NOON MEETING JANUARY 31 - 5P INSTEAD5th Wednesday at Sanford Homestake Visitor’s Center starting at 5P.
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January 12, Friday, at 1P: First Booth Setup of 2018!Our first moneymaker of the year is the Health & Wellness Fair in Belle Fourche at the Community Center, 1111 National Street. Setup is at 1 p.m. Friday, January 12. Takedown is 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 13. Please come!
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NO CLUB MEETING DEC. 27Enjoy the holiday season and see you January 3.
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Christmas Party November 29, 5:30 p.m. at Killian's |
NO CLUB MEETING ON NOV. 22Happy Thanksgiving!
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August 30 is an EVENING meeting at Spearfish Holiday InnThe August 30 Wednesday meeting is an EVENING meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Spearfish Holiday Inn, instead of at Noon.
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NO CLUB MEETING JULY 5, 2017Next meeting will be July 12, 2017.
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Spearfish kids help Syrian refugeesApril 25, 2017 - A coalition of young people and adults teamed with Northern Hills Rotary Club and Kids Against Hunger to pack over 15,000 meals to be delivered to starving refugees in Syria.  |
Rotarian named to SD Board of EducationGov. Dennis Daugaard has appointed Kay Schallenkamp, former president of Black Hills State University in Spearfish, to the South Dakota Board of Education. She will replace Julie Mathiesen, who resigned from the board last month.
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Rotarian named Dean of Students at BHSUNorthern Hills - Spearfish Rotarian Jane Klug was recently named Black Hills State University's new Dean of Students. She has served BHSU for 24 years, progressing from Student Programs Coordinator to Student Union Assistant Director to Director of Student Services. Her new duties will include:
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Change of Meeting Location - 1-13-2016 OnlyNote change of location for tomorrow only: Hickory House 430 Oriole Dr. Directions from Exit 12 @ I 90.
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Holiday Hangover PartyRhonda and Bob Westman are hosting a Holiday Hangover Party on Sunday December 27, 2-ish pm.
Click on link below for directions:
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No Meetings December 23rd and 30th, 2015There will be no regularly scheduled meetings on December 23rd and December 30th, 2015.
Enjoy the holidays and we will see you on January 6th, 2016.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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September 11 - Day of Remembrance/Day of ServiceThe Northern Hills Rotary Club is inviting you to join us Friday, September 11th @ noon for a “Day of Service and Remembrance”. Rotary is sponsoring a community picnic at the park on North 3rd St and Nash (meal catered by Cheyenne Crossing). Our Rotary mission is SERVICE ABOVE SELF and this event is celebrating those who serve our Northern Hills communities. In the event of rain, we will move to the BHSU Joy Center on St. Joe St. This is a free community event.
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Good Shepherd Clinic DonationLast night five of us were able to present $500 to the Good Shepherd Clinic. The best part of this was a tour of the clinic. They do an excellent job and they were so thankful for our grant to them.
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International Project: HaitiAn International Project is a go for Northern Hills Rotary. We are able to bring 12 people to help with this project. If you would like to be part of this great opportunity, contact Jeremy @ jeremy.schultes@welcov.com or (605) 639-3075 to let him know of your interest. We will be leaving Spearfish Tuesday, March 1, 2016, and returning to Spearfish, Thursday, March 10, 2016.
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Kids Against Hunger Event in BH Pioneer |
Proud to be a NH RotarianI want to take just a few minutes to say thanks to everyone who came and helped pack meals for Kids Against Hunger. We had a great and energetic group. it was so fun to work with over 35 kids from the After School Program. We had a lot of others helping us from businesses and from BH. Everyone worked together so well and we packed close to 17,500 meals.
I am not sure you know how timely this effort was The meals we packed will be leaving for Nepal this weekend.
Thanks again to everyone.
--Bob Walther
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Rhonda and Bob WestmanPlease congratulate Rhonda and Bob Westman for successfully transferring their membership from La Canada Flintridge (CA). Welcome!
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Thank You'sWe received a couple of thank you notes for our help to Junior Achievement and Bell Fourche Post Prom Party.
From Junior Achievement: “Thank you for your past investment of $1,500 in Junior Achievement. You helped provide a JA experience for more than 1,425 students in the Northern Hills.” JA Rotary volunteers include Dave Peters, Jane Klug, Maxwell Kwenda, and Bob Walther.
From Belle Fourche Post Prom Party 2015: “Thank you for your generous donation of $100 to the 2015 Belle Fourche Post Prom Party being held March 28, 2015…Your generosity is the key to the success of the evening, and helps many BFHS students & guests have a safe, fun, & memorable prom weekend after-party".
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April 1st UpdateLast week your NH Rotary Board met to do some planning for the coming Rotary year. Our objective was to be focused on several areas for this coming year. The four areas we felt were important to pursue this next year are:
One of the areas we are hoping to apply for a district and/or RI Global grant is for a International Project. If you would like to be part of this planning and also possibly participate in a project, please contact Jeremy or Bob.
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New MembersPlease congratulate Heidi Woelber and Tahiry Razafimanjoto as newly inducted members of our club.
Heidi is Real Estate Broker Associate / Business Owner in Belle Fourche (South Dakota). Tahiry is an international MBA student at Black Hills State University pursuing an MBA degree. He is from Madagascar and lived in France prior to coming to Spearfish.
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Quote of the Week - Who Said It?
We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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Thought for the Week - Who Said It?
An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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