WELCOME TO RUSHMORE ROTARY
   
 
Rushmore Rotary is a local club composed of inspired individuals who translate their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in our community. We were organized in March 1986 and currently have 95 members.  Rushmore Rotary Meetings are held every Tuesday morning at 7am at Elevation Inn & Suites, 950 North Street, Rapid City, SD.  Virtual Zoom meeting logins are available.
 
We also have an Impact Club, a service-oriented arm of Rushmore Rotary that meets every second and fourth Monday at 5:30 p.m. at Zymurcracy, 4624 Creek Drive #6, Rapid City, SD. This is a good option for anyone who can't make it to a morning meeting.
 
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Rotary Day May 13th
Rotary Day went "Live" with the District 5610 Raffle Drawing -- held annually to help raise funds for the Rotary District Designated Fund. The raffle raised $45,695 which 50% comes back to the Clubs for Grants, (after 3 years), 30% for Global grants, and 20% for Polio Plus. Thank you Jennifer Rollins for chairing this District raffle and creating excitement about all that Rotary does. Clubs in the district provide the prizes (30) and winners were represented from all across the district. Congratulations. Results of the drawing can be found on the District website https://rotary5610.org/sitepage/district-raffle
 
 
We also voted on Rotarian of the Year who will be recognized on June. 10. This award is given out to an individual who exhibits “Service Above Self” in their daily activities and who promote Rotary by their actions and involvements. 
 
Busy Rotary Day, Tiffany Gikling, Chair of the Impact Club shared information on the new Impact Club by Rushmore Rotary. The Impact Club officially started on October 18, 2024, and meets twice a month to meet the needs of members who cannot commit to weekly daytime meetings. They currently have 13 members and are always looking to increase their numbers. Their focus is small projects that impact the community in partnership with other non-profits. They meet at Zymurcracy Brewery the 2nd and 4th Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm. They have volunteered at Storybook Island, Journey On, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, and participated in other service projects in the area.
 
  
 
Jean Cline, President of Storybook Island Board gave an update on five pending projects in the park:  bridges, steps, updates to Smokey Bear and Winnie the Pooh.  She said SBI applied for Vision Funding for a new entrance to the park.  The Rotary project to upgrade the Gazebo is in progress.  SAVE THE DATE FOR THE STORYBOOK ISLAND GALA SATURDAY JUNE 21st.
 
May 6 Meeting 
Our speakers today were Rushmore Rotarians Bruce and Kim Nearhood who shared information on the Rotary Peace Fellowship, after visiting a Peace Center in Istanbul, Turkey. Peacebuilding and conflict prevention is one of the seven areas of focus for Rotary International. The Fellowship Program offers both a certificate program and Master's degree program, focused around four roles in promoting peace: practioners, educators, advocates, and mediators. To learn more about Rotary Peace Fellows go to https://www.rotary.org/en/our-causes/promoting-peace#
 
 
Our condolences go out to fellow member Steve Bareis, on the passing of his father, Dr. Reuben Bareis. Steve shared his father's 1958 Rotary Handbook "Adventures in Service" to our Club this morning. Dr. Bareis was a dedicated physician practicing medicine for over forty years in Rapid City. He was a stalwart member of Rapid City Rotary for 60 years, spreading the principle of ‘Service Above Self’ and recruiting new members. His obituary can be found at https://www.kirkfuneralhome.com/obituary/reuben-bareis
 
 
Paul Harris Fellows
Congratulations to Rushmore Rotary members who were recognized as Paul Harris Fellows:
Kara Flynn (+1), Jeff Kingsbury (+5) and Jennifer Rollins (+6).
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation.
 
Community Action At Work 
Rushmore Rotary and friends at work cleaning up a portion of Highway 16 as part of the SD DOT Adopt a Highway Program and our Community Action Committee. Great work!!
 
   
 
Members and friends also served at the Cornerstone Mission fulfilling a monthly commitment.  WE ARE PEOPLE OF ACTION.
 
The Rotary Foundation
Every day, Rotary members respond to challenges big and small, emerging and ongoing. And when members like you participate through service or with a donation to our Foundation, we make an even bigger impact.
 
Please donate online or send your contribution by mail to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund-SHARE or one of our Annual Fund's areas of focus. Your gift will support projects like these and make Doing Good in the World possible.
 
 
Rotary's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Code of Conduct

What we say and how we behave matter. Although free expression is important, we must take responsibility for how our words and actions may affect others. The RI Board has approved a new DEI Code of Conduct to help Rotary members create and maintain an environment that is collaborative, positive, and healthy for everyone. Simply put, the DEI Code of Conduct asks you to:

  • Use respectful language
  • Be supportive
  • Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment
  • Celebrate diversity

Rotary Club of Rapid City Rushmore

PO Box 8125, Rapid CIty SD  57709

Rapid City Rushmore
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Elevation Inn & Suites
950 North St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
United States of America
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Bulletins
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Speakers

Si Issler,RN for Wellfully and Carrie Linn
May 20, 2025
Impact of Wellfully
Dave Holland. Civil/Environmental Engineer
May 27, 2025
Rotary International Projects in Haiti
Julie Oberlander
Jun 03, 2025
Tour One Heart campus
TBD
Jun 10, 2025
ROTARY DAY
Emma Shears,CEO
Jun 17, 2025
Innovative Non Profits Non Profit 360
TBD
Jun 24, 2025
Early Childhood Connections
Dist Gov Bruce Nearhood
Aug 12, 2025
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Club Executives & Directors

President
Heidi Bell Gease
President Elect
Roger Heacock
President Nominee
Rene Sorenson
Treasurer
Shari West-Twitero
Secretary
Mary Kenner
Board Member
Tiffany Gikling
Board Member
Debra Niemi
Board Member
Kyle Bargmann
Board Member
Rene Sorenson
Board Member
Kim Nearhood
Public Image
Kim Baker
International Projects
Pat Sutliff
Foundation Chair
Terri Davis
Membership
Rene Sorenson
Past President
Michael Steve

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