Service Above Self

 

Welcome to another exciting year of Rotary basketball. The girls had a great fall season, and boys are registering now to start January 3.

For more info and registration: https://www.rotarybasketball.com/

Decade after decade Rotary basketball provides the best outlet for our area youth to experience the game of basketball. We have created an environment for all skill levels to flourish. We also continue to look for ways to improve the program. A few recent additions include the following:

  • End of season tournaments for 5th & 6th grade levels
  • Grade-level basketball camps to strengthen and improve skills
  • A basketball and jersey for each player each season
  • Scholarships available based on financial need
Cost
The registration fee is $50 per child. Every child receives a shirt, good instruction, good company, good sportsmanship, and lots of basketball. Every child is welcome, and scholarships are available.
 
Volunteers Needed
Given the number of players we’re anticipating this year, we strongly encourage parents, friends and family to volunteer during the upcoming season. We will need coaches, court monitors, scorekeepers to run the clock, and more. Volunteer Here:
 
Referees Needed
Kalispell Rotary Youth Basketball can use officiating help for the upcoming season. Officiating youth basketball is a great place to learn, get exercise, earn up to $30 per game, and be a part of Kalispell’s enthusiastic basketball community. Apply Here:
 
You or your business can be a team sponsor Rotary Basketball Sponsorship
 
Residents and visitors enjoyed a rainy, sunny, and fun summer afternoon and evening at an amazing venue with great food and drink, and activities for all. With sponsorship support from local businesses and private donors, the Rotary Great Bear Festival raised funds for local and global charitable projects. Your Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs were excited to present the 8th annual festival at our new outdoor venue, the Wachholz Center at Flathead Valley Community College on August 16th. This new venue allowed us to grow the event in a beautiful setting and provide ample, easy access parking. We re-imagined the Great Bear Festival together with our community and grew it to new heights, making it more family-friendly and affordable! This incredible opportunity focused on celebrating local culture, music, food, drink, and fun. It brought our community together with interactive activities for all ages.

The Flathead business community is known for its generosity to local causes. Rotary’s mission is Service Above Self. Together, we make a difference! To inquire about sponsorship opportunities for 2026, email kalispellnoonrotary@gmail.com.
 
Raise a glass to raise a community
 

Thank you to our Title Sponsor, TOYOTA, for their continued support

And many thanks to all our sponsors who made this event a success and are giving back so much to our community:

The Red Lion - Grizzly Bear Sponsor   

Brown Bear Sponsors
Equipment Share
Flathead Beacon
Insty-Prints
Whitefish Credit Union
Black Bear Sponsors
Edward Jones
Envoy Mortgage
Flathead Electric Cooperative
Glacier Bank
Glacier Investment Management
Harmon Crane
HEGY CFO Services
House of S&M
Hungry Horse Liquor Store
Jim Oliverson
Lucy Smith
Signs Now
Sportsman Ski Haus
Three Rivers Bank of Montana
VMarie Payment Solutions
Whitefish Financial Services
Cub Sponsors
Crowley Fleck Attorneys
First Montana Bank
Ice Chest Express
LC Staffing
Norm's News
Princess & Buck
Timberline Wood Floors
Watkins Distributing
Gummi Bear Sponsors
Glacier Insurance Strategies
Insured Titles
Valley Bank
 
 
 
 
Honorable Mention
Richard Ramos
 
Post from the Logan Health Facebook Page:
Logan Health Children’s is planning a dedicated space, named the Rita Fitzsimmons Pediatric Infusion Center, designed to meet the unique needs of children undergoing infusion treatments. This initiative is made possible by a $500,000 leadership gift from Michael Kozlowski, given in honor of his mother, Rita Fitzsimmons. The project has gained additional momentum with a $105,000 contribution from the Rotary Club of Kalispell, recognizing Fitzsimmons, a fellow Rotarian, through the generosity of local club members.
With Rotary support, club member Lucy Smith and TruFem Founder, Sarah Rolfing, went to Kenya to provide education on women's health. Lucy wrote "We have held four workshops and given away 500 cycle beads and dignity kits. Also trained 40 public health workers and nurses and facilitated planning sessions for opening the new clinic in April. It has been a full and wonderful trip." Extra Great Bear tees were donated to participants, and the Rotary name was prominent.
 
"Greetings from 221 girls who walked as many as 12 miles each way in 104° on Saturday to attend our workshop . Every day has been full and very productive!  Sarah and I are so grateful to District 5390 for supporting our outreach!" - Lucy
Click here for a video greeting from the students ⇒ Kenya Greeting
The Rotary Club of Kalispell and Partners formed the Sustainable Global Coalition which is currently working on the La Vega Water Project. We built strong partnerships with the community of La Vega, Guatemala, the Rotary Club of Mazatenango, Fundazucar and Engineers without Borders. The goal is to secure a safe and reliable water source for 1,340 adults and children. This project was funded through Rotary Global Grants, donors, and in-kind contributions from the communities in the form of local labor, local funding, and local leadership. Most of the shallow wells currently in use are contaminated. By providing clean and accessible water, this project will assist this community to grow and sustain a healthy environment. Together, we can change lives for the better.
 
Here is the latest update from Rotary Club of Kalispell member, engineer, and a project leader:
Great news to pass along. The well driller has passed 220 ft with little to no issues. The target aquifer is approximately 450 feet below the surface based on the hydraulic/hydrology report completed for this project. The Rotary Foundation (TRF)is set to transfer the first payment for the project. With the first payment and the funds previously sent by the Rotary Club of Kalispell, there should be enough money available to install the pump house, pump, and construct the water storage tank.
 
Thank you for your support,
 
Mark Rohweder, PE, PMP
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Service Above Self

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Red Lion Hotel
20 North Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901
United States of America
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