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You can still donate to World Polio Day efforts

On October 25, Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs members were ringing the bells at City Market and asking for your contributions. As usual, this community is a generous one. A total of $427 was contributed to Rotary International’s PolioPlus fund and will help us achieve a world in which no child is paralyzed by polio again.

In addition to the collections at City Market, the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs individual members have contributed $695 so far this year. The Gates Foundation joined in these efforts with Rotary in 2002, matching two for one every dollar we can raise. With the Gates Foundation match that is a total of $3,366.

Rotary rings bells to eradicate polio October 25

Photo courtesy Rotary International

Rotarians in Pagosa Springs will participate in World Polio Day efforts to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio. On Oct. 25, Rotary members will ring bells at City Market and ask for your contributions, large or small. Your donation to Rotary International’s PolioPlus fund will help us achieve a world in which no child is paralyzed by polio again.

By Donna Mosher | Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs

The first round of an international campaign to vaccinate children in the Gaza Strip against polio last month vaccinated nearly 560,000 kids, who received initial doses amid pauses in the war there. Stamping out the virus, however, will require a second round of vaccinations. Children need two doses of this vaccine for effective protection against polio.

The recent detection of variant poliovirus type-2 isolates in environmental samples and the confirmation of a 10-month-old child who has contracted polio in Gaza—the territory’s first confirmed report of polio in 25 years—is a stark reminder that as long as polio exists anywhere, it is a threat everywhere. Rotary International committed $500,000 to bolster the Gaza initiative, channeling these funds through a dedicated Polio Outbreak Response Fund.

Rotarians in Pagosa Springs will act in honor of World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio. On October 25, Rotary members will ring bells at City Market and ask for your contributions, large or small. Your donation to Rotary International’s PolioPlus fund will help us achieve a world in which no child is paralyzed by polio again.

9th Annual Jewels & Jeans Barn Dance deemed a success

By Shellie Peterson

With the support of generous sponsors and the enthusiastic Pagosa Springs community, the 9th Annual Jewels and Jeans Barn Dance was deemed a success. Guests were treated to an unforgettable evening filled with fun, music, and camaraderie, all in support of the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs’ mission to make a positive impact.

Disaster relief

Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs mobilizes to aid disaster relief for Hurricane Helene victims

By Terri House

The Pagosa Springs Rotary Club is rallying support to provide critical aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, which has left a trail of destruction across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. As “People of Action,” Rotarians are stepping in to offer assistance where it is needed most, and the community’s contributions can play a vital role in these efforts.

Hurricane Helene has severely impacted countless families, causing widespread damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The immediate needs in the hardest-hit areas include food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter. In response, Rotary members across the country are not only contributing financial resources but also volunteering their time and expertise to assist in the relief and rebuilding efforts.

In moments like this, we stand ready to make a difference. By supporting the relief efforts, we can provide tangible aid and hope to families in dire need.

Tommy Nigro, exchange student from Italy, arrives

Rotary International has a worldwide student exchange program that Pagosa Springs Rotary Clubs have participate in since 1991. Tommy Nigro is the current inbound student from Zevio, Italy. Anja Nasralla is the current outbound student living in Alicante, Spain. Pictured left to right: Host family Deglan and Graham Denen, Tommy, Anja, Carole and Dave Nasralla.

Habitat for Humanity

Rotary helps Habitat day

Story and photos by JoAnn Laird | Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs

The beauty of the many Pagosa Springs nonprofits is that they are all about helping our community to be a better place to live, work and recreate.

On a beautiful autumn morning, about a dozen of Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs’ finest strapped on tool belts and wielded paint brushes, to work side by side Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County mentors in helping to build the three homes Habitat currently has under construction.

Rotary Teacher Mini Grants

Pagosa Peak Open School, teacher Rue Graham (2023 grant recipient) with her students and, from left, Rotarians Melanie Garrett, CiCi Stuart, Kim Moore, and President Cindi Galabota

Rotary Teacher Mini Grant applications now available

The September 2024 Pagosa Rotary Teacher Mini Grant applications are now available to teachers at Pagosa Elementary, Middle, High, and San Juan Mountain Schools as well as Valor Academy, Head Start, Our Savior Lutheran School, Pagosa Open Peak School, Wings Early Childhood Center and Seed of Learning. If you are a teacher at any of those schools and have not received the application via email, please check with your principal or director. You can also download the application here. The applications are due October 4, 2024.

Pagosa Outreach Connection

A united community can deliver a beacon of hope

In Archuleta County, there lies a beacon of hope known as the Pagosa Outreach Connection (POC).

The POC is a coalition of devoted citizens from faith-based, business, and service organizations united by a common goal: to provide a safety net for residents facing unforeseen financial hardships.

The origins of the POC trace back to 2003, when three church leaders, alongside a dedicated Archuleta County Department of Human Services Family Advocate, came together to address a pressing need in their community. With a shared belief that "community is responsible for its own citizens’ well-being," they established the POC with the guiding principle of neighbor-helping-neighbor. The mission was clear: to offer quick, government-free assistance while ensuring fiscal accountability.

The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs, an early and enthusiastic supporter, played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. The club’s substantial contributions helped lay the foundation for what would become a cornerstone of support for the town's most vulnerable.

person helping another person up a mountain with the sun shining as a beacon of light

In Archuleta County, Pagosa Outreach Connection

shines as a beacon of hope,

offering support and a helping hand to those in need.

Striving to ensure access to quality healthcare for vulnerable mothers and children worldwide

Nicole Cotts, Executive Director of Aspire Medical Services and Education, addressed the Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs on July 18, as part of Rotary’s Maternal and Child Health Month.

Aspire Medical Services and Education offers essential services including free prenatal care, pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, childbirth and parenting classes, and personalized coaching.

Rotary International is committed to fostering international relationships, improving lives, and advancing global peace efforts, including the eradication of polio.

Rotary strives to ensure access to quality healthcare for vulnerable mothers and children worldwide, aiming to extend their lives and enhance their wellbeing.

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The Rotary Club of Pagosa Springs is a diverse group of engaged individuals participating through friendship and camaraderie in opportunities to serve our community and other communities around the world.

The Rotary Club
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Board of Directors
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Rob Foster

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Jenelle Syverson

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Patricia Lewis

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Sam Pittmon

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