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Immediate Past District Governor, Rick Powers,
Rotary Club of Anaconda
District Governor Elect (DGE), Lucy Smith,
Rotary Club of Kalispell
District Governor Nominee (DGN), Kathy Schulte,
Rotary Club of Missoula
District Governor Nominee Designee (DGND), Jeff Langlinais,
Rotary Club of Townsend
Spring Symposium is District 5390’s premier leadership and training event, previously known as District Conference. This refreshed gathering brings together Rotarians from across Montana for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and inspiration.
Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Bow Tie Jenkins, engaging breakout sessions, and essential District Grant training, Spring Symposium is designed to help club leaders and members strengthen their impact and prepare for a successful Rotary year.
Registration is open!
For more information, contact Kalee at secretary@montanarotary.org
📍 San Andres Itzapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala | January 2025
A team of dedicated Rotarians from Colorado and Montana traveled to Guatemala for a 9-day mission to tackle an urgent issue: the lack of menstrual products preventing girls from attending school.
Led by Dr. Linda Carlson and Kathleen Kennedy of Canyon City, CO, alongside Certified WASH instructors and local WASH Champions, the project aimed to equip women with skills to create reusable menstrual pad kits—a sustainable solution to keep young girls in school.
🌟 Key Accomplishments from the Training 🌟
✔ 60+ women trained in sewing sustainable menstrual kits
✔ Empowered conversations breaking taboos and fostering a supportive learning space
✔ Long-term sustainability with funding for fabriChange c and supplies
✔ Future impact: The program will expand to 1,400 more women over the next two years!
The Rotary District Grants from Columbia Falls & Canyon City, alongside the support of Los Buenos Vecinos (The Good Neighbors) in Guatemala, made this project possible.
🚀 Beyond This Project: What’s Next?
This initiative is more than just a training—it’s the start of a movement. By equipping local women with knowledge, skills, and resources, we are ensuring that the impact continues long after the training ends.
💡 Next steps: Another district-wide project is already planned for 2026!
💙 Want to support this life-changing initiative?
Your dedication to leadership and service is what makes Rotary thrive, and we are so grateful for the energy, ideas, and collaboration you brought to this event. SWPETS is more than just training—it’s an opportunity to connect, grow, and prepare for an impactful year ahead.
📸 Did you capture great moments at SWPETS? We’d love to see them! Please send your photos to secretary@montanarotary.org so we can share them!
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