http://www.kootenairiverride.com

L-R:  Kylie Byars, Lacey Evans, McKenzie MacDonald, Camille Awbrey, Brianna Reasoner, Joshua Pluid, Matthew Kramer, Jake Perez, Eamonn McCoy, and Cody Luckey.  (Not Pictured -- Morgan Fox, Aramie Hoisington, Gabrielle Munson, and Emma Kelly). 

Becky James wins the $50.00 drawing in Rotary's Raffle Calendars for June 2014!
 

"Doing Good In Seattle" is a companion video to "Doing Good In The World" that we posted in the next story below on 2/8/14. Anyone care to share information or ideas from 'Seattle First Harvest' that we might be able to use here at home?

Please watch this short video from The Rotary Foundation. It's all about doing good things for others.

 
IN MEMORIAM

Paul Percy Harris

April 19, 1868 -January 27, 1947

BONNERS FERRY ROTARY WISHES ALL A VERY

HAPPY AND HEALTHY 

 NEW YEAR IN 2014

On July 16^th Sean Mahoney from MFS Funds Distributors, Inc. joined us as a guest of Kevin Callos, Edward Jones Investments.                                                                                                                      

Sean shared with us the “Top IRA Planning Mistakes” This presentation was an excellent demonstration on why it is so important it is to obtain professional financial advice in setting up your IRA and also in managing distributions or inheritances from an existing IRA. 

A few of the “Top Mistakes” include. 

• Not naming or updating IRA beneficiaries. Sean shared with us that it is actually very common that beneficiaries are not kept current or not coordinated with other estate planning documents.
• Not taking advantage of “IRD” if you are a beneficiary. Many IRA beneficiaries do not realize that IRA’s are considered “Income in Respect of a Decedent” according to Section 691(c) of the IRS code, and may create an Estate Tax and/or Income Tax liability. The IRD designation allows beneficiaries to take a federal income tax deduction for any estate taxes paid on the IRS’s assets, limiting double taxation of the assets.
• Not taking advantage of a Roth IRA. A Roth IRA is a potentially valuable retirement resource. Not only are qualified withdrawal tax free, but distributions do not impact the taxability of Social Security income.
• Not taking advantage of increased contribution limits.  Did you know that the contribution limit for 2013 is $5,500 and that IRA owners 50 or older can make an additional $1,000 “catch-up” contribution.
• Assuming that nonworking spouses cannot contribute.  Separate “spousal” IRA’s may be established for spouses with little to no income, up to the same limit as the working spouse.

 Click here to learn more about these and other common IRA mistakes.

....FLASH....SWISH BACK ON FOR 2013

 
U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PATROL OFFSITE VISIT ON MAY 21

RAMBLINGS FROM THE BOARD AND RECENT WEEKLY MEETINGS

Fellow Rotarians,

We have experienced great tragedy recently with the loss of many young lives.  As Rotarians, we generally band together to do whatever it takes to help out those in need.  In this case, the Newtown, Connecticut Rotary Club is assisting the community with comforting the families and providing assistance to those affected by this horrific day.

Please visit Newtown, CT Rotary where you can learn more about how you can help your fellow Rotarians in need.

Sincerely,

Bill McClintock

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rotary-Club-of-Bonners-Ferry-Idaho/234805656573882?ref=hl

• Carl Baisden, Turning Winds Academic Institute, Yaak, MT;
  
• Brett Onstott, Super 1 Foods, Bonners Ferry;
  
• Justin & Pacen Pluid, 50/50 Flag Football Raffle Win;
• Russ Hiatt, Riverside Auto Center, Bonners Ferry.
  

The 2012 Rotary Scholarship Application form is posted on the Bonners Ferry Rotary Website.  Please note the deadline date of April 19, 2012.

The form is located midway down on the right panel of the website under "DOWNLOAD CLUB FILES".

DAVID McINTOSH AWARDED ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR FOR 2010-2011

Bonners Ferry Rotarians Raising Money for Community With Calendar Raffle

SUCCESS - SMILES - SKUNKS (ooppps)...A Good Time Had By All.

"FALL" - A Season To Enjoy.  What Better Way Than With Bonners Ferry Rotary Bike Rides?

President Looks Forward to the New Rotary Year

The October 21, 2014 Bonners Ferry Rotary Club meeting was a very busy one.

Presidsent Jim Paulus called the meeting to order. During the meeting, the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce received a $500 check from rotary to assist them in promoting and putting on the upcoming Harlem Ambassadors comedy basketball game, which is going to be held on Novmmber 14, 2014 at the Bonners Ferry Middle School.  The $500 is to help the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce stage the "Drug Free Assembly" in the local schools. Here is the presentation of the check by Rotary President Jim Paulus to Chamber President Tamra Hiatt:

In addition, the Naples Food Bank received a $500 check from the rotary (pictured below).

And the Rotary Speaker's Pen was also presented:

The Bonners Ferry Rotary Club had visitors, including:

1.  Gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff;

2.  Bert Marley, candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

3.  Dean Hagerman, who is donating his time and efforts to drive Messrs. Balukoff and Marley around this great state of Idaho.

It was noted that our club received a card from Bill McClintock's daughter.  Bill McClintock served previously as head of "Public Relations."

The members were informed that at the recent board meeting, it was decided that henceforth, the 50/50 draw will be kept in-house.

Laura Maguire, from the local Hispice program, spoke to the local rotarians. She spoke about the "Annual Rose Fundraiser Drive."  Hospice has been active in Bonners Ferry for 27 years and for a $20 donation, you receive a dozen roses.

The Bonners Ferry Walkers sent a written thank you for helping them with a donation for the fight against Alzeimer's Disease.

The 50/50 draw was pulled out by A.J Balukoff and Dave Walter won the right to select a card form the deck. His choice pf the "Seven of Hearts" failed to win this week's drawing. The money from the 50/50 goes to help fund scholarships for the local kids from the community

On October 7, 2014, Rotary member David Gray of Bonners Ferry, win the 50/50 draw, which had reached the amount of $1145.00.  Thus, Dave was able to receive $572.50.  Using that money. each of the grand children of David and Dottie Gray received $82.00 (rounded off).  That made seven children and the Gray household very happy.

The calendar raffle winners for the months of August and September, 2014, were drawn and processed on October 16, 2014, at Mugsy's in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where the club usually meets. Participating for the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club were:  Jennifer Fessler, Glenda Poston, Linda Alt and Jack Douglas.  Most of the winners were $10 winners, but there were also some $50 winners.  Club members are reminded that the calendars for 2015 are being passed around and that now is the time to begin selling them.  The proceeds will as always go to scholarships and worthy causes in our community and this is a fun way to raise some of the money needed.

Yes, it is time for the 2015 calendar drive.  As you know, this time of the year, as a fundraiser for the many good works of Rotary within the community, we have a calendar drive.  The calendars cost only $20 each and only 500 are printed and sold.  There are 84 chances to win $50 in the raffles, plus one shot at $500.  As we all know, they go fast and almost sell themselves with any effort at all. The proceeds go to the many good works of Rotary.  For instance, last year Rotary gave out $14,000 in scholarships, $10,000 to the Boundary County Fairgrounds Park Project, and many other things.  Make sure you have yours and get them sold. 

Bianca Has Left the Building

Meetings at ye olde club house just aren't the same. Oh sure, members come and go, some make it to meetings now and then, but there is one constant smile that is now gone AWOL. Ladies and Gentlemen, Bianca has left the building. Our foreign exchange student has headed back home. However not with out paying the price. She first had to survive the ride to the airport with speedy Dave Mc., who mave has set a new record for B.F to GEG. We will not publish the time until the statute of limitations has run. After making to the airport, the United States Customs did their best to keep her in the U.S. They almost taxed her back in to poverty. If not but for her card drawings winnings, she may have had to sell some of her possessions to be able to leave. Well I am still waiting to hear how the rest of her homeword travels went...Bianca..if you are reading this, we still expect a report once per week to know how your week went!