What is the “Champions of Change” program?
How long has Rotary been part of the program?
How are the Honorees Selected?
Are all Rotarians eligible for selection?
How and when are the nominees notified?
Is there an award?
Where is the event held?
How many attend?
What is involved in the 2-day event?
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Thursday evening – April 4, 2013
Friday, April 5, 2013
Central OregonRotary Shots for Tots
January 1998 – Only 32% of children in Deschutes County (Ages, birth – 5) were fully immunized
Deschutes County ranked 35 out of 36 counties
Oregon ranked 49 out of 50 States
May 1998 - Deschutes County Immunization Coalition Formed (DCIC)
Health Department and HospitalsPublic SectorPrivate SectorService Sector (Rotary and Kiwanis)Schools and Pre-SchoolsMedia (Radio, TV, Newspapers)Vaccines for Children (Federal Program)
June 1998 - RI Convention in Indianapolis $20 Million in Children’s Opportunities Grants to help save children’s lives and improve the lives of children who are less fortunate“Light Bulb Moment” – A source for the fundingDCIC worked 3 months to develop a FREE immunization program called “Shots for Tots”October 1998 – Grant submitted by the RC of Bend, signed by Club President, Walt SchloerDec. 1998 - Notification of $25,000 award Jan-April 1999 - Recruit and trainMay 1999 - First four clinics held for 400+ kids
A Rotary FoundationChildren’s Opportunities
Grant #154
Project Location: Deschutes County, OR, USA
Sponsors: Deschutes County Rotary Clubs
Amount of Grant: $25,000
Purpose: Immunize the 68% of all children in the county who were not fully immunized
A combined community effort involving
Public sector
Private sector
Schools & Hospitals
Service Sector
Health Department
Oregon Army Reserve Medical Units
Rotary Clubs of Deschutes County (7)
$55,00 in Rotary Grants and Rotary Club Support$25,000 - Children’s Opportunities Grant
$ 4,000 - Blane Community Immunization Grants (2)
$ 3,000 – District Simplified Grants (2)
$14,000 – RC of Bend High Desert
$ 9,000 – 6 additional Rotary Clubs in County
$6.2 Million in products & services donated to programMcDonald’s Corporation Visual Thinking Media Production
St. Charles Medical Center Printing Companies
County Health Dept. Local School Districts
The Bend Bulletin State of Oregon
KTVZ - NBC Station Rotary Volunteers
5 Local Radio Stations Community Volunteers
Giving The Children of Deschutes County
A Healthy Start in Life