On June 24, Spearfish-Northern Black Hills Rotarians toured "Čhaŋgléška Wakȟáŋ," the ethnobotanical garden at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), which highlights the connections between past and present. The garden honors the complicated history of the Black Hills, encourages learning across generations, and supports dialogue and reflection.

I am delighted to share an exciting update on the continued impact of your generous support of sports and arts at St Jude's. In 2022, your club came together to support the purchase of sports uniforms and equipment for our students. This year, those same resources helped our students proudly represent St Jude's at (UMISSETA - Umoja wa Michezo ya Shule za Sekondari Tanzania), Tanzania's national secondary school sports and arts competition.

The May issue of Rotary magazine featured an inspiring story that demonstrates how a single act of service can create a lasting legacy for generations. In 1949, members of the Rotary Club of Custer, South Dakota, joined together for a remarkable undertaking. Read the story and join other District Rotarians at the Conference in October to see the Monument in Person and be part of a stimulating 2 1/2 days of fellowship and sharing.

The Brookings Rotary Club is helping local students take the next step toward their educational goals by awarding scholarships to six outstanding area high school seniors. Each recipient has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend South Dakota State University this fall.


