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