Speakers

Doug Chabot, director of the Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center, received his B.A. in Outdoor Education from Prescott College in 1986. From 1990 to 1999 he worked as a professional ski patroller at Bridger Bowl Ski Area in Bozeman, Montana. Starting in 1995 Doug has worked for the Gallatin Natl Forest Avalanche Center (GNFAC) as an avalanche specialist. He's also a mountain guide and climber. Doug has been on numerous climbing expeditions to Alaska, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and Pakistan, resulting in many first ascents and new routes. In 2011, Doug co-founded Iqra Fund, a nonprofit doing education work for girls in northern Pakistan.

Peter Young is a former BSRC Rotarian and still a friend of the club. He has been a sports broadcaster for over 20 years and since leaving our club has now become an Author. "The Blue Team" is a book he recently published. He will share with us more about this novel, which is a story interwoven with rich historical basketball details, yet is about conquering our own greatest enemy and the redemptive power of Christ.

Ever wonder how a grain seed is transformed into wheat, that ultimately becomes bread that you buy at the store and are eating at breakfast? Or, how a newborn calf on a cold Montana morning in February gets from the pasture to provide either milk to our glasses, or results in a tasty ribeye, rack of ribs or decadent filet? We will have a panel of experts from nearby ranches and farms to help us all understand the logistics of getting FOOD from SEED to our grocery shelves, and everything in between. We'll learn of their economics, their challenges, and the role they play in being land stewards that benefit all Montana cititzens. We will have Charlie Rein, regional director for the Montana Stockgrowers Association based in Big Timber, John Schutter from Manhattan MT with the Montana Grain Growers Association, and Travis Frandsen, president of Town & Country Foods in Bozeman.

(introduced by Mike Banville)

Jacobus Hollewijn was born in The Netherlands. He moved to the United States in 1985 with his wife and small family. There has always been an interest in food, either professionally as a chef for many years, or because of personal interest. Experimenting with a variety of diets, including Vegetarianism, Macrobiotics, Raw Foods, Blood-Type and good-ol’ American Cuisine, Jacobus has a basic dietary knowledge, and has helped, advised and supported people with his culinary background.  He is owner of Gezundheit Nutrition Center and will educate us on how FOOD plays the primary role in our overall health

(introduced by Mike Banville)

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You and your family are invited to our annual Sunrise Rotary Club potluck picnic. Bring your favorite appy, side or dessert to share. We'll be grilling burgers, brats and corn for all to enjoy. The cooler opens at 5:47pm!