Guides are the heart of the outdoor recreation economy of the intermountain west, but behind the scenes, guides face unique challenges directly tied to their chosen career path that lead to elevated mental health risks in states with some of the highest suicide rates in the nation (Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and Colorado). Redside Foundation Executive Director Shannon Walton will share data, guide stories, and examples of successes that strengthen the health and resilience of the people who make outdoor adventure possible for so many and steward the landscapes that define the West

Date: March 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: The Filling Station, 2005 N Rouse

Cost: $10/person

This year the Chili Cook-Off will raise funds for our service projects while giving us all a
chance to compete and have some fun.

Event Highlights
Chili Teams: Rotarians and community members will compete with their best recipes. The cost is $50 to enter your chili and we're asking that you bring at least 5 quarts. Maximum of 12 teams vying for CASH PRIZES!
Dessert Silent Auction: Bid on delicious desserts you can take home.
Raffle: Purchase tickets for a chance to win great prizes. More details will be coming soon on the raffle items and how to purchase tickets.

Invite Others: Spread the word and bring family, friends, and co-workers!
Judging: A panel of community judges will select the top three chilis.

Volunteers Needed!
This fundraiser depends on all of us pitching in. There are plenty of roles - big and small - so everyone can help. Take a look at the SignUp Genius to see where you’d like to volunteer and please sign up by February 20. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0445A4AC28A5FE3-61688447-32226#/  

Club-Sponsored Doc Film and International Reception March 5
Join our club at the Emerson Cultural Center on March 5, 5:30 PM, for our club's first annual International Film screening and pre-film reception, in conjunction with the Bozeman Doc Series. 

The reception begins at 5:30 PM in the Emerson ballroom, showcasing the impactful international work being done by the Bozeman Sunrise Rotary Club and other organizations in our local community. 

Beginning at 7 PM, the Bozeman Doc Series will present the Montana premiere of the brand new, critically acclaimed documentary, Cycle of Love. 

Food will be provided by I-Ho's Korean Grill, music by Bozambique, and there will be a no-host bar. Tickets are $14, and if purchased at our Friday morning meetings February 20 and February 27, each ticket will be entered into a drawing for $50 gift certificates generously donated by Khanom Thai and I-Ho's Korean Grill! 

For more information contact Nikki Naiser (406) 580-7798.

Tip #4

Combine errands into one trip

One loop beats three.

If 50 people did this weekly, it would eliminate about 20,000–25,000 miles of driving per year.