Speakers

We're hosting a People of Action meeting!
Instead of a traditional program, we’ll be rolling up our sleeves to assemble breakfast kits for the Salvation Army. These kits support individuals and families in our community who are experiencing food insecurity, providing an easy, nourishing start to the day when resources are limited.

This is a hands-on opportunity to live out Service Above Self—showing up for our neighbors in a practical, meaningful way. Your presence helps turn compassion into action, and even a small investment of time makes a real difference. Bring a friend to join in the giving! 

JEMfriends is a Boise-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping youth aging out of the foster care system successfully transition into independent adulthood. Recognizing the significant challenges these young people face — including homelessness, educational barriers, and lack of stable support — JEMfriends provides comprehensive, community-centered services that act as “stepping stones to independence.”

Our regular lunchtime meeting is cancelled so that we can tour the Nampa Family Justice Center at 4 pm. Meet at 1305 3rd St S, Nampa, ID 83651.

The Nampa Family Justice Center offers free confidential services to families and children who have experienced domestic abuse/violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking and human trafficking. The center is operated by the City of Nampa in partnership with St. Luke's, Saint Alphonsus, Nampa Police Department, Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, Idaho Legal Aid, Community Council of Idaho and other collaborative organizations.

NFJC Executive Director Jeannie Strohmeyer, LSW, will lead the tour.

Rotary International’s theme for February was Peace & Conflict Resolution, and as guest speaker on 3/17, Janice Fulkerson will continue to talk about peacebuilding that begins locally and grows globally. She will share opportunities for Clubs in D5400 to think about peacebuilding differently and easily achievable actions to focus on peacebuilding in Rotary and beyond.

Janice Fulkerson enjoys surrounding herself with family, friends, laughter, and service to community and others.  A Rotarian since 2008, she has served in many roles across her club and the District, including District Governor in 2022-2023.  Outside of Rotary, she has over thirty years of progressive leadership and experience in the health care and nonprofit industries, currently serving as Senior Advisor for the Fletcher Group.  She graduated from Boise State University, School of Social Work and served honorably in the United States Army Ready Reserve.  Janice currently serves as the Chair of Board for Your Health Idaho, the state’s insurance exchange; State of Idaho’s high-risk pool board secretary; She is involved in several mentoring programs, to include Big Brothers Big Sisters and was recognized as Big Sister of the year in 2016.

Karcher Constructed Wetlands Project — Presented by Tom Points

The Karcher Constructed Wetlands Project is a landmark nature-based initiative in Nampa designed to improve water quality, reduce toxic stormwater pollution, and enhance community resilience through an innovative constructed wetland system. This project — the first of its kind in Idaho — uses natural wetland processes combined with engineered design to capture and treat stormwater runoff before it enters local waterways such as Indian Creek and Mason Creek. Its goals include reducing contaminants of emerging concern (such as PFAS and other pollutants), filtering out toxins, and serving as a living laboratory for sustainable stormwater treatment that can be replicated throughout Canyon County. Funded in part by a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Karcher Wetlands project also fosters public engagement, education, and long-term environmental stewardship in the region.

About the Presenter — Tom Points
Tom Points is the Senior Public Works Director for the City of Nampa, where he leads essential services including stormwater and water quality initiatives. With nearly three decades of engineering leadership experience, Tom has overseen infrastructure planning and implementation that integrates innovative, sustainable solutions for community challenges. In this project, he brings expertise in engineered water systems and collaborative public-sector problem-solving to the forefront as Nampa pioneers new approaches to urban water quality and resilience. 

We have the honor of welcoming a local hero- Lieutenant Brad Childers who serves in the Nampa Police Department.

Lt Childers will share with us what the agency does for the community and our partnerships. He supports the department’s K-9 Unit and helps lead the annual Nampa PD K-9 Foundation Golf Tournament (maybe we could get a few ideas), which raises funds for training, equipment, and ongoing care of police dogs. Lt. Childers also represents NPD in public forums and at community events— recently attending the Boys & Girls Club teen center ribbon cutting!

Here's a more detailed bio: 

Lt. Childers been in Law Enforcement for 20 years, 15 years of which has been
with SWAT and K9.

Lt. Childers was born in Idaho and has lived in Nampa for 26 years. He graduated
from Boise State University and continues education through training towards law
enforcement. Lt Childers is married to his wife Renee for 26 years and they have
two sons.

Lt Childers has received the following medals.

• Medal of Valor
• Combat Cross
• Life Saving Award

Lt. Childers is currently assigned over the patrol division and K9s for the Nampa Police Department, which in his opinion is the best department EVER!

Mentoring Reentry with Jeff Kirkman

On April 7th, we’ll hear from Jeff Kirkman of the Idaho Department of Correction. Jeff developed and manages a mentoring reentry program that pairs incarcerated individuals returning to the community with trained volunteer mentors. These mentors help guide and support people during one of the most challenging transitions of their lives—navigating housing, employment, relationships, and rebuilding stability.

The program has shown strong success in Idaho and is now being modeled by correctional agencies across the country. Jeff will share how the program works, why it matters, and how community members can play a role in breaking cycles of recidivism and supporting safer, stronger communities.

Join us for a special tour of one of Nampa’s most beloved landmarks!
The 1903 Nampa Train Depot was once at risk of demolition, but a wave of community action — including support from local Rotarians — helped save it. Thanks to that effort, it still stands today as a museum and a proud piece of downtown history.

On May 26th, we’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at this beautifully restored treasure, explore exhibits, and hear stories that shaped Nampa’s past.