Capital Matrix is one of only 5 companies in Idaho authorized to offer SBA 504 loans. But businesses don’t go directly to Capital Matrix—they go to their banks. That’s why it’s important for banks to understand the full range of financing tools available. Programs like the SBA 504 loan can be a powerful option for businesses looking to invest in real estate or equipment, and Capital Matrix plays a key role in making that happen. Ann Monroe will explain how the process works and how it’s helping grow small businesses throughout the region.

Nampa Rotarians -

There are two opportunities to volunteer and we would like at least 8 Rotarians each day! Your family including children are more than welcome to join you! 

• Friday September 26th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
• Saturday September 27th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. 

We will be painting, assembling furniture and other primary tasks on Friday and Saturday the 26th and 27th. Please wear work clothes and bring a pair of gloves if desired. All other materials and prep will be provided by Zuri Rosales from the Boys & Girls Club. 

Thank you for your service and dedication to our community! 

Best regards,

Jeremy

Fortify Risk Management – Building Resilient Businesses & Communities

Hi everyone,

Tomorrow’s Rotary meeting will feature a presentation from Fortify Risk Management, a Nampa-based firm that helps organizations identify, measure, and reduce risk — from natural disasters to insurance challenges to workforce safety.

Their team brings a unique approach that combines business resilience with community care. They help companies plan for the unexpected, recover faster after disruption, and even reinvest 10–15% of their profits back into local causes like the Boys & Girls Club and school support programs.

This will be a fascinating conversation for anyone interested in leadership, organizational health, and community resilience — values that align perfectly with Rotary’s mission of service above self.

Come ready to learn how businesses and service organizations alike can strengthen their ability to adapt, respond, and serve — no matter what challenges arise.

Yours in service,
Liz Alexander
President, Nampa Rotary Club

Luke Mayville of ReClaim Idaho
Join us as we welcome Luke Mayville, co-founder of ReClaim Idaho, the grassroots organization behind Idaho’s successful Medicaid Expansion initiative. Luke, who holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Yale University and has taught at Boise State University, will share insights on the importance of protecting Idaho’s citizen initiative process—a cornerstone of direct democracy that allows everyday Idahoans to shape policy through ballot measures. Don’t miss this timely discussion about civic engagement and the future of citizen-led - direct democracy - in our beautiful state.

All Civic Clubs Welcome!

You’re Invited to a Special Offsite Meeting

Come meet Mark DeMichael, NNU’s new and 14th President!
Join us as he shares his vision for the future of Northwest Nazarene University and highlights some of the exciting developments already underway on campus.

🗓 Monday, October 28
🕰 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 NNU Brandt Center, 707 Fern Street, Nampa

Enjoy lunch, fellowship, and an inspiring conversation about the role NNU continues to play in our community and beyond.

RSVP by October 21 via email to reserve your lunch by emailing TheRotaryClubofNampa@gmail.com

A little more about Dr. DeMichael

Join us for this week’s Rotary meeting featuring Braver Angels, a national movement working to depolarize America by bringing people together across political and social divides.

Our speaker, Adam Novak, will share how Braver Angels is fostering respectful dialogue, rebuilding civic trust, and helping communities like ours strengthen understanding and cooperation — even when we disagree.

Come learn practical tools for better conversations and how Rotary’s values of service and fellowship align with this important work.

Guests are welcome!

🗓️ Don’t miss this inspiring and timely program.

Rotarians!

Would you like to participate in serving our community in a very tangible way? Say, like raking it up?

Rake Up Nampa is almost upon us and our club has signed up to provide a team of volunteers. 

Sal is heading up the leadership for our club this year. 

We will meet at the Flying M in Nampa at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 15th. You'll be done around Noon. 

Flying M Nampa
1314 2nd St S
Nampa, ID 83651

Please sign up so that we can show how supportive and engaged Rotary is, especially Rotary Club of Nampa!

Sal's phone number is 208-805-6164 if you have questions approaching November 15th!

https://www.cityofnampa.us/161/Rake-Up-Nampa

The Nampa Community Fund is proud to support organizations that make a real difference — helping those in need right here in Nampa.

Join us as we celebrate and present grants to our local heroes — the organizations working every day to lift up our community.

• Salvation Army of Nampa – Angel Tree gifts for pre-teens and teens

• JEMFriends – Life skills classes for young men

• Aging Strong Foster Grandparents – Flashcards for kids

• Care House Learning Center – Classroom supplies

• Nampa Bicycle Project – Bike lights for safer rides

• Learning Peace Camp – Teaching peacebuilding skills to kids

Together, we’re building a stronger, kinder Nampa — one act of service at a time.

As we near Thanksgiving, we’ll be breaking bread with our friends from the Kiwanis Club of Nampa, celebrating the spirit of gratitude and community that connects us all.

Our guest speaker, Dallin Munk, embodies what we share in common — a deep care and love for Idaho’s land. A graduate of an Idaho university, Dallin is a regenerative rancher working to restore soil health and practice sustainable land management right here in our beloved state.

Dallin was recently featured on the Sustainable Idaho podcast — listen here before our meeting:
🎧 Sustainable Idaho: Deep Creek Ranch & Cattle

Join us Tuesday, November 25, as we honor Idaho’s land, its stewards, and the future of food production done right — the kind that sustains generations to come.

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Deroin, a Certified EOS Implementer with EOS Worldwide, and a past Nampa Rotary Club President, and past District Governor, as our speaker!   

• Real-World Experience: Jennifer's connection to EOS began in practice. She successfully implemented the system in her own public accounting firm to scale the business, drive revenue growth, clarify roles, and build accountability within her team.  

• What She Does: As an Implementer, she works to strengthen the Six Key Components of a business by teaching every tool in the EOS Toolbox, facilitating clarity and alignment, and providing business coaching to keep leadership teams on track.   

Jennifer brings her empathy, real-world experience, and unstoppable commitment to helping businesses experience.

Days for Girls International, a global movement turning periods into pathways for education, health, and dignity.

Around the world, millions of girls miss school each month simply because they don’t have access to basic menstrual care. Days for Girls is changing that — one kit, one girl, and one community at a time. They provide sustainable, reusable menstrual kits and life-changing health education, ensuring that girls can stay in school and thrive with confidence.

To date, Days for Girls has reached more than 3 million women and girls in over 145 countries, creating ripple effects of empowerment, education, and opportunity.

Days for Girls' mission is simple and powerful: “Every girl. Everywhere. Period.”

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This ties into all the the areas of focus for Rotary.

• Eliminating trash is better for the environment.
• Using washable materials means better sanitation and hygiene.
• It supports women and children and increases literacy and education — because girls can stay in school instead of missing class when they don’t have menstrual protection.
• Educated women help economies thrive.
• And where there’s more equality, there’s more peace.

It’s all connected!

https://www.daysforgirls.org/

Join us for an inside look at St. Luke’s Children’s, Idaho’s only children’s hospital, and the incredible impact made possible through compassionate care and community support. Learn about our mission, specialized services, and the stories behind the numbers that show how many lives we touch each year.

You’ll see how philanthropy helps kids heal and thrive through programs, services, and innovations, plus enjoy an inspiring video story from one of our patient families. We’ll also share various ways to get involved, through volunteering, events, and community support, to make a difference for children and families across our region.

We’re all going to die someday — and yet, it’s something we rarely talk about. This Tuesday, Karen will courageously lead us into that conversation, because careing for the dying is what she does for a living.

Have you ever heard of a death doula? We’ve all heard of birth doulas who help bring new life into the world — but death doulas help guide the transition out. Fascinating, right? Karen will share her experience as both a death doula and grief educator, helping families navigate one of life’s most profound journeys.

And how fitting that this talk comes just before Valentine’s Day, a time centered on love — the same love that shapes how we care for those at the end of life.

Join us for this special meeting where we’ll face the inevitable with grace, curiosity, and maybe even a bit of humor.

https://youtu.be/xg69PZOsofs