The document discusses Rotary's Champions of Change program and the Shots for Tots immunization program in Central Oregon. It provides details on: - How the Shots for Tots program began in 1998 in response to low childhood immunization rates in Deschutes County. A coalition including Rotary clubs was formed. - Rotary International awarded a $25,000 Children's Opportunities grant in 1998 to fund FREE immunization clinics for underserved children through the new Shots for Tots program. - Over the years, additional Rotary grants and donations totaling over $55,000 supported expanding the program's reach and impact, with over $6.2 million in additional donations from

2. 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?

3. Thursday, April 4, 2013

11. Thursday evening – April 4, 2013

17. Friday, April 5, 2013

41. Central Oregon
Rotary Shots for Tots

42. 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 Hospitals
Public Sector
Private Sector
Service Sector (Rotary and Kiwanis)
Schools and Pre-Schools
Media (Radio, TV, Newspapers)
Vaccines for Children (Federal Program)

43. 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 funding
DCIC 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 Schloer
Dec. 1998 - Notification of $25,000 award
Jan-April 1999 - Recruit and train
May 1999 - First four clinics held for 400+ kids

46. A Rotary Foundation
Children’s Opportunities
Grant #154

47.  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)

59. $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 program
McDonald’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

60. Giving The Children of Deschutes County
A Healthy Start in Life