Summary: Granite Gold Star for Idaho Gold Star Family Memorial, Pocatello, ID
The Idaho Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Plaza will be constructed in the Northgate District in Pocatello, ID, on ground donated by Portneuf Development, LLC. The Memorial has been designed by a committee and community members to serve as a place of healing and peace for families in Idaho who have lost loved ones to military service. Groundbreaking on this monument recently occurred in April, 2019. It is the only monument of its kind in the state and surrounding region.
The monument, depicting service to the homeland, family, patriot, and sacrifice, will be surrounded by 44 gold stars, one for each of Idaho's counties. Spaced around the edge of the plaza will be five eagle feathers, representing each of the state's federally recognized Native American Tribes. The massive Gold Star in the center of the plaza will recognize the loss experienced by loved ones when a service member makes the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The monument will be a place of healing, reflection, appreciation, community, and peace. Members of the Pocatello Rotary Club, individually and through their businesses, will be providing funds for the center Gold Star in the monument.
The cost of the gold star is $18,000, and $13,000 of this amount has already been pledged by our members for its completion, which is scheduled for fall of 2019 (no later than spring, 2020). In recognition of the contribution toward this portion of the memorial, Pocatello Rotary Club/Rotary District 5400 would be listed on the project's granite Sponsors monument permanent website as a Gold Star Sponsor.
Addendum to Project Description (added after the project was signed)
There will be multiple opportunities for Rotarians to contribute hands-on service in relation to this project. One of the most noteworthy will be during the landscaping phase of the project. This will be a one-third acre plaza requiring extensive final grading - i.e., shovel work - and planting. Rotarians will be encouraged to participate, as planting by a landscaping company would be an extra and (we hope) avoidable expense.
Our Veteran's committee, which occasionally hosts memorial and celebratory events in our community, will also be very likely to utilize this space as appropriate for events appropriate for the memorial.
Completed
This project is "Completed". This means the project has been implemented and the report was accepted by the district leadership. The project will stay listed on this website as a testimony of the achievements of the project partners.
Rotary Foundation grants cannot be used to reimburse for costs already incurred. With the ground breaking having already occurred, have the other elements of the monument been ordered? Please provide more detail (e.g. vendor estimate) and breakdown for your spending plan. Other than donating money, what is the active Rotarian involvement in this project to be?
28-May-19
by Summer Jackman
The ground breaking was for the dedication of the site only. Other portions of the monument have been flagged for specific purchase as donations specifically made for flags, benches, feathers, etc. have required. The Gold Star has not yet been ordered, and the committee is still in the fundraising stage on this part of the project. We have three club members on the board working on the monument (Greg Gunter has done the renderings) and over a dozen Rotarians who have either donated for specific parts of the monument or contributed to the general fund.
31-May-19
by Marianne Barker
If you’re ready to turn in your application, send it for signatures NOW – on the administration side of the description tab. It must be signed by the primary contact person and the 2019-20 club president by midnight June 1. Before sending, be sure that you’ve addressed questions about your project if we asked any, making the necessary changes. Thank you!
31-May-19
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.
31-May-19
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project signed by Summer Jackman.
31-May-19
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Greg Gunter.
15-Jun-19
by Marianne Barker
Your grant application is currently under review by D5400 grants committee. Questions were raised about the amount of Rotarian involvement in the project. The Rotary Foundation requires “active Rotarian involvement” in Foundation-funded projects. It appeared to the committee from your application that most of the club involvement is in the form of monetary contributions. Can you expand your involvement to include more Rotarians in “hands-on” activities? Please write an addendum to the application providing this information. On the administration side of the description tab, click edit project page & write an addendum to the project in the box provided before June 25, 2019.
15-Jul-19
by Marianne Barker
TRF approved the district block grant on 7/9/19. The district received more requests for DDF than money available requiring that cuts be made in funding. Your project is reduced to $4000 of DDF. Clubs in tier 3 are expected to make up the difference in the project financing. We have cancelled the signature process and adjusted the financing to reflect this. To confirm your intention of continuing with the project, please send it again for signatures on the admin side of the description tab. Questions? Need help? Contact District Grants Chair Ines Crespo, 208 320-8494.
15-Jul-19
by Marianne Barker
System Entry: Signature Process cancelled by user.
25-Jul-19
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project sent for club signatures.
25-Jul-19
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project signed by Summer Jackman.
25-Jul-19
System Entry
System Entry: Project signed by Greg Gunter.
30-Jul-19
by Ines Crespo
System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.
13-Aug-19
by T. J. Adams
System Entry: Check for DDF payment issued by Foundation Treasurer.
15-Mar-20
by Marianne Barker
This is a reminder that you have a report due May 15, 2020 on this project. If not your final report, then write & send a brief history log indicating the % completion of the project and the estimated end date. Late reports on open grants can affect your eligibility for a 2020-21 grant.
7-Apr-20
by Summer Jackman
Club funds had been committed/paid proper to receipt of grant, and District matching funds have been committed to the project. Spring service opportunity and dedication pending Covid restrictions.
16-Nov-20
by Summer Jackman
This grant project is complete to date. Funds were distributed from club members, district grant funds, and general donations to complete the gold star in the middle of the monument. Additionally, Rotary members have been involved on the ground from the ground-breaking to the most recent tree and shrub planting at the memorial. While the club anticipates further involvement, the requirements of the grant have been met.
16-Nov-20
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
17-Nov-20
by Ines Crespo
If you are ready to finalize this grant, download a blank final report form from the "Administration" side of the "Description" tab. Fill it out, making sure your expenses match your revenue. Then upload that form with any supporting documents and click the "Reported" button. If you have any questions, contact Ines Crespo at ines@glassinbalance.com or 208-320-8494.
17-Nov-20
by Ines Crespo
System Entry: Project reverted to "Paid".
17-Nov-20
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
24-Nov-20
by Bob Rose
I have audited this project and I don't approve it. Your 4/7/20 and 11/16/20 checks for this project are the same Check # 3305. Please upload the other $4,000 and then I can approve this project.
24-Nov-20
by Bob Rose
System Entry: Project reverted to "Paid".
23-Feb-21
by Summer Jackman
Final Report Docs Uploaded
23-Feb-21
by Summer Jackman
System Entry: Project has been implemented and final report uploaded.
15-Mar-21
by Bob Rose
I have audited this project and I approve it.
15-Mar-21
by Bob Rose
System Entry: Final report approved by the District Approval Committee.
