Saving Lives: Combating the Opioid Crisis

Rotarian Barry Sackett moderates a discussion on efforts to prevent opioid addiction and overdose, support those affected, and enforce laws. Panelists include Larry Kenemore, U.S. Rotary Action Group leader, Angela Kennecke, founder of Emily’s Hope, and Police Chief Jon Thum.

The buffet lunch will be available beginning at 11:30 am. The menu will be: Chicken Marsala with wild rice & asparagus and salad bar.

The presentation, at the club’s regular weekly meeting, will be held at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance in Sioux Falls and will begin at noon. All Downtown Sioux Falls Rotary Club programs are open only to Rotarians and their guests. All programs are subject to the club's Privacy Policy. Local media are invited to attend to record the session.



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