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From mentoring area youth to planting trees, highway cleanup and events, there's something for every volunteer spirit. Rotary People of Action make a difference in their communities and in the world.

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Be a part of the "End Polio Now" effort. (more) You or your organization can make a difference in eradicating this devastating disease by contributing to Rotary International.

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Rotary sponsors youth exchange programs as well as member on-site volunteer projects. Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with a global organization.

River Falls Rotary Burger Battle

We are excited to share that after a multiple-year hiatus, the River Falls Rotary Club is resurrecting the River Falls Rotary Burger Battle.

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Focus River Falls Process Update

Now over a year into the Focus River Falls project, Amy Peterson, Community Development Director, will provide an overview on the direction of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, the Outdoor Recreation Plan, and the City’s Comprehensive Plan. These important policy documents, when implemented, will shape the future of River Falls. For this reason, we’re providing updates to inform community members and spur conversation about the proposed direction. Plans are forecasted to be adopted by the City Council the end of March 2023 and community feedback on the plans is encouraged through February.

Visit engagerf.org to learn more.

UWRF Update from Chancellor Gallo

Chancellor Dr. Maria Gallo presented an update on several important projects and new developments at UWRF. First she showed a slide recognizing the school’s Best in the Midwest award. She noted that the school ranks high in social mobility measures, with many students from first generation to attend college families as well as students from lower income families.

A major part of her talk focused on the Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech for short) as a game changer for UWRF. The center will focus on science, engineering, mathematics, physics, and psychology, increasing the emphasis on these fields of study and research. The video Dr. Gallo shared noted that collaboration capability will be designed into the facility.

Chancellor's UWRF Update

Update from the UWRF Chancellor. Just over one year ago, UWRF Chancellor Dr. Maria Gallo introduced herself to our club. Now that she’s settled into her vital role at UWRF, Dr. Gallo will speak to our club about important and exciting projects and programs at the university. Her presentation will include the Science and Technology Innovation Center (SciTech) project, new programs such as the development of a marching band and addition e-Sports, and ongoing activity around the revitalized UWRF brand.

About the Speaker: it used to be that a picture was worth a thousand words. These days, it's a link: https://www.uwrf.edu/about/chancellors-office to learn more about Dr. Gallo.

Touching Tiny Lives -WBL Rotary

Janelle Erickson of White Bear Lake Rotary told our club that Touching Tiny Lives (TTL) was founded in 2004 to serve infants and small children in Lesotho. The organization started with a single safe home far from the capital city. Babies and children were brought to the home because they would not survive if they had remained in their rural home areas.

Lesotho is a landlocked country totally surrounded by the nation of South Africa. There is a high prevalence of both poverty and HIV/AIDs, with the latter affecting an estimated 25% of the population. Infant mortality rates are very high, with approximately 10% of children dying before their 5th birthday.