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River Falls Historic Preservation Commission

The River Falls Historic Preservation Commission is part of our city's Certified Local Government. Our 7 member panel creates policies, plans, and public programming in the spirit of stewardship, and for the inspiration and benefit of current and future generations.

About the Speaker: Heidi Heinze has been a River Falls resident for 25 years (since 1997), and on Historic Preservation Commission for 12 years. She is a Chippewa Falls native, a UW Madison alumna, and is currently the education coordinator for the St. Croix County Historical Society in Hudson.

Update on International Projects in District 5960

Dave Newman updated our club on the long-standing D5960 Fast for Hope (FFH) project in Nicaragua. The Fast for Hope name is based on the thought that the money saved by skipping one meal could be used to fund a project that can improve lives. The FFH goal has been $15 per year from each D5960 Rotarian.

Camp RYLA Student Presentations

River Falls Rotary sponsored two River Falls High School students who participated in District 5960's Camp RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening), which is held at YMCA Camp St. Croix. The RFHS students this year were Angela Miller and Astrid Downey.

River Falls Public Library Update

River Falls Public Library Director Tanya Misselt updated the club on developments, improvements, and programs at the RFPL. She pointed out during her talk that River Falls has an award-winning library that is well funded through the RFPL Foundation, through direct contributions to the library, and through the city’s budget.

At the conclusion of her presentation, Tanya asked us for help. Because the RFPL wants to be sure the library serves the community’s needs, they will conduct a brainstorming meeting in the lower level of the library on June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Tanya concluded her talk by urging Rotary members to attend.

April 19th Club Forum Follow-Up

Here are summaries compiled from notes taken while Jason and the area champions present led the members through the various goals and tasks identified at the forum in February.

Member Engagement

Service – Tony Pedriana is leading the effort to increase the visibility of opportunities. The new signup sheets circulated at meetings are a way to make service activities more prominent. In meetings and other communications, we need to make sure that ongoing social and service items are promoted. As part of the effort to expand Rotary Readers, Linda Yde has expanded outreach to non-members. We have added the 5^th Tuesday as a way to promote service opportunities to engage members in simple yet effective projects. [Click Read More for review of the remaining reviews.]