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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.

Apply for a Grant!

River Falls Rotary is soliciting applications for a grant of up to $10,000 to support a project that would benefit the River Falls Community. Application deadline is Friday December 15, 2023.

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River Falls Rotary Burger Battle

We are excited to share the River Falls Rotary Club will again be coordinating the River Falls Rotary Burger Battle.

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What's New at UWRF - Chancellor Gallo

What's New at UWRF is an appropriate title for Chancellor Gallo's talk since there is a great deal happening at our in-town university. We expect Dr. Gallo to be updating us on academic programming, three new college deans, co-curricular additions, the SciTech building, and the recently opened Dairy Pilot Plant (now known as the Wuetrich Family / Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence).

About the Speaker: Dr. Maria Gallo began as the 20^th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2021. Gallo is a Fulbright Scholar and a fellow of the American Society of Agronomy and the Crop Science Society of America. Before joining UWRF, she served as president of Delaware Valley University.

Steve McCarthy Introductory Talk

Our newest club member, St Croix Valley United Way Executive Director Steve McCarthy, gave his introductory talk. Steve joined Rotary because he believes in the power of people to come together and make a difference to improve the world. He graduated from Harvard, Illinois high school and then backpacked across Europe.

Steve has two daughters. Rachel who works in graduate admissions and also works as a server while she is in an MBA program. The second daughter, Allison, is at UW-La Crosse. Steve and his partner Lori have been together since 2007. They have 2 dogs and a cat. Lori is a counselor and works with a therapy dog. Steve camps with friends for three nights in February near Two Harbors, Minnesota. The temperature can get down to minus 20 degrees. Steve told us that he has many “siblings” because his parents fostered 40 kids.

Club Steps Up to Meet the Need - And The Goal

It's time to pat ourselves on the back(pack)! At the meeting on the 14th, Scott presented Our Neighbors' Place Executive Director Shelly Smith with a check for $2350, which will cover 156-2/3 student backpacks to provide food for families over the holidays. Even with the need up from last year, our generous members blew past the $2130 goal for 142 backpacks. Thanks and congrats to all who contributed to this important and needed program!

District Governor Visit - How much do you know about Rotary?

In addition to hosting an abbreviated but spirited and informative game of Rotary Jeopardy, District Governor Patricia McCleese told us about District 5960's focus on membership and focus on action. She mentioned the recent Conference of Clubs, noting that it was moved to the fall to allow for the spring peace initiative.

Special Announcement (with timeline) - Backpack Program Support

We've set two ambitious goals: 1) Support the holiday Backpack Program as Rotary has always done at the increased level of 142 students, which requires us to contribute $2130, and 2) get the contributions to Our Neighbors' Place on Novemeber 14th. In case you missed the all-member email, it's available by clicking Read More