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Update on International Projects in District 5960

As our River Falls club works through developing our first international project in Jamaica, this week's talk will be timely and relevant. Dave Newman will update our club on the long-standing D5960 Fast for Hope project in Nicaragua, and he'll also provide the latest information about the Stillwater Sunrise Global grant project in El Corozo, also in Nicaragua.

About the Speaker:

Dave Newman has been a Rotarian since 1982 and is a currently a member of the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club. He is the past President of the Fridley Rotary Club and was also previously a member of the Stillwater Sunrise Club. Dave has held a variety of leadership positions in our Rotary district, including for 13 years as the Chair of Fast for Hope.

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.]

What's Been Going on at the River Falls Public Library

River Falls Public Library Director Tanya Misselt will talk about several recent improvements, current programming, and the adaptations occurring during 2020-22. Specific subjects will include:

--the installation in 2020 of the library’s Automated Material Handling System and its impact on workflow and staffing;

--the 2021-22 programming goals (job hunting, social justice, environment and mental health);

--programs and offerings this summer; and

--the current building space study

About the Speaker:

Tanya Misselt has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. After completing her B.A. she first worked in the field of criminal justice. She served as a law enforcement officer for the City of Appleton for eleven years before resigning to stay at home with her two boys and develop a new career.