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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.

Club picnic: passing the gavel and more!

For this year's club picnic, we met at Belle Vinez outside of River Falls. A brief program allowed outgoing president, Chris Blasius, to recognize our year and our club.

Tony Jilek was honored with Rotarian of the Year. He attended via Zoom, so he will have to provide a selfie of himself with the plaque later!

Summer 2020 announcements

Congratulations, Tony Jilek for Rotarian of the Year!
Know a middle school student? Tell them about our essay contest! Theme: "What does it mean to be a good citizen in the River Falls Community?" Deadline July 15. Prize $100 in Chamber Bucks. Learn more.
Volunteer opportunity: You can be a part of the River Falls Rotary flag crew! You should have received an email about the opportunity. Sign up here.
Watch for sign-ups for Veteran's Park cleanup!
We made it! We surpassed our goal in the Push to 400k! Check your email for a thank you video from our leaders!
What should I do with all my happy bucks! Please help us share some “happy”! Get your happy bucks jar ready to show off at our next ZOOM meeting! Each week, the River Falls Rotary Club spends a portion of our meeting time sharing personal aspects of one’s life during what we call “Happy Bucks.” During this time of uncertainty and social distancing, we encourage you to create a "Happy Bucks Container" and put your bucks in each week. Once the quarantine is over, bring it to our next "in person” meeting.
Feel free to continue to post on our Facebook page with your reason you are happy! During this time if we can't do anything else we can help improve our community's morale! Here's how:
1) Post a photo/“selfie” of yourself holding a sign of what you are “happy” about.
2) Share and encourage others to participate! Include hash tags:
#HappyBucks #PeopleofAction #RFRotary @Rotary5960

Even if we can't meet in person, we are looking for opportunities for our club to provide support during this time of need. Keep an eye on your email for updates from President JW Matheson. If you or others within our surrounding communities that you become aware of that could use a helping hand, please reach out. We are in this together as Rotarians and are ready to provide support as needed!
Have an announcement or photo you want to appear in Tidings and our website? See a typo that needs correcting? Email us!
Now taking suggestions! Please suggest a speaker for a future Rotary meeting.

Club Assembly - A look back and a look forward

We gathered by Zoom at High Noon for a Club Assembly and Lunch Mob 3.0.

Outgoing Club President Chris Blasius provided us with a Rotary Review of 2019-2020 and President- Elect JW Matheson provided us with a look forward to the upcoming 2020-2021 Rotary Year.

What's it like to be part of the United Nations

Ms. Markell Lockwood brought two students from the River Falls School District Montessori Model United Nations Club to address our club.

Essay contest for Middle School Students: deadline July 15

The River Falls Rotary Club invites all River Falls School District middle-school students to participate in its essay contest, centered on citizenship.

Theme: What it means to be a good citizen in the River Falls Community, and how do you apply the Principles of Character Education into your daily lives?
Length: 500 words
Deadline: July 15, 2020
Prize: $100 Chamber Check good at River Falls Chamber member businesses.