Samantha Bluhm provided Rotary with a brief overview of the Powerful Perspectives and Thrive Model that she has developed, motivated by her personal experience and leading to the book she authored:  "You Were Born for More:  Unpack What Holds You Back".   A key concept the model is the Awareness Line, dividing emotional states into those focusing on survival below the line as contrasted to those above the line that can lead to thriving.  Samantha left us with a few copies of her book that are available at meetings.  Click Read More to see a larger photo of the cover.

 

Samantha Bluhm Bio:  Samantha Bluhm is a master-certified life coach, speaker, and author of You Were Born for More - a memoir-style self-help book filled with stories and powerful perspectives on leadership, parenting, and relationships. As a coach, she helps individuals and organizations master confident communication to conquer chaos.

 

 

Youth Exchange Camp in July:  Elaine started by describing her current and future leadership roles in North Star Youth Exchange (NSYE).  The international camp coming in July will have twelve 15-17 year-olds from countries around the world.  This camp is one of only two in the US this year.  The theme is "summer fun, history, and culture in the Land of 10,000 Lakes".  Campers must be able to swim and to participate in hiking and other physical activities.  Click 'Read More' for further details.

 

Literacy Event:  Tony is working to restart a monthly reading program at the River Falls Public Library.  Jump Start to Literacy ran the program from 2013 until Covid stopped it.  The thrust is to get families with few resources to the RFPL.  With the knowledge that having books in the home is an important predictor of success in reading later in life, a goal of this event is to have every child leave the RFPL with their own book.   In addition to the book giveaway, there are healthful snacks, movement activities, and a reading.  Tony is seeking help to collect contact information, help to publicize the monthly event, greet, transport books to RFPL, prepare and serve refreshments, and to be a guest reader.   Click Read More for more on this item.

Dr. Yoana Newman and her team of students presented at the national forage bowl.  Jace Heimann is a senior crop science major, Hannah Schull is a sophomore, Tucker Lundquist will be a senior, and Ryan Botema is a soil science major.  The Forage Bowl is part of a national conference held in 2024 in Mobile AL.  The group is the  American Forage & Grassland Council,  which includes 22 affiliate councils and more than 2500 members.