Rotary Foundation - Barbara Tischart (Nov. 01, 2023)

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

Doing Good in the World Through the Rotary Foundation

Barbara Tischart from Stillwater Sunrise Rotary spoke to the club from her perspective as a member of the District 5960 Foundation Development team. Her first Foundation example was to point to World Polio Day and the major impact Rotary and its partners have had. The maps she shared showed how polio went from endemic in 1988 to isolated in a few countries. Ms. Tischart reminded us that Rotary’s projects deal with maternal and child health, conflict prevention, water, sanitation and hygiene, education and literacy, community economic development, and the environment. And she noted the increased emphasis on sustainability.

This Week's Announcements

Discount Kwik Trip Gas Cards Supporting Our Neighbors' Place Tony Pedriana has car wash cards that give purchasers a discount on car washes at Kwik Trip. See Tony if you're interested.

Notice from the Long-Range Planning Department: There will not be a regular Rotary meeting on Tuesday March 5th. We are encouraging all who are interested to attend the State of the City breakfast at Tattersall, starting at 7:30 (you can even sleep in a little, unless you're Scot Simpson!).

We have open dates for speakers: As of now, we have one open (morning) speaker slot in February and one in March. After that, the schedule gets pretty open. Please contact Rick W, Linda, JW, or Tom with suggestions and contact information.

Field Trip to CVTC Campus

Rotary members toured the Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) in River Falls. The main campus for CVTC is in Eau Claire. CVTC has 110 programs including 36 granting certificates, as well as 16 apprenticeships: many but not all are offered in River Falls. Our guide was Minda Matthys, whose job title is College Navigator. We started the tour in the main building, but the tour also included their most recent acquisition, the former Moody’s business nearby.

As our fifth Tuesday service, Rotary donated about 370 food items to the student food pantry so that students can grab a snack as they are on their way to class, on a break, or heading home after a day of learning.

Kellie Burrows Introductory Talk

Kellie grew up in St Paul in a family with 2 older brothers. She told us that her full first name is Kellene and that, with a maiden name of Sullivan, she had plenty of Irish. Kellie also said she had strong women role models, including a grandmother who was a stabilizing force in her childhood. Her mother, as a single mom, had to be more than was required of standard motherhood.

After a quick review of her early years, Kellie told us that she was a Pan Am flight attendant in her 20’s, in New York City (becoming a Mets fan in the process). After UWRF, Kellie’s flight attendant role took her to much of the world, and convincing her that international exposure is important in education for anyone who can get the experience. Kellie was first in her family to graduate from college. During her college years, she worked part-time at Bo’s and Mine; from those days, Kellie has maintained some of close friendships.

Joke of the Week

This Week's Joke (caution: don't read if the NFL season-end for the Packers is too recent) ;

Q: If you live in Green Bay, how do you keep bears out of your back yard?

A: Put up goalposts!

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River Falls, WI 54022
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Fifth Tuesday In-Meeting Service

Feb 06, 2024 7:00 AM

Club Assembly

Discussion and Deliberation on Two Grant Proposals

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Devotions

Devotions/Reflections

McQuade, Brian

Meeting Set-up

Setup 1

Gavin, Roxanne

Setup 2

Wilson, Rick

Meeting Take-down

Takedown 1

Gavin, Roxanne

Takedown 2

McCarthy, Steve

November Meeting Schedule

Nov 7th - 7 AM

Nov 14th - noon

Nov 16th - 5:01 tbd

Nov 21st- 7 AM

Nov 28th -- Noon meeting with lunch mob