banner
Stories
North Star Youth Exchange 101
Elaine Baumann, who leads our exchange student team, is also a leader in North Star Youth Exchange.  She reviewed the mechanics involved in getting exchange students from overseas to come here as well as what is involved in sponsoring and managing the process for outbound students.  She reviewed some of the history of Rotary Youth Exchange and North Star, which is comprised of all clubs in Districts 5950 and 5960.
 
If you want to get a sense of the resources involved in NSYE, click the pdf of Elaine's slides in the  Download Files section at the bottom of the Tidings.  Slide 6 is the organization chart, which Elaine noted includes two lawyers, a psychologist, numerous country experts responsible for maintaining contact with one or more foreign countries where students are currently located.  She noted that all but one position are filled by volunteers.
 
Elaine also shared with us that in 2025-27, she will be the overall leader of this group of talented and dedicated people responsible for the welfare of many students both here and abroad.  Congratulations to Elaine for reaching this position; if you get a chance, wish her well as she takes on this responsibility.
 
 
District Governor Ed Boeve
Assistant District Governor Ted Blank introduced current District 5960 District Governor Ed Boeve (Click READ MORE for Ed's biography).  Ed started with some of his Rotary history, including leading two District Grants in Kenya.  He was his club's president in 2020-21.  A pdf of Ed's slides is available by clicking in the Download Files section below.
 
While he had been a member of Stillwater Sunrise since 1997, Ed's deeper involvement started with being asked to write a grant since that was part of his "day job" with non-profit management.  That led to a trip to Kenya in 2016 where Ed was able to be part of the team that placed the pump into the borehole more than 500 feet below the surface.
 
Read more...
Rotarians Respond Regarding  Racket/Racquet
Thanks from Elaine, Abril and the club to all those who answered the request to find a "loaner" tennis racket for Abril to use this fall.  Elaine wants to let everyone know that she appreciates the numerous responses and that Abril is equipped for this fall's tennis at RFHS.
Jamie Benson - 11 Years of SDRF Leadership
Recently retired SDRF Superintendent Jamie Benson spoke at our meeting about his 11 years at the helm of the district.   He emphasized the good things that have happened and are happening in our schools while also reminding us of the many challenges that the SDRF administrative and teaching staff face both in their daily tasks and in the long-term management of the district's resources, both human and physical.  Benson expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the community, including support from groups like Rotary.  He specifically noted the major contribution that the school forest pavilion will be.  Those of us in attendance thanked Jamie for his leadership, and we were happy to hear about both his family history and a little about his future plans.  If you'd like more details, a pdf of Jamie's slides is available in the "download files" section below.
 
Jamie Benson retired June 30 after serving for 11 years as the School District of River Falls superintendent.  He recently celebrated 40-years of marriage to his wife, Jan.  Together they have three adult children and seven grandchildren.
This Week's Announcements
This Month's 5:01 will be Thursday December 19th at St. Croix Lanes
 
Reminder.  There will be no meeting on Tuesday December 24th.
Joke of the Week 
This Week's Joke of the week (This one's for Elaine, as a nod to her past):   
Q: How do you make a bandstand?
A:  Take away their chairs!
 
 
Download Files
Ed Boeve presentation
Benson Slides
Speakers
Dec 17, 2024 7:00 AM
River Falls High School HOSA
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 31, 2024 12:00 PM
Noon Fifth Tuesday - Lunch Mob, Foundation, JW
Jan 07, 2025 7:00 AM
Pavilion Project District Grant Detail
View entire list
Meeting Responsibilities
Devotions
 
Devotions/Reflections
Leitch, Steven
 
Meeting Set-up
 
Setup 1
Wilson, Rick
 
Setup 2
Morrissette, Scott
 
Meeting Take-down
 
Takedown 1
Anderson, Tom
 
Takedown 2
DiPeso, JIm
 
9/3 7 AM District Gov visit
9/10 Noon
9/17 7 AM
9/19 5:01 at tbd
9/24 Noon (no Lunch Mob)
 
 
Join us
River Falls
Service Above Self
Tuesdays at 7:00 AM
Ezekiel Lutheran Church
202 S. 2nd St.
River Falls, WI 54022
United States of America
ACTUAL meeting schedule: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 7:00 AM; 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 12 noon.
District Site Icon
District Site
Venue Map
Venue Map
Advertisement for Russell Hampton
Advertisement for ClubRunner
Advertisement for ClubRunner Mobile