Mukuyuini Flows Forever is the name of the water project that Forest Lake Rotary is leading.   The effort to bring water to the village was started by a woman with a difficult story; upon return to Kenya after years away, she started an organization whose goal is to bring water to a village in central Kenya.  Forest Lake Rotary has a partner club in Kenya, Masaai-Mara Narok, that is reasonably nearby.

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.