Speakers

Get an inside look at the past year in Northfield Police Department activities. Chief Schroepfer will share updates on last years call, crimes, public safety trends, and some highlights. It’s a chance to hear directly from the Chief, ask questions, and see how we’re working to keep our community safe, connected, and informed.  Chief Jeff Schroepfer has been the chief since September of 2024.  Chief Schroepfer has been in law enforcement since 1998.

Nancy Just from the Age-Friendly Northfield Transportation Committee will provide a brief primer on Age-Friendly Northfield and how it came to focus on transportation.  You'll learn about Age-Friendly Northfield's focus on creating a stronger LYFT presence in Northfield and how Rotary members can enlist to become LYFT drivers.  Nancy will also talk about the upcoming Transportation Fair that will be held at FiftyNorth in August. 

John Thwing, better known as "The SBA Guy", will give his classification talk, including a little business, music, love and more about his new life in Northfield.

The LIFT Program, the District 5960 leading effort to reduce extreme poverty in Central America, has had a number of recent successes.  This presentation will outline those successes and outline an exciting and impactful future for the program.