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Leslie Pitt with Project Lolo joined to share the impact her orginization is having on children in Africa that are amputees. She shared some touchign stories and educated us on tough battle childred born with a disability have. Find more stories about the work they are doing and how you can support the orginization https://projectlologlobal.org/.

Alexa Rundquist executive director District 5950, she shares her journey into Rotary and the incredible impact Rotary has had on her life.  She also talks about how she supports the clubs in the district and the District Governors each year.

Erin spoke to us today about her journey to becoming the executive director of Africa Strong (https://africastrong.org) and her path to Rotary. Africa Strong along with along with 6 other female led non profits that work to support women in Africa are having a fundraiser Friday October 13th. Find out more and how to support…

Tami was on the show to discuss MATTER and their organization. MATTERBox and their work around the world globally. MATTER – bringing together the best companies, experts, problem solvers, and above all, doers to launch projects that improve communities.

Brian Gower discusses the partnership of World Vision and Rotary, the history of that and then Projects of Scale.

Kyle Haugen from the Prior Lake Rotary club joins us today to talk about the impact his roatary club and Rotary’s polio vaccination program is having. Kyle shares some impactful stories about the work being done.

Jon Cermin joins us today to talk about his efforts to support Ukrainians get drones because they are able to use them to clear mine fields more safely and efficiently. He shared with us that in the USA a lot of drones will no longer be legal to use come September 16th 2023 because of…

Jonathan Palmer Executive Director with Hallie Q. Brown Community center joins us on this weeks show to talk about the mission, history and growth of the center. Jonathan talks about the volunteer oppurtunies that are needed at the center. He also shares some touching stories about the impact they are having daily on people’s lives…

Patricia McCleese New District Governor 5960 Joins the show today and shares her vision as she embarks on her year as distict Governor. She also shared her Rotary story and some of her favorite service projects she has been a part of over the years. Check out the district link and Conference of Clubs event…

Today we talked with Kim Lorenz Rotarian and Author of Tireless: Key Principles That Drive Success Beyond Business School. He shares how Rotary impacted his life and some of the major projects he has been a part of. He tells us about his involvement in World Visions and breaks down what World Visions is.

Today we interviewed Terry Ziegler, past President Rotary Club of West U in Houston Texas, Polio Eradication update Newsletter Editor, and Book of the World – Second Wind Foundtation Trustee. He talks about his years of work in rotary and shares some good stroies. Terry also talks about his roll as the editor of the…

On the show this week we had the honor of talking with Stephanie Urchick who will be the 2nd ever female President of Rotary International in 2024 and 2025. Stephanie tells us how she got started in Rotary and her path to becoming the 2nd elected Female President of Rotary International. She shared her goals…

This week we talked to Luke Pinneo from Business Connect.  We learn about how Rotary impacted him and Business connect.  We also talked to him about what Business Connect does and the impact they are having. Luke shared some great stories and experiences.

Our guest today is Wade Nomura.  We talked to Wade about a number roles and programs he has been involved in over the years with Rotary.  Wade tells us about how he started and is the host of a Rotary TV show that highlights the great work Rotary is doing.  He also talked about his…

This week we talked to Mike Tikkanen the Founder and Keynote Speaker for KARA – Kids At Risk Action. Link to his book: https://www.invisiblechildren.org/our-book/

This week we interviewed Margaret Ganyo Executuve Direction of Children First about the work they are doing with Children.  Children First’s vision is that all kids in St. Louis Park get the care and support they need to grow up happy, healthy and successful in a thriving community. Find out more https://children-first.org/

Guest Steve May joined us to talk about how Rotary stepped up when they were called to support new Afghanistan refugees as they were arriving. We learn about Rotary’s role in supporting them. Steve talked about how he and other Rotarians had to listen and learn before they could know what they could do to…

This week we interview William McNally Executive director of Harvest Pack. William share how he got inspired to create the non-profit to help people in the USA and in other countries get healthy food. We also discuss how Rotary has helped support the organization. William also shares how people can support the mission through service…

Nate shares the story about how he got involved in making beds for children that don’t have beds.  His path to growing the chapter and stories of the impact the organization is having.  You can see more about the story in videos on the Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/SHPbeds/.  Nate also talked about how people can get involved. …

We interviewed Meg Gammage-Tucker the CEO of the National Eagle Center.  She talked about her path to becoming the CEO at the National Eagle Center, her previous work and how the Eagle Center connects with Rotary.  She also shares information, history and how they are expanding the National Eagle Center currently.  To learn more about…

On this week’s show we spoke with Steven Johnson about Rotary Global grant program. Steve gives us some history of rotary and great data on how the grant programs impacts. Navigator ranks The Rotary Foundation in the top 10 in the world for efficient use of contributions. To learn more visit your districts Global Grant…

On this show we interview Jim Nelson from the City of Lakes Rotary club and former district governor of 5950. Jim just got back from a recent service trip to Honduras.  He talks about how they were able to leverage their fundraising to support great sustainable projects in Honduras.  He explains how water is vital…

Sutton McGraw from Edina Noon Rotary club joins the show this week to talk about her recent service trip with her Rotary Club to Guatemala.  She shares great stories about her experience and the impact she saw from the service they provided.  They went down to Guatemala to assemble and provide water filters to places…

This week we interviewed John Bodette from Rotary Club of St. Cloud about PreK 4 Success and The Summertime by George free concert series. John share stories and information about how his club launch and grew PreK 4 Success.  You can learn more about this program here: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084/page/prek-for-success John also talked about The Summertime by…