Polio was one of the most dreaded childhood diseases of the 20th century in the United States. Periodic epidemics had occurred since the late 19th century, but they had increased in size and frequency in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. An average of over 35,000 cases were reported during this time period. In 1955, […]

Polio was one of the most dreaded childhood diseases of the 20th century in the United States. Periodic epidemics had occurred since the late 19th century, but they had increased in size and frequency in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. An average of over 35,000 cases were reported during this time period. In 1955, […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview Tim Mulcrone, Polio Chairman for District 5950.  Tim shares with the audience his experiences with Polio and Rotary’s fight to eradicate this terrible disease. Rotary Club Radio Episode 043 Length: 30 min. Featured Segment What is ShelterBox? A ShelterBox is a solution to a disaster; a response […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview Greg Krauska, a ShelterBox International Ambassador. Greg shares with the audience his experience and knowledge with the ShelterBox organization and how your support allows ShelterBox to help people around the world.  I share my experiences with ShelterBox and how my club raised over $1,000 to send […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview Marvin Sims & Dr. Greg Ulrich, both from the Mounds View Minnesota School system.  Marvin Sims leads a program called S.T.RI.P.E.S. and Dr. Ulrich leads a program called I Read for Need.  They work collaboratively with each other’s programs, supporting each other’s efforts to help students […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview Jim Rettew to talk about his crowd fundraising project called, “Barn Raisings” – a new model of fundraising that utilizes the power of community & social media to help people in need. Rotary Club Radio Episode 040 Length: 38 min. Featured Segment Quoted from BarnRaisings.com “Taking […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview 3 guests, Jeff Gacek, Cathy Le Vahn, and Bob Morse and we discuss an international project called, “Healing Haiti” – a compassionate mission to help the people of Haiti with food, water, education and economics. Rotary Club Radio Episode 038 Length: 31 min. Featured Segment Special […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview David Horsager, an international speaker and author of the book, “The Trust Edge.” Rotary Club Radio Episode 037 Length: 34.5 min. Featured Segment David Horsager, M.A., C.S.P, is an author, entrepreneur, professor, and award-winning keynote speaker who researches and speaks on the bottom-line impact of trust. […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview Jill Leahy and Leanne Waterworth of Northern Waters Literacy from right here in Northwestern Wisconsin. Rotary Club Radio Episode 036 Length: 38.5 min. Rotary Minute Before we get into today’s featured segment, I want to acknowledge that we are in a new Rotary Year and we […]

In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview Kathy Korge and Sonya Yencer of the Red Thread Project.  Currently working in China, Haiti, and the United States, this inspirational story will challenge your Rotary Club and its members to make a difference in the world. Rotary Club Radio Episode 035 Length: 32 min. Rotary […]