Searching for Service

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 https://www.herartsinaction.org/lifefundraiser.html.

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 new FAA laws. He hopes rotary will adopt this as a humanitarian effort so we can support Ukrainians.

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 in their community. Learn more at www.hallieqbrown.com

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 link below: rotary5960.org/ and rotary5960.org/page/2023-24-conference-of-clubs