Searching for Service

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 Polio Eradication Update Newsletter.

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 and things she is looking forward to as she becomes President.

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 the Rotary Rose Bowl Parade float and his involvement with that.  Wade was a great guest who shares some inspirational stories and information about Rotary.  See the links about for more information about Wade and some the topics we talked about in the show.

WeAreRotary.tv (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwUfEJJENg0iHkjGOkOCatw)

https://www.wadenomura.com/rotary-tv/

https://rotaryfloat.org/

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 help. He shared some inspirational stories about their successes and journey.

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 and volunteer events. To learn more about Harvest pack and how to get involved visit www.harvestpack.org/.

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.  They have 4 dates coming up when people can help build beds and the dates are below.  You can also find more information about how you can help in the link below.

https://shpbeds.org/chapter/mn-twin-cities-s/

Upcoming dates you can help build beds:

June 15th-17th

July 13th-15th

August 10th-12th

September 8th-10th