Doing Good 6220!

The World’s Largest Polio Walk - Rick Reigner

Part 1
Rick Reigner and Randy Winter talk about the World's Largest Polio Walk and how clubs can be part of it.
 
Part 2
We learn about Rick, his career, and journey with Rotary
 
Resource Links
Worlds Largest Polio Walk Web Page
Promotional Video (Play at club meeting to get your members excited)!
 

Randy Winter - District Governor 2026-27

Part 1
We learn about Randy - his life, career, and Rotary journey.
 
Part 2
Randy shares thoughts about District 6220 and his priorities for the coming year. 

Jerry Stepaniak and Laura Johnson - Delivering Clean Water to People in Guatemala

Part 1
Jerry Stepaniak is a member of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee and Chair of the clubs World Community Services Committee, and Laura Johnson is a Senior majoring in Environmental Engineering at Marquette University and a member of the university's Engineers Without Borders program. In this episode, we talk with them about the collaboration that's delivering clean water to the mostly-indigenous Mayan people living in the Guatemalan Highlands - projects District 6220 has supported with funding for many years.
Part 2
We get to know more about Jerry and Laura, including Laura's plans as she graduates with a degree in Environmental Engineering. 
 
Resource Links
Video about the club's water projects in Guatemala 
Information about Guatemala Highlands Trip Opportunities - Each year, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee organizes trips to visit sites where projects have been completed or are in progress. Members of supporting clubs and districts (including District 6220) are welcome to participate. Trip opportunities open up in the fall/winter.
Current Opportunities for Project Support - Link takes you to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee website. Click on the "Making a Difference Globally" tab and then click on Partner Appeal.  

Sarah Diller - Research-Based Strategies for Membership Growth

Part 1
We interview Sarah Diller - Regional Membership Development Officer with Rotary International about what she's learned from working with clubs and districts on membership growth. It is a conversation loaded with practical insights to promote growth and member retention. Sarah shared a number of helpful resource links, which we've included below. 
Part 2
We learn more about Sarah and how she ended up working with Rotary International.
Resource Links
Hosting a Prospective Member Event
Finding People to Invite: A Prospective Member Exercise
Managing Prospective Member Inquiries
Rotary Club Health Check
Membership Assessment Tools
...and additional resources can be found at www.rotary.org/membership

Scott Foster - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Part 1
We talk with Scott Foster about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and the role that the Rotary Club of Eagle River has played in getting the program going in Vilas County. The Imagination Library program mails one age-appropriate book each month to any family that signs up from birth to five years old. A great way for clubs to work with partners such as libraries and schools to promote literacy in their communities.
Part 2
We learn about Scott's background, how he joined Rotary, and his Rotary journey. 
Resource Lins
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Imagination Library Impact Model and Research 
News story about Imagination Library launching in Vilas County

Rotaract at Northern Michigan University

Part 1
We talk with people involved with Rotaract Club at Northern Michigan University - Paul Hein, Liaison from the Rotary Club of Marquette Harbor; Carol Johnson, Faculty Advisor; and Halle Johnson, student and club Vice President. Listen and learn how the club got started, what attracted students join and what they get out of membership, the challenge of sustaining a club amidst student turn-over, and how the club is benefiting its community while creating a valuable experience for its members.
Part 2
We learn more about Paul, Carol, and Halle.
Resource Links
Rotaract NMU Instagram Page
Information about Rotaract on Rotary International website
Tips for Starting a Rotaract Club on a College Campus

Rich Lepping - A Life Lesson in Vocational Service

In this interview, we learn about Rich Lepping and how he has been applying the skills and experience gained through his successful career as a successful Taco Bell franchisee to leading the Rotary Club of Lakewood (Minocqua). Rich's story is a great example not only of how to live out Rotary's 2nd Avenue of Service (Vocational Service) in the world, but how to translate business experience to club leadership. 
Resource Links
Helpful article on history and purpose of Rotary's 2nd Avenue of Service - Vocational Service

Rotary Club of Escanaba - Vino at the Casino Keeps Getting Better

Part 1
As District Governor, I (Chuck) travelled to Escanaba to volunteer for their Vino at the Casino fundraiser. I took away at least three great ideas and a huge amount of respect for the team that put on such a fun and profitable event. In the first part of the interview Club President Sarah Slagstad and event leader Dough Leisenring talk about their club, Vino at the Casino, and what they do to make the event better and more successful every year. You will get some great ideas from this podcast, we're certain.  
Part 2
We get to know Sarah and Doug as they talk about their careers and Rotary experiences.  

Tom Boldt - Rotary's Impact on The Boldt Group

Tom Boldt is Chairman of The Boldt Group, a $1.5Billion 100% employee-owned family of companies specializing in construction management, general contracting, and real estate development. Talking with Tom, it's clear that what sets Boldt apart is its culture which is at the root of their employee experience, strategic adaptibility, and how they treat their customers, suppliers and labor partners. It is no accident that the Boldt family has been deeply involved in Rotary and that there are many parallels between the values of the Boldt Group and Rotary. 
A truly informative, interesting and entertaining discussion. 
Resource Links
Boldt Group Website
Boldt Group Values
Bold Group on LinkedIn  

Rotary Club of Houghton - Starting a Service Companion Club

Part 1: We talk with Houghton Club members Greg and Ann Campbell about their club, including:
The impetus for developing a Companion Club
How the Board decided to launch the club the club
How the club operates (meeting times, place, agenda, etc.)
The types of projects it has completed already
The club's relationship to its host club 
Impact on club growth and culture
Part 2: We learn more about Greg and Ann and their Rotary journeys.
Resource Links
Blog Post on Service Companion Clubs
Fact Sheet from DACdb