Doing Good 6220!

Publicity Through Traditional Media with Kathryn Halvorsen

Part 1: Rotary Club of Wausau member Kathryn Halvorsen talks about how clubs can get their message out and improve their public image through traditional media. Topics discussed include:
The role of traditional media
Making your story attractive to traditional media
Creating a good press release for different channels (print, radio, television)
Breaking through by thinking like a story-teller
Building relationships with local media decision-makers
Importance of identifying a critical point to emphasize in coverage
Part 2: We get to know Kathryn's story - where she grew up, her professional career path, and her Rotary journey. 
Resource Links
How to write an effective press release
Press release templates and examples
Rotary Brand Center (source for images, videos, logos, and more)
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Social Media Essentials and Tactics with Bryson Bernarde

Part 1: District Public Image Chair Bryson Bernarde talks about how clubs can establish and grow awareness of their club and the good they do through social media. Topics discussed include:
The advantages of social media
Different social media channels
Putting together a social media team
Coming up with ideas for posts
Creating events
Tips for use of photos and videos
The importance of story-telling
Building your follower base
Part 2: We learn more about Bryson, how he started his business, United Social Media while he was a Freshman in high school, how he joined Rotary, and how Rotary has played a role in his professional development.
Resource Links
How to create a Facebook Page
Facebook Best Practices for Non-Profits
Canva - Easy Design Tool for Creating Content
Rotary Brand Center
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Growing Membership with Brian Monroe

Part 1: District Membership Chair Brian Monroe talks about the importance of growth and how clubs can succeed in growing their membership. The discussion touches on goal-setting, new member engagement, tips for sponsoring new members, and things that set growing clubs apart. Growth through the development of satellite clubs is also discussed. 
Part 2: We learn more about Brian's life, career, and Rotary journey.
Resource Links
Member Satisfaction Survey - An easy-to-use guide that enables you to download and modify a survey using Google Forms.
New Member Orientation Guide
Examples of Up-To-Date and Welcoming Club Websites
Door County North - message appears in the rotating banner, so you may have to wait for it to come up.
Green Bay 
Iron Mountain-Kingsford - Welcome letter from club president
Merrill  Scroll down to the bottom of page.
Waupaca
Wausau After Hours
Examples of Up-To-Date and Welcoming Facebook Pages
Greater Portage County
Iron Mountain-Kingsford
Kewaunee
Lakeland-Minocqua
Sturgeon Bay Breakfast
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Rotary Youth Exchange with Ellen Weingarten

Part 1: Learn about Rotary Youth Exchange - what it is, how students, host families, and clubs experience the program, and the impact of RYE on students, host families, clubs, and communities. Also learn about resources District 6220 has available to help clubs start, revitalize, or grow their RYE program. 
Part 2: Learn more about Ellen, and how her own RYE experience inspired her involvement with Rotary.
Resource Links
District 6220 RYE Website 
Friends of Exchange Satellite Club Facebook Page
Host Family Experience - Videos
Rotary International RYE Web Page
RYE Video
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Dr. Richard Kyte - The 4-Way Test and Decision-Making

Part 1: Richard talks about the 4-Way Test and how it can be used to guide ethical decision-making in business and in life. 
Part 2: We learn more about Richard's professional background and his experience in Rotary.
Resources and Links
Figure of 4-Way Method of Ethical Decision-Making
Richard Kyte's website
Books by Richard Kyte
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Lisa VanderKelen on Role as District Exec Asst and Surviving Cancer

Part 1: Lisa talks about her role as the Executive Assistant for District 6220.
Part 2: We learn more about Lisa's background, battle against cancer, and experience with Rotary.
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Jim Cantrill on District 6220 International Service Projects

Part 1: Jim talks about the International Service Committee, projects our district and clubs support, and how individuals and clubs can become involved in doing good around the world.
 
Part 2: We learn about Jim, his career, and his Rotary journey. 
 
Info and Resource Links
Newsletter article detailing project opportunities as of August 2025
Video about water projects District 6220 supports in Guatemala
Learn about Rotary International's 7 Areas of Focus
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Chuck Reynolds - State of the District and the Year Ahead

Part 1: Chuck talks about the state of the district, how many clubs are adapting to the moment to revitalize and grow, and what's behind his message for the year: Vibrant clubs help their communities thrive!
Part 2: We learn more about Chuck, his career, why he joined Rotary, and is Rotary experience.
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org.

Adam Lofquist - RYLA Changes Lives

Part 1: Adam, District 6220's RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Program Chair describes RYLA, the impact it has on youth, and how clubs can build successful RYLA programs. 
Part 2: We learn more about Adam and how his own RYLA experience translated into a passion for helping to revitalize RYLA in District 6220 after the pandemic. 
Info & Resource Links
District RYLA Web Page - Includes information and links to forms to help clubs start or expand their RYLA program
District RYLA Facebook Page
RYLA Student Participant Testimonial Video
Contact Doing Good 6220! with your comments, suggestions, and guest ideas at doinggood6220@ridistrict6220.org
 
 

Victor Ogunyemi Survived Polio - Randy Winter on Eradicating It

Part 1: Victor Ogunyemi inspires us his story - how he contracted polio as a child, the impact it had on his early life, and how the support of his parents and years of physical therapy helped him regaine use of his polio-paralyzed legs and right arm. Victor is our District Polio Plus Committee Co-Chair and Global Scholar Grantee. Randy Winter, District Governor Elect and Polio Plus Committee Co-Chair updates us on Rotary's fight to eradicate polio and reviews ways members and clubs can support the effort.
Part 2: We learn more about Victor's graduate studies and aspirations related to the development of energy solutions using biomass.
Info and Resource Links
District 6220 Polio Plus Society Application Form
Rotary's End Polio Now website
Polio Fundraiser Ideas for Clubs
Questions or suggestions? Contact Chuck Reynolds at creynolds.rotarydg2025@gmail.com.