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Using Humor for Better Advocacy & Unity
Apr. 11, 2018
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Apr. 28, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Presentation on Experience at Camp RYLA and Outbound Student
May 02, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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Electric Shock Drowning--Education and Prevention
May 09, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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The Impact the Assistance League of Minnesota has on our community
May 16, 2018
Speaking to the Rotary group about the impact Assistance League of Minneapolis/St. Paul has in our community. We are a unique all-volunteer organization serving children in families in the metro area since 1992. Both Paul Borowski and Charlie Kanan have indicated to me that they feel members would have an interest in learning about our work. Our primary goal in speaking to groups such as yours is to raise awareness about our mission. |
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Impact of Rotary on Women
May 23, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Biography: Mari was born in Guatemala and is a biologist, an entrepreneur and founder of the Wakami system. She is also a mother and a firm believer that collective dreams are unstoppable. My life’s work has been to find ways to link people who are stuck in cycles of poverty to markets that can create cycles of prosperity.
She comes from a country that suffered from a 32 year civil war in which much of the infrastructure of the country was destroyed. The people who suffered the most during the war were always the women and children from our rural communities who faced violence, malnutrition and being displaced from their homes. The challenges in my country seemed hopeless.
She is a graduate Cornell University as a Fulbright Scholar and with a Masters degree in biology but returned to her home country of Guatemala to help stop the cycle of poverty.
For 25 years Maria has created value chains for different communities that produced a variety of products that could connect these communities to the markets. These included the Nativos S, A value chain which is now producing over $1 Million annually of fiber bands for Ron Zacapa rum products; the El Conejo de Sacalá wood products project employing over 500 people in helping the reforestation of Guatemala while also producing income from wood products; and Wakami, an international fashion accessories business which currently sell products produced by rural women in 13 countries around the world.
She is a founder of Vital Voices Central American network and the Guatemalan chapter, a member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council, the Leadership Initiative of the Aspen Institute and partners with organizations such as the United Nations Foundation, USAID and Rotary International.
Please make sure to attend this powerful presentation and invite friends and colleagues.
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"Update on the International Project in Uganda" and "An Introduction of the new Interact Board"
May 30, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Program: Update on the International Project in Uganda. Description: Northern Uganda Hip Hop Culture (NUHC) is a youth organization in Kitgum, Uganda that uses the creative arts to engage and empower youth and transform a community decimated by a 20 year civil war that destroyed an entire generation. The founder of NUHC - Mwaka Benson (Benny)- has used LMERC funding to create opportunities for agri-business, host camps to train the youth on topics like financial literacy, malaria and HIV/AIDS prevention, rebuilding family relationship, income generating activities and empowering girls and disabled youth. Benny himself is a survivor of the civil war and returned to his community to empower the next generation of community leaders. Leah who will have just returned from Uganda will provide an update on the projects that LMERC has funded in the last 3 years including the building of a new Youth Center Building!
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From Discovery to Recovery the Power of Emotional Grit
Jun. 06, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Jennifer Fernjack 952-451-5925, jfernjack@yahoo.com Making a difference in peoples lives by helping them find a road from discovery to recovery using six key ingredients: 1. Laughter 2. Upbeat Music 3.Pets 4.Facing Fears 5. Random Acts of Kindness 6. Gratitude Bio: Name: Jennifer Fernjack
From: Spring Park, but I was raised up in Cloquet, MN
Education: BA degree from UMD and MBA from the University of St Thomas.
Profession: I’ve been in the securities industry for 25 years and currently serve as a Compliance Officer at a financial services firm.
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Making a difference for Vets
Jun. 13, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Recommended by Laura Hotvet Jon Lovald Chief Operating Officer Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans 2700 E Lake Street, Suite #3200 Minneapolis MN, 55406 Office:612-503-5151 | Cell:612-360-3627 | Fax:612.200.9516 |Email: jlovald@mac-v.org Learn more about our mission @ www.mac-v.org |
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The money raised by The Salvation Army is making a difference and service opportunities
Jun. 20, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Chris McArdle I was born and raised in Anoka Minnesota. I wen to Anoka High School and eventually graduated from Brown College with a degree in Radio Broadcasting. I worked at KILR Radio in Estherville Iowa for 8 years. I fell into alcoholism and now have 3.5 years sober! I now get to help people everyday. I was recently promoted from one of our locations in St.Paul. I have been married just over a year and life is great! I'm very grateful today. I hope some of this helps! I also have a story below in a link that The Salvation Army did on me a few months ago when I was in St.Paul. |
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Retiring in Turbulent Times
Jun. 27, 2018
Scott Wardell, CFP®, has been a financial advisor for 36 years and has recently written a book entitled Retiring in Turbulent Times. The book features nine stories told from the viewpoints of real people in real retirement situations. It seeks to break down the walls of mystery to saving, investing, and building for retirement. Scott would like to speak with your club about his book and the dilemmas that people face when getting ready for retirement. He is passionate about helping people to feel confident and hopeful about retirement success. Scott is also past president of the St. James Rotary club and is a Paul Harris Fellow. Are you interested in having Scott share his insight and experience with your Rotary Club? Please contact me at donirwin1@gmail.com for more information. I look forward to hearing from you! Thank you, Don Irwin donirwin1@gmail.com Check out our website: http://retiringinturbulenttimes.com/ Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetiringinTurbulentTimes/?ref=page_internal For scheduling, please contact Shelley at 952-400-0559 or shelley.kasperek@thrivent.com. |
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Passing the Baton, Accomplishments of Past Year and Welcome Charlie
Jul. 18, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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Recap of her year in Italy
Jul. 25, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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Run, Hide, Fight
Aug. 08, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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“Shinning Light in Moments of Darkness”
Aug. 15, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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LMERC, The Beginning
Aug. 29, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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Wake Up Do Good!
Sep. 05, 2018 7:00 a.m.
javarelief.com Bio: Steve and Brandy are the founders of Java Relief.
Java Relief is a special kind of coffee retailer. They sell high quality, fresh roasted organic coffee and other quality merchandise.
What makes them unique is that they are a volunteer company and 100% of their profits go directly to children at risk around the world and also here in Minnesota.
The coffee is roasted right here in our hometown by skilled artisan roasters. Most of Java Relief's coffee blends are 100% organic, fair trade certified, high altitude arabica beans. Java Relief coffee not only tastes amazing, it'll warm your heart!
Steve is an graphic designer, and Partner of DW Creative, an advertising agency in Deephaven.
After a career in Visual Merchandising and a short time at the Chamber of Commerce here in Waconia, Brandy has been a stay-at-home mom raising their son Shale and their daughter, Jada.
Their passion and desire are to help children at risk around the world. Whether they are orphans, sex-trafficking victims, or living in an unsafe and impoverished environments. Their goal is to raise money through the sale of coffee and other merchandise to provide for these children with meals, clothing, education, and hope.
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Uganda Project
Sep. 12, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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Inspiration from preparation for the Iron Man
Sep. 26, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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Mike Plant, Lauanching a Legacy
Oct. 03, 2018 7:00 a.m.
Mike Plant was a Lake Minnetonka kid who overcame many challenges to become America's first single handed yachtsman to circumnavigate th globe three times. On his fourth attempt he perished at sea. Mary has kept Mike's legacy alive by raising money for scholarships that are provided to metro area youth and now the inspiration behind the Mike Plant Center.
The center serves over 800 guests in a variety of intergenerational programs from summer camps to clinics, STEM ED and adaptive programs for people experiencing disability for individuals and through Veteran programs and the Courage Center. We are a service provider for the YMCA, Boy Scouts and IOCP.
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My Hike along the Pacific Trail
Oct. 10, 2018 7:00 a.m.
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