Potential Speakers

Dakota Communities for a Lifetime offers two presentations:

Please contact Jess Luce if you are interested in scheduling a presentation at jess.luce@co.dakota.mn.us or call 651-554-6104.

 

Spare Key is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to helping parents with a seriously ill or critically injured child make a rent or mortgage payment.  Now serving families in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, Spare Key has grown exponentially since we were involved with them several years ago. They were one of our Moonstruck beneficiaries.  Information can be found on their website at www.sparekey.org.

 

Mike Otto is CEO of Fair & Square Remodeling.  He started in home improvement at the age of 8, working side by side with his father to build custom cabinets.  He honed his skills in cabinetry, high-end trim and masonry and has become a leader in establishing new ways to improve the home remodeling experience. He is also a professional speaker and occasional improvisational comedian, and shares his stories and experience about concrete methods for building trust and successful relationships with clients. Since he is a member of the Minneapolis Rotary Club, he is pleased to speak to other Rotarians at no cost.  To schedule Mike as a speaker, contact Jennifer Schwartz, Admin. Asst. at 763-220-2504.

 

Janel Anderson, a speaker/coach/consultant with Working Conversations, is available to talk about creating straightforward, authentic communication. Anderson, who holds a doctorate in communications, talks about managing difficult discussions, effective communication in a virtual world, and more. She can be reached at 612.327.8026.

 

John Braddock has worked with a local church since 2011 to provide dental care to the uninsured poor. Currently 3 local dentists are volunteering to provide the care to local residents. He is available to talk about this program, and would bring a dentist to the meeting to participate. Reach John at 507-208-5614.

 

Paul Douglas: In "The Accidental Entrepreneur," meteorologist Paul Douglas talks about his recent hits and misses, and the concept of creative disruption. He also discusses weather trends in Minnesota and their implications.

 

Patrick Hamilton: The director of global change initiatives at the Science Museum of Minnesota, Hamilton can talk about the "Future Earth Initiative" to explore the implications of humans as the dominant forces of change on planet Earth. Hamilton believes we can collectively address the challenges we've set in motion.

Rick Shefchick, author of From Fields to Fairways, is a former Pioneer Press writer. He's written several novels. He can be reached at rshefchik@comcast.net.

 

Scott Welle presents on "Health, Happiness and High Performance" to Rotary Clubs throughout the Metropolitan area. Excerpts from a recent presentation are available on YouTube at http://youtu.be/VVs0J2X0dhw Welle can be reached at sw@scottwelle.com or 612.990.1756. More at www.scottwelle.com.

 

"Farming Today" presentation covers how farmers raise better food while improving animal care and protecting the environment, how farmers contribute to the economy, how they've become leaders in the global food chain, and how farming continues to evolve with the help of science and technology. Farming Today is bought to you by Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council. If you have any questions, call Barbara at 800-711-0747 or e-mail at: barbara@eidsonandpartners.com

 

Bob Showers, a local author, will share stories about Twins baseball back at the old Met Stadium. His presentation focuses on turning a passion into a career, and includes funny and insightful stories about legends such as Harmon Killebrew, Rod Carew and Bert Blyleven. Author of "The Twins at the Met," Showers can be reached at 952.884.7574.

 

Store To Door, Services to Help Elderly Age in Place: Mary Jo Schifsky, executive director of Store to Door, is available to talk about how the organization provides services to help the elderly age in place. The nonprofit, which also has ample volunteer opportunities for Rotarians, provides every-other week grocery delivery for seniors. Last year, Store to Door made more than 21,000 deliveries to 1,712 elders. Schifsky is available by email at maryjo@storetodoor.org.

First Financial Merchant Services can address awareness and protection of assets of the credit card holder as well as the credit card acceptor. Daniel Christianson. 863.231.9633