In this episode of Rotary Club Radio, I interview 3 guests, Jeff Gacek, Cathy Le Vahn, and Bob Morse and we discuss an international project called, “Healing Haiti” – a compassionate mission to help the people of Haiti with food, water, education and economics.
Rotary Club Radio Episode 038
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Length: 31 min.
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Special Guests:
- Jeff Gacek – Founder of Healing Haiti and Grace Village.
- Cathy Le Vahn – Aquaponic, Sponsorship
- Bob Morse – Past President of White Bear Lake Rotary Club & Healing Haiti Rotary Project Coordinator
Our guest speakers tell us the story of Healing Haiti and Grace Village, a project that the White Bear Lake Rotary and several other clubs helped fund through a matching Rotary International Grant.
Healing Haiti is a sustainable project that incorporates education, feeding the poor, economic development, and clean water. In this episode you learn about:
- Aquaponics
- Growing vegetables without soil
- Drilling wells and hitting saltwater
- Why do you help Haitians vs. just doing it for them
- Using fish to create vegetable gardens
- Sustainable farming project
- Fundraising for $24,000 a project
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This was a very interesting episode. Great job on getting the word out about this project. It is very exciting. Thanks!
Thanks Marlene. The next one will be on April 10th in St. Croix Falls. I will be hosting the GSE Team and conducting a multi person interview at the St. Croix Regional Medical Center, followed by a international lunch at the Dalles House in St. Croix Falls. You’re more than welcome to join us. More information to follow. ~Kirk