Mitchell Lettow, Stan Rajnak, and Kristi Chapman

Recorded July 28, 2023 Archived July 28, 2023 36:46 minutes
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Id: mby022929

Description

Mitchell Lettow (36) interviews Stan Rajnak (87) and Kristi Chapman (73) about their volunteer work over the years with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.

Subject Log / Time Code

Stan Rajnak (SR) and Kristi Chapman (KC) recall how they each got involved with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy.
KC talks about volunteering for Land Conservancy workdays on Wednesdays, the cohort calling themselves the "Wednesday Warriors".
Mitch Lettow (ML) asks SR and KC what their understanding of stewardship was prior to volunteering with the Conservancy.
SR reflects on the value of stewardship, explaining how letting things just take their course in the outdoors doesn't always work.
The three talk about the various backgrounds of those volunteering with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and the community they've created together.
ML asks SR and KC what's driven them to spend so much of their time volunteering with the Conservancy.
The three talk about the joys of socializing among the volunteer group and how they adapted this social scene during Covid.
The three emphasize the value of volunteers and how much they can accomplish as a force.

Participants

  • Mitchell Lettow
  • Stan Rajnak
  • Kristi Chapman

Recording Locations

Kalamazoo Public Library

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach