Best Rotarian Podcasts (2025)

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AMAZING ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.8 Dr Nischal Pandey 48:40

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Send us a text AMAZING ENCORE SHOW : Dr Nischal Pandey is one of the most inspirational Rotarians I have ever met. Join us as we talk about his wonderful work with children all over India and around the world. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 20 RI Director for Zones 28&32 Chris Etienne 57:06

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Send us a text Chris Etienne may be known for her trademark black glasses, but she is much more then that. Join me as i talk to Chris about her Zone job, and as she wraps up her position, what is next. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 19 Past RI Vic-President and Truly Amazing Rotarian Dean Rohrs 48:18

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Send us a text Some times you get to interview a Rotarian who's adventures in Rotary are simply a cut above the rest, and this week we have that Rotarian. Join me as I talk to the one and only Dean Rohrs. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 18 Rotary E-Club of World Peace founding member Rudy Westervelt 46:25

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Send us a text Time for "Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man"...and Woman.lol Who better to see how Peace in the World is doing then to talk to Rotary E-Club of World Peace Founding Member Rudy Westervelt. Rudy and I talk about the good news out there about how our world is looking more peaceful all the time, and how you can join them in a peace fil…

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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Season 4 Ep.1 For The Love Of Rotary Pins 37:20

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Send us a text THIS WEEK WE GO WAY, WAY BACK TO TALK ABOUT THE JOY OF A GREAT ROTARY PIN! This week is all about the history, the trading, the controversy, and the love of Rotary pins. With return guest Ed Book of the Rotary Pin Fellowship, and Ron Mabry Rotary pin superfan! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their …

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 17 Catching up with the Rotary WASH E-Club,with Bob Chagrasulis 44:16

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Send us a text Bob Chagrasulis joins me to catch me up on all the wonderful goings on in the world with clean water and sanitation. We also chat about the drastic cut in aide world wide by the US government and how Rotary needs to help fill in the gaps. Join us for a great chat. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning th…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 16 Humberto Silva and the Rotary HEP Project 44:16

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Send us a text We are so close to ending Polio but then what's next? What will Rotary's next big project be? What if it's the silent killer Hepatitis? My new friend Humberto Silva is here to talk about what he would like Rotary's next big world project to be. HEP PROJECT WEBSITE: http://www.hepatitiszero.com/ Support the show Join me as I talk to t…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 15 Rotary Environmental Fellowship 56:40

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Send us a text This week I'm off to India to talk to the Rotary Environmental Fellowship. We are talking about two sides of pollution we don't think about all that much,light and noise pollution. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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ENCORE SHOW : I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.19 One Step Closer Polio Walk 54:59

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Send us a text ENCORE SHOW! Time to meet Helen Hankins and Micheal Mauser, two Rotarians who are walking over 300miles from Florance to Rome. All to raise awareness and money to help stop the spread of Polio. They start their trip September 8th, and you can help! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Im…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.14 Nan Mc Creadie and Stephanie Urchick are back to tell us all about this years Rotary Poetry Contest 37:11

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Send us a text Welcome back Nan Mc Creadie and Stephanie Urchick ! Their here to tell us all about this years Rotary Poetry Contest. Grab a pen or pencil, some paper too and try your hand at poetry . The Contest starts Nov.1st 2025 Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.13 PT.2 Rotarians are Having Trouble With Tough Conversations with Brian Rusch 47:24

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Send us a text Part 2 here we go! Brian Rusch and I are back with the rest of the amazing conversation we had about hard conversations in Rotary and beyond. If you missed part 1 last week, check it out, and then join us for part 2. Friend of the show Brian Rusch joins me to talk about some of the conversations that are causing some real controversi…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.12 PT.1 Rotarians are Having Trouble With Tough Conversations with Brian Rusch 47:44

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Send us a text This week is part ! of a 2 part Conversation about Conversations. Friend of the show Brian Rusch joins me to talk about some of the conversations that are causing some real controversies. Mainly Dubai and the walk out on a speaker at this years convention in Calgary. Are Rotarians loosing their skill of "Hearing Both Sides" Is the po…

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The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 11 The E-Club of Rotary Musicians with Alex Lapina 46:16

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Send us a text Well first you met dad, Micheal Lapina. Now his son takes center stage. Meet Alex Lapina, a musician, a Rotarian, a Rotaracter, and also the founder of the E-club of Rotary Musicians. We take music, the Arts in Rotary and more! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the wor…

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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.4 Darren Jones 48:22

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Send us a text ENCORE SHOW: Meet the world renowned painter Darren Jones, who happens to be the younger brother of PE Jenifer Jones. We are talking art, and life with the Jones family this week on the podcast. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.10 Talking "The Arts" in Rotary with the "Happiest Man In Rotary" Micheal Lapina 42:20

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Send us a text This week I'm talking "The Arts" in Rotary with the "Happiest Man In Rotary" Micheal Lapina. Ok, "the happiest" title I gave Micheal, but once you meet him I'm sure you will agree. We are talking the arts in Rotary, and in the next few weeks we will talk to Micheal's Roteract son Alex, who is bringing the arts to the world as well. S…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.9 RYLA Done Right with Christine Pinney, Michael Woo, and Katherine Pinney 53:11

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Send us a text Get ready for RYLA Done Right with Christine Pinney, Michael Woo, and Katherine Pinney. Time to take a look at a new way to run a RYLA weekend, right down to changing the name. "Rotary Youth Leadership Awards" is out, and "Rotary Youth Leadership Academy" is in. Check it out in the links below. LINKS: www.ryla7910.org https://www.you…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.8 Rotary and the Law w/ 7930 DGE Tim Kelly 47:54

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Send us a text Today we are talking Rotary and the law. Is the Law black and white? How, if you are a Rotarian and a lawyer do the two mix. I have this an a lot more to talk about with my DGE, lawyer, and friend Tim Kelly today on the show. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world…

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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP. 3 Richard Lalley & Operation Warm 46:51

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Send us a text WINTER ENCORE SHOW: Time to think warm thoughts, and time to help kids stay warm too. Today we meet Richard Lalley and Operation Warm, a non-profit that was started by Rotarians to bring smiles and new warm jackets to kids who need them all over the USA. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning the…

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The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.7 Talking Peace with Rotary Peace Builder Dennis Wong 42:36

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Send us a text There has never been a better time to check back in with our friend and Rotary Peace Builder Dennis Wong. Peace in the world and in ourselves can be hard to find, and we all need to work PEACE is our job in Rotary. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE C…

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The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.6 Where heading back to Pasadena CA to chat with Ray Bushnell as they get ready for The Tournament of Roses Parade 53:54

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Send us a text Where heading back to Pasadena CA to chat with Ray Bushnell as they get ready for The Tournament of Roses Parade. Rotary has been a part of the New Year event since 1978, and you and your club can be a part of it too. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE TH…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.5 Our New Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo 44:31

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Send us a text Time to get to know our new Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, and his aid John De Giorgio. Find out what it's like to drop your whole life, move, quit your job, and become the RIP in less then 72hrs. WOW what a story, and BTW he brought his best friend John and his family with him too. Support the show Join me as I tal…

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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.12 Wayne Beaumier & Disaster Aide USA 47:57

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Send us a text ENCORE SHOW: JOIN ME AS I RE-INTRODUCE YOU TO AN AMAZING ROTARIAN THAT IS ON LOCATION IN TAXAS AS WE SPEAK! WAYNE BEAUMIER. Meet Wayne Beaumier and his home grown Rotary disaster force that is helping folks all over the USA and beyond effected by climate change and disasters Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people…

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The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.4 DG 7890 April Beston has a world wide Challenge to End Polio 30:31

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Send us a text DG 7890 April Beston has a world wide Challenge to End Polio , by you and your club joining the Polio Plus Society! Join in on the competition! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGEBy Gwen Jones

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.3 Rotary Clubs United for planting 1Billion Trees 46:25

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Send us a text Time to meet my new friend Corey Kerkela a new Rotary member that in making a Inpact right from the start. He wants to join together Rotary clubs from all over the world to plant 1 billion trees, and you and your club can help. Join us for a great chat. Fellowshipofthetrees.org Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing peo…

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The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.2 Annual Giving Officer Zone 32 Rebecca Silber 43:07

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Send us a text Today I'm talking to Annual Giving Officer for Zone 32 Rebecca Silber. Yes we will be talking a bit about the Rotary Foundation, but mostly we are talking about the money we all give to the foundation. Where dose it go? Who gets it? What projects get the money first? And how can your club can get some of these funds to help you bring…

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Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.1 Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage 46:57

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Send us a text Well the title says it all. Today I'm talking to Susan Bower about her wonderful group of ladies (a few men too) all over 70+ The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage. They are cleaning up the lesser known but amazing underwater worlds of ponds all over Cape Cod and beyond. And get this, they work for cookies!!!!! Support the show J…

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ENCORE SHOW FOR MAY:I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.1 Rotary Fellowship of Gin 53:56

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Send us a text Encore Show for May is a real sipper: Happy Season 9 everyone. And there is no better way to kick off the season then meeting Ted Faigle and the Rotary Fellowship of Gin. Grab a glass and sit back as we head off to Hawaii to talk Gin, and even a bit about the 2027 convention. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing peopl…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP. 24 How to help stop the War on Vaccines, with RI Polio Plus Committee Chair Michael McGovern 40:56

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Send us a text Join me for the last EP. of the "I'm A Rotarian Podcast" before my big name change in July: How can we help stop the War on Vaccines, well RI Polio Plus Committee Chair Michael McGovern is here to talk about the problem and how big this "No to all Vaccine" hysteria really is. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing peopl…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.23 Breaking the Myths of ClubRunner with it's Rotary founders Halle and Sara Asterbadi 51:27

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Send us a text Time to take a fresh new look at ClubRunner. Did you know it was started and is run by Rotarians? Did you know it's one of the safest websites your club can use? Did you know that it can do much, much more then just email, and a club website? Well join me as we break the myths with ClubRunner founders and CEOs Halle and Sara. Support…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.22 Too Much GOD in Rotary meetings? 48:09

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Send us a text So, Rotary’s supposed to be politics and religion-free, right? But is God popping up too much in meetings? Met a new friend from Canada (no names this week) who’s wondering if it’s making her wanna stay or leave. Do we need to say "under God" should we pray? Is it against the rules? Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazin…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.21 TRANS 101 1:16:53

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Send us a text We are asking all the questions you were always to scared to ask a transgender person. My friend Teri from Canada is willing to talk about anything Trans and I am so happy to ask , and learn and understand the world of transgender people. I love this show, but parents check it out first, see the language, and slang that we use so not…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.20 The amazing Ms Angela Walker 41:23

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Send us a text She a singer, Vet, Asst. Gov, Teacher Professor, Foundation chair and oh, yes a Rotarian too. Meet Angela Walker, this week on the podcast. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGEBy Gwen Jones

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.19 The youngest DG in Rotary James Thomas 47:00

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Send us a text I'm off to my families homeland of Wales to meet the youngest Rotary DG maybe EVER! 27year old James Thomas. Come hear this DG's words of wisdom and how he feels he owes a debt to Rotary. Join us for an amazing conversation. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world.…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.18 The amazing and life changing story of Steve Martin 1:00:07

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Send us a text Steve Martin was a cop for 30years, and part of one of the most famous days in english policing history. But that's not his whole story. Get to know my new friend Steve and we talk his life, and our love of football (soccer) too. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the w…

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ENCORE SHOW FOR APRIL: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 13 UN Day of the Girl Child with Elizabeth Usovicz 47:33

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Send us a text Encore Show: Time to meet Past RI Director Elizabeth Usovicz .We talk her life after her big RI post, her new Rotary job helping with girl empowerment and the UN's Day of the Girl Child. Not to mention my big move to the East Coast to Elizabeth's old home town of Salem MA. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people t…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.17 Call 2 Care Uganda Water Project 55:17

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Send us a text Meet my new friends Robert Friend(Really that's his name) and Martha Wells Hoffman of the Call 2 Care water project. We talk about the project, how you can help, and how the whole idea started with a dream. That's right a dream. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the wo…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.16 Rocky Wagner and Operation Pollination 42:02

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Send us a text This week I'm talk to Rocky Wagner about Operation Pollination. We need more Bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds. In Fact our world food chain needs them most of all. Time to plant some seeds, and help these friends do their job! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the w…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.15 Is Rotary Too "WOKE" (90min EP) 1:26:57

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Send us a text Welcome to this 90min conversation that came from a simple question I put up on Facebook. "Is Rotary too WOKE" Join us for this powerful conversation, that I hope will make you think, and will help you understand "WOKE" Rotary's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Rotary, we're committed to treating everyone with digni…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.14 Robyn Curtis and the Climate Change Action Group 1:02:53

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Send us a text Join me and my new friend Robyn Curtis from the Rotary Climate Change Action Group. We are talking ECO, we are talking big problems, and even some big solutions. We are talking about one of our 7 areas of focus that maybe doesn't get all the love and attention that it should. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing peopl…

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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Season 6 Ep.27 Ray Buchanan founder of Rise Against Hunger 47:19

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Send us a text Meet Ray Buchanan founder of Rise Against Hunger, and his team of everyday Rotarians that have put together more than 31milloin meals to help the hungry folks all over the world Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP 13 PT.2 Voices from NEPELS, Meet the District Governor 1:31:10

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Send us a text Welcome to part two of this NEPELS celebration! In this "Voices from NEPELS" we hear from the governors, passed, present, and future. There's also a bonus conversation with the crazy group of governors that start their jobs July 1, and the big ideas they have for the future of the Northeast. Join me for part two of this northeast cel…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.13 ( PT.1)On Location! Voices from Northeast PELS 57:02

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Send us a text Well, the most fun about being on location is that you will never know what happens. From the clanking of doors to high ceilings that made everything echo to Mics that got unplugged and computers that were quirky. But who cares! The "I am a Rotarian" podcast was on location at Northeast PELS! We got two episodes worth of total joy. J…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.12 Marvelous Mondays PT2 Mental Health Monday with Mary Bak 37:43

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Send us a text Our Marvelous Mondays continue with Mary Bak and Mental Health Monday. Mary a member of the Rotary Mental Health Task Force has put together a Monday night series to help and inform folks about Mental Health issues. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world.…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.11 Marvelous Mondays start with Louisa Horne and her "New Member Meet-ups" 50:07

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Send us a text Join me for week one of my two week "Marvelous Monday" shows. We have two show about Monday Zoom meetings open to everyone about New members, and, next week Mental Health. These two shows will give you great ideas, and, I hope a reason to join these monthly Monday events in the future. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "ama…

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ENCORE SHOW! I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.1 Rotary Trailblazer Sylvia Whitlock 39:46

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Send us a text As we end "Black History Month" here is the USA, it only seemed right to bring back this great interview: It is my honor to interview Rotary Trailblazer, and first woman Rotary Club President Sylvia Whitlock. Join us as we hear about her Rotary life, but also her personal life that has it's own Trailblazing moments. Support the show …

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.10 The Poetry of Rotary 38:42

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Send us a text Did you know that the Rotary E-Club of Innovation has a poetry contest? And the winner is announced at convention? Well now you do! So come here all about it as my new friend Nan McCreadie joins me to tell us all about it. WWW.Rotarypoetry.org Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact …

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP 9 The Rotary Academy of Pakistan plus Yoga and the Art of Breathing. 41:17

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Send us a text Today for the first time I am off to the amazing country of Pakistan to not only learn about the Rotary Academy of Pakistan but how it's leader Arshed Kamal Sethi is teaching yoga and how it can teach us to be better Rotarians and better humans too. Join me Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Act…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP. 8 Catching up with Rotary influencer Evan Burrell 57:41

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Send us a text Well it has been 5years since Evan and I sat down for a chat,and BOY a lot has changed. From a new partner, to two new boys and now DGE for his area. Come join me as we talk the past, the present, and a wonderful future with Rotary influencer Evan Burrell Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actio…

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ENCORE SHOW!!!! I'm A Rotarian Season 4 Ep.15 We talk race with Nadine Pemberton 53:00

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Send us a text ENCORE SHOW: We are going way back to talk race and Rotary. Meet Nadine Pemberton founder of Rotarians Against Racism, as we have a real talk about race, racism, and Rotary. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…

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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP. 7 The LA Fires with 5280 DG Albert Hernandez 54:56

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Send us a text We are dropping this weeks EP. early so you can get a first hand understanding with 5280 DG Albert Hernandez of the tragedy that is the fires in LA, and how you can help. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE…