I'm A Rotarian
Everyone knows the Rotary wheel, you've seen it on benches, or a school playground. But do you know any Rotarians? NO? Well, this is the podcast to fix that. Join producer and Rotarian Gwen Jones as she interviews some of the many men, women, famous or under the radar Rotarians that live all around the US, and even the world. Join us as she talks to them about the history of Rotary, how each became a Rotarian, and where they see Rotary international going in the 21 century and beyond. lisen in won't you? Who knows maybe someday you'll say "I'm a Rotarian" too.
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What's the council on legislation? When did it start? Who's on it? What exactly is it? Just some of the questions that we ask past Council on Legislation member and my good friendJane Helten today on the podcast .
We'll learn about this extensive Rotary, governing body that helps put together the rules, regulations bylaws, and a whole bunch more for the entire Rotary international community.
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This week I'm off to Sweden to talk to Ulf Bingsgard.
We're gonna be talking about the Rotary Action Summit happening in Sweden this September. We're gonna be talking about major donors and the Rotary foundation and we're gonna be talking about, well, being the mayor of his town in Swedish why not it's the I'm A Rotarian podcast and as always we're so glad you joined us.
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It is my pleasure to introduce you to Ramesh Ferris.
One of the most remarkable men I've ever met. Ramesh bicycle 7140 km across Canada and didn't use his legs! That's right Ramesh is a polio Survivor who bicycle across Canada to help get the message out and understand the true effects of polio. The real life "effects" of polio is something Ramesh feels very strong about sharing, and has, a one co...
Alzheimer's is impacting more than 40 million people in the United States and around the world. Rotarians want to help find a cure!
Meet Tiffany Irvin and her fund the CART fund. This past president and past district governor now leads a task force started by Rotarians to help fund research to find a cure to this devastating disease. Join us as we talk about Alzheimer's research and how you can be a part of the cure...
AMAZING ENCORE SHOW!
Join me as I talk to Sue Paget, CEO of the Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention. Learn how Sue and her group are bringing better health, and AIDS prevention all over the world
I'm met Jason Browne in Houston, Texas as he was the dapper MC for Rotary International Convention. Since then he's graced the stage of Tedx ,written a book, and is traveling all over the world telling Rotary groups about the importance of the social media platform.
Join us for a fun loving conversation about social media being an MC in front of thousands of Rotary friends and becoming a new author today on the podca...
At the end of the Rotary year, it's a big time for change so it's no better time to have psychologist and Author Dr. Katie Eastman to talk to us about "harnessing changes potential." It's a great conversation about looking at ourselves, others, and the way that change can be good for all, join us for the conversation
It is time to break the mold of what people think about Rotarians. You know, old white hair men writing charity checks over lunch. NO WAY!!!!!! join me as i'm off to Germany to talk to Felix Heintz and the Rotarian Metalhead Fellowship!!!!
ROCK ON ROTARY!!!!
WE ARE HEADING WAY, WAY ,BACK TO SEASON 3 FOR THIS MONTHS ENCORE
What's it like to be the president at one of the oldest Rotary groups in the world? Meet the President of Seattle 4, Jeff Borek, this week on the podcast
ENCORE SHOW: Today it's time to meet a real life Rotarian and Superhero Noel Jackson better known as Captain Rotary! Noel is joining me for the podcast and he's going to teach us how we all can be Rotary superheroes!! Grab your cape and join us won't you?
Spring is here, and the Bees are BUZZ,BUZZ,BUZZING around. No better time to talk about our busy buzzy friends then with Anton Gradisek president of the International Bee Rotary Fellowship
I'm off to Grapevine TX to talk wine with Presisident of the Rotary Wine Enthusiasts Fellowship Conrad Heede. We're talk all things wine and fun. If you know a little or a lot about wine, this is the show for you!
Today we're talking rolling hippos !Now this has nothing in common with tipping cows but everything to do with water, empowering women and making the chore of getting water faster, easier and more productive .
Well, the 2024 /2025 Rotary International presidential year is starting in just a few months and we have Stephanie Urchick and Tom Gump back to tell us all about their plans and if they are "ready to go".
It's great to have Stephanie back after we talk to her when she was just PN now with just a few months to go,we have lots of questions and she has lots of wonderful answers about her up coming year. Frien...
APRIL ENCORE SHOW: Meet "Days for Girls" founder Celeste Mergens as she speaks to me about how DaysForGirls.org is bringing women's healthcare and understanding to the world
We are off to one Rotary Plaza this week to meet my new friend, Molly Friend, that is. She is the Program for Young Leader Supervisor at Rotary international .
Moll's four person team works year-round to find programs for young adults in Rotary. These programs are not only for interactors, but for Rotarians as well. There's big plans in the future of young Rotarians, and we want to tell you all about it.
Join me as I introduce you to my very first Peace fellow Wisdom Addo. He speaks to me from Ghana Africa.
On the call we are also joined by Peace fellow sponsor Julie West. They both tell us about the West African Center for Peace Foundation and tell us about Peace Jams that's right Peace Jams! Great name don't you think?
Join us for a conversation about the fascinating and wonderful work being done to ...
It's" high cotton" time when I talk to Past District Governor's Fellowship board of Directors member, and WASH action group leader Brian Hall. You know how I love action groups, and fellowship, why not combined the wonderful story about both of these action and fellowship groups with a man who helps leads both. Time to meet Brain Hall, today on the show
I have a great ENCORE show for you this March:
Meet the Rotarian Peacekeeper Dennis Wong, this week on the show. Learn how rotary's peacekeeping efforts are needed now more than ever.
Today we're talking to Shirley Pat Gale about the literacy equity project. A library project, bringing literacy and libraries to indigenous peoples of Canada, a fascinating conversation about books, heritage and bringing them together for a better future.
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