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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.6 Checking in with Mohan Kumar and his quest to bring dignity and hope to India
I'm catching up with my friend Mohan Kumar as his updates me on his amazing work bringing independence, and hope to thousands of people with missing arms and legs.
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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50:50

I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.5 Talking Rotary History with Matts Ingemanson
This week i'm off to Sweden to talk Rotary history with longtime Rotary History geek and PDG Matts Ingemanson. We talk early Rotary, we talk about Rotary and the UN, and most of all we talk about how Rotary is making wonderful new history...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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47:38

I'm A Rotarian Podcast Holiday Thank You and Break!
I'm taking a few weeks off to enjoy the holiday season with mu family, but i'll be right back here Jan.8th 2025 with new stories and new fun. Hope to see you then.
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I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 Ep.4 Fighting Bed-less-ness this Holiday season with Rotary and Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Join me for my first Holiday show where I introduce you to 7870 DG Bill Stevens and Sleep in Heavenly Peace member David Sodders. We talk about the sad fact of how many kids have no beds to sleep in at night, and how a team of Rotary clubs, and...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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58:10

I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.3 50yr Rotary vet, and 5050DG Dave Daskin
Today we are talking Rotary,50 years in Rotary. How has it changed? What made you stay in Rotary, Why don't more folks stay in this long? What has been some of your greatest events and stories. Just a few of the questions i put to my friend and...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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58:11

I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 11 EP.1 The 5 Points of Conversation with PDG Sidney Smith
Time to talk, even if it's uncomfortable? Join me as I talk to Sidney Smith. PDG of 5180 who is bringing his "5 Points of Conversation" not only to Rotary but to the world.
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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1:06:00

I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 6 EP. 26 funny, happy, RI training w/Patrick Harrison & Amber Scarborough
ENCORE SHOW:Can RI training be fun? Can it be happy, loud, comical? Should you walk away from a PETS not only feeling ready to be president, but super proud just to be a Rotarian? Well return guest Patrick Harrison, and newc...
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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52:33
