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.
Episodes
259 episodes
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
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.30 5050 DGE Marie Isabell Martin Hair & Rotary Hands Across the Border
Time to learn about "Rotary Hands Across the Border" with 5050 DGE Marie Isabell Martinez Hair. She has gone way beyond "Peace Pole" to bring Rotarians for 2 different sides and countries to talk peace and understanding
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Season 10
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Episode 30
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48:37
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.29 Fellowship of Rotary Photography
It's time to enjoy another fellowship this time "The Fellowship of Rotary Photography". Our longtime podcast friend and fellowship junky Madu Bishnu is back to tell us all out these talented Rotarians, and the photo contest though RI that...
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Season 10
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Episode 29
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39:33
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.28 Rotary Trainer/Zone 14 RYLA chair John DeGiorgio
Today I'm off to Malta to talk to new friend, Rotary Trainer/Zone 14 RYLA chair John DeGiorgio.We talk RYLA. We talk training. We talk "clubs getting the kudos they deserve. We talk about one of the best "Smile Question" answers I ...
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Season 10
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Episode 28
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59:47
I'm A Rotarian Season 6 Ep.25 Author,Polio Survivor & "Member of the British Empire" Mark Esho
Meet Mark Esho. He's an Author, Polio Survivor, "Member of the British Empire", and the only Rotarian I know that has gone to a witch doctor.
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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43:11
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.27 Doctor and Humanitarian Micheal Fernando
Join me today as I introduce you to one of the most gusty Rotarians I have ever met, Micheal Fernando. A Rotarian who is willing to go to some of the darkest places on earth to bring new life, light and joy to the world in the "miracle minute" ...
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Season 10
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Episode 27
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48:03
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 26 Peace Fellow and Cellist Diego Carneiro
Can we find Peace though music? Can we find understanding? Can music be a bridge to understanding the world we live in...why not. This week meet Rotarian Peace Fellow Diego Carneiro,as we ask some of these questions and more.
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Season 10
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Episode 26
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45:44
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP 25 Rotary is cooking, All Over the World with Jack Davis & Caroline Dobson
Time to cook!!Meet two Rotarians that are bringing the world to your table.One dish at a time.A perfect way to have to get ready for your #Poliodinner party.Join us!
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Season 10
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Episode 25
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53:50
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.24 #RotaryDinner with Douglas Heizer
I'm off to Boca Raton Florida in the US for part 1 of our 2 part show on great things do do during Polio awareness month. Meet Douglas Heizer and his simple # that could get the word out about ending Polio.
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Season 10
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Episode 24
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58:16
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.9 Drew Kessler the hardest working Rotarians out there!
ENCORE SHOW: Meet one of the most traveled and hardest working Rotarians out there...Drew Kessler.He's a board member, Trainer, COL member, dad and more. Drew found just enough time between travel and fatherhood to join me o...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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50:56
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.23 Jonas Ekombo's Unity Gardens
I'm Off this week to Uganda Africa to talk to Jonas Ekombo about his "Unity Garden" projects that are bring food, joy, and now how to the villages of Uganda.Note: The internet was a bit off in the recording. Uganda is a long way ...
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Season 10
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Episode 23
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24:44
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.22 Rotary and Politics with Phil Toombs
Can we talk about politics at Rotary, Should we? Has politics made it harder to work in a world of DEI? Should we as a Rotarian speak out about others countries politics. A lot of questions right? These questions could take you all ove...
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Season 10
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Episode 22
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51:45
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.21 The journey of Amy Scruggs and her Dad
Join me as I talk to singer, daughter, Rotarian, and caregiver, Amy Scruggs. As she tells us about her public choice to share the journey of "Amy and her Dad "with the world. This is a truly heartwarming show that i know you are going to love.<...
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Season 10
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Episode 21
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46:35
SUMMER ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 9 The International Travel & Hosting Fellowship
Summer is a great time for holidays and a great time to re-introduce you to the international Travel and Hosting Fellowship. Enjoy this encore presentation and have wonderful vacation and or holidays wherever you are this summer season.<...
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Season 9
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Episode 9
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39:30
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.20 Accessibility Consultant, and DG of 5550, Peter Tonge
Meet a true renaissance man Peter Tonge. From his business as a Accessibility Consultant, to a life as a lawyer, to fencer, photographer, and now even the District Governor of 5550 my new friend Peter Tong is sure to impress. Join us as w...
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Season 10
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Episode 20
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48:32
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.19 DG 7010, and PRI Presidents kid Steve Walkinson
What's it like to work for the Canadian government? What's it like to be a new district governor this time of District 7010? What's it like to be the kid of a Rotary international president? Past RI President Wilfrid Walkinson. What's it going ...
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Season 10
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Episode 19
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46:26
Moving Break !Be Back Next Week
Well, I've been talking about it on the podcast and now it's official. The moving trucks are here. The boxes are packed, the dogs, cars, and better half are ready to go and we are off to the East Coast. I would love to keep ...
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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 6 EP. 10 AnnLee Hussey and I talk Polio
Take a look back at another amazing ENCORE show:"We Are This Close" as Rotarians we hear that all the time. Now find out how truly close we are with District 7780 Polio Plus chair and Polio survivor AnnLee Hussey.
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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46:04
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.18 Council on Legislation 101 with Jane Helten
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 thi...
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Season 10
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Episode 18
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47:55