Action 2 Impact Podcast with Gwen Jones
Time to turn “actions into impact” With the Action 2 Impact Podcast. From right down the street to all around the world, get to know the amazing people and what they are doing to make this world a better place. Have them inspire you to get out there and have your “actions” make an “impact” everywhere you go!
Episodes
301 episodes
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 22 A Polio Drop Adventure with Nancy Barbee and Mary Shackelton
Have you ever wondered what it's like to go on a Polio drop trip? I mean how do you get there, where do you eat, sleep, wash up? Is it safe? Does it cost alot of money? Face it was always hear the amazing stories, but never the details. Well th...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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48:33
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 21 Meet Fedele, A Rotarian bringing human dignity to the people of Uganda
Time to meet Fedele, A Rotarian bringing human dignity to the people of Uganda.I talk to Fedele from a refugee camp somewhere in Uganda. Everyday this young Rotarian is bringing food, water, skills, and human dignity and maybe hope for t...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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36:45
HOLIDAY SHOW SO GOOD WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK THIS YEAR! Fighting Bed-less-ness this Holiday season with Rotary and Sleep in Heavenly Peace
HOLIDAY SHOW SO GOOD WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK THIS YEAR: 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 ...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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58:10
AMAZING ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.8 Dr Nischal Pandey
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.
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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48:40
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 20 RI Director for Zones 28&32 Chris Etienne
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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57:06
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 19 Past RI Vic-President and Truly Amazing Rotarian Dean Rohrs
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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48:18
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 18 Rotary E-Club of World Peace founding member Rudy Westervelt
Time for "Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man"...and Woman.lolWho 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 ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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46:25
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Season 4 Ep.1 For The Love Of Rotary Pins
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 Fello...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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37:20
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 17 Catching up with the Rotary WASH E-Club,with Bob Chagrasulis
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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44:16
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 16 Humberto Silva and the Rotary HEP Project
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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44:16
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 15 Rotary Environmental Fellowship
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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56:40
ENCORE SHOW : I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.19 One Step Closer Polio Walk
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 8t...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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54:59
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
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
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:11
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.13 PT.2 Rotarians are Having Trouble With Tough Conversations with Brian Rusch
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.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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47:24
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.12 PT.1 Rotarians are Having Trouble With Tough Conversations with Brian Rusch
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 a...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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47:44
The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP. 11 The E-Club of Rotary Musicians with Alex Lapina
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!
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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46:16
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.4 Darren Jones
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!
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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48:22
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.10 Talking "The Arts" in Rotary with the "Happiest Man In Rotary" Micheal Lapina
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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42:20
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.9 RYLA Done Right with Christine Pinney, Michael Woo, and Katherine Pinney
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 Leadersh...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:11
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.8 Rotary and the Law w/ 7930 DGE Tim Kelly
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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47:54
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP. 3 Richard Lalley & Operation Warm
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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46:51
The Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.7 Talking Peace with Rotary Peace Builder Dennis Wong
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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42:36
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
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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53:54
Action 2 Impact Podcast Season 1 EP.5 Our New Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:31
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.12 Wayne Beaumier & Disaster Aide USA
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 al...
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Season 9
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Episode 12
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47:57