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
246 episodes
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
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.17 The Rotary Action Summit's Ulf Bingsgard
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 ta...
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Season 10
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Episode 17
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52:52
I'm A Rotarian Podacast Season 10 EP 16 Arm Cyclist and Polio Survivor Ramesh Ferris
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 h...
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Season 10
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Episode 16
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51:46
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.15 Helping to find a cure for Alzheimer's with the CART fund
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...
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Season 10
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Episode 15
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53:55
AMAZING ENCORE SHOW! I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.6 Sue Paget, CEO of Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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52:14
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.14 MC, Speaker, Author, and Future Podcaster Jason Browne
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 ...
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Season 10
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Episode 14
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46:33
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 13 Dr Katie Eastman on Harnessing Change
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,...
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Season 10
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Episode 13
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49:58
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 11 Felix Heintz of the Rotarian Metalhead Fellowship
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!!!...
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Season 10
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Episode 11
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49:58
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 3 Ep.15 Jeff Borek from Seattle 4
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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52:29
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP.12 Superhero and Rotarian Noel Jackson/Captain Rotary
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...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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37:01
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 10 The International Bee Rotary Fellowship
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
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Season 10
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Episode 10
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52:34
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 9 The Rotary Wine Enthusiasts 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!
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Season 10
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Episode 9
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1:01:42
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.8 Luke Vorsterman from Roll-A-Hippo
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 .
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Season 10
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Episode 8
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57:12
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 7 PE Stephanie Urchick & Aide to the President Tom Gump
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 Stephan...
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Season 10
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Episode 7
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51:45
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.10 Days for Girls Founder Celeste Mergens
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
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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54:13
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.6 Programs for Young Leaders Supervisor Molly Friend
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...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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47:07
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 5 Julie West & Rotary Peace Fellow Wisdom Addo
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 F...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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38:27