I'm A Rotarian
256 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEveryone 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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ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 7 EP.10 Days for Girls Founder Celeste Mergens
April 24, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBAPRIL 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
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.6 Programs for Young Leaders Supervisor Molly Friend
April 17, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBWe 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. Meet the woman in charge of helping future Rotarians find their way in the world,my n...
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP. 5 Julie West & Rotary Peace Fellow Wisdom Addo
April 10, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBJoin 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 promote peace on the African continent, the conversation starts now
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.4 PDG Fellowship and WASH Action Group member Brain Hall
April 03, 2024 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBIt'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
ENCORE: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season4 EP2 Dennis Wong
March 27, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBI 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.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.3 Talking indigenous libraries with Shirley-Pat Gale
March 20, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBToday 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.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.2 Rotary exchange student Sara Ahlqvist
March 13, 2024 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWell, you know how much I love Rotary exchange students but up to this point I have only interviewed ones from the United States. Well today I am off to Sweden to introduce you to Sara who starts her amazing journey in Sweden and ends up in Italy. she meets new friends, learns the language and starts her culinary adventure that will last a lifetime.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 10 EP.1 Rotary Trailblazer Sylvia Whitlock
March 06, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWELCOME TO SEASON 10! It is my honor to interview Rotary Trailblazer, and first woman Rotary Club President Sylvia Whitlock. Join us as we hear about her Rotary life, but also her personal life that has it's own Trailblazing moments.
February Encore Show: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 5 Ep.10 Meet the Rotary LBGTQ Fellowship
February 28, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWhat a great encore show for you this month!Get to know the Rotary LBGTQ Fellowship as I talk to member Anderson Tzerwes just before he and his fellowship take the stage and breakout sessions at this Rotary Convention 2021 #Rotary21
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 26 Kids in Rotary with return Guest Brittany Arthur
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIs there a place for kids in Rotary? Young kids at places like district conferences, or even international convention interesting topic, and one that keeps popping up all the time. Especially with our Roteractors wanting to be part of the overall conversation and celebration of Rotary. with their kids along for the ride. Return guest and Mom Brittany Arthur joins me for an in-depth conversation about where kids, little kids that is, belong in our Rotary world join us.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.25 The inspirational world of Annamarie Mostert
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week I'm off to Johannesburg South Africa to be joined by inspirational Rotarian Annamarie Mozart ! We're going to be talking, ICC, Inter Country Communities, aqua-ponics in other words, using fish to grow veggies and feed the masses and we're going to talk about human dignity for girls, positive peace and more! Quite a long list and each bit of this talk will inspire you in so many ways. Thanks for joining us!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.25 The inspirational world of Annemarie Mostert
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBThis week I'm off to Johannesburg South Africa to be joined by inspirational Rotarian Annemarie Mostert ! We're going to be talking, ICC, Inter Country Communities, aqua-ponics in other words, using fish to grow veggies and feed the masses and we're going to talk about human dignity for girls, positive peace and more! Quite a long list and each bit of this talk will inspire you in so many ways. Thanks for joining us!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.24 The Sun Never Sets in Rotary
February 08, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBHey Rotarians, it's Rotary birthday month!! And what better way to celebrate Rotary 119th birthday then with a trip around the world with the lasdies of "The Sun Never Sets in Rotary" Today on the show three ladies from three different continents are joining me to tell us about the sun never sets in Rotary and how for 24 hours you can travel around the world and meet all your Rotary friends. Join us for an international fun filled conversation because as we know" the sun never sets in Rot...
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP.6 Rotary Vietnam Project to Stop Child Slavery
January 31, 2024 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBMeet two Interactors that are changing the world and helping to stop child slavery in Vietnam. Jacqueline Phan and Emily Tieu both only 17years of age join me from the dis. 5170 Vietnam Project. Join us!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.23 Zone 26 PI/Branding Guru Dan Ouweleen
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBWelcome to another podcast about branding and marketing! Now before your eyes glaze over and you think to yourself "oh, Gwen, more about branding" the answer is yes! But just to make this week show a bit more interesting we're flipping the script on where the branding and PI comes from ,interesting? Meet Dan Ouweleen Zones 26 PI and branding guru. You just might find marketing a bit more interesting after this show.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 22 Rotarian Jerry Wear
January 17, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBWhen the town of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee was devastated by fire the Rotary group of Pigeon Forge jumped into action. And their story of hope, love and action will bring a smile to your face, and fill you with Rotary Pride. Join me as i get this wonderful story from Pigeon Forge's PP Jerry Wear today on the podcast.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.21 Podcaster Christopher Lewis
January 10, 2024 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBMeet 5 show podcaster,( that's right 5 shows) and Rotarian Christopher Lewis. We talk about his shows, but most of all we talk about the show closest to his heart the Daddy Daughter podcast. We talk about the power of storytelling, and the amazing relationship that is between father and daughter. Join us!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.20 International Trainer, Suzan Stenberg
January 03, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThis week I'm off to Sweden to meet RI international trainer, Suzan Stenberg. She's not only training the future of Rotary, but she also takes time to tell us about her passion for skiing, Rotary student exchange, her amazing country of Sweden and her husband's quest to never finish their house. join us!
ENCORE SHOW: I'm A Rotarian Season 6 Ep.12 Rotaract/Rotarian and Podcaster Chris Wells
December 27, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBHave I got a fun encore show for you this holiday season meet Chris Wells! Chris is a man with many hats. Rotaract ambassador, Rotarian, and podcaster,just to name a few. Hang on tight we are about to show you where do-goodery came from, and how you can join in the fun. Enjoy the Encore and Happy Holidays!!!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.19 VET and Coffee shop guy Johnny Ahern
December 20, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we're talking gays in the military ,Christmas trees for vets ,and oh yeah, owning a coffee shop, all with Rotarian Johnny Ahern. come join us for the conversation.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.18 The Paul & Jean Harris Home Foundation Chair Cheryl McIntyre
December 13, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBGet your Rotary history geek on as we talk to the Chair of the Paul & Jean Harris Home Foundation Cheryl McIntyre. We talk about the restoration of the Harris's house, how you and your club can be a part of this amazing project, and even how Paul and Jean met. So join us for a bit of wonderful Rotary history.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.17 Rotarian and Activist Jose Alberto Oliveira
December 06, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBHe's a past District Governor, an animal activist, and a vegan too.He is also willing to sit down with a meat eater and fellow Rotarian ...me to talk about these passions and more. Meet Jose Alberto Oliveira today on the podcast!
ENCORE SHOW for November Haresh Ramchandani
November 29, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBI'm sending you all the way back to my season 4 opener for this encore! Check out the more spiritual side of Haresh Ramchandani. It was great to go back this fare, and the show inspired me all over again. Enjoy!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast 2023 Thank You From ME Gwen Jones
November 22, 2023 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBThank You Thank You Thank You! At this time of Thanksgiving here in the USA, I wanted to take the chance to say how Thankful I am to have each and everyone of you in my Rotary Family. Enjoy this week and next to catch up on some past shows, and I will be back Dec.6th with past RI President Mark Maloney
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.16 2019/2020 Past RI President Mark Maloney
November 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBJoin me as I get the Rotary story from 2019 /2020 Rotary international president Mark Maloney. We'll hear about his time in Office right before a global pandemic, will get his origins story of how he started in Rotary more than 40 years ago. And will hear all about his wife, gay and why she's in a different Rotary group than he is. All of this, and his globe trotting Rotarian travels. Join me won't you pass president Mark Maloney is on the podcast today
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.15 Multitasker and 24/7 Rotarian, RI's own Amy Hopkins
November 08, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBShe's a proud Rotarian, a Curriculum Development Supervisor for RI, and she's even a tour guide. She's the 24/7 self proclaimed, Rotary brat, Amy Hopkins, and she's today's guest on the podcast.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.14 Southern Comfort with Chuck and Abigail Barnett
November 01, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWhat do you think of when you think of the "Old South" or "The South" here in the USA. Do you think of the "funny way they talk"? Or do you think all they do is shoot beer cans and drink Moonshine? Or do you think of "Southern Comfort" and smiling faces, and most of all a lot of great Rotarians? Time to meet Chuck and Abigail Barnett, a father daughter team of Rotarians, proud to be from the south, proud to be Rotarians, and proud to talk about their southern way of like to a podcaster 3000 ...
I'm A Rotarian Podcast MONTHLY ENCORE SHOW God and Rotary
October 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThis show from a few seasons ago makes me really proud. We are talking to Rotarians who vocation, something we all want to support , is God. Can God and Rotary be in the same space? join me again for a really important talk.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 13 UN Day of the Girl Child with Elizabeth Usovicz
October 18, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTime 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 Coast to Elizabeth's old home town of Salem MA.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 13 UN Day of the Girl Child with Elizabeth Usoicz
October 18, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBTime to meet Past RI Director Elizabeth Usoicz. 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 Coast to Elizabeth's old home town of Salem MA.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.12 Wayne Beaumier & Disaster Aide USA
October 11, 2023 13:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBMeet Wayne Beaumier and his home grown Rotary disaster force that is helping folks all over the USA and beyond effected by climate change and disasters
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.11 John Smarge
October 04, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBGet to know 40year Rotary vet John Smarge. From working at RI ,to helping find the next great city to host our Rotary convention to finding the next speaker at his local club, John is everywhere. And now he in on my podcast, join us.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast MONTHLY ENCORE SHOW Jim Elliot and Diveheart
September 27, 2023 13:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBJoin me again as we meet Jim Elliot and his amazing program Driveheart. It's an underwater feel good show!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.10 Margaret James-Cooper
September 20, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBMargaret James -Cooper is the past editor of Rotary Magazine London, has traveled all over the world, and has a very strong idea of what the words "service above self" mean to her. She and I ask the question, do you serve for others or for yourself. This is just one of the many topics we cover. It's a great chat, and thanks for joining us!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. 9 The International Travel & Hosting Fellowship
September 13, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBYou know how I love my Fellowships!!! Join us as we travel all over the world!!! And you can too.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.8 Dr Nischal Pandey
September 06, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBDr 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.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.7 I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 Ep.7 Aide to PE Stephanie Urchick IRP friend Tom Gump
August 31, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBTom Gump is back!!!! This time to talk about his new job at RI, being PE Stephanie Urchick's new aide. He has lot's on his plat for the next 2 years, and Tom is giving us a sneak peek on all that's going on with our PE.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.6 Dean of Rotary Representative Network to the UN Judith Diment
August 23, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's time to learn about diplomatic relations with the Dean of Rotary Representative Network to the UN, Judith Diment. You just may be amazed at how respected Rotary is with dignitaries all over the world ...Join US!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.5 Past President Jennifer Jones
August 16, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBShe's Back!!! Jennifer Jones is back one more time, this time as "Past President" Jennifer Jones. She's rested, had a bit of time to unpack and play with her dog, and now she's talking to me...Join us.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Day 2 The Evolution of Jennifer Jones
August 15, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBWell Day 2 of our trip down memory lane is here. This time we meet Jennifer just days away from taking office. We get to see how ready she was, and more. Day 2 starts right now, and our newest chat with the Past RI President now just Rotarian Jennifer Jones is tomorrows Day 3 fun.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Day 1 The Evolution of Jennifer Jones
August 14, 2023 15:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBToday starts Day1 of my trip down memory lane with my friend and now PP Jennifer Jones. On todays show she was just PN Jennifer Jones, and all the talk was about her being the first RI woman President. But we talked about much more then that, so enjoy this trip, Day 2 has a chat with Jennifer on the cusp of her historic presidency.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.4 Three Generations One Rotary Family
August 09, 2023 23:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThree Generations One Rotary Family? YES! and I got to know each one of them. Jasmine, Angela and Tracy are daughter, mom and grandma and they're all Rotarians . These three ladies have a lot to say, and they said it to me, and it was GREAT!!!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP. PP Holger Knaack
August 04, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBBetter late then never: Time to catch up with our first RI Zoom President Holger Knaack. Find out how life has been since leaving office, and learn the story of how Holger became a Rotarian in the first place. JOIN US!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.2 RI Strategic Relationship Manager, Amanda Ottman
July 26, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBWe are off to Rotary International headquarters to meet Strategic Relationship Manager ,Rotarian and my friend Amanda Ottman.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 9 EP.1 Rotary Fellowship of Gin
July 19, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBHappy Season 9 everyone. And there is no better way to kick off the season then meeting Ted Faigle and the Rotary Fellowship of Gin. Grab a glass and sit back as we head off to Hawaii to talk Gin, and even a bit about the 2027 convention.
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 BREAK
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB8 seasons under my belt, i can't believe it. And season 9 starts July 19th with the Rotary fellowship of Gin. So catch up on some past podcasts, enjoy the Summer and we will see you July 19th for season 9 of the I'm A Rotarian Podcast!!
ENCORE EPISODE: Meet our new RI President Gordon McInally
July 05, 2023 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MBENCORE EPISODE: Meet our new RI President Gordon McInally If you missed my chat with our now, new RI president Gordon McInally this past March, here is your chance to catch up. 2023/2024 is going to be great! Gorden tells me about his plans, his hopes, his dreams, and how he is ready to take on one of the biggest adventures in his life. Join us....again!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP.28 Refreshing your Rotary Club with Nicky Donkers
June 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week I'm off to New Zealand to introduce you to Nicky Donkers! Nicky is "refreshing" Rotary groups two such a huge success that she's going to tell us the story of a Rotary with members only in the teens that she brought up to over 40 members in just nine months
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season 8 EP.27 Podcasting for All of Rotary to understand
June 21, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWell i do try, but learning Spanish has been really hard for me, and what about all the other amazing languages in out Rotary world. It can be one of Rotary's biggest problem, and even worse if your a simple podcaster like me. Well this valid point was brought to my attention, and is what we are talking about this week with my friend Eza Benitez Blugerman. Podcasting so all can understand , i like that idea!
I'm A Rotarian Podcast Season8 EP.26 Past RI President Ian Riseley
June 14, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIt is my honor to have past RI President Ian Riseley on the podcast. We talk about the in-and-outs of being RI President, and the joy of what came after his year.