All Things Rotary: A CDS Podcast
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Each episode, host Nick Taylor brings together voices from around the Rotary world to find a new approach to All Things Rotary.
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Jan 9, 2023
Creating Inclusive Clubs and Districts
In this episode, we are excited to share three amazing examples of how clubs and districts are working to be more inclusive and welcoming. Hopefully you can take some key takeaways from the episode that you can incorporate into your own club and district. Enjoy!
Guests:
Marilyn Sanderson, District 5330 DEI Inclusion Chair
Casey Nall, President of the Rotary Club of Pflugerville, TX
Nicholas Goettsche, Incoming President of the Rotary Club of Pflugerville, TX
Jeff Coleman, Past President of the Rotary Club of Pflugerville, TX
Julie Aubry, Charter President of the Rotary Club of Evanston Nouveau, IL
Host:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Supervisor
Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer
Sarah Afzal, Global Initiatives Specialist
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Aug 31, 2022
How You Can Take Advantage of District Trainings
In this episode, we are excited to have two amazing members from District 6000 join us as we discuss various district training opportunities. This episode has some great information for everyone! Tune in to learn and hopefully take away some ideas for your club and district!
Guests:
Gretchen Nollman, District Educator D6000, Rotary Club of West Liberty, Iowa, USA
Heidi Drager, Rotary Club of Marshalltown, Iowa, USA
Host:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Officer
Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer
Sarah Afzal, Global Initiatives Specialist
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Jun 21, 2022
Highlights From 2022 Council on Legislation
In this episode, Nick sits down with his colleagues Sarah Steacy and John Hannes to discuss some of the important enchantments from this past COL. Enjoy!
Hosts & Producers
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Officer
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Officer
John Hannes, CDS Global Initiatives Supervisor
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Apr 27, 2022
What Rotary can teach you about leadership
In this month’s episode, Nick sits down with two incoming leaders to talk about their experience with leadership and Rotary and why it is a great place to hone your leadership skills.
Guests:
Lizzy Martin, District Governor Nominee Designate, District 7150, New York, USA
Daniel Walker, Incoming Club President, Rotary Club of Tempe Downtown, Arizona, USA
Host:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Officer
Producer:
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Officer
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Feb 8, 2022
Small and Mighty Clubs
Rotary Clubs come in all shapes and sizes. In today’s episode, we feature two clubs out of Central New York: The Rotary Club of Honeoye Lake and the Rotary Club of Victor-Farmington. While both of these clubs might be smaller, they are quite mighty! Take a listen to learn more about their different management styles and how that leads to making an impact in their communities.
In the episode, the idea of co-presidents come up. We love to see the creative problem solving, but please note that there would still only be one club president reported on my.rotary.org.
Guests:
Bruce Chapman, Club President, Rotary Club of Victor-Farmington, New York, USA
Jeanne Hamele, Club President, Rotary Club of Honeoye Lake, New York, USA
Host:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Officer
Producer:
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Officer
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Jan 11, 2022
Mailbox Questions with CDS
On this month's episode, Sarah and Nick sit down and answer some of the relevant questions from their email inboxes. They explain the policy that answers those questions and how it can be utilized to fit the needs of your club.
Hosts & Producers
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Officer
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Officer
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Dec 22, 2021
Happy Holidays from Club and District Support!
Happy Holidays from your CDS Team! Enjoy today's short episode of a few reminders and well wishes from your CDS Team!
Hosts:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Associate Officer
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Nov 9, 2021
Chartering a Rotary Club: One year check in with Brian Rusch and Sarah Jewell
Almost one year ago, we sat down with charter club president Brian Rusch to learn how he and his fellow members chartered the Rotary Club of Global Action District 5150. This month, we sit back down with Brian and Club President-elect Sarah to see how their club is doing, one year after chartering.
*Guests*
Sarah Jewell, President-elect, Rotary Club of Global Action District 5150, California, USA
Brian Rusch, President, Rotary Club of Global Action District 5150, California, USA
*Host*
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Associate Officer
*Producer*
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Associate Officer
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Oct 12, 2021
But Like, I am not a leader...am I?
We can all agree that when members join Rotary, there are plenty of opportunities to serve their community and the world. However, did you know there is also an opportunity to lead your community and the world, too? In this month’s episode, we sit down with RI Vice President Valarie Wafer to discuss how Rotary and leadership go hand-in-hand, the leadership opportunities that are available to you, and what qualities define strong leadership.
Guest:
Valarie Wafer, RI Vice President, Rotary Club of Collingwood-South Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
Host:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Producer:
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Contributor:
John Hannes, Club and District Support Senior Officer
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Sep 14, 2021
But Like, How Do I Effect Change?
Policies are sometimes seen as a roadblock for clubs, but did you know that they can actually be a road map to change? Putting it in writing solidifies the current needs of Rotary members, and gives us a course for the future. On this month's episode, we discuss the Council on Legislation, the event where updates to our governance documents are made. Most exciting of all, we learn how you, as a member of Rotary, play a crucial part in creating these changes.
Guests:
Wyn Spiller, member of the Rotary Club of Grass Valley, California, USA and Council Trainer, COL 2022
Sarah Christensen, RI Staff: Supervisor, Council Services
Host:
Nick Taylor, CDS Associate Officer
Producer:
Sarah Steacy, CDS Associate Officer
Contributor:
John Hannes, CDS Senior Officer
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Aug 17, 2021
But Like, How Do I Organize A Service Project?
We can all agree that service is truly the heart of Rotary. In celebration of the new Rotary year and RI President Shekhar’s theme, Serve to Change Lives, we are kicking off Season 2 of All Things Rotary to hear about 3 service projects, organized in distinctly different ways. First, a district-wide project in Orange County, California, followed by a multi-club project from two clubs in Kent, Washington, and a single club project from the Rotary Club of Chilliwack. While all these projects utilized different leadership methods, one thing is clear—they were a success. We can’t wait for you to take a listen and feel inspired, too!
Host: Nick Taylor - Club and District Support Associate Officer
Guests:
*District Project:*
Marc Aarons, PDG 5320, Rotary Club of Orange County Digital, CA, USA
*Two Club project*:
Kate Matos, Rotary Club of Kent, WA, USA
Alex Brown, Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise, WA, USA
David Mitchell, Rotary Club of Kent Sunrise, WA, USA
*Single club project:*…
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Jun 28, 2021
But Like, Do We Really Need To Update Our Club's Bylaws?
When is the last time your club updated its bylaws? 1 year? 2 years? 5 years? No matter how long it has been, it is always a good idea to update them periodically to align with RI’s policy and what you are actually doing as a club. Join us for a conversation on how your club can update its bylaws to match the needs of your members.
Host: Nick Taylor – Club and District Support Associate Officer
Guests:
Christian Rietzke – Member of the Rotary Club of Metro New York City
Gregory Franks – Member of the Rotary Club of Skokie Valley and Senior Supervisor, Club and District Support
Producer: Sarah Steacy – Club and District Support Associate Officer
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May 18, 2021
But Like, What Does CDS Actually Do?
Ever wonder what CDS means and what our team does? Join us for our 5th episode for a conversation with two fellow CDS officers. You will learn more about what Club and District Support is, debunk some Rotary myths, and clarify how we can work with you!
Host: Nick Taylor
Guests:
Alicia Pijal-Avila
John Hannes
Producer: Sarah Steacy
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Apr 13, 2021
But Like, Why Aren't More People Talking About Satellite Clubs?
With so many different club models available, it is easy to forget the impact a satellite club can have. Join us for a conversation about how Satellite Clubs can be a foundation for accessibility and opportunity for new members to Rotary.
Host: Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Guests:
Andile Songo, member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and founding member of the soon to be Rotary Satellite Club of Indianapolis West
Jeff Lake, member of the Rotary Club of Indianapolis and Assistant Governor
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Producers:
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Associate Officer
John Hannes, Club and District Support Senior Officer
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Mar 8, 2021
But Like, Does Setting Club Goals Matter?
Whether you've been a club leader, or are about to be one, you've probably been asked over and over to add and edit your goals and achievements in Rotary Club Central. But... what is the point of it all? In this month's episode, find out why entering goals on Rotary Club Central is more than just an administrative task for your club.
Host: Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Guests:
Linda Morris, Club Secretary of the Rotary Club of Calgary Fish Creek, Alberta, Canada
Mary Turner, Governor of 5360 and member of the Rotary Club of Olds, Alberta, Canada
Sophie Dangerfield, Club and District Support Officer
Producers:
Sarah Steacy, Club and District Support Associate Officer
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Associate Officer
John Hannes, Club and District Support Senior Officer
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Feb 8, 2021
But Like, Which Comes First: Club Attendance or Club Engagement?
In this month’s episode, host Nick Taylor sits down with Giselle Holder, Club President of the Rotary Club of Maraval, Trinidad and Tobago, and Club and District Support (CDS) officer, Marni Nixon. They discuss how tracking club attendance might not be the soul indicator in determining member engagement.
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Jan 8, 2021
But Like, How Do I Actually Start A Rotary Club?
In our pilot episode, join host, Nick Taylor in conversation with a Brian Rusch, charter president of the Rotary Club of Global Action District 5150, and fellow RI staff on how you can actually start a Rotary Club.
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