All Things Rotary: A CDS Podcast

In this episode, co-hosts Nick Taylor and Michael DeGrandis sit down to chat with two different Rotaract Club Presidents! We are honored to have Kaylee Melessa from the Rotaract Club of Southern Utah University and Norman Giumelli from the Rotaract Club of Zurich International.

Ever wonder what the difference is between a community based and university based Rotaract? Interested in learning more about Rotaract and how to join, charter or sponsor a club? Well, then this episode is for you! We hope that you enjoy this conversation!

Hosts:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Supervisor
Michael DeGrandis, Club and District Support Associate Officer

Guests: 
Kaylee Melessa: Club President of the Rotaract Club of Southern Utah University
Norman Giumelli: Club President of the Rotaract Club of Zurich International

Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer

In this episode, co-hosts Nick Taylor and Michael DeGrandis sit down to chat with Club President Cristiano Nicolucci from Weston, Florida and President Elect David Nygren from Cayucos, California. We discuss key takeaways they took from their experiences with President Elect Training Seminar and how incoming club presidents might better take advantage of the event. Both share some great information if you are ever considering taking on leadership roles with your club! Enjoy!


Hosts:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Supervisor
Michael DeGrandis, Club and District Support Associate Officer

Guests: 
Cristiano Nicolucci: Club President of the Rotary Club of Weston, Florida. 
David Nygren: President Elect of the Rotary Club of Cayucos, California.

Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer

In this episode, we change up the format just a bit. We sent out a survey to a handful of DGEs with the prompt, "Our research has shown that the most important part of Rotary is the club experience, If you had unlimited resources, what innovative changes would you introduce to elevate the club experience?"

Co-hosts Nick Taylor and Michael DeGrandis sit down and discuss some of the ideas that the District Governor Elects sent in. We hope that you are able to walk away with some new ideas from this one!

Hosts:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Supervisor
Michael DeGrandis, Club and District Support Associate Officer

Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer

In this episode, we have a great discussion with current District Governor Herbert Pfeiffer our of District 1910. Herbert is a young District Governor balancing work, life, family, and his DG responsibilities that span multiple countries. However, he has a great perspective on how one can achieve success. We know that you will enjoy this one!

Guests:
Herbert Pfeiffer, 2023/2024 District Governor in district 1910

Hosts:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Supervisor
Michael DeGrandis, Club and District Support Associate Officer

Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer

In this episode, we explore two different club models with the Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates out of New Jersey and the Rotary Satellite Club of Vail Impact in Colorado! Check out how these innovative clubs found models to fit the needs of their members!

Guests:
Ray Freaney: Club President - Rotary Club of Mental Health Advocates, NJ, USA
Penny Wilson: Satellite Chair - Rotary Satellite Club of Vail (IMPACT), CO, USA
Mike Glass: Club President - Rotary Club of Vail, CO, USA

Hosts:
Nick Taylor, Club and District Support Supervisor
Michael DeGrandis, Club and District Support Associate Officer

Producer:
Andrez Perez, Club and District Support Officer

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

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

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

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

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