Talking Rotary Zones 28 & 32

Meet PDG Shirley-Pat Gale, my friend and mentor. In this episode, you will learn about our paths into Rotary.

We talk about leading innovatively to create safe, inclusive spaces for the diverse voices in Rotary.

Content warning: The following episode discusses suicide and may be distressing for some listeners

Meet Dwight Brown, Rotarian and community builder from the Rotary Club of Kanata. We talk about the impact of Rotary, supporting our communities and the role it plays in our lives.

Meet Lizzy Martin, Past President of Rotary CNY, and a third-generation Rotarian. 

We talk about developing a new District, building membership and doing big things,

Martine Babineau is a proud member of the Rotary Club of Atlantic International Passport. Martine and her fellow Rotarians support the Humanity Project, which provides housing and programming for those in need in Moncton, New Brunswick.

A great example of the impact of People of Action.

Andrés Briceno, a Venezuelan Rotaractor, shared his journey from leaving Venezuela due to political unrest to starting a Rotaract Club in The Woodlands, Texas. He detailed a life-changing car crash on June 25, 2023, which left him in a coma for two weeks and required three surgeries. Despite the severe injuries, including a brain hemorrhage and fractures, Andrés credited his Rotary family for supporting his recovery. He highlighted the community's efforts, including a birthday party for his mother in the ICU, and his eventual return to health, emphasizing the importance of Rotary in his life.

What is "positive peace" and how do we achieve it? Joe asks Chenai Kadungure, a Rotary Peace Fellow from Zimbabwe, now living in Toronto, and a founding member of the Rotary Club of Global Partners in Peace.

Joe Solway interviews Rotary super couple Valarie and Mark Wafer. 

They talk about their lives together, their lived experiences with diversity, equity and inclusion and their commitment to Rotary.

It is a great listen!

Sonam Choeden, a refugee from Tibet, shared her journey from India to Canada, highlighting her parents' escape from Tibet and her upbringing in India. She discussed her transition to New York, the challenges of selling Tibetan carpets, and the loss of her husband and father. Sonam's involvement with Rotary began in Toronto, where she joined the Rotary Club of Toronto Forest Hill and later founded the Toronto Tibetan Rotary Club in 2023. 

Rotary leaders in Canada clarify the misleading news headlines and shed light on the current legal battle by Ms. McEachern over the will of her husband, a long-time Rotarian who named Rotary as a beneficiary in his estate.

Host Joe Solway talks with polio survivor Ramesh Ferris. DGE Ramesh has dedicated his life to eradicating polio. His work has taken him around the globe. Discover his story. You will be glad you did.