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  • Weaving in service: Kenya part 1

    Weaving in service: Kenya part 1
    Nov 25 2025

    This is the first episode we've ever done with a guest from across the globe. The connection between Naivasha, Kenya and East Valley Rotaract is a powerful one that brings unique service opportunities spanning the Rotary Areas Of Focus.


    Check out our previous episode : Crutches For Africa which lead to this exchange.

    Learn more about East Valley Rotaract :

    https://www.riosalado.edu/student-resources/student-life-and-leadership/rotaract

    ed@koeneman.org for all things D5495 Rotaract

    To suggest future episode topics: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

    And as always: Rotary5495.org for more about the best District in all of Rotary.

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    41 min
  • Artificial Intelligence for your club

    Artificial Intelligence for your club
    Oct 7 2025
    AI specifically for your Rotary club? Absolutely and here is an intro to how. Our guest Lou Lou Durant from the Rotary Club of Scottsdale joins us and you will learn something listening to her interview. After you learn something you're going to want to connect with her which you can do here: l.durant@scottsdalerotary.orgDuring the interview we experimented with AI & Chat GPT and here are part of the results: PROMPT: You are a leader in the Rotary Club of Scottsdale. You want to host a volunteer opportunity that a group of our members can actually participate that will directly benefit the community of Scottsdale based on what are the most pressing current issues in our city. Help brainstorm the best opportunities. RESPONSE: That’s a great initiative. To design a volunteer project that has real impact, it helps to (a) identify the most urgent local needs in Scottsdale, and (b) match those with a project that a Rotary club (say 10–30 members) can manage. Below are some ideas + suggestions and pros/cons, plus a possible planning roadmap. Happy to narrow these further if you tell me the timeframe, budget, or interests of your club.Key Challenges & Opportunities in Scottsdale (as levers for volunteer impact)From my research, some pressing issues or opportunities in Scottsdale / Maricopa County (and in cities in the Southwest more generally) include:Given those, here are some volunteer opportunity ideas that your Rotary club might take on.Here are ideas (some more ambitious than others). Each includes thoughts on scale, challenges, and ways to amplify impact.Issue / OpportunityEvidence / local relevanceWhy it’s a good target for a volunteer effortHunger / food insecurity & distribution gapsScottsdale Community Partners runs programs for food / essentials. Scottsdale Community PartnersSt. Mary’s Food Bank is active in the region. Experience Scottsdale+1Volunteers can help with sorting, packing, delivering — high-leverage tasks that can scaleSupporting youth, families, and seniorsScottsdale Community Partners has “Back-to-School,” “Senior Services” volunteer tracks. Scottsdale Community Partners+1These are often underserved populations and tangible, directly felt by recipientsEnvironmental stewardship, trails, open spaceThe McDowell Sonoran Preserve has an active volunteer stewardship program. McDowell Sonoran Conservancy+2Wikipedia+2Helps maintain Scottsdale’s natural beauty, prevents degradation, engages outdoors-minded volunteersHomelessness / housing instabilityHomelessness is increasingly a focal concern; residents are asking for “action on homelessness” in Scottsdale. Chamber Business NewsWhile long-term solutions are systemic, there are support tasks (meals, shelters, outreach) that volunteers can help withArts, culture, librariesScottsdale Arts depends on volunteers. scottsdalearts.orgThe Scottsdale public library is a vital community resource. WikipediaVolunteer help (reading programs, events, upkeep) can magnify impactCity infrastructure, beautification & cleanupThe city’s volunteer portal includes “special events,” “concierge,” “home-delivered meals,” etc. ScottsdaleAZCleanups, planting, murals, etc. are highly visible and motivatingHealth, wellness & screeningVolunteer roles like blood pressure screening, intergenerational programs surfaced in city listings. ScottsdaleAZMaricopa County does community health assessments. Maricopa CountySimple screening or health outreach helps underserved populationsBrainstormed Volunteer Projects for Rotary Scottsdale ... There was quite a bit more rich content but this is all we could fit into the show notes. Want to be featured on the Express? Send me an email: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com
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    30 min
  • Leading Volunteers Part 2

    Leading Volunteers Part 2
    Aug 17 2025

    What is your leadership style?

    In the second episode in this conversation with Francine Jacoby of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale Sunrise we challenge your notions of control, risk, trust, and failure in regards to being a Servant Leader.

    RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

    flfjacoby@gmail.com

    https://scottsdalesunriserotaryclub.org

    ⁠Special Day For Special Kids
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    35 min
  • On the street interviews

    On the street interviews
    Aug 15 2025

    This was a fun episode to put together. Special thanks to Stephen Phair with the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes. Also thanks to the following clubs who contributed: Parker, Flagstaff, Mesa West, Lake Havasu City, Kingman Route 66, Anthem, Prescott Frontier, West Valley Rotaract


    To have your club project or fundraiser featured: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com


    Please Like, Subscribe, and pass along this podcast to all of your fellow D5495 Rotarians.

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    16 min
  • Leading volunteers

    Leading volunteers
    Jan 23 2025

    What is your leadership style? In the first episode in this conversation with Francine Jacoby of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale Sunrise we ask you to consider this style to successfully lead volunteers in Rotary.

    RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

    flfjacoby@gmail.com

    https://scottsdalesunriserotaryclub.org

    Special Day For Special Kids
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    37 min
  • No one talks about this...

    No one talks about this...
    Aug 30 2024

    We are a volunteer lead organization built on the service and impact we make on our communities. But what if you feel like you are working hard and not making a difference? This is the beginning of a long overdue conversation.

    Take the survey

    laura@newtonservicesconsulting.com

    RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com
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    34 min
  • Your AZ Rotary License Plate

    Your AZ Rotary License Plate
    Aug 16 2024

    Get your plate here!

    The time is now. Many of you have contributed largely to this accomplishment and it's time you are rewarded for your efforts. If you have a golf cart, or car, or motorcycle, or side by side, or RV you can now adorn it with this beautiful Rotary license plate.

    Not only will you be promoting our powerful organization but you will also be raising funds for the Rotary in Arizona.

    ⁠ADOT press release⁠

    ⁠Rotary Clubs of Arizona License Plate Project⁠ FaceBook page

    Here is Stephen's contact info: Stephen.Phair@edwardjones.com

    You can suggest new episodes at my email: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com
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    53 min
  • Exit Interview with PDG Kevin Pitts

    Exit Interview with PDG Kevin Pitts
    Aug 13 2024

    PDG Kevin served during the 2023-2024 Rotary year "Create Hope In The World" Appropriate for Kevin whose passion has always been International Service. You'll get a great perspective on our District's culture during this fantastic conversation.

    Register for the Mexico USA Friendship Conference!

    RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

    www.Rotary5495.org

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    27 min