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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…