Action 2 Impact Podcast with Gwen Jones

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what it's like to go on a Polio drop trip? I mean how do you get there, where do you eat, sleep, wash up? Is it safe? Does it cost alot of money? Face it was always hear the amazing stories, but never the details. Well this week I have both. Join me won't you? Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2...

Send us Fan Mail Time to meet Fedele, A Rotarian bringing human dignity to the people of Uganda. I talk to Fedele from a refugee camp somewhere in Uganda. Everyday this young Rotarian is bringing food, water, skills, and human dignity and maybe hope for the future to a camp where people from more the 7 countries have run for help. truly an amazing conversation. Support the show Join me as I talk t...

Send us Fan Mail HOLIDAY SHOW SO GOOD WE HAD TO BRING IT BACK THIS YEAR:  Join me for my first Holiday show where I introduce you to 7870 DG Bill Stevens and Sleep in Heavenly Peace member David Sodders. We talk about the sad fact of how many kids have no beds to sleep in at night, and how a team of Rotary clubs, and SHP reps and building there way to fixing that need. Find out more about how you...

Send us Fan Mail   AMAZING ENCORE SHOW :  Dr Nischal Pandey is one of the most inspirational Rotarians I have ever met. Join us as we talk about his wonderful work with children all over India and around the world. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Chris Etienne may be known for her trademark black glasses, but she is much more then that. Join me as i talk to Chris about her Zone job, and as she wraps up her position, what is next. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Some times you get to interview a Rotarian  who's adventures in Rotary are simply a cut above the rest, and this week we have that Rotarian. Join me as I talk to the one and only Dean Rohrs. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Time for "Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Man"...and Woman.lol Who better to see how Peace in the World is doing then to talk to Rotary E-Club of World Peace Founding Member Rudy Westervelt. Rudy and I talk about the good news out there about how our world is looking more peaceful all the time, and how you can join them in a peace filled night in Rotary. Support the show...

Send us Fan Mail THIS WEEK WE GO WAY, WAY BACK TO TALK ABOUT THE JOY OF A GREAT ROTARY PIN! This week is all about the history, the trading, the controversy, and the love of Rotary pins. With return guest Ed Book of the Rotary Pin Fellowship, and Ron Mabry Rotary pin superfan! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE TH...

Send us Fan Mail Bob Chagrasulis joins me to catch me up on all the wonderful goings on in the world with clean water and sanitation. We also chat about the drastic cut in aide world wide by the US government and how Rotary needs to help fill in the gaps. Join us for a great chat. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #B...

Send us Fan Mail We are so close to ending Polio but then what's next? What will Rotary's next big project be? What if it's the silent killer Hepatitis? My new friend Humberto Silva is here to talk about what he would like Rotary's next big world project to be. HEP PROJECT WEBSITE: http://www.hepatitiszero.com/ Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people tu...

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm off to India to talk to the Rotary Environmental Fellowship. We are talking about two sides of pollution we don't think about all that much,light and noise pollution. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE SHOW! Time to meet Helen Hankins and Micheal Mauser, two Rotarians who are walking over 300miles from Florance to Rome. All to raise awareness and money to help stop the spread of Polio. They start their trip September 8th, and you can help! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back Nan Mc Creadie and Stephanie Urchick ! Their here to tell us all about this years Rotary Poetry Contest. Grab a pen or pencil, some paper too and try your hand at poetry . The Contest starts Nov.1st 2025 Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 here we go! Brian Rusch and I are back with the rest of the amazing conversation we had about hard conversations in Rotary and beyond. If you missed part 1 last week, check it out, and then join us for part 2. Friend of the show Brian Rusch joins me to talk about some of the conversations that are causing some real controversies. Mainly Dubai and the walk out on a speaker a...

Send us Fan Mail This week is part ! of a 2 part Conversation about Conversations.  Friend of the show Brian Rusch joins me to talk about some of the conversations that are causing some real controversies. Mainly Dubai and the walk out on a speaker at this years convention in Calgary.  Are Rotarians loosing their skill of "Hearing Both Sides" Is the political climate just getting so hard...

Send us Fan Mail Well first you met dad, Micheal Lapina. Now his son takes center stage. Meet Alex Lapina, a musician, a Rotarian, a Rotaracter, and also the founder of the E-club of Rotary Musicians. We take music, the Arts in Rotary and more! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE SHOW : Meet the world renowned painter Darren Jones, who happens to be the younger brother of PE Jenifer Jones. We are talking art, and life with the Jones family this week on the podcast. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail This week I'm talking "The Arts" in Rotary with the "Happiest Man In Rotary" Micheal Lapina. Ok, "the happiest" title I gave Micheal, but once you meet him I'm sure you will agree. We are talking the arts in Rotary, and in the next few weeks we will talk to Micheal's Roteract son Alex, who is bringing the arts to the world as well. Supp...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for RYLA Done Right with Christine Pinney, Michael Woo, and Katherine Pinney. Time to take a look at a new way to run a RYLA weekend, right down to changing the name. "Rotary Youth Leadership Awards" is out, and "Rotary Youth Leadership Academy" is in. Check it out in the links below. LINKS: www.ryla7910.org https://www.youtube.com/@RYLA-nm3zr https:/...

Send us Fan Mail Today we are talking Rotary and the law. Is the Law black and white? How, if you are a Rotarian and a lawyer do the two mix. I have this an a lot more to talk about with my DGE, lawyer, and friend Tim Kelly today on the show. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail WINTER ENCORE SHOW: Time to think warm thoughts, and time to help kids stay warm too. Today we meet Richard Lalley and Operation Warm, a non-profit that was started by Rotarians to bring smiles and new warm jackets to kids who need them all over the USA. Join us! Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE...

Send us Fan Mail There has never been a better time to check back in with our friend and Rotary Peace Builder Dennis Wong. Peace in the world and in ourselves can be hard to find, and we all need to work PEACE is our job in Rotary. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Where heading back to Pasadena CA to chat with Ray Bushnell as they get ready for The Tournament of Roses Parade. Rotary has been a part of the New Year event since 1978, and you and your club can be a part of it too. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

Send us Fan Mail Time to get to know our new Rotary International President Francesco Arezzo, and his aid John De Giorgio. Find out what it's like to drop your whole life, move, quit your job, and become the RIP in less then 72hrs. WOW what a story, and BTW he brought his best friend John and his family with him too. Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning the...

Send us Fan Mail ENCORE SHOW: JOIN ME AS I RE-INTRODUCE YOU TO AN AMAZING ROTARIAN THAT IS ON LOCATION IN TAXAS AS WE SPEAK! WAYNE BEAUMIER. Meet Wayne Beaumier and his home grown Rotary disaster force that is helping folks all over the USA and beyond effected by climate change and disasters Support the show Join me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over th...