Cogs of Community: Rotary Halifax Harbour

Hello and welcome! It's great to have you here with Cogs of Community, brought to you by Rotary Halifax Harbour. We're reviving this podcast with a brand new approach. We're experimenting with AI technology to transform our weekly club updates into quick, easy-to-listen audio clips.

In this episode, Don Sword , two-time Rotary District Governor , shares his Rotary journey and the impact of Topsail Beach Rotary Park . We discuss Rotary leadership , the Rotary Foundation’s Endowment Fund , and how small actions create lasting change. 💡 Don’s Challenge: Before June 30th, take one small action —invite a guest to a meeting, join a project, or support the Rotary Foundation . 🔗 Re...

In this episode of Cogs of Community: Rotary Halifax Harbour, host Thomas Paul sits down with club president Dave Kowlessar to reflect on the first half of the Rotary year. From growing meeting attendance and launching major initiatives to fostering impactful partnerships and preparing for exciting upcoming events, Dave shares the club's remarkable progress and future goals. Highlights include the...

In this second part of our membership and new club development month series, we shift our focus to the exciting opportunities and successes within Rotary. Louisa Horne, Membership Coordinator for Rotary Zone 28, returns to discuss innovative approaches and successful strategies for growing and maintaining vibrant Rotary clubs. We explore how clubs can adapt to modern challenges and the importance...

In this first part of our special two-part series for August, celebrating membership and new club development month, we dive into the current state of Rotary membership. Joining us is Louisa Horne, a member of Rotary Halifax Harbour and Membership Coordinator for Rotary Zone 28. We discuss the challenges facing Rotary clubs today, particularly in North America, and the critical importance of leade...

In this brief and special episode of Cogs of Community, Thomas Paul introduces August as Membership and New Club Development Month at Rotary. He discusses the significance of this month and the importance of focusing on membership improvement throughout the year. Thomas shares insights into how Rotary clubs, including Rotary Halifax Harbour, aim to expand their reach and enhance their impact by at...

In this episode of Cogs of Community , we sit down with Dav Kowlessar, the president of Rotary Halifax Harbour for the 2024-25 Rotary year. Dav introduces us to the transformative concept of the One Million Club, a bold initiative aiming to make a million-dollar impact through fundraising, volunteer hours, and community projects. We explore how this initiative ties into Rotary's broader goals...

In this special podcast episode, President Godfred, Incoming President Dav, and Secretary Thomas recap what Rotary Halifax Harbour has been up to over the last three months and look ahead for the last three months of this Rotary year.

In this episode, Dr. Doug McMillan unfolds his global journey with a proposed Programs of Scale, from revitalizing newborn health in the Philippines to pioneering community-led solutions in Uganda. He shares insights on life-saving initiatives like "helping babies breathe" and Kangaroo Mother Care, underlining the power of Rotary's collaborative efforts in driving sustainable health...

This episode focuses on our club's efforts in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), underscoring Rotary's global commitment to these critical areas. It features Rotary Halifax Harbour's impactful projects, like borehole drilling in Bawku, Ghana, to improve water access and plans for a microflush project to enhance sanitation. The podcast invites club members to learn more and contribute to these...

Join us as we dig into our strategic plan and learn how the Rotary Halifax Harbour Club transforms ideas into community impact. We'll recap our recent club assembly with expert Louisa Horne and hear how our members are putting plans into motion. Find the video version here: https://youtu.be/rLfTlIPALuw?si=RL_xLXRZlkeoFFyh