Rotary Community Heroes of Hope

Send us Fan Mail Alumni, Alohi joins us to give her perspective as a student who benefited from RYLA last year and is ready and eager to serve as an alumnus this year.  After hearing her story, you will know why District 5330 RYLA is the biggest and best in the world! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Tawnya Hensley brings several students from the Rotary Life program to explain first-hand how that program has impacted their life.  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ladd Seekins takes us on a journey of past and future Rotary Friendship Exchange Opportunities.  We reminisce about past Friendship Exchanges from Brazil, India and other countries worldwide and talk about the upcoming opportunity from both India and Vermont. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Rotarian Chuck Weisbart encourages clubs to investigate their communities and determine where the greatest need is as they develop and deploy their community service projects around the district. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It’s getting Hot In Here! Corona Circle City President and Immediate Past President invite us to enjoy the upcoming Fire & Ice fundraiser featuring the hot Chili Cook-off and ice-cold beer. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Community Block Grants chairperson Mary Brown joins us to talk about the many opportunities each of the clubs in the district have to apply for community block grants Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Past District Governor Marilyn Sanderson reiterates the importance of Rotary’s continued effort to eradicate polio as well as some new opportunities to get your pet included in the fight to end polio! Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Past District Governor Marilyn Sanderson joins us to talk about the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in District 5330 that is built to help all our members and members to be feel a sense of belonging in our clubs. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Service is often born out of the pain or love or both.  Anne Marie Duncan and Megan Brennan explain how the Shamrock Club came about and why it is so important to provide this love and service to terminally ill children and their families. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Nicole Murray from U.S. Vets and Madelyn from Riverside Rotary Club talk about their very important partnership and service to our US Veterans housed at March Air Force Base.  This community collaboration is critical to the success of the US Vets program and is just one example of Rotarians working within our community to create lasting change. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Past District Governor Bill Chase takes us through his harrowing tales of using his vocation as a dentist to help children and families in need around the world.  This is a story not to be missed and includes a 3-foot tapeworm, service above self and travels around the world!! There are enough stories to fill a book but be sure to listen to the podcast first!!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail District 5330 Membership chairperson Al Rubio explains some of the exciting new opportunities Rotary membership has to offer along with the many longstanding benefits.  Find out how you can ignite your passion for service in a Rotary club near you!!  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Peace Scholar Chantelle Vo gives her first-hand experience of receiving and completing her Rotary PEACE Scholarship.  She is joined by Past District Governor Rudy Westervelt as they both highlight the great opportunities Rotary offers in PEACE studies around the world. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Past District Governor Dan Goodrich and Rotarian Randy Pote reveal the behind-the-scenes action that goes into building the Rotary International Rose Parade float.  Listen in to see how you too can be a part of this unique and special tradition. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This episode featuring Nicolas Campbell’s harrowing story of serving three months in war torn Ukraine will have you on the edge of your seat!  We learn about Nicolas’s personal connection to the country and the incredible impact Rotary and other non-profit organizations have on the people living and surviving in a never-ending war zone. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail  Murrieta Rotarians Jim and Rob enlighten us with the Field of Honor origin story and how it has been honoring veterans and first responders for the last 15 years.  This awe-inspiring event adds new elements every year. You will not want to miss what this club has in store for 2023 and beyond.   Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Carol Pipitone joins us to talk about how the global support from local Rotary clubs and Rotary International is the cornerstone upon which ShelterBox is built and is what enables them to provide immediate relief, shelter, and dignity to disaster survivors around the world. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail   Palm Springs Rotarian Ector Simpson and Palm Springs PRIDE Parade President and CEO, Ron deHarte elucidate about the celebration and activities that over 200,000 people who attend Palm Springs PRIDE Parade enjoy.  A great opportunity for Rotarians to connect with the community and help them understand that Rotary is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive cu...

Send us Fan Mail Rotarians and cycling enthusiasts, Chuck, and Kirk, talk about how their passion for cycling and eradicating polio has led them and thousands of others to the El Tour De Tucson where they have raised millions of dollars to help eradicate Polio. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Temecula Rotarian Jami Fencel explains what the BRIDGE committee stands for and how they work with the City of Temecula CORE Team to help the unhoused citizens of Temecula Valley.  Temecula Community Services Director, Mike Wooten joins us to explain how the Rotary BRIDGE committee helps to bring a positive impact homeless individuals and the entire community Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Bring your beer steins and lederhosen as Hemet Rotarian Dan Cortese and T.H.E. volunteer Becky Polk talk about how YOU can join them for the Oktoberfest. Learn first-hand how the Therapeutic Horsemanship Equestrian Center (T.H.E.) helps children of all ages and abilities improve their cognitive, physical, and psychological abilities through nurturing therapeutic horsemanship progr...

Send us Fan Mail Rudy Alegria from the Rotary Club of Mecca Binacional invites everyone participate in the Scholarship Cup Golf Tournament that supports and invests in low-income and at-risk kids.  Scholarships provided create a life changing impact on these students and the communities they return to. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Palm Springs Sunup Rotarian, Kevin Taylor and Corazon Executive Director, Julie Deldadillo talk about the impact the partnership between Rotary and Corazon are having on families in Mexico. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Past District Governor Ricardo Loretta brings his friends from Mexicali to talk about the many service projects District 5330 Rotarians have been providing to the Deaf School and local college in Mexicali. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Past President of the Rotary Club of Temecula, Lisa Locke and founder of the WAVES Project, Steve Rubin explain the origin story of WAVES and how Rotary has impacted the organization's success and growth over the last 10 years of  serving wounded veterans through scuba diving. Support the show