Rotary Community Heroes of Hope
Introducing "Rotary Community Heroes of Hope" - a podcast dedicated to showcasing the profound impact of Rotary in District 5330 and beyond. Join us as we explore the remarkable stories of rotary heroes and initiatives that are transforming communities and creating hope around the world.
Podcasting since 2023 • 72 episodes
Rotary Community Heroes of Hope
Latest Episodes
Behind The Petals: How Rotary Builds A Winning Rose Parade Float
Seven miles, a sea of roses, and a television audience in the tens of millions—this is where Rotary turns service into spectacle. We sit down with Ray and Dan to reveal how a 45-foot float goes from sketch to spotlight, why every visible inch m...
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From Student Abroad To District Leader: How Youth Exchange Builds Peace
What if a single year abroad could rewire how a teenager sees the world—and how a community sees its purpose? We sit down with a former Rotary exchange student who now leads District 5330’s Youth Exchange, tracing a full-circle journey from nor...
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25:27
Shelter And Hope, Delivered
What does it take to give a family a safe night’s sleep after an earthquake, flood, or conflict? We sit down with ShelterBox ambassador and Rotarian Carol Pipotone to unpack the playbook behind rapid, credible disaster relief: durable tents, es...
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20:45
Desert's Hidden Powers
What if the barren desert landscape you see is actually hiding a vibrant ecosystem more effective at carbon capture than rainforests? In this eye-opening conversation with Karen Jaffe from Friends of the Desert Mountains, we explore the surpris...
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The Economics of Service: From Rotaract to Cadre Leadership
When persistence meets pizza, amazing things happen. At least that's how Frances Vegas discovered Rotary - after declining three invitations to join a Rotaract club as a busy graduate student, she finally agreed when offered dinner in exchange ...
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