All Things Rotary: A CDS Podcast CDS Americas

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