Rotary 5495 Express

AI specifically for your Rotary club? Absolutely and here is an intro to how. Our guest Lou Lou Durant from the Rotary Club of Scottsdale joins us and you will learn something listening to her interview. After you learn something you're going to want to connect with her which you can do here: l.durant@scottsdalerotary.orgDuring the interview we experimented with AI & Chat GPT and here are part of the results: PROMPT: You are a leader in the Rotary Club of Scottsdale. You want to host a volunteer opportunity that a group of our members can actually participate that will directly benefit the community of Scottsdale based on what are the most pressing current issues in our city. Help brainstorm the best opportunities. RESPONSE: That’s a great initiative. To design a volunteer project that has real impact, it helps to (a) identify the most urgent local needs in Scottsdale, and (b) match those with a project that a Rotary club (say 10–30 members) can manage. Below are some ideas + suggestions and pros/cons, plus a possible planning roadmap. Happy to narrow these further if you tell me the timeframe, budget, or interests of your club.Key Challenges & Opportunities in Scottsdale (as levers for volunteer impact)From my research, some pressing issues or opportunities in Scottsdale / Maricopa County (and in cities in the Southwest more generally) include:Given those, here are some volunteer opportunity ideas that your Rotary club might take on.Here are ideas (some more ambitious than others). Each includes thoughts on scale, challenges, and ways to amplify impact.Issue / OpportunityEvidence / local relevanceWhy it’s a good target for a volunteer effortHunger / food insecurity & distribution gapsScottsdale Community Partners runs programs for food / essentials. Scottsdale Community PartnersSt. Mary’s Food Bank is active in the region. Experience Scottsdale+1Volunteers can help with sorting, packing, delivering — high-leverage tasks that can scaleSupporting youth, families, and seniorsScottsdale Community Partners has “Back-to-School,” “Senior Services” volunteer tracks. Scottsdale Community Partners+1These are often underserved populations and tangible, directly felt by recipientsEnvironmental stewardship, trails, open spaceThe McDowell Sonoran Preserve has an active volunteer stewardship program. McDowell Sonoran Conservancy+2Wikipedia+2Helps maintain Scottsdale’s natural beauty, prevents degradation, engages outdoors-minded volunteersHomelessness / housing instabilityHomelessness is increasingly a focal concern; residents are asking for “action on homelessness” in Scottsdale. Chamber Business NewsWhile long-term solutions are systemic, there are support tasks (meals, shelters, outreach) that volunteers can help withArts, culture, librariesScottsdale Arts depends on volunteers. scottsdalearts.orgThe Scottsdale public library is a vital community resource. WikipediaVolunteer help (reading programs, events, upkeep) can magnify impactCity infrastructure, beautification & cleanupThe city’s volunteer portal includes “special events,” “concierge,” “home-delivered meals,” etc. ScottsdaleAZCleanups, planting, murals, etc. are highly visible and motivatingHealth, wellness & screeningVolunteer roles like blood pressure screening, intergenerational programs surfaced in city listings. ScottsdaleAZMaricopa County does community health assessments. Maricopa CountySimple screening or health outreach helps underserved populationsBrainstormed Volunteer Projects for Rotary Scottsdale ... There was quite a bit more rich content but this is all we could fit into the show notes. Want to be featured on the Express? Send me an email: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

What is your leadership style? In the second episode in this conversation with Francine Jacoby of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale Sunrise we challenge your notions of control, risk, trust, and failure in regards to being a Servant Leader. RotaryLarry5495@icloud.comflfjacoby@gmail.comhttps://scottsdalesunriserotaryclub.org⁠Special Day For Special Kids

This was a fun episode to put together. Special thanks to Stephen Phair with the Rotary Club of Sun Lakes. Also thanks to the following clubs who contributed: Parker, Flagstaff, Mesa West, Lake Havasu City, Kingman Route 66, Anthem, Prescott Frontier, West Valley RotaractTo have your club project or fundraiser featured: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.comPlease Like, Subscribe, and pass along this podcast to all of your fellow D5495 Rotarians.

What is your leadership style? In the first episode in this conversation with Francine Jacoby of the Rotary Club of Scottsdale Sunrise we ask you to consider this style to successfully lead volunteers in Rotary. RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com flfjacoby@gmail.com https://scottsdalesunriserotaryclub.org Special Day For Special Kids

We are a volunteer lead organization built on the service and impact we make on our communities. But what if you feel like you are working hard and not making a difference? This is the beginning of a long overdue conversation. Take the survey laura@newtonservicesconsulting.com RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

Get your plate here! The time is now. Many of you have contributed largely to this accomplishment and it's time you are rewarded for your efforts. If you have a golf cart, or car, or motorcycle, or side by side, or RV you can now adorn it with this beautiful Rotary license plate. Not only will you be promoting our powerful organization but you will also be raising funds for the Rotary in Arizona. ⁠ADOT press release⁠ ⁠Rotary Clubs of Arizona License Plate Project⁠ FaceBook page Here is Stephen's contact info: Stephen.Phair@edwardjones.com You can suggest new episodes at my email: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

PDG Kevin served during the 2023-2024 Rotary year "Create Hope In The World" Appropriate for Kevin whose passion has always been International Service. You'll get a great perspective on our District's culture during this fantastic conversation. Register for the Mexico USA Friendship Conference! RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com www.Rotary5495.org

In this second episode of a two part "series", I have a conversation with two former Rotary club presidents who have held gun raffle fund raisers out of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Rotary Club of Lake Havasu City Rotary Club of London Bridge Email Shane: Shane.delaney@nm.com Email Taylor: taylor@mohavemist.com Email Larry: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com Remember to leave your thoughts about the episode.

In this first episode of the two part "series" on the topic of Rotary clubs using gun raffles as fundraisers, I have a very informative conversation with PDG Lucinda General, the District's RI Council On Legislation (COL) representative. Email Lucinda: Treasurer@rotary5495.org Email Larry: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com Leave your thoughts about this episode.

The Rotary Club of Phoenix 100 has a service project providing a great chance to see and engage the people who benefit from your generosity. Email Angela: lopezrotary17@outlook.com Email Larry: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

Here is just one of several possibilities your club can take part in to accomplish international service. This is a scalable project that has a strong existing infrastructure. Thanks to the Rotary Club of PebbleCreek Goodyear. Click this link to learn more. To learn more about Watts of Love: https://www.wattsoflove.org Here is Colleen's email for more information or to join forces: colleen.gypcrotary@gmail.com Comments or suggestions? RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

Released on Mother's Day 2024, this episode is a powerful and practical way for your club to leave a legacy of empowering girls in your own back yard. For less than a few hundred dollars you can see the faces of the girls whose lives you are making better. Click this link to start your own DreamLAB. Special thanks to Dena Patton. Have a suggestion for an episode? RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com

How can I do more business with Rotarians? You might have asked this question yourself. Mike Tanner did. This episode is all about his answer to that very question. Mike Tanner is a person of action. https://trustarian.com/ RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com Rotary5495.org

D5495 Conference was held in Downtown Phoenix on May 5th and 6th, 2023. During the Conference, Angela Lopez interviewed the Governor Line in front of the live audience. It was a great conversation and a fun way to get to know the District leadership. The audio might be a little different than our listeners are used to but the content is great. We hope you enjoy this episode. Please share this with your fellow Rotary members and subscribe. www.rotary5495.org

Guest host, Angela Lopez, past Club President of Rotary 100, interviews soon to be Past District Governor Larry (the typical host of this podcast). The results are a bunch of fun stories, perspectives on culture, and the future. Please subscribe and share this podcast and feel free to leave a comment at the button/link below. Special thanks to Angela for lending her talents. www.rotary5495.org

Maybe in your garage right now is a way to restore mobility and dignity to someone a world away. Or maybe you know a teenager who could use a life changing experience while also giving back to their world. In this episode, hear what happens when a Rotarian sees an opportunity and amplifies it to allow someone to walk and someone else to become a Rotarian for life at the age of 16.  Learn more about D5495 Interact here : https://www.rotaryazinteract.org Crutches For Africa: https://www.crutches4africa.org  Email: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com  https://anchor.fm/rotary-5495-express/message to leave a message or suggest a new episode topic

In the middle of the hustle and bustle of the holidays this story is a powerful reminder of the true intention of the season. Get ready to be inspired by a Rotary invitation and a community that answered the call.   Go to the Anthem Rotary Club to learn more.  Want to leave a message for the podcast? Want to be featured? Click here:  https://anchor.fm/rotary-5495-express/message Email DG Larry: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com Remember to check out our District 5495 YouTube page for video of this interview. 

Community Groups?!? Club Sponsorship?!? Discord Channel?!? You might have thought you knew but you are about to learn something you didn't know before about a program that has been around since you've been in Rotary. https://azrotaract.org  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see the podcast interviews.  Leave a message for us Rotary5495.org and https://azrotaract.org  RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com Like us on FaceBook. Follow us on Instagram @Rotary5495

Want to make a difference on a global scale but not sure how to begin? This episode has the tools and resources for you to make an impact through Rotary on an international scale.  Email Kevin at : kpitts@stratoswp.com Here is the website for more info: https://conferencia.rotary4185.com/english.html  Email me at : rotarylarry5495@icloud.com Leave us a voice message here: 

Imagine being able to continue to make the world a better place long after you're gone. This tool from Rotary provides big impact and is easier than you think.  The Rotary Foundation Watch this podcast on the Rotary D5495 YouTube Channel Our website is www.rotary5495.org My email is: RotaryLarry5495@icloud.com Want to get a hold of Tonya: rotarytonya@gmail.com Want to get a hold of Steve: RotarySKC@gmail.com  Want to leave us a voice message? Just click this link and you voice will be heard. https://anchor.fm/rotary-5495-express/message