Send us a text Can the spirit of collaboration and service truly transcend borders and transform lives? On this episode of Rotary Heroes of Hope, we share the awe-inspiring stories of Rotarians like Rafael Larios, Jim Weaver, and Melvin Tejada, who have united their local clubs across continents to bring crucial aid to Honduras. Hear how a devastat…

Send us a text Discover how seventh graders can blossom into future leaders as Jackie Chapman from the Desert Hot Springs Rotary Club shares the secrets behind the life-changing PRYDE program on this episode of the Rotary Heroes of Hope podcast. Jackie opens up about her journey into Rotary through youth initiatives and sheds light on the Personal …

Send us a text What if a single project could change lives and unite communities across the globe? Join us as we explore this reality with Biren Shukla, past president of the City of Corona Rotary Club, and Tina Runter, president of the Rotary Club of Mumbai Royals. We dive into their incredible global grant initiative that brought essential orthop…

Send us a text Ever wondered how math can be both fun and competitive? Join us on this episode of Rotary Heroes of Hope as we spotlight the Math Field Day initiative in the Coachella Valley! Hosted by Judy Zulfiqar and Jamie Zinn, we explore the rich history and evolution of this engaging event with Sue Stedding, past president of the Indio Rotary …

Send us a text What does it take to transform communities through heartfelt service and diligent stewardship? Join us on the Rotary Heroes of Hope podcast as we sit down with the inspiring Dr. Helene Kalfas, a visionary in the Rotary community. Dr. Kalfas, a past district governor and current global grants chair of Rotary District 5330, shares her …

Send us a text Discover how community service can thrive even in the most challenging times as we spotlight the "Angels of Service" program from the Palm Desert Rotary Club. Buffy Kavaniss joins us to share the inspiring origin story of this initiative, which began during COVID-19 to ensure community needs were met despite restrictions. Partnering …

Send us a text Discover the transformative power of the Rotary Peace Centers and the Rotary Peace Fellow Program as we sit down with Vicki Pullitz, past District Governor and Vice Chair of the Rotary Peace Centers Committee, and Peace Fellow Christina Chang. Vicki unravels the core elements of the Peace Centers, including notable partnerships with …

Send us a text What happens when a beloved local event undergoes significant changes but still manages to captivate thousands? Join us as we sit down with Ken Gutierrez, president of the Riverside East Rotary Club, and Finn Comer, the dynamic co-chair of the Show and Go fundraiser, to explore the fascinating evolution of Riverside's iconic car show…

Send us a text Can the power of one small, nutritious peanut butter product change the world? Join us to discover how Dr. Mark Maneri’s innovative ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) is revolutionizing the fight against severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Maneri, visionary CEO and founder of Project Peanut Butter, alongside …

Send us a text Ever wondered how creativity and community service can transform lives? Join us as we sit down with visionary designer Hunter from Power Speaks Louder, who shares her incredible journey from the world of design to becoming a community leader. Hunter enlightens us on the origins of Power Speaks Louder, an organization dedicated to emp…

Send us a text 🎙️✨ We're thrilled to bring you the grand finale of Season 2 of the Muslim Game Changers podcast! In this special episode, we had the incredible honor of speaking with Adama Juldeh Munu, an award-winning 🏆 international journalist with over 15 years of experience working at prominent outlets including Al-Jazeera, the Huffington Post,…

Send us a text Discover the groundbreaking strides in combating severe acute malnutrition as we host an insightful conversation with Dr. Mark Manary, the trailblazing mind behind Project Peanut Butter, and Arthur Santos, the president-elect of the Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Club. Prepare to be moved by tales of innovation and compassion that have re…

Send us a text 🧭 Explore the depths of Arabic with Sufian Musab Ahmed, whose life story reads like an epic journey across ancient lands and languages. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil valleys of Jordan 🇯🇴, Sufian didn't just chase the essence of the Arabic language; he lived and breathed its culture, spirituality, and timeless wis…

Send us a text Every community has its quiet champions, and today, we're shining the spotlight on those extraordinary individuals with Rob Haskins, president of the Murrieta Rotary Club. Prepare to be moved by tales of compassion and courage as we discuss the Vocational Service Awards, honoring those whose daily deeds typically go unnoticed. From t…

Send us a text Stephanie Urchick, Rotary International President-Elect, steps into our podcast studio, exuding the wisdom and strategy that she's poised to bring to one of the world's most impactful service organizations. She doesn't just sit at the helm; she actively steers the Rotary community towards greater diversity, inclusion, and global peac…

Send us a text Embark on a stirring journey with us, as we share the riveting tales of Rotarians embodying the spirit of 'Heroes of Hope'. Our latest episode captures the heart of true service, featuring the remarkable Stephen Gale, Dan Cortese, and Nicholas Campbell, who bring their water system expertise to the beautiful but challenged landscapes…

Send us a text Discover the monumental impact of providing children with the gift of sight as we're joined by the passionate Nora and Damian Carroll from Vision to Learn. Together, we uncover the startling reality that up to 40% of kids in areas like Riverside County are hindered academically due to uncorrected vision problems. This episode is a de…

Send us a text Introducing Horia Hashimi 🍉 : An embodiment of resilience, brilliance & unwavering spirit. This episode of Muslim Game Changers takes you on a captivating journey from the valleys of unfortunately war-torn beautiful Afghanistan 🇦🇫 to the prestigious labs of Switzerland 🏔️. Here, Horia not only shares her incredible story of migration…

Send us a text Esther Phala, the District 5330 4-Way Speech contest winner, joins the conversation about how preparing and performing in this contest changes the lives and perspectives of the students who participate.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text Immediate Past District Governor Don Casper gives us a sneak peek at what the upcoming iGNITE Festival offers. This festival, which will be held at Lake Skinner on June 15th, will be open to everyone and will be one that no one will want to miss.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text PDG Dan Goodrich and PDG Ricardo Loretta unveil the impactful Human Trafficking Awareness interactive exhibit, a project born out of a deep-seated passion for eradicating human trafficking in our region. They delve into the profound inspiration behind this initiative, which will soon be introduced in District 5330 to raise community …

Send us a text PDG Bob Duistermars, PDG Dan Goodrich and Jennifer O'Farrell from the Vocational Training Team, headed to Thailand to help fight against human trafficking, join us to discuss this vital mission. We learn what a Rotary Vocational Training Team is about and how Rotarians worldwide work together to make a more significant impact.…

Send us a text 🕊️ "𝑰𝒕'𝒔 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆." 🎆 In a special episode of the Muslim Game Changers podcast, we are joined by Rushfique Hamid, who shares not only his immigration journey 🇦🇺 but also his spiritual voyage that has significantly influenced his life, family & career. 🛫 From …

Send us a text "𝑱𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒉" - 𝑵𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒎. 🧩 In our world full of uncertainties, hear how Nizam Uddin, a data scientist navigating the tech world in Tokyo, finds clarity and purpose through faith. His story isn’t just about the leaps from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 to Japan; it’s about the leaps of faith in between 🕊️. His insights …

Send us a text PDG Marilyn Sanderson and MaryAlice Owens give a detailed outline of what attendees can expect at the Club Leader and Member Training Assembly scheduled for Saturday, April 6th from 8am to 1pm. This dynamic training session is open to all Rotarians and those interested in learning more about Rotary and how it works.…

Send us a text 🛫 From Angel Islington to Bermuda, join us on a whistle-stop tour of Karim Chowdhury's remarkable career journey on the latest episode of our Muslim Game Changers podcast ✨. 🔎 Discover how Karim's dedicated career strategy propelled him to the top 🚀, earning him a spot on INvolve's Top 100 Executive Role Models of 2023. Even with his…

Send us a text 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!על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text Tawnya Hensley brings several students from the Rotary Life program to explain first-hand how that program has impacted their life.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text 🤔 Is the 'traditional' career path the only way to make it big? Our latest episode of the Muslim Game Changers podcast with Mohammad Ragab says otherwise. From working in R&D at AstraZeneca, to BAH, to Apple, Johnson & Johnson and back again to AstraZeneca in a leadership role, his path is anything but linear. Through his ups and dow…

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. 💭 The world of corporate life can often seem like a sphere distinct and distant from the personal life of individuals. However, when these two aspects merge seamlessly, it can result in an inspiring and motivating journey for those in t…

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Abdullah Khawer shares how life's obstacles and financial constraints shaped his resilience and personal growth. Abdullah's narrative is one of relentless pursuit of his passion (programming 🖥️), a journey that has taken him across the globe, from Pakistan and the UAE to Saudi Arabia and now the Netherlands …

Send us a text 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 grantsעל ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text 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!על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. 😇 Welcome to the 2nd season of the Muslim Game Changers podcast, where extraordinary stories unfold! Join us in this first episode as we chat with Awais Hussain, a management consultant at PwC UK, who defied odds to land PwC's graduate …

Send us a text 🎉 In this final episode of our inaugural season, meet Dawar, a trailblazing Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan, as he guides us through a captivating journey from the world of advertising to the one of coding excellence 🚀. Join us in uncovering the impact of transformative mentorship, the dynamic nature of problem-solving in the tech i…

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text 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 lasti…

Send us a text 💭 You've seen Saudi Arabia making headlines with its mega projects, and now you're eager to make the holiest place in Islam your home ? Look no further! Join us as we embark on an enlightening journey with Eyad Halwani, an industrial computer engineer at the heart of Saudi Arabia's largest company : Saudi Aramco. 🇸🇦 From navigating p…

Send us a text 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 lis…

Send us a text 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!!על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. Our youth has talent ✨ ! 🇵🇰 From his roots in Islamabad to Saudi Arabia and, finally, settling in Canada, Muhammad's story exemplifies the impact of early exposure to technology. Starting with Photoshop at age 8, he progressed to web de…

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text 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.על ידי Judy Zulfiqar

Send us a text ⚠️ Brief disclaimer : Just for context, the episode was recorded prior to the events in Palestine. 🚀 Embark on an inspiring journey through faith, finance & community engagement. From participating in efforts to organize spirituality events at Deutsche Bank to navigating the competitive banking industry, Abrar shares insights on care…

Send us a text 🎙️ Meet Hakan Besler, a seasoned banker from Zurich, Switzerland, who holds a deep appreciation for his Turkish heritage. Follow his journey from starting as an apprentice to becoming an experienced professional at Credit Suisse. Learn about the importance of hard work in the competitive world of Swiss banking with tips on building s…

Send us a text 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 zon…