Cogs of Community: Rotary Halifax Harbour

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Episodes

  1. 09/24/2025

    Welcome to Cogs of Community

    Hello and welcome! It's great to have you here with Cogs of Community, brought to you by Rotary Halifax Harbour. We're reviving this podcast with a brand new approach. We're experimenting with AI technology to transform our weekly club updates into quick, easy-to-listen audio clips.

    1 min

  2. 02/04/2025

    Creating the Magic of Rotary with Don Sword

    In this episode, Don Sword, two-time Rotary District Governor, shares his Rotary journey and the impact of Topsail Beach Rotary Park. We discuss Rotary leadership, the Rotary Foundation’s Endowment Fund, and how small actions create lasting change. 💡 Don’s Challenge: Before June 30th, take one small action—invite a guest to a meeting, join a project, or support the Rotary Foundation. 🔗 Resources & Links: 👉 Rotary International: rotary.org 👉 Find a Club: Club Finder 👉 Rotary Foundation Giving: Donate Here 👉 Rotary Leadership Institute: RLI Info 🌐 Rotary Halifax Harbour: RCHH.ca 🎙️ Listen & Subscribe: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! #Rotary #CogsOfCommunity #RotaryMagic #PeopleOfAction

    13 min

  3. 01/09/2025

    Halfway Through the Rotary Year: Impact, Partnerships, and Leadership with President Dave Kowlessar

    In this episode of Cogs of Community: Rotary Halifax Harbour, host Thomas Paul sits down with club president Dave Kowlessar to reflect on the first half of the Rotary year. From growing meeting attendance and launching major initiatives to fostering impactful partnerships and preparing for exciting upcoming events, Dave shares the club's remarkable progress and future goals. Highlights include the Million Impact Club, community partnerships, the Rotaract Club’s revitalization, and opportunities for leadership development in Rotary. Whether you're a Rotarian, a volunteer, or someone curious about community involvement, this episode offers valuable insights into making a real difference. Connect with Thomas here. Connect with Dave here. Membership Dues Explained Here are some interesting links: All Club News Million Impact Club Christmas Hamper Project Joseph Howe Elementary School - School Supplies Kiva Aninga Project ShelterBox St. George's YouthNet Rotary Youth Exchange Program Rotaract Club of Halifax Rotary International Convention

    30 min
  4. Part 2 - Membership Matters: Opportunities and Future Successes

    08/08/2024

    Part 2 - Membership Matters: Opportunities and Future Successes

    In this second part of our membership and new club development month series, we shift our focus to the exciting opportunities and successes within Rotary. Louisa Horne, Membership Coordinator for Rotary Zone 28, returns to discuss innovative approaches and successful strategies for growing and maintaining vibrant Rotary clubs. We explore how clubs can adapt to modern challenges and the importance of flexibility and creativity in fostering growth. Connect with Louisa Horne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-horne-icd-d/ Connect with Thomas Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompaulca/

    31 min
  5. Part 1 - Membership Matters: Current Challenges and Trends

    08/08/2024

    Part 1 - Membership Matters: Current Challenges and Trends

    In this first part of our special two-part series for August, celebrating membership and new club development month, we dive into the current state of Rotary membership. Joining us is Louisa Horne, a member of Rotary Halifax Harbour and Membership Coordinator for Rotary Zone 28. We discuss the challenges facing Rotary clubs today, particularly in North America, and the critical importance of leadership in navigating these challenges. Louisa shares her Rotary journey and insights into the trends affecting membership. Connect with Louisa Horne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-horne-icd-d/Connect with Thomas Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tompaulca/

    21 min
  6. Growing Together: Celebrating Membership Month at Rotary Halifax Harbour

    08/01/2024

    Growing Together: Celebrating Membership Month at Rotary Halifax Harbour

    In this brief and special episode of Cogs of Community, Thomas Paul introduces August as Membership and New Club Development Month at Rotary. He discusses the significance of this month and the importance of focusing on membership improvement throughout the year. Thomas shares insights into how Rotary clubs, including Rotary Halifax Harbour, aim to expand their reach and enhance their impact by attracting new members.

    3 min
  7. The One Million Club: Impact and Innovation with Dav Kowlessar

    07/25/2024

    The One Million Club: Impact and Innovation with Dav Kowlessar

    In this episode of Cogs of Community, we sit down with Dav Kowlessar, the president of Rotary Halifax Harbour for the 2024-25 Rotary year. Dav introduces us to the transformative concept of the One Million Club, a bold initiative aiming to make a million-dollar impact through fundraising, volunteer hours, and community projects. We explore how this initiative ties into Rotary's broader goals and Dav's vision of leveraging diverse skills and resources to create lasting change. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of community engagement, innovative projects, and how you can get involved in making a difference.

    18 min
  8. Third Quarter Update (Jan - Mar 2024)

    04/10/2024

    Third Quarter Update (Jan - Mar 2024)

    In this special podcast episode, President Godfred, Incoming President Dav, and Secretary Thomas recap what Rotary Halifax Harbour has been up to over the last three months and look ahead for the last three months of this Rotary year.

    16 min
  9. Healing Hands: Dr. McMillan's Journey in Global Newborn Care

    04/06/2024

    Healing Hands: Dr. McMillan's Journey in Global Newborn Care

    In this episode, Dr. Doug McMillan unfolds his global journey with a proposed Programs of Scale, from revitalizing newborn health in the Philippines to pioneering community-led solutions in Uganda. He shares insights on life-saving initiatives like "helping babies breathe" and Kangaroo Mother Care, underlining the power of Rotary's collaborative efforts in driving sustainable health changes. Tune in to discover how this Programs of Scale application could help shape the future of global healthcare through community empowerment and innovation. You can watch Dr. McMillan's presentation on the Spotify app and on YouTube here. You can download the slides in PDF here. Helping Babies Breathe Provider Guide Kangaroo Mother Care

    36 min
  10. Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene: A Rotary Focus

    03/23/2024

    Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene: A Rotary Focus

    This episode focuses on our club's efforts in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), underscoring Rotary's global commitment to these critical areas. It features Rotary Halifax Harbour's impactful projects, like borehole drilling in Bawku, Ghana, to improve water access and plans for a microflush project to enhance sanitation. The podcast invites club members to learn more and contribute to these initiatives, and calls on inspired listeners to join Rotary's mission to address WASH challenges worldwide.

    4 min
  11. From Strategy to Action: Inside Our Club Assembly

    03/14/2024

    From Strategy to Action: Inside Our Club Assembly

    Join us as we dig into our strategic plan and learn how the Rotary Halifax Harbour Club transforms ideas into community impact. We'll recap our recent club assembly with expert Louisa Horne and hear how our members are putting plans into motion. Find the video version here: https://youtu.be/rLfTlIPALuw?si=RL_xLXRZlkeoFFyh

    38 min

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