05-23-2024

Paula Routt introduced our newest member – Pam Moore!
Jason McGowan, chief probation officer; Judge Elisa Peters; President Spangler

05/23/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

May 30: Tom Hankins – celebrating 250 years of America in 2026

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  • Presiding:  President Warren Spangler
  • Prayer:  Gary Montgomery
  • Piano: Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: The Music Man himself – JIM HOOKS! “America the Beautiful”, “Jingle Bells”
  • Attendees: Daryl has the list
  • Guests: Vickie Robinson

New Member: Paula Routt introduced Pam Moore as our newest member of Circleville Rotary. 

Announcements:

  • Drexel Poling’s badge has been retired. He now sports a gold one with his 45 years of service recognized.
  • Golf Outing June 14th – See Tony Chamberlain to help or sponsor a high school student

SAA:  Michele Lanman –  SAA

  • Happy Dollars
  • Graduations from Pre-K all the way up!
  • Happiest country – Finland

Scholarship Drawing:  Someone won some amount of money and didn’t get the big bean.

 Program: Judge Elisa Peters from Municipal Court; Jason from Probation

  • 8780 cases in 2023; 10215 cases in 2022
  • $233,908 delinquent fines
  • 21 number employees
  • $150000 grant received from state for programs
  • 3.7 million people in the US on probation
  • Recovery court started in 2022. Treatment team works with weekly to review cases so people in program have accountability and swift consequences. 14-18 months long and voluntary. Currently 7 members.
  • First graduate of program is employed, married and baby on the way and he understands the program turned him around
  • Also creating alumni board so those that have gone through it can help shape the future of the program

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In appreciation for the speaker today, a donation will be made to the Foster Care Program of Pickaway County through Jobs and Family Services