06/25/2026
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
July 9th: District Governor Terry Rataiczak, induction of Connie Chamberlain and swearing in of board members
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Presiding: President Rob Radcliff
Greeter: David Crawford
Pianist: Anita Wilson
Invocation: Norm Wilson
Song Leader: John Lambert selected “Old McDonald”, “America”
Visiting Rotarians: DG Sandy Knoesel-Columbus; PDG Craig Maxey-Reynoldsburg/Pickerington
Visitors: Norm Wilson accompanied his beautiful wife, Anita; Sheila Poling; Betty & Vickie Radcliff; Shirley Bowsher; John Edgar; Sid Liming; Alexis Conrad, Steven Collins; from Berger – Eric Chalrton & Nancy Boyce; Southward family and friends
Presidential Charity: President Rob’s charity is the Soldiers Monumental Association of Pickaway County. Sid Liming was here to accept the $500 donation in honor of all our speakers this year
District Governor Sandy Knoesel & Past District Governor Craig Maxey: Recognized President Rob with his Paul Harris Society +2 pin, as well as, Betty Radcliff and family for their foundation donation in honor of the late Sheriff Dwight Radcliff. Dwight & Betty will now be recognized as Major Donors in the Rotary family.
Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award: Michele Lanman and Rob Radcliff on behalf of the Circleville Rotary club presents the 2026 award to Rodger Southward
- Rodger had a distinguished career in education
- 67+ years of service in the Ashville Kiwanis club
- 30+ years in the Ashville Community Men’s Club
- instrumental in shaping the Pickaway County Community Foundation
- extensive faith-based service
Club Announcements:
- Ellery will welcome visitors – call ahead so we don’t all show up at once
- Community Kitchen those that helped to serve 186 meals: Jim Hooks, Ned Riegel, Bob McCrady, Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Bob Foster, David & Marie Crawford, Alice Harker led the team!
- Rob announced his family is working with PCCF in creating the “Sheriff Dwight E. Radcliff Legacy of Service Scholarship Fund”. Scholarships will go towards students pursuing public service degrees.
SAA: Rob Radcliff
- Happy dollars from Grandpa Radcliff – Welcome baby Grant Edward Bluestone!
Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $22 is Tony Robinson- BABY bean is $112
Program: Rob’s year – a look back
- All 15 goals set back in April have been accomplished and most exceeded by the club
- Membership is up to 85 people with 13 coming in this year
- Service projects and fundraising has been strong
- Opportunities for young people with scholarships, weekly speaking engagements, and RYLA participation will help create the leaders of tomorrow
- Annual giving of over $28,000, more than double the goal
- We remember those that have passed this year, Past District Governor Bill Stout, Past President Vince Yaniga as well as family members, Jo Liggett and Faye Schreiner