11/07/2024
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
Nov. 14 – Ed Zirkle – Photos from Ukraine. Ed has made multiple trips and will share his experiences.
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- Presiding: President Heidi White
- Prayer: Roger Wolfe
- Piano: Ellery Elick
- Song Leader: Kevin Dreisbach “Shine On Harvest Moon”, “Roll Rotary”
- Attendees: Elick, Wilson, McNemar, Duvall, Lambert, Ankrom, Liddy, Kitchen, Brown, Foll, Sneed, Droste, Dreisbach, Robinson, Reeves, Foster, Spangler, Beavers, Schreiner, Mavis, G.Montgomery, S.Montgomery, Poling, D.Wolfe, C.Chamberlain, White, Lanman, Gibson, Fountain, Wolford, T.Chamberlain, Hafey, Riegel, Radcliff, Marosher, Hedges, McCrady, Searls, B.Tootle, Nemes-Crawford, Crawford, R.Wolfe, D.Webb
School visit: Westfall students: Samuel Daum and Isabella Patete. Another team SO busy with activities and showing their leadership skills. Best of luck in the future.
Announcements:
- Sock-tober! Was a club record! 2,886!!! Sock-broker Daryl helped with shopping and Atomic Credit Union also collected socks. Creative Chaos donated over 1,700 pairs. Donations will be split between the Corner Closet and the VFW Auxiliary.
- 2023-24 District Award Ceremony last weekend had Circleville Rotary come away with an award for Polio Plus giving. We were one of 28 clubs recognized for giving over $1500.
- The other prestigious award was the District Champion Citation. Only 5 of the 58 district clubs received recognition for 1. Participation at every district event 2. Increase in foundation giving from the prior year 3. Reaching 4 of the 7 district initiatives. Congratulations to IPP Warren Spangler and Foundation Chair Jayme Fountain and all members.
- Jayme Fountain – David Tripp who spoke to us from Upward Sports has a link for volunteer opportunities – either monetary or time related. Click to be forwarded to all the ways to get involved helping ALL kids who want to participate have the ability: circlevillenaz.ccbchurch.com
- Judy Wolford receives her PHF+2
- Tony Robinson receives his 125 pin
- (125 is $100 to the Foundation and $25 to Polio – rotary.org and click Donate button or see Jayme and she will take your check)
- Gary Montgomery- Thank you for donations to Wreaths Across America
- Sandy- Jingle Bell Party Dec. 15th 2:00-4:00pm at Mount Oval. Two adults per child. Registration contact Historical Society by Dec. 10th
- Soup Kitchen Monday – desserts by David & Marie Crawford (thanks for the note Rob!)
SAA: Bob Foster
- Birthday/Anniversary
- Presidential Birthday’s
- Colorado women voting info – all men pay $1
- 1963 – It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World premiered
- 1965 Pillsbury doughboy popped out of a can. What is two most recognizable uses of dough? pizza and crescents.
Scholarship Drawing: Gerhard won the weekly drawing for $20 and donated it back. Big Bean is $339, and continues to grow!
Program: Troy & Christie McElmurry – Momentum Refresh mobile restrooms
- Provide accessible fully attended mobile restroom facility that is clean and comfortable for individuals and their caregivers
- Pickaway County Board of DD paid for Momentum Refresh to come to Pumpkin Show and other county events
- This allows people who have never been able to attend festivals an opportunity to enjoy knowing their needs can be met
- One in 7 people in the US have a disability that impacts their mobility
- All the trucks are staffed and cleaned after each guest
- Momentum Refresh is first of its kind in the US for restroom equity at public venues
- Momentum goes above ADA requirements; wider stalls, hoists, adult changing table, adjustable sink
- 315 guests in 2024 – looking forward to next year
- Currently 7 units nationwide
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In appreciation for the speaker today, a donation will be made to Anne’s Smiles of Ashville