01-16-2025

Cameron, Mr. Farrell & Brenna represented Teays Valley
Dave Webb, Jessica Lowe, President Heidi

01/16/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Jan. 23 – Beth Kowalski – Tree Commission

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer: Norm Wilson
  • Piano: Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Brenna Gibson selected “In the Good Old Summertime”; “Roll Rotary”
  • Attendees: Ankrom, C.Chamberlain, Crawford, Dean, Driesbach, Droste, Elick, Ellis, Farris, Fountain, Gibson, Hafey, Hedges, Lambert, Lanman, Liddy, Logan, McCrady, McNemar, G&S Montgomery, C.Neff, Nemes-Crawford, Poling, Radcliff, Reeves, Riegel, Robinson, Searls, Sneed, Spangler, B.Tootle, Weaver, Webb.D, Webb.I, White, Wilson, D.Wolfe, Wolford
  • Visiting Rotarian’s: Jan Shannon & Krista Bower from Sunrise
  • Guests: Taylor Gibson introduced by her proud mom 
  • Students: Teays Valley counselor Eric Farrell introduced Brenna Carothers (valedictorian with 4.711 gpa) will be attending Columbus State/Ohio State studying medical imaging in hopes to go into oncology; Cameron Crego (4.64 gpa) will be attending BGSU or OU studying journalism with hopes of a sports journalism career

Announcements: 

  • Rotary Frosty 5K — Feb. 8th – 10am race time at MVCH Park. Rotary Fundraiser with both Circleville clubs – Shirt & Mug for your $35 donation (don’t have to run, but donate and of course volunteer). On website and facebook page. Please see Heidi or Marie if you need help registering.
  • Sunrise Rotary Dueling Pianos Jan. 25th at Amvets – Little Italy catering out of Groveport.  www.Eventbrite.com for $50 ticket
  • Sunrise sponsored a Rotary learning session, 10 people wanted more information. Another info meeting Feb. 10th if someone is interested in being part of a satellite club. (Contact Jan Shannon if interested)
  • Bonus Community Kitchen thanks to Daryl, Rob & Dodie, Darlene, Warren, John & Traci Lambert, Bob  Mc, Gary M, David & Marie and Alice for keeping us in line.
  • Speech contest – March 15th – at the library. Please consider coming and volunteering. See Heidi
  • Euchre – Feb. 19th more info to come
  • Matt Hafey – Feb 15th – Haven House Valentine’s dance at Amvets. 740-474-9430 for tickets or see Matt
  • New surgery remodel starting Monday at Ohio Health Berger-18 months of construction per Casey Liddy

SAA: Dave Webb

  • Happy Dollar’s
  • Worst Christmas gifts

Scholarship Drawing:  This weeks winner is Jan Shannon for $20- Big Bean is holding at $438.

Program:  Jessica Lowe- Pickaway County Extension Services

  • Extension is the outreach of Ohio State
  • An extension office in all 88 counties in Ohio
  • Real Money program for 8th graders – if you are interested in volunteering please contact the Extension office
  • An education-driven organization that promotes lifelong learning
  • Benefits of tai chi with warm-up exercises today to help with balance, muscle strength
  • What causes falls? Medical; Environmental; Personal Factors
  • Pickaway.osu.edu for more information about classes and new tai chi series
  • If interested in remodeling your home to stay in place – www.go.osu.edu/udhometour. Can take a tour of the home in London,OH with Jessica as your tour guide

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In appreciation for the speaker today, a donation will be made to Anne’s Smiles of Ashville