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01-29-2026

01/29/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Feb. 5th: Fred Kennedy from Pickaway Co. 100 Plus Men Who Care

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter:  Sr. Monica Justinger

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: RD Saunders

Song Leader: Carly Neff – “Jingle Bells”, “Sing Rotarians”

Attendees: Radcliff, Ankrom, Brown, C&T Chamberlain, Duvall, Elick, Foll, Fountain, B.Gibson, Hedges, Hooks, Horning, Justinger, Lambert, Lanman, E.Liggett, McCrady, McNemar, G&S Montgomery, Neff, Poling, Reitano, Riegel, Searls, Sneed, Spangler, Saunders, B.Tootle, I&D Webb, Wilson, D.Wolfe, R.Wolfe, Schobeloch from Gouge Roofing

Guests: Tom Duvall introduced new councilman Jake Davison

Club Announcements:  

  1. Euchre tournament Feb. 27th, 6:00pm at Rhoadhouse 56. Play as individual. Eventbrite for tickets.
  2. Winter Assembly, Feb. 28th, 9:00am-3:00pm at Newark – $25 fee will be reimbursed by club! Great for new members and members who want to reconnect about why they joined Rotary. Sign up on line: rotary6690.org. Topics: grants, how to get involved at the district level, service projects, DACdb help, membership, fundraising ideas and all the updates for the RYLA program.
  3. Community Kitchen – Was cancelled this past week because we were under level 3 

SAA: Jayme Fountain

  • Birthdays/anniversaries
  • National puzzle day; National Curmudgeon Day
  • National Corn Chip Day

Scholarship Drawing: Someone won $20, but did not find the bean for $1,387!

Program:  Jeremy Graves, Ohio Christian University

  • Director of Center for Executive Leadership; Dean of School of Business
  • Author of many books – “The Leader Paradox”, “Change Leadership”, “Leading Across Generations” 
  • How can we develop leaders in school systems is a new focus
  • OCU is planning for offering community professional development programs
  • Servant Leadership in Action – Feb. 12th. 9am-4pm
  • Discover your leadership DNA – Feb. 17th 9am-4pm
  • Making AI Work for You – March 19th 9am-4pm
  • March 18th – Chamber Coffee Chat to listen from speaker of AI chat workshop for free
  • Developing Leaders at the Intersection of Business & Belief
  • Entrepreneurial Leadership Summit April 13-14. Anyone wanting to work on a business plan and pitch event.  Kingdom Realty and Joy House Coffee both came through the incubator project.
  • Join mailing list so you can stay current ocubic.org/ocubic

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

01-22-2026

125 award winners
Bill awards Marie her PHF+5
Pres. Rob with Bill Grindle, Charlie and Jayme

01/22/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Jan.  29 – Jeremy Graves, Ohio Christian University

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter:  Sr. Monica Justinger

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Carly Neff: “Home On The Range”, “Viva-La-Rotary”, Happy Birthday Dave Webb

Attendees: Radcliff, D.Wolfe, Ankrom, Brown, C&T Chamberlain, Crawford, Droste, Duvall, Elick, Foster, Fountain, B.Gibson, Hedges, Hooks, Horning, Justinger, Lambert, E&B Liggett, Logan, Mavis, McCrady, McNemar, G&S Montgomery, Neff, Nemes-Crawford, Poling, Rawlins, Riegel, Sneed, Spangler, Saunders, I&D Webb, White, Wilson, R.Wolfe, Wolford 

Visiting Rotarians: Bill Grindle, Worthington A.M.

Club Announcements:  

  1. Euchre tournament Feb. 27th, 6:00pm at Rhoadhouse 56. Play as individual. Eventbrite for tickets.
  2. Jan. 24th – Dueling Piano’s – Sunrise Rotary fundraiser for Inspiration Station. Our board approved buying 5 tickets in support of our sister club – the tickets will be the second drawing today.
  3. Winter Assembly, Feb. 28th at Newark – $25 fee will be reimbursed by club
  4. Four Way test contest and RYLA work starting 
  5. Community Kitchen – Monday 4:00pm 
  6. Brazil team What’sApp – Ty has a site set up if you want to stay connected
  7. Peace Pole – will be put up on the courthouse after historical review board approval
  8. Dues increase effective July 2026 up $50 to $265. March 1st invoice will show the increase. This is a result of the RI and District dues increasing – the current dues are not leaving enough to cover the work we want to do.

Presentation – 125 Club members are up to 17 and were recognized – Marie received her PHF+5 pin from Bill Grindle

SAA: Jayme Fountain returns for a really short trip to the podium about RI Foundation

  • What is average cost to fully protect a child against polio? $3
  • Cost to maintain water filters to prevent waterborne illness? $50
  • How much does it cost to replace livestock after disaster?  $200
  • How many billion dollars has Foundation spent on life-changing, sustainable projects – over $4 Billion

Scholarship Drawing: Dr. Bob won $22, but did not find the bean for $1,357! Support Sunrise Dueling Piano’s second drawing for 5 tickets – Brenna Gibson!

Program:  Bill Grindle, Rotary District Foundation Chair 

  • Bill thanked our club for our efforts over the years – Last year’s foundation giving of $11,519 to the annual fund and $5735 to Polio Plus turned into $17,206 because of the gates foundation 2-1 match of Polio dollars
  • 28,677 children can live polio free because of just our club efforts
  • We have 17 – members donating to the 125 club
  • Our clubs history has 45 Paul Harris Fellows
  • We currently have 6 members in the Paul Harris Society – signing up to pledge $1,000 each year
  • Once a Major Donor – you are remembered at events even after you pass as was shown in Bill’s presentation, remembering Dannie Fouts, Susanne Phillips and Jim Rivers as Level 1 Donors. He thanked Charlie and Mollie Hedges and Dick Patrick as Level 2 Donors
  • David and Marie have added the Foundation in their wills and are recognized as Bequest Society Members
  • Charity Navigator has awarded their highest 4 star award to the RI Foundation for the last 17 consecutive years

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

01-15-2026

Teays seniors, Jensen & Preston..over 4.5 GPS’s
Connie practicing for July
this is just funny
no Jayme – we didn’t clap…at all….
John received rousing applause introducing the program
Center, Jo Welsh from Bottoms Up Diaper Bank, with PE Connie and PEN John

01/15/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Jan.  22 – Bill Grindle, Rotary District Foundation Chair

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Presiding:  President-Elect Connie Chamberlain

Greeter:  Sr. Monica Justinger

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Warren Spangler

Song Leader: Rick Rawlins: “America”, “R-O-T-A-R-Y”

Attendees: C&T Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, R.Wolfe, Poling, Crawford, Justinger, Robinson, Driesbach, Lambert, B.Tootle, Rawlins, Sneed, Logan, Droste, G&S Montgomery, Elick, McNemar, Foll, B.Gibson, Wolford, Lanman, Fountain, Spangler, Searls, McCrady, Brown, I&D Webb, Neff, E.Liggett, Riegel, Nemes-Crawford

Visiting Rotarians: Jo Welsh from Lancaster noon

Students: from Teays Valley Eric Farrell introduced Jensen and Preston

Club Announcements:  

  1. Rotary exchange group from Brazil : After Hours Wednesday, Pizza Cottage. Thank you Jayme, Ty, Daryl, Rob, Warren, Gary & Sandy, Tony, Bob F, Judy, Joe Mc, Rick, & Marie for showing up to spend time with the exchange group.
  2. Thank you to following members who helped Jan. 12th community kitchen: Daryl, Bob Mc, Warren, Gary, David & Marie, Michelle, Jayme, Rob & Dodie, along with the Brazil team. 175 meals served. 
  3. Euchre tournament Feb. 27th, 6:00pm at Rhoadhouse 56. Play as individual. Eventbrite for tickets.
  4. Jan. 24th – Dueling Piano’s – Sunrise Rotary fundraiser for Inspiration Station. Held at Amvets 5:30pm with dinner. Tickets are on Eventbrite or from Sunrise member 

SAA: Jayme Fountain

  • National pothole day; national strawberry ice cream day
  • January 8th (pretend)- what famous singer was born Jan. 8th – Elvis
  • Elvis’ debut single “Heartbreak Hotel”
  • Number 1 song and longest hit – “Now or Never”
  • What song did he not want to record? – “Blue Christmas”

Scholarship Drawing: Marie won $22, but did not find the bean for $1,345!

Program:  Bottoms Up Diaper Bank, based in Lancaster – Jo Welsh

  • Co-founder 7.5 years ago with her husband (her husband’s 40th anniversary gift to her 🙂
  • 28 counties served to 90 food pantries
  • 2025 – 1.6 million diapers distributed through Bottoms Up
  • Potty training kits also being delivered to child care partners to help the development of children
  • Pickaway Co – 26,000 diapers distributed last year to Haven House, Community Cupboard & Food Pantry
  • May – World’s Largest Diaper Drive. (Sunrise collects – 20,000-25,000 diapers, we should join them)
  • Volunteers are always needed – sign-up list passed around or go to website for more information: https://bottomsup.life
  • Follow on social media – bottomsupdiaperbank
  • Sizes needed – 4, 5, 6 – In size 4 until 1 year old and then 5-6 up through 3 years old
  • Diapers are not covered by SNAP
  • Bottoms Up INFANTry – monthly supporters who provide hope and dignity to families across Ohio. See website to sign up.

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

01-08-2026

01/08/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Jan. 15 – Bottoms Up Diaper Bank – Andrea Drumm

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter:  Sr. Monica Justinger

Pianist: Anita Wilson

Invocation: Jim Rogers

Song Leader: Rick Rawlins: Auld Lang Syne & Rotary Will Go Round the World

Attendees: Blanton, Brown, C.Chamberlain, Hill, Dreisbach, Droste, Duvall, Foster, Hedges, Hooks, Horning, Justinger, Lambert, Lanman, Logan, Mabe, Maroscher, Mavis, McCrady, McNemar, G.Montgomery, Neff, Poling, Radcliff, Rawlins, Reitano, Rhodes, Riegel, Robinson, Searls, Sneed, Spangler, B.Tootle, I.Webb, D.Webb, Weller, White, Wilson, D.Wolfe, R.Wolfe

Visiting Rotarians: Jim Rogers from Logan; Sunrise: Krista Bower, AG Jan Shannon

Students: from Circleville, Emily Walker introduced Auri and Madison

Club Announcements:  

  1. Bonus Community Kitchen: Monday, Jan. 12th 
  2. Rotary exchange group from Brazil will be in town Jan. 12-15th. After Hours Wednesday, Pizza Cottage – 5pm-7pm
  3. Voting on slate of officers for terms beginning July 2026: Connie Chamberlain, Pres.; John Lambert, Pres-Elect; Daryl Wolfe, Exec. Secretary; David Crawford, Secretary; Ellery Elick, Treasurer; Tom Duvall, Jim Reitano new board members. VOTE: approved unanimously 
  4. Missi Rhodes to fill the remaining board term for Paula Routt who transferred to Sunrise
  5. Voting on updates to by-laws. Minor changes to language and duty of officers. VOTE: unanimously approved
  6. Thank you to following members who helped Dec. 22nd community kitchen: Bob McCrady, Warren Spangler, John & Traci Lambert, Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Betsy Weller and family, Tony & Vickie Robinson. 163 meals served. 
  7. Euchre tournament Feb. 27th, 6-9 pm at Rhoadhouse 56
  8. Jan. 13th – noon at Watt St. board meeting
  9. Jan. 24th – Dueling Piano’s – Sunrise Rotary fundraiser for Inspiration Station. Held at Amvets 5:30pm with dinner. Tickets are on Eventbrite or from Sunrise member 

Scholarship Drawing: Tony Robinson won $24, but did not find the bean for $1,323!

Program:  Jim Rogers, District Polio Plus chair

  • In last 40 years with $2.1 Billion and countless volunteer hours – Rotary has been a part of preventing over 16 million cases of polio
  • $1 Billion annually is needed to vaccinate 370 million children
  • Ways to get involved are Polio Plus Society-pledging $100/year; 125 Club (we have 16 members currently) donation $100 Foundation and $25 Polio Plus
  • District thanks Circleville Rotary for last year’s contribution of over $5,700 which equates to 28,679 children vaccinated

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

12-18-2025

Welcome Caleb Gouge and for your corporate membership
Thank you for the spread!
Start the holiday week in style.
New Hope Advanced Bell Choir
In appreciation for their efforts – here’s $250. That young man wanted his hands on the big check.

12/18/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Jan. 8 – Jim Rogers, District Polio Plus Chair

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter:  Larry Logan

New Member inducted today: We welcome Caleb Gouge into corporate membership today. Caleb is sponsored by Michelle Blanton and is the owner of Gouge Quality Roofing.

Club Announcements:  

  1. Community Kitchen: Dec. 22nd on your calendar and bring a friend
  2. Rotary exchange group from Brazil will be in town Jan. 12-15th. Sunrise Rotary on the 13th for their presentation. If you can help with any expenses or host please see Ty or Jayme.
  3. Jan. 8th meeting is voting for slate of officers and by-laws will be reviewed and voted on as well
  4. Thank you to Carly and her staff for a great day

Program:  New Hope Advanced Bell Choir with director Derrick Radcliff

We thank the choir today with a donation of $250 to continue their good work

12-11-2025

Andrew, Eddie and Dr. Jeff Mudrow represent New Hope
Thank you Chef Rodney and Jordan for taking good care of us
Thank you Logan Elm Choir!

12/11/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Dec. 18 – LOCATION CHANGE: Rhoads Garden Center – New Hope Choir 

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Invocation:  Joe Brown

Greeter:  Rick Rawlins

Piano: Ellery Elick

Song Leader:  Tom Duvall “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman”, “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear”

Attendees – Radcliff, Elick, Wilson, Williams, Saunders, Horning, Duvall, Lambert, Brown, Justinger, Droste, McNemar, Neff, Sneed, Rhodes, Doyle, Robinson, Poling, G.Montgomery, Riegel, McCrady, R.Wolfe, Searls, Hedges, White, Weller, Mabe, Crawford, B.Tootle, C.Chamberlain, Ankrom, Rawlins, D.Wolfe, Kitchen, Nemes-Crawford

Guests: John Lambert  introduced us to Camie Reed whose daughter is performing today

Students: from New Hope, Dr. Jeff Mudrow introduced Andrew Pohlman and Eddie Hood

New membership approved by board: Caleb Gouge has applied for corporate membership and will be joining in the New Year. Michelle Blanton is Caleb’s sponsor.

Club Announcements:  

  1. Next week’s meeting at Rhoads with New Hope Bell Choir preforming
  2. Operation Full Plate – Zone 30 & 31 competition to help feed our neighbors – we are counting the work at the community kitchen so please mark Dec. 22nd on your calendar and bring a friend
  3. Board meeting – Jan. 8th meeting is voting for slate of officers and by-laws will be reviewed and voted on

Community Events:

  • Genealogical Library is having a queen quilt raffle – Dec. 15th. Stop in and see Darlene for a ticket on her mother’s home made quilt
  • Diaper Drive at Atomic Credit Union for Bottoms Up organization (who will be speaking in January in case you would like to send our speaker home with some packages)

SAA:  Bob Sneed

  • Events: Barbershop Chorus – Saturday; Majestic in Chillicothe has event Saturday; UMC had event last week; OCU Festival last weekend; Haven House fundraiser – anyone involved pay up
  • Anniversaries/Birthdays
  • 1000th victory of the Boys CHS basketball team

Scholarship Drawing:  There was a drawing with Bob Sneed winning the day’s pot $20, but not the $1,299

Program:  Logan Elm Choir

We thank the choir today with a donation of $250 to continue their good work

12-04-2025

Tom Tootle was all business with our history and collected quite a haul
Program Chair Bob Sneed with basketball coach, Evan Callihan and Pres. Rob
Rob, Daryl and Warren (with his buddy Santa) dropped off the toys at PICCA!
Over 2000 pairs of socks went to the community clearing house food pantry
Pres. Rob donates $1000 to PICCA for the Soap-N-Hope trailer

12/04/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Dec. 11 – Watt St. – Logan Elm Choir

Dec. 18 – LOCATION CHANGE: Rhoades Garden Center – New Hope Choir 

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Invocation: Bob Sneed

Greeter:  Betsy Weller

Piano: Ellery Elick

Song Leader:  Tom Duvall has made his return to us standing tall!!! “Jingle Bells”, “Deck The Halls” 

Attendees – Radcliff, Wilson, Elick, Saunders, Duvall, Foll, Horning, Lambert, D.Webb, I.Webb, Foster, McNemar, Doyle, G.Montgomery, Spangler, Robinson, Driesbach, Poling, D.Wolfe, Halley, Weller, Brown, McCrady, Riegel, Hedges, Sneed, Crawford, C.Chamberlain, Nemes-Crawford, Searls, B.Tootle, T.Tootle, Williams

Guests:  of Kim Halley are Jill Sims and Greg Lahr

Club Announcements:  

  1. Thank you to everyone who contributed to Toys For Tots. Donations will be going to PICAA’s efforts. 276 toys were collected. ($580 cash donated)
  2. Community Kitchen thank you’s: Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Betsy & Julia Weller, Warren Spangler, Alice Harker led the charge. 208 meals prepared.
  3. Turkey Trot t-shirt has our logo
  4. Sign up for Dec.18th meeting – at Rhoads 
  5. Operation Full Plate – Zone 30 & 31 competition to help feed our neighbors – we are counting the work at the community kitchen so please mark Dec. 22nd on your calendar and bring a friend
  6. Board meeting – next week. Jan. 8th will be our election for new slate of officers 
  7. Annual talk by Gary Montgomery: tire tread depth check it! State law is 2/32nd’s minimum. If you have an old penny – Lincoln’s head should be touching (2/32nd’s). Tire center’s will be telling you at 4/32nd’s to start ordering new ones. Please make sure your cars are prepared for being stuck during the winter, blankets, hand warmers, snacks, hats/gloves.

Community Events:

  • December 11th – Haven House open house. Items for the shelter from cleaning supplies to personal items. 5:30-8:00pm – 18440 Woodhaven Lane
  • Open Play Pickleball at Everts Center Dec. 13th 11:30-12:30
  • Jingle Bell Party – Mount Oval-Sunday Dec. 14th; 2-4pm $10/child; $5 per parent. Contact historical society 740-474-1495 for reservations by Dec. 10th. Children in grades 1-4
  • Genealogical Library is having a queen quilt raffle – Dec. 15th. Stop in and see Darlene for a ticket on her mother’s home made quilt”
  • Diaper Drive at Atomic Credit Union for Bottoms Up organization (who will be speaking in January in case you would like to send our speaker home with some packages)

SAA:  Tom Tootle

  • Tim Williams in the paper for special ed program and passing income tax levy
  • Dave Horning in the paper with picture
  • Circleville Rotary started in 1922. (Remember the 103 cookies last February?!)
  • District Governor’s from our club – Bill Stout, Meeker Terwilliger, Steve Stevenson, Bob Smith
  • 75 years ago – “Snow Bowl” – score 9-3. OSU fired coach and hired Woody Hayes. Gene Lindsay was heading back to Portsmouth after the game and stayed in Circleville – an institution was born that night.

Scholarship Drawing:  There was a drawing with Tom Duvall winning the day’s pot $24, but not the $1,303.

Program:  Evan Callihan- CHS Class of 2011. Basketball coach at CHS

  • Varsity 34-31 win last night for the first game of the season
  • JV (we have two teams) also won
  • 25 high school players and 25 middle school players
  • Teams are going all the way to 4th grade
  • 6 seniors 
  • Attitude is one thing they can control – no-one is perfect but they have to keep trying
  • Toughness – handle adversity
  • Togetherness – we work as a team
  • Local competition Dec. 22nd at Teays Valley and Dec. 23rd CHS hosts
  • Jan. 10th honoring 1983 CHS basketball team being honored

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

11-20-2025

Tim Williams presented outstanding Logan Elm students
Tony Robinson and Kevin Dreisbach spoke about SAR – with Gary Montgomery, Charlie Hedges & Rob Radcliff also members

11/20/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Nov. 27 – No Meeting – Happy Thanksgiving!

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Invocation: Brenna Gibson

Greeter: Brenna Gibson

Piano: Anita Wilson

Song Leader: Jayme Fountain selected “Get Together”, “America”

Attendees – Radcliff, Elick, Wilson, Williams, Logan, Droste, Ankrom, Robinson, Driesbach, Roth, G&S Montgomery, T&C Chamberlain, Poling, B.Tootle, Hedges, Riegel, R.Wolfe, McCrady, Sneed, Spangler, Rawlins, McNemar, T&B Gibson, D.Wolfe, Brown, Lanman, Horning, Weller, Fountain, Maroscher, Mabe, Neff, Nemes-Crawford, Hooks, Searls, B.Tootle, I.Webb

Guests: Norm Wilson brought his wonderful bride Anita to help Ellery 

Students: Tim Williams is proud to present four outstanding students: Addie Smith, Marlo Smith, Hank Palmer, Kylynne White 

Club Announcements:  

  1. Brian Hill, has been approved by the board for membership. He is the current CEO of P3 and will be part of the corporate membership
  2. Sock-tober! Results are in and we came in second place in the District with 2,859 items. Marietta donated 4,250 items! Taylor Gibson, thank you for leading the effort!
  3. Thank you to everyone who contributed to Toys For Tots. Donations will be going to PICAA’s efforts.
  4. Nightbirde Foundation thank you for donation of $5,400 to make a difference in the lives of women fighting breast cancer
  5. Next Monday – fourth Monday of the month Community Kitchen 4:00-5:30pm 
  6. RYLA – Tim Williams will be our club’s lead for our effort to send 5 students to the Rotary leadership weekend at OU-Athens. If you know a sophomore or junior interested in July 16-18, 2026 please contact Tim.

Community Events:

  • Turkey Trot – November 27th, 9:00am. We are sponsors – sign up for fun morning
  • Blessings in a Backpack fundraiser – Zwicker House for purse auction – Dec. 2nd. See Paula Routt for tickets ($25 which includes hors d’oeuvres)
  • Jingle Bell Party – Mount Oval-Sunday Dec. 14th; 2-4pm $10/child; $5 per parent. Contact historical society 740-474-1495 for reservations by Dec. 10th. Children in grades 1-4
  • Diaper Drive at Atomic Credit Union for Bottoms Up organization (who will be speaking in January – so start stock-piling!)

SAA:  Taylor Gibson 

  • Anyone older than 31 years – pay $1. (She got us all good!)
  • Anyone who did not donate to Toys for TOTs – pay $1
  • Past Presidents – pay $1
  • Largest Pumpkin Grower – Illinois
  • Which President made Thanksgiving a national holiday – Lincoln
  • What year did Post Office release an official Thanksgiving stamp – 2001
  • Detroit Lions game Thanksgiving tradition – 1934 was first one
  • How long did first Thanksgiving meal last – 3 days

Scholarship Drawing:  There was a drawing with Tony Robinson winning the day’s pot $22, but not the $1,279.

Program: Sons of the American Revolution: Tony Robinson & Kevin Driesbach

  • 135th Annual Congress hosted by the Connecticut SAR drew more than 470 compatriots. Tony and Kevin walked us through their experience.
  • Local SAR does offer scholarships for elementary through high school students
  • Our local SAR chapter came in third in the country for members under 50
  • America 250  – SAR is already planning on the events to help celebrate
  • 154 men and one women who fought in the Revolutionary War are buried in Pickaway County – a plaque is going to be erected in the county courthouse with their names
  • SAR national office houses the George Washington ring which is presented to the President of the SAR congress 

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

11-13-2025

Jason Roth was inducted into membership with Paula Routt as sponsor and Pres. Rob
Teays Valley students Michael and Lilly
Charlie Hedges spoke on his Honor Flight experience
ROC was represented by Michele Lanman, Bella, Lydia and Amy Rhymer

11/13/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Nov. 20: Sons of the American Revolution – Tony & Kevin 

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Invocation: Brenna Gibson

Greeter: Brenna Gibson

Piano: Ellery Elick

Song Leader: Jayme Fountain “God Bless America”, “Better Than Ever This Year”

Attendees – Radcliff, Elick, Wilson, Weller, Foster, Ankrom, Sneed, Horning, Lambert, Justinger, Lanman, Roth, Droste, E.Liggett, Driesbach, G&S Montgomery, Poling, Spangler, Routt, Wolford, Fountain, Rawlins, B.&T. Gibson, Hedges, McCrady, Blanton, R.Wolfe, Riegel, Hill, Searls, C&T Chamberlain, D.Webb, Brooks, D.Wolfe, McNemar, Kitchen, Hooks, B.Tootle, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford

Guests: Judy brought along THE Mr. Dallas; Michelle Blanton introduced Caleb Gouge

Students: Teays Valley represented by Mr. Ferrell – Lilly and Michael – both overachievers with bright futures

Jason Roth inducted into membership – he was involved in printed media family business and now a mortgage loan advisor with Union Capital Mortgage. Sponsor is Paula Routt.  

Club Announcements:  

  1. Honor Flight recap – Charlie thanks us for the gift and it was an honor to go. Started as Captain in US Air Force. He was stationed in Orlando during the two campaigns going on: Cold War B-52’s always ready to head to Russia and China; also Vietnam soldiers. For Honor Flight he was at the airport at 5:30am – landed at Dulles and Marine memorial was first, Tomb of the Unknown for changing of the guard, etc. Water cannons treated the plane upon arrival back around 10pm along with 1500 people lining the concourse. Very emotional day.
  2. Month of November – Club’s Toys for Tots collection – if you bring in something (unwrapped) you get a strip of raffle tickets – see Daryl
  3. Board meeting: 5 students will be sponsored by our club for RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) in July at Athens OU (sophomores and juniors are eligible); also $250 contribution to Walk to End Alzheimer’s
  4. New recognition for giving in District: 125 club + $75 more = $200 Club. Jayme will send in paperwork so you don’t pay the processing fee. See her for more giving options.
  5. Bonus Soup Kitchen: 150 meals served on Monday. Thank you’s: Connie, Gary&Sandy, Bob Foster, Daryl, Rob, David&Marie

Community Events:

  • Turkey Trot – November 27th, 9:00am. We are sponsors – sign up for fun morning
  • Blessings in a Backpack fundraiser – Zwicker House for purse auction – Dec. 2nd. See Paula Routt for tickets ($25 which includes hors d’oeuvres)
  • Jingle Bell Party – Mount Oval-Sunday Dec. 14th; 2-4pm $10/child; $5 per parent. Contact historical society 740-474-1495 for reservations by Dec. 10th. Children in grades 1-4
  • Diaper Drive at Atomic Credit Union for Bottoms Up organization

SAA:  Taylor Gibson 

  • Anniversaries
  • She’s so quick – I couldn’t keep up!
  • How many hearts does an octopus have? 3!
  • When was Cinderella released? 1950

Scholarship Drawing:  There was a drawing with Jim Hooks winning the day’s pot $22, but not the $1,257.

Program: Guests today from ROC (Roots of Change) – Pickaway Addiction Action Coalition are Amy Rhymer, Bella and Lydia

  • 1 in 5 adults have a mental health event in a given year while Ohio high school students that rises to 35%
  • 18% of Ohio high school students seriously think about suicide
  • Nearly 50% of people with a substance abuse disorder also experience a mental health illness at some point in their lives
  • Frequent substance use in the teenage years can lead to latent psychiatric issues
  • 2023 started the youth group ROC
  • Be the Change Rally – Harry Miller ended OSU career because he was struggling with mental health issues – he is now a mental health advocate. He came to Pickaway county for an event and impacted our youth
  • The Paper Quilt – at homecoming at all the schools – “what would you tell your 15 year old self” on stick notes which were turned into a quilt and posters which hang in all schools
  • Logan Elm having informational day for grandparents raising their grandkids
  • “Hidden in plain site” is a program to show the adults where drugs, nicotine, etc. are being hidden – strings of hoodies is just right for vapes
  • Health Department – Pickaway Co. first dispensary machine – free Narcan, hygiene items, etc. 
  • ROC will be going to a nursing home in December – ROC “It’s Cool to Care for Seniors”. The group has a different focus each month.

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women

11-06-2025

Heidi White sponsors Austin Brooks from the YMCA
Westfall represented by Dalton and Olivia
John Lambert introduced Andrea Drumm from Bottoms Up Diaper Bank, with President Rob
Innkeeper Melissa McConnell from Glenlaurel spoke about the Rockbridge Inn. With program chair Michele Lanman & Pres. Rob

11/06/2025

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Nov. 13: Roots of Change (ROC- PAAC Youth Group) Lily Danielsson & Amy Rhymer 

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Invocation: Brenna Gibson

Greeter: Brenna Gibson

Piano: Ellery Elick

Song Leader: Jayme Fountain “Buckeye Battle Cry”, “Roll Rotary”

Attendees – Radcliff, Elick, Wilson, Reitano, Maroscher, G&S Montgomery, Lambert, Horning, Sneed, Rawlins, D.Webb, White, Williams, Fife, McNemar, Robinson, Driesbach, McNemar, Brown, Poling, Spangler, D.Wolfe, Fountain, T&C Chamberlain, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, B&T Tootle, Riegel, McCrady, R.Wolfe, I.Webb, T&B Gibson, Lanman, Hill, Blanton, Wilson-Doyle, Hooks, Brooks

Guests –  John Lambert introduced Andrea Drumm from Bottoms Up Diaper Bank – at  Atomic Credit Union there is a diaper collection going on for the organization

Students: Westfall college and career counselor Emily Smith introduced Olivia Dick and Dalton Bush

New Member inducted: Today we add Austin Brooks to membership. He is supervisor of aquatics program at the YMCA. Heidi White is his sponsor. 

Club Announcements:  

  1. District Award – for Heidi’s year “in appreciation for the financial support of End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign. Together, we will fulfill our promise to the children of the world and eradicate polio.”
  2. Month of November – Club’s Toys for Tots collection – if you bring in something (unwrapped) you get a strip of raffle tickets
  3. See Gary Montgomery to buy a wreath for $17 a piece – Wreaths Across America. Circleville Rotary is donating 30 wreaths for Soldiers Glen.
  4. November 12th next board meeting
  5. Hilliard Great Debate: $80 if you want to be part of this event on Friday, Nov. 21st from 10:30-1:30pm. Fundraiser for Hilliard Rotary.
  6. Bonus Community Kitchen: 4:00pm until 5:30pm ’ish is Monday, 10th z

Community Events:

  • Turkey Trot – November 27th, 9:00am. We are sponsors – sign up for fun morning
  • Blessings in a Backpack fundraiser – Zwicker House for purse auction – Dec. 2nd. See Paula Routt for tickets ($25 which includes hors d’oeuvres)
  • Jingle Bell Party – Mount Oval-Sunday Dec. 14th; 2-4pm $10/child; $5 per parent. Contact historical society 740-474-1495 for reservations by Dec. 10th. Children in grades 1-4
  • Diaper Drive at Atomic Credit Union for Bottoms Up organization

SAA:  Taylor Gibson 

  • We need to wear our Rotary pins EVERY THURSDAY – she collected some cash with that one!
  • 1924 the Macy’s parade started
  • Any black-Friday shoppers (in person), Heidi alone, that will cost you
  • What Christmas song was a traditional Thanksgiving song  – Jingle Bells
  • Which country celebrated a similar Thanksgiving in October – Canada
  • What state produces the most turkeys? – Minnesota 
  • How many turkeys are sent to the White House each year? Two
  • What sound does a female turkey make? Cackle
  • What utensil was not used by pilgrims? Forks

Scholarship Drawing:  There was a drawing with Tony Chamberlain winning the day’s pot $35, but not the $1,235.

Program: Melissa McConnell from Glenlaurel Scottish Inn & Cottages, Resident Innkeeper

  • The Inn is located in Rockbridge, OH for 31 years
  • You can stay in a cottage, room, suite, wee croft (small cottage)
  • Has a restaurant – one seating a night for 6 or 7 course meal at 6:30pm. Open to the public if not full with guests
  • A couple has spent over 300 nights there
  • Adult only, no children or pets
  • Original innkeeper/owner was Michael MacDonald – he had a vision and ground was broken and built to his dream
  • 140 acres: pickelball, horseshoes, fire pits, private trails, etc.
  • max capacity 44 guests – 22 rooms/cottages
  • No network TV
  • Three business men in Columbus own
  • Melissa and her husband are on site
  • No rooms can accommodate more than two people, but a group can reserve multiple rooms
  • Three course breakfast for everyone on site
  • Dickens Dinner is upcoming – costumed reader during dinner
  • Anniversaries are celebrated with a custom made plate
  • https://glenlaurel.com

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The Presidential charity is Soldiers Monumental Society – caring for the graves of our service men and women