Guests: Josh Ford ; April Kisor, Jane Love & Pat Tejeda
Announcements
Gary Montgomery thanked Bob Sneed, Bob McCrady, Tom Duvall, Daryl Wolfe, Warren Spangler, Angela Beavers, David & Marie Crawford, Sandy Montgomery & Alice Harker. Over 100 meals were prepared.
Margaret Raimey is celebrating her 100th birthday and Sunrise Rotary is promoting her open house Saturday, Sept. 2nd, 1-4pm, Nazarene Church, Walnut Creek Pike.
Honor Flight cards for Paul Vance – this week and next. Paul learned of Honor Flight at one of our meetings and his mission is Sept. 7th
Rob Radcliff – sign-up for Pumpkin Show Booth has already started! Don’t wait, sign-up today for the biggest fundraiser of the year.
SAA: David Crawford
Seven Pillars of Rotary (he didn’t make a dime)
Scholarship Drawing: Connie Chamberlain was the winner of $26. The jackpot is $1,672 and it continues!
Program: MaKenzie Love – Teays Valley junior and National Braille Reading Finalist
MaKenzie was born blind and started Braille training at age 4. It took 4 or 5 years to excel and her passion to read grew and currently takes AP classes at Teays
Braille Institute competition from Canada, UK, America
First place in State of Ohio in varsity level
Invited to National Challenge in Los Angeles this past June
MaKenzie enjoyed SOAR (Summer Orientation & Mobility and Adapted Living Resource Program). Highly intensive, structured, residential training program that provides specialized instruction to youth ages 16-21 who are legally blind.
Learn how to sort clothes, manage money, cook, etc.
Independence is increased with knowing how to use the technology available
Plays piano by ear
Unified Braille code was used throughout the world and in 2015 the US changed from American Braille
MaKenzie plays symbols in the marching band- Teays Valley has a guide with her for marching and she plays xylophone in the pit during halftime shows
Plans after high school – master’s degree in secondary education in either history or teaching others to read braille
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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
Gary Montgomery: if you can join us Monday, at the Presbyterian Church on Mound St. 4pm for the Community Kitchen. We will be preparing over 100 meals.
Drexel reminds us to pay dues now – we have to pay District and Rotary International dues
Executive Board approved membership application for Josh Koch, sponsored by Patty Rothe
SAA: Matthew Hafey
Happy Dollars – $2 – Bob Sneed’s Daughter-in-law’s husband, is the new president of Carlisle, PA Rotary Club
$1 – Ellery is reigning history champ of Pickaway County after he beat Bob McCrady and Joyce Gifford this past Monday at the Genealogy Library
54 years ago today – Neil Armstrong landing
Last 2 astronauts that walked on the moon: Apollo 17, in 1972
Who was in command module instead of walking on the moon with Armstrong – Collins
A lot of other space questions
Scholarship Drawing: Jim Hooks was the winner of $34. The jackpot is $1,646 and it continues!
Program: Dave & Jan Roasa – Disaster Aid USA and Grove City Rotary
Circleville Rotary is pleased to support Disaster Aid with our $500 check
Disaster Aid USA – is a Rotary Project. Started in 2010, as a 501-3c registered non-profit charity.
20+ trailers in the USA
All officers of the board are US Rotarians
100% funded by donations and grants
Disaster AID USA does have international disaster relief – shelter, clean water, relief efforts
Domestic response teams, provide chainsaw clean up, roof tarps for single story houses, dry wall tear outs, etc.
When a disaster happens, contact is made with the Rotary District Governor of the impacted area to find out the need
Disaster Aid USA brings their own tools and trained team leaders to lead volunteers
Will also provide meals and distribute supplies
Panama City – Jan helped serve 350 meals a day plus 60 volunteers – three meals a day
Disaster Aid USA took 13 people down to Rolling Fork, MS and stayed at the District Governor’s home
12 local clubs donated to help fund the newest trailer and our club’s name will be on the door
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dave Roasa at daveroasa@gmail.com
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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
Bill Kramer becomes a Paul Harris Fellow! Jayme Fountain presents the honor. Thank you Bill!Matthew Hafey’s first month as SAABob McCrady, Daryl Wolfe and Warren Spangler present Jenny Rhoads with our donation to Holiday Lights in downtown.
07/13/2023
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
July Calendar – David M. Crawford, Program Chair
July 20: Dave Roasa, Disaster Aid & Grove City Rotary
July 24: * Community Kitchen
July 27: MaKenzie Love – National Braille reading finalist & Teays Valley Student
August Calendar – Ty Ankrom, Program Chair
Aug 3: Dennis Lowe – Drug Task Forcre
Aug 10: Maggie Simmons – PAAC – Community Input
Aug 17: Sarah Walsh – Cook Center for Human Connections
Aug 24: Steve Helwagen – OSU Football
Aug 28: *Community Kitchen
Aug 31: Jennifer Lloyd – Recovery Ohio
*extra events
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Presiding: President Warren Spangler
Prayer: Tom Duvall
Piano: Esther Fouts
Song Leader: Stacy Young selected “Better Than Ever This Year”, “Get Together”
Guests: Patty Rothe has a guest – Josh Cook from US Bank
Announcements
Daryl Wolfe reported we served over 120 meals on Monday. Thanks to Bob McCrady, Rob & Dodie Radcliff, John Ellis, Gary Montgomery, Bob Sneed, David & Marie Crawford with Alice Harker
Rotary board meeting July 18th 11:30am.
The historical library has 30,000 pictures that have no identification – please help, see Darlene Weaver
John Lambert announced Aug.4th – Chamber Night Golf – shotgun start 5:00pm – see pickawaychamber.com
Jayme Fountain – Bill Kramer has obtained his first Paul Harris Fellow! Thank you Bill.
SAA: Matt Hafey
Happy Dollars
Birthday’s/ Rotary anniversary
Famous Star Wars actor born today – Harrison Ford
Frank Sinatra – 1939 recorded his first single – “From the bottom of my heart”
2010 – baseball owner passed away – George Steinbrenner
Legislation in 1787 – Northwest Ordinance adopted to open the Northwest Territory, which Ohio was part
1861 – Union army won area which became what state? W. Virginia
Second women prime minister for England – Theresa May
Scholarship Drawing: Michael Whitten was the winner of $30. The jackpot is $1,612 and it continues!
Program: Jenny Rhoads from Pickaway County Visitors Bureau and Circleville Downtown Business Association
Light Up Circleville – Circleville Rotary is pleased to donate $600 for downtown decorations
Jenny works at Visitors Bureau and hosts a podcast with Jenny Rainey (Jenny and Jenny in the morning – Roundtown Radio or wherever you get your podcasts)
2021 noticed Holiday wreaths were getting old and more cost effective to replace
Court and Main corner were the first four @ $500 each, now $600 each
Last year $7,000 raised
Quote was $19,000 to do all downtown corners
Mayor’s Golf outing this year will benefit the holiday light’s
Hoping for other funds to support the Santa House – we have to pay into the Santa Union for the jolly one to arrive
Maybe drive thru lights at Ted Lewis Park
Uptown Circleville – creating events to bring people downtown. Uptowncircleville.com
First Friday events
July 22nd – 3 on 3 basketball
Discovery Pickaway App for your phone to stay connected
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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
Rotary Foundation Chair, Charlie Hedges presents his last report, after 25 yrs. serving our club.Warren Spangler takes the Presidential oath.18 past presidents passed the gavel to President WarrenCelebrating Ned Schreiner and Earl Palm’s 95th birthday’sImmediate Past President David M. Crawford receives his presidential pin from Drexel Poling.
07/06/2023
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
July Calendar – David M. Crawford, Program Chair
July 6: District Governor, David Uhl plus Warren’s induction and board members
July 10: * Bonus Community Kitchen
July 13: Jenny Rhoades, Visitor’s Bureau
July 20: Dave Roasa, Disaster Aid & Grove City Rotary
July 24: * Community Kitchen
July 27: MaKenzie Love – National Braille reading finalist & Teays Valley Student
August Calendar – Ty Ankrom, Program Chair
Aug 3: Dennis Lowe – Drug Task Forcre
Aug 10: Maggie Simmons – PAAC – Community Input
Aug 17: Sarah Walsh – Cook Center for Human Connections
Aug 24: Steve Helwagen – OSU Football
Aug 31: Jennifer Lloyd – Recovery Ohio
*extra events
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Presiding: President Warren Spangler
Prayer: Assistant Governor, Jim Rogers
Piano: Ellery Elick
Song Leader: Stacy Young selected “The Star Spangled Banner”, “This is Rotary”
Visiting Rotarians: From the Rotary Club of Logan, Assistant Governor, Jim Rogers; District Governor David Uhl
Guests: Warren brought his family – wife-Janet, daughter-Jamie, and his Sisters and a brother-in-law; Warren also invited Nicholas Tatman, Director of Pickaway County Job & Family Services
New Rotary Year: Create Hope in the World
District Governor David Uhl presented the Rotary flag to Warren Spangler.
Governor Uhl inducted Warren as President, as well as all board members: Heidi White, President-Elect; Drexel Poling, Executive Secretary; David M. Crawford, Secretary; Ellery Elick, Treasurer; Rick Rawlins, John Ellis, Connie Chamberlain, & Patty Rothe, Board Members. Rob Radcliff was absent, but sworn in last year.
“Passing the Gavel”: To officially start Warren’s year, 18 past Circleville Rotary Presidents passed the gavel to him.
Announcements
Charlie Hedges – (is still looking for a Rotary home) Overview of 2022-23 Foundation giving.
Goal was $6,000 this year – we donated over $14,200 to the annual fund and over $17,000 in total donations for the year.
165 Paul Harris Fellows throughout the club’s history
53 currently active members are PHF
All-time giving is over $398,000 in total donations over the history of the club
Monday is Bonus Soup Kitchen at the Presbyterian Church on Mound St. We are regularly making over 100 meals and help is always needed. We will be going to El Pedregal for dinner afterward.
Rotary board meeting July 18th 11:30am.
SAA: Matt Hafey
Member and Wedding anniversaries
Today is President George W. Bush’s birthday – year 1946
Louis Armstrong passed away in 1971
What famous First Lady was born in 1921 – Nancy Reagan
Today we celebrate what famous food? Fried Chicken
Happy Dollars for Warren being the 11th father/son team to serve as president. Walt/Warren Spangler; Dave/Ian Webb; Dick/Bob Tootle; Dick/Tom Tootle; Bob/Eric Liggett; Boyd/Bill Stout; Bill/John Stout; Russ/Earl Palm; Robert Sr./Bud Brehmer; Richard/Larry Plum; Nelson/Todd Stevens
Scholarship Drawing: Marie Nemes-Crawford was the winner of $33. The jackpot is $1,582 and it continues!
Program: District Governor, David Uhl was introduced by AG Jim Rogers
David started his Rotary career in Circleville Sunrise 2003
Raised in Lancaster and a graduate of OCU with a Bachelor’s degree in Religion, Masters in Education, PhD in Organizational Management Leadership
Ordained Minister with Churches of Christ in Christian Union
Superintendent for Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities
President of Lancaster City Council
Lead Pastor of Rushville Church
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Award 2012
Named one of Columbus Business First’s 40 under 40 in 2018
David will return in December for his Presidential Address
Warren’s charity of choice for this year will be the Foster Care Program of Pickaway County through Jobs and Family Services
Connie Chamberlain presents Ashli Allen’s second year scholarship checkImmediate Past President Tony Chamberlain thanks outgoing President David M. Crawford
06/29/2023
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
June Calendar – Bob McCrady, Program Chair
June 29: David M. Crawford – Year in review
July Calendar – David M. Crawford, Program Chair
July 6: District Governor, David Uhl plus Warren’s induction and board members
July 10: * Bonus Community Kitchen
July 13: Jenny Rhoades, Visitor’s Bureau
July 20: Dave Roasa, Disaster Aid & Grove City Rotary
July 24: * Community Kitchen
July 27: MaKenzie Love – National Braille reading finalist & Teays Valley Student
*extra events
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Presiding: President David M. Crawford
Prayer: Assistant Governor, Jim Rogers
Piano: Ellery Elick
Song Leader: Tony Robinson selected “Auld Lang Syne”, “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow”
Visiting Rotarians: From the Rotary Club of Logan, Assistant Governor, Jim Rogers & President-Elect, Tim Woodard; from the Rotary Club of Athens-Noon, President-Elect Nominee Don Wood
Guests: Harry Canfield’s daughter, Carol accompanied her dad today; Nicole Allen is Ashli’s step-mom
Scout Troop 52 joined us today
Scholarship Award winner: Ashli Allen has returned to let us know her first year college experience went well and she will be returning to COTC in Wooster to continue her study of sonography. She hopes to work with OB/GYN’s. Best of luck Ashli!
Announcements
Gary Montgomery thanked, Daryl, Marie, Warren, Bob Sneed, Bob McCrady, Tom Duvall, Tony & Vickie Robinson, John Ellis for help serving over 100 meals at the Community Kitchen
Charlie Hedges – will be a visiting Rotarian soon when he comes back to see us. Thank you for all your efforts on behalf of this club.
Summer traveling to other Rotary Clubs? – remember to get your picture in front of their flag and you’ll be entered into a gift card drawing
Pickaway County Special Olympics Fundraiser – Aug.5th in Chillicothe. Flyers available or see our Facebook page for a link
Rob Radcliff – CASA raffle. Yeti cooler full of goodies. $10 per ticket. Please get a hold of Rob.
Rotary Exchange Student, Ana Dutra’s party is July 8th at Jayme Fountain’s home from 1-4pm
Applications being taken for a two week Romania Rotary Exchange – please let Jayme or Ty know if you are interested in traveling with other Rotarians
SAA: Rob Radcliff
27 years married – Patty Rothe
Drexel has been a member for 46 years
Bill Stout has been a member for 62 years
National Body Piercing Day
1894 – What day became national holiday – Labor Day
Rotary : could not allow racial discrimination was part of the by-laws in what year? 1922!
1987 women should be allowed per the Supreme Court
Scholarship Drawing: Bob Foster was the winner of $29. The jackpot is $1,549 and it continues!
Program: David M. Crawford – ‘Imagine Rotary’ year 2022-23 recap
Important projects on both the local and international level have been accomplished
The Euchre tournament has been added as a scholarship fundraiser
The new members have jumped into service, organizing our Euchre tournament, adding a Bonus Community Kitchen, led a successful Women’s Products drive (placing third in the district)
There has not been a dues increase in 24 years (other than adding the Rural/Urban Day lunch cost) – in reviewing the breakdown, $71 goes to Rotary International and $30 goes to the District
Incoming Presidents are asked to identify their goals for the year
Membership from 75 has increased to 91
The 22 new members were sponsored by 17 members – two of whom are new themselves
Significant donations to local charities and the Miryante Orphanage in Uganda
Pledged $12,500 over 5 years to Inspiration Station Children’s Museum and Event Space here in Circleville
Rotary offers a large number of on-line and in person programs for Leadership Development. It would benefit to have more members participate.
Meeting district leadership is always beneficial to the club, a great avenue is to attend the district assembly and conference April 19 & 20, 2024 at Deer Creek.
Social Events are important in order to meet Sunrise members, introduce new members to Rotary and plan events (ie. Euchre). We only managed 3. Cost of food is higher and 3-4 members are needed instead of 2.
Thank you to Bob Foster for updating our website and to all who keep Facebook fresh and informative
We thank Miles Layton for keeping Circleville Rotary in the newspaper with over 20 articles featured, many on front page
We accomplished 23 service projects from the community kitchen’s, to sock collection, women’s products, blanket making, addressing thank you card to Honor Flight veteran’s, etc.
Providing opportunities for all members to participate in a project is important, so with projects during meetings, you don’t have to stand in the Pumpkin Show booth for 3-hours or pick up trash on North Court
We keep meetings fun and informative
Interact Club is a casualty of COVID. We are trying to start a club in the Middle school
Donations to the Rotary Foundation was almost triple my goal. It’s important because district grants are based on our giving level. We are able to augment our donations to Miryante and the Dolly Parton Library.
Remembrance of the loss of Dick Fullen, spouses and other family members. Thinking about those unable to join us because of health reasons
Please appreciate the work of your Rotary board members. They work very hard behind the scenes to ensure our club stays financially sound
Visiting Rotarians: President Marie Wilbanks from Sunrise
Scholarship Winner – Connie Chamberlain introduced Brianna Azbell from Pickaway-Ross/Logan Elm. She will be attending Hocking College for early childhood education. Quite a mature young lady who we wish only the best.
Rotary Executive Board meeting summary (6/20)
Patty and David reported on a recent meeting with Watt Street Tavern management (Myshele). Relationship is going well. Myshele said there would be no problem if Rotary utilizes credit cards for meal payment as long as Watt Street is not involved in the transactions. Watt Street is also willing to provide ready-made “grab-n-go” lunches for Rotarians who may not have time to order. Watt Street also will look to add another 4-top table to provide more seating. Watt Street asks that Rotarians not enter the kitchen area due to insurance purposes.
Patty, Heidi, Daryl, Angie and Carly will begin looking into credit card processing equipment that can be used for meals, Pumpkin Show and other purposes. Considerable discussion took place to determine who would be responsible for equipment, point-of-sale transactions and overall cost for hardware, data plan and transaction/swipe costs
Induction of officers and board members will be at the July 6 meeting by DG David Uhl
Golf tournament was successful. Final report will occur once all donations are collected.
Treasurer’s report was approved. Ellery reported he is still working with U.S. Bank to transfer funds. Also, the board approved his request to place the Tricentennial fund in an account with higher yields. Drexel is going to check the Rotary lockbox at U.S. Bank to inventory the contents.
Connie and Patty join the board as official members in July when Warren becomes president.
Announcements
“Build Better Friendships” month – today we welcome Tod Conrad. Master woodworker and Ned Riegel’s neighbor. Tod helped rebuild our Pumpkin Show booth door. Thanks Tod!
Monday, June 26th – Community Kitchen 4pm at Presbyterian church on Mound St. We are serving 100 people now.
Pickaway County Special Olympics Fundraiser – Aug.5th in Chillicothe. Flyers available or see our Facebook page for a link
Marie Wilbanks – CASA raffle. Yeti cooler full of goodies. $10 per ticket – see Rob Radcliff for tickets after today
Rotary Exchange Student, Ana Dutra’s party is July 10th at Jayme Fountain’s home from 1-4pm
Applications being taken for a two week Romania Rotary Exchange – please let Jayme or Ty know if you are interested in traveling with other Rotarians
SAA: Rob Radcliff
Rick Rawlins had a birthday with a 5 in it
Gary Montgomery – 54th wedding anniversary yesterday
Bob Johnson – 64 years in our club
National Chocolate Eclair Day: read the warning – chocolate is addictive and might cause weight gain
Supreme Court – 1990 – what state banned thonged bikinis? Florida
Pledge of Allegiance formally adopted by Congress in 1942
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile?” Einstein
Part of the original 5 Rotary Clubs did not include – New York
Successful food chain founded in Ohio – Arby’s
Happy Dollar – Ian Webb has sent the directory to print with pictures of every member
Scholarship Drawing: Tom Duvall was the winner of $31 (which he donated back). The jackpot is $1,520 and it continues!
Program: Kristen Rhoads and Beth Dill from Pathways For Success
The presidential charity has been Pathways For Success this year
The club is happy to present a $750 check in honor of all our speakers this year
64 students have been served throughout the year
Capacity was 40 students at one time
3 students have became parents this year
9 of 12 eligible students graduated
Ohio graduation requirements are more than just 21 credits. Need passage of standardized tests and “seals” of accomplishments
Pathways has partnered with the Rise Up program – retail industry. Students complete two instruction books and when they pass three tests, get a “seal”
School is half-day program so kids can work
19 students have been referred to Pickaway-Ross to help them get jobs after school and also partner with Pickaway Works
Principal and four teachers for the 40 kids
Incentive program – school store. Kids have fake money and get $1 just for coming to school. Teachers can also pass out other money amounts for having a good day, staying quiet, staying off their phones, etc.
Through the store, it costs $200 to play basketball; $50 for a monster drink; Dorito’s also a popular item
The curriculum is on-line classes with teachers to help
Grades 6-12
Most kids are referred for behavioral issues
Rely on grants and donations from community
$100,000 safety grant was used for metal detectors, communication items, safety cameras
Academic grant used to start a culinary program which students are excited about
Another grant set up a library, which is also a quiet place when students need to decompress
The staff puts so much of themselves into the students – our goal is to make the students successful and graduate from high school with a plan for their future
Rod Smith is this year’s “Service Above Self” award winner. Bob Sneed nominated and introduced him.Connie Chamberlain presented Trevor Wolfe with his scholarship check for year two at Rio Grande.Dan Fouts presented $750 to Gina Warner with Blessings in a Backpack. Thank you Carly Neff for the program.
06/15/2023
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
June Calendar – Bob McCrady, Program Chair
June 15: Blessings in a Backpack & Service Above Self winner
June 16: * Golf outing at Pickaway Country Club
June 22: Pathways For Success
June 26: * Community Kitchen
June 29: David M. Crawford – Year in review
July Calendar – David M. Crawford, Program Chair
July 6: District Governor, David Uhl plus Warren’s induction
July 10: * Bonus Community Kitchen
July 13: Jenny Rhoades, Visitor’s Bureau
July 20: Dave Roasa, Disaster Aid & Grove City Rotary
July 24: * Community Kitchen
July 27: MaKenzie Love – National Braille reading finalist & Teays Valley Student
*extra events
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Presiding: President David M. Crawford
Prayer: Tony Robinson
Piano: Ellery Elick
Song Leader: Tony Robinson selected “You’re a Grand Old Flag”, “America the Beautiful”
Guests: Marie Smith as a guest of Tom Duvall; Rod and Marcia Smith are guests of the club; Chase Liggett came with his dad
Last year’s Scholarship Winner – Trevor Wolfe was here to tell us about his first year at Rio Grande and received his second $1,000 scholarship award. Continue your great work Trevor!
Announcements
“Build Better Friendships” month. Today we recognize Alice Harker
Alice IS the Community Kitchen. She is there for each of the volunteer groups serving our neighbors Monday, Wednesday & Friday’s and has been for the last 18 years!
35 years ago the community kitchen started and now is serving over 100 meals, three nights a week. The need is great.
Golf Tournament is tomorrow
Board meeting – next Tuesday, (20th) 11:30am, all are welcome
Ana Dutra – Jayme Fountain’s Brazil Rotary Exchange student will be returning home July 10th. An open house will be July 8th, 1-4pm at the Fountain’s home. Appetizers and Desserts are needed – the theme is Red/White/Blue with Ana’s mother providing a Green/Yellow Brazilian welcome home party!
Sr. Justinger passed out Wyngate flyers: Ice Cream Social June 17th 2-4pm and June 21st cookout drive thru noon-1pm
Applications being taken for a two week Romania Rotary Exchange – please let Jayme or Ty know if you are interested in traveling with other Rotarians
June 26th & July 10th – Community Kitchen’s on the schedule
Service Above Self Award: Bob Sneed presents Rod Smith with our club’s highest honor for a non-Rotarian. Rod is an educator, coach, deacon, historian, fundraiser, along with a friend to many. Rod spent 35 years teaching social studies to middle school students with an emphasis on Pickaway County and Ohio history. He was a football coach for 43 years, wrestling coach for 20, track for 18 and Jr. High and Girl’s Varsity track for 15! He founded Friends of Logan Elm and worked with the Ohio Historical Society to improve and maintain Logan Elm Park. Rod worked tirelessly on all 6 Logan Elm construction levies and now with construction underway, side-walk-supervisor might be another of his titles. He is active in Circleville Presbyterian Church as well as volunteered for 45 years at vacation bible school. The love of education runs in the family: Wife, Marcia taught at Washington Elementary, their son, Nate is principal at Logan Elm, and daughter-in-law Emily is the Pickaway Works representative at Westfall. Congratulations to Rod for his service to our community, it is our honor to acknowledge your accomplishments.
SAA: Rob Radcliff
Member anniversaries
National Smile day
Tribes not in Ohio – Seminole
Rotary – occupation of man who started singing in Rotary meetings – printer
“It’s not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself” – Eleanor Roosevelt
June 15th of what year, 10 millionth car produced by Ford – 1924
2019 – Babe Ruth’s jersey sold for $5.6million
Happy Dollars!!
Scholarship Drawing: Roger Wolfe was the winner of $41. The jackpot is $1,489 and it continues!
Program: Blessings in a Backpack
Gina Warner – has been involved with kids as educator and children’s ministry her whole life. She is the local Blessings coordinator.
Blessings in a Backpack is a National Organization
600,000 children in Ohio are food insecure
20% of the students in every school classroom are having problems focusing because of hunger
We have more than 20 community cupboards around Pickaway county trying to help, but kids who are left on their own for weekends cannot get to them
Schools have found grants to help kids eat during the week, but there is also a need for weekends
Gina found out about Blessings in a Backpack and with the help of Gouge Roofing and Kingdom Realty, the initial funding was provided so a local chapter could be started
As of the end of last month, 101 students are being served in Circleville + 75 in Logan Elm + 20 in Pathways = 196 students
Three times a year – hygiene packs are also provided
Weekend packs include 10 items – they are no adult supervision items. Fruit cups, granola bars and the like.
Over 200 homeless children in Pickaway County per the last census
Blessings is funded entirely by local donations
By buying in bulk they try to keep costs to $5 per child
$36,000 a year currently needed for the school year with the hope of increasing their reach next school year
Darlene Whiteside – Homeless Director helps identify the students in need along with the help of teachers and nurses at the schools
If you have crockpots – see Ty and he will get them to Darlene. This is a new project for those families in need. She has put together easy recipes for families to have nutritious crockpot meals!
Our club is proud to be able to help the Blessings in a Backpack cause by donating $750
Anyone wishing to make a monetary donation:
Checks can be made out to: Blessings in a Backpack
In the memo line: Pickaway Co Fund 2118
Mail to: Blessings in a Backpack
PO Box 950291
Louisville, KY. 40295
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In appreciation of this year’s speakers sharing their time & efforts, donations to Pickaway Pathways for Success will be made in their names.
Scholarship Winner: Heidi White introduced Timothy Miller and Braeden Martin. Each received their first check for $1,000 today. Timothy will be attending Columbus State to become a chef and Braeden will be attending OSU ATI for Crop Management.
Announcements
David is calling the month of June – “Build Better Friendships” month (thank you Ned Riegel). Today we recognize Sandy Montgomery, the pastry chef of the community kitchen. She insists on homemade desserts for our neighbors. She provides 30 dozen cookies a month.
Stacy announced the First Annual Euchre tournament was such a big hit, we’re going to do it more than once a year! She thanked Carly, Karlyn, Bob McCrady, John Lambert, Katie Randolph and all those who showed up to play! $1,800 was raised for the scholarship fund.
Tony Chamberlain – Next Friday, June 16th is our golf tournament. Please let him know NOW if you have a foursome or if you can help.
July 12th – Pioneer Day Camp. Signup sheet on bar
SAA: Rob Radcliff
June 5th – Gary Dean’s wedding anniversary #58.
June 10th – Bob Liggett’s 61st wedding anniversary
Ellery just bought a three wheeled motorcycle
Today is Upsy Daisy Day and Friendship Day
55 years ago today Robert Kennedy was laid to rest. How many Kennedy family members have run for president? 4
1953 – Washington DC ruled restaurants could not deny service due to color
1860 – Columbus is state capital. Chillicothe and Zanesville were prior two
First Rotary project – comfort station in downtown Chicago
Happy Dollars – Mrs. Radcliff’s birthday is today; Our club was elected as favorite Service Club in Circleville Herald vote
Scholarship Drawing: Eric Liggett was the winner of $30. The jackpot is $1,447 and it continues!
Program: Ohio Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan
Pretti Choudhary, Executive Director of Drive Ohio
Emerging transportation technology is what her office is tasked with overseeing
Can we improve safety on the roads? Is our goal
We want to provide the latest technology to Ohioans
Electric car charging stations is main focus today
Alternative fuel vehicle registrations increasing by year. 50% more than last year
Home charging – Level 1; Level 2 – work; Fast chargers geared toward people traveling
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Programs
$140 million for Ohio over 5 years
charging along interstates and state/rural routes
Charge station must be every 50 miles and within 1 mile off the interstate. 4 fast chargers (150KW per)
Want the stations to be safe – in already developed areas since you will be there longer than filling your car with gas
Planning for 30 stations on intestates; 16 on state/rural routes
Phase 1: Build out highways AFCs by 2024
Phase 2 Rural & state routes build out from 2024-2026
Phase 3-4: use remaining formula funds based on additional priorities
Call to Action
Drive Ohio develops annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan updates
Competitive Funding Available for Community Charging
Community charging and fueling grants
ODOT can help cities fill out forms
Electric vehicles are double the weight of the current cars, therefore roadway wear and tear will increase
Hydrogen fueling also another fuel source being developed
Current car batteries can be recycled; working with lithium battery options
ODOT is paying for the installation of electric charges and the property owners are responsible for them from there
EV car owners pay extra registration fee
Utility companies are also working with ODOT. Because of the volume of power needed, that’s why the chargers have to be placed in existing companies/stations/stores
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In appreciation of this year’s speakers sharing their time & efforts, donations to Pickaway Pathways for Success will be made in their names.
Julia Weller, our club’s 4-Way test winner.Heidi White and Norm Wilson with our first scholarship winner, Camryn Ross.Chris Mullins and Anthony Neff with program chair, Bob McCrady.
06/01/2023
Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
June Calendar – Bob McCrady, Program Chair
June 1: Chris Mullins/Anthony Neff – County Engineer’s
June 1: * First Annual Euchre Tournament
June 8: Ohio Dept of Transportation to talk about electric cars
June 15: Blessings in a Backpack
June 16: * Golf outing at Pickaway Country Club
June 22: Pathways For Success
June 26: * Community Kitchen
June 29: David M. Crawford – Year in review
July Calendar – David Crawford, Program Chair
July 6: District Governor, David Uhl plus Warren’s induction
July 10: * Bonus Community Kitchen
July 13: Jenny Rhoades, Visitor’s Bureau
July 20: Dave Roasa, Disaster Aid & Grove City Rotary
July 24: * Community Kitchen
July 27: MaKenzie Love – National Braille reading finalist & Teays Valley Student
*extra events
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Presiding: President David M. Crawford
Prayer: Norm Wilson
Piano: Ellery Elick
Song Leader: Tony Robinson selected “Hey Look Me Over”, “Sing Rotarians”
Guests: David introduced Julia’s grandparents – George & Alice Weller; John & Sandy Edgar; John Ellis introduced his son Andy; Ian Webb did have his son Oliver sitting with others for a while; Tim Colburn introduced his wife Amy; Jayme Fountain introduced her girls – Anna and Molly
4-Way Speech contest winner presented today – Julia Weller, daughter of Ryan & Betsy Weller. Julia won our club’s speech contest in March and also placed third in the District 6690 competition in April. She will be a junior at Logan Elm in the fall.
Scholarship Winner: Connie Chamberlain introduced Camryn Ross. Logan Elm graduate received her $1,000 scholarship today.
Announcements
David is calling the month of June – “Build Better Friendships” month (thank you Ned Riegel). Today we thank Carly/Rhodes Garden Center and Drexel/Hummel and Plum for supporting our club
Gary Montgomery – Pioneer camp at Mount Oval on July 12th, 8:15am for students entering 4th or 5th grades. Call historical society to register or contact Gary & Sandy Montgomery.
First Annual Euchre Tournament is TONIGHT. Thank you Karlyn, Jamie, Carly and Stacy for putting this together!
Ian Webb – directory being updated, please make sure it’s correct and contact him with corrections if you are not at the meeting.
Tony Chamberlain – Friday, June 16th is our golf tournament. Need teams, volunteers and donations. For more information, please contact Tony. All proceeds fund scholarships for high school students going to technical colleges.
SAA: Rob Radcliff
“Say Something Nice Day” – tomorrow is Tony Robinson’s 41st wedding anniversary…hint..hint..
Historical Society Newsletter – three members listed – Tony Robinson, Darlene Weaver, Ellery Elick
Congrats Tim Colburn on new job
How much were annual dues at first Rotary club in Chicago? Zero. 50 cent fines paid everything.
Scholarship Drawing: Jim Hooks was the winner of $34. The jackpot is $1,417 and it continues!
Program: Chris Mullins and Anthony Neff – Pickaway County Engineer’s
Auto License/Gas Tax is funding for $6.5 million budget
225 miles of road; 20 employees at highway department
5 bridges are being worked on with our own crew – that’s how we can leverage our budget
$1 million of paving on Tarlton Rd
Walnut Creek Pike and Bell Station closing for Roundabout installation – here are the details
Safety Study was conducted in 2019. Total of 27 crashes occurred during 2001-2018, law enforcement reported
People are running the stop signs – locals are admitting as much to law enforcement
Because of state standards, this intersection does not warrant a traffic signal
Roundabouts only have 8 potential conflict points vs 32 at traditional intersections
Curve part of roundabouts will make people slow down and think
20 mph in roundabout – only one lane roundabout for this project
Yield to cars in roundabout is rule
Closure begins June 7th with 90 day closure expected
Addition of roadway lighting
Mountable curbs that allow vehicles to encroach on them without damaging tires and wheels
Extra studies done for combines and developed for 12 feet wide lane
10 parcels for 3 acres to put this together
Roundabout – $1.9 million. Grant money being used for $1.5 million of the project
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In appreciation of this year’s speakers sharing their time & efforts, donations to Pickaway Pathways for Success will be made in their names.
Charlie Hedges congratulates Tony Robinson and Jim Hooks on their Paul Harris Fellow Awards.Ron Custer presented the program today and Dave Webb was chair.
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Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor
June Calendar – Bob McCrady, Program Chair
June 1: Anthony Neff – County Engineer
June 1: * First Annual Euchre Tournament
June 8: Ohio Dept of Transportation to talk about electric cars
June 15: Blessings in a Backpack
June 16: * Golf outing at Pickaway Country Club
June 22: Pathways For Success
June 26: * Community Kitchen
June 29: David Crawford – Year in review
July Calendar – David Crawford, Program Chair
July 6: District Governor, David Uhl plus Warren’s induction
July 10: * Bonus Community Kitchen
July 13: Jenny Rhodes, Visitor’s Bureau
July 20: Dave Roasa, Disaster Aid & Grove City Rotary
July 24: * Community Kitchen
July 27: TBD
*extra events
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Presiding: President David M. Crawford
Prayer: Warren Spangler
Piano: Ellery Elick
Song Leader: Dan Fouts – “America the Beautiful”, “You’re a Grand Old Flag”
Guests: Jean Droste introduced Marilyn Orr ; John Ellis introduced his son Andy Ellis
Announcements
Charlie Hedges was pleased to acknowledge Paul Harris Fellows – Tony Robinson PHF +1, Jim Hooks PHF +8
Ian Webb – directory being updated, please make sure it’s correct and contact him with corrections if you are not at the meeting
Daryl Wolfe thanked Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Bob Sneed, Tom Duvall, David & Marie Crawford, Bob McCrady, Angela Beavers & Alice Harker for working the community kitchen. We lost count after 120 meals were prepared and people kept arriving until 5:30pm.
Maggie Simmons from PAAC invited everyone to attend a professional development program on June 2nd. To register and more information see DrugFreePickaway.com.
Don McIlroy announced the grand opening of Ted Lewis Park will be at Noon, Friday, May 26th.
Tony Chamberlain – Friday, June 16th is our golf tournament. Need teams, volunteers and donations. For more information, please contact Tony. All proceeds fund scholarships for high school students going to technical colleges.
First Annual Euchre Tournament is June 1st (next Thursday)! See Karlyn, Stacy or Carly if you can help. Remember, it’s a scholarship fundraiser.
SAA: (the Angel in the room) – Angela Beavers
May 25th trivia: 1979, what movie was released “Alien”
1965 – Ali knocked out Sonny Liston
President in 1950? Truman
First Star Wars movie opened on this day in what year? 1977
Longest running Memorial Day Parade takes place in Ironton
May 4th – auspicious day in Rotary – 1987 must allow women into membership
National Sing Out Day – Happy Birthday to David
Heidi White made front page of paper
Tim Colburn new P3 director
Scholarship Drawing: Tim Colburn was the winner of $39 (and graciously donated it back). The jackpot is $1,373 and it continues!
Program: Pickaway County Dog Warden, Ron Custer
Ron has 2 deputy’s and has a law enforcement background
80% in the building are strays. There is alot of work to evaluate a stray dog and their behaviors before they can be put up for adoption
Medically necessary euthanasia or for safety issues
Currently have a dog there for over 2 years
They will investigate issues with abandonment issues and neglect
Commissioners have funded improvements to the facility and “Partners For Paws“ is a valuable fundraising organization for the shelter
Volunteers are a blessing. There are opportunities for feeding, walking the dogs, cleaning kennels or just visiting the dogs.
Deer Creek Golf Course – June 10th is fundraiser golf outing for the shelter
Everyone is invited to visit the shelter and call if you see something you think needs reported
Donations are always welcome and needed
There is education provided for all the new owners. Adjustment time will be needed for their new family member.
Foster program in place – we want someone to try the dog in their home before committing to caring for it.
Facebook is biggest tool with news – have over 14,000 followers
“Phantom” 25 lb cat at the shelter. One of the tools to evaluate the dogs, will it get along with cats?
Shelter open 8am at 4pm. Closed to the public Sunday and Tuesday for cleaning or paperwork.
Work with breed specific rescues, but finding they are full
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In appreciation of this year’s speakers sharing their time & efforts, donations to Pickaway Pathways for Success will be made in their names.
