Tag: 2024

12-12-2024

New Hope Bell Choir

12/12/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Dec. 19th: Logan Elm Choir AT RHOADHOUSE 56

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer: Bob Sneed
  • Piano:  Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Norm Wilson with Ellery’s help: “Joy to the World”; “Silent Night”
  • Attendees: D.Wolfe, R.Wolfe, Poling, White, Reitano, Logan, Foster, Elick, McCrady, Dailey, G&S Montgomery, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Sneed, Marosher, Kitchen, Hedges, Lambert, Wilson, Catlos, Duvall, Fountain, Weaver, Radcliff, Foll, Brown, C.Chamberlain, Lanman, Gibson, D.Webb, C.Neff, Ankrom, Searls, B.Liggett, B.Tootle 
  • Guests: Anita Wilson brought along her husband Norm, Ty Ankrom introduced Danielle Morgan Stultz (first year middle school principal of Circleville)

School visit: Circleville HS Mr. Wastier introduced us to seniors Addison Ndayitwayeko and Isaac Williams

Corporate Membership approved by board:  CIMS Property Management in Ashville. Betsy Weller is the COO (her daughter Julia has won the 4-Way speech contest). Heidi White is her sponsor. Julie Cline will be the companies alternate designee.

Announcements: 

  • PLEASE NOTE: December 19th at Rhoadhouse 56 for our regular meeting! RSVP Heidi White
  • 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.
  • Monday, Dec. 16th 7pm – Geneology Library David Beavers presents “Are you Left-Brain or Right-Brain?” Program is free.

SAA: Gary Montgomery filling in for Tony Robinson (get well soon!)

  • Tire tread depth should be head of penny 2/32nd is minimum
  • Happy Dollars – anniversaries
  • How many million poinsettia’s are sold in the US? 35 million
  • What state sells the most? California

Scholarship Drawing: Roger Wolfe~ won the weekly drawing for $17. Big Bean is $401, and continues to grow!

Program:  New Hope Christian Academy Bell Choir with sounds of the season. For their first traveling performance – they were a well oiled machine. Wonderful program. 

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

12-05-2024

Cole, Janet Barrow and Blake from Pickaway-Ross
South Central Power reps with Rick Lemonds (Pres & CEO next to Bob Sneed) with Pres. Heidi

12/05/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Dec. 12th: New Hope Christian Academy Bell Choir

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer: Joe Brown
  • Piano:  Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Rick Rawlins – “Jingle Bells” (because we had NO snow last night we sang every verse!)
  • Attendees: Beavers, D.Wolfe, Poling, D.Webb, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Spangler, Brown, Rawlins, McCrady, B.Liggett, C.Chamberlain, Foster, Duvall, Wilson, Elick, Sneed, I.Webb, Reeves, White, Driesbach, Ankrom, Weaver, Lambert, Robinson, Wolford, Dean, Farris, Fountain, Lanman, Searls

School visit: Pickaway Ross represented by Janet Barrows – Blake Chapman studying carpentry, Cole Nungster studying law enforcement

Announcements: 

  • PLEASE NOTE: December 19th at Rhoadhouse 56 for our regular meeting! RSVP Heidi White
  • It is time for the renewal of our by-laws. Vote to approve changes: Approved unanimously
  • Voting for board members whose terms will begin July 1st: Board members: Paula Routt & Bob Foster are staying on, Michele Lanmon is being added and John Lambert moves up to President-Designee. Approved unanimously. (Congratulations!)
  • Pass the hat is next week for Rodney (cook) and Jordan (waitress)
  • Community Kitchen – Thank you to Gary & Sandy, Marie & David; Warren; Chef Bob McCrady. We were alittle short on help – please mark your calendar for the fourth Monday of each month. We are regularly preparing 165 meals.
  • 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)

SAA: Dave Webb

  • People in the paper
  • Anniversary in the club
  • Christmas movies trivia

Scholarship Drawing:  Dave Webb won the weekly drawing for $15. Big Bean is $384, and continues to grow!

Program:  Rick Lemonds (Lancaster Rotary): President & CEO South Central Power Company; Todd Skelton (Lancaster Rotary); Kyle Heavrin; Tom Lamb all with South Central

  • Largest electric co-op in the state and 19th largest in the country
  • 125,000 service customers in 24 counties with over 12,000 miles of electric power lines
  • 280 employees
  • Last 5 years, you see the increase in your rates because of the rising costs of equipment – between cost of material and labor, costs have risen 100%
  • Supply chain issues impacted heavy trucks and other materials
  • Trimming trees is contracted out and first time since 2020 did not see increase 
  • South Central Power Company Foundation: $5.4 million donated since foundations began in 2014
    • More than $682,000 donated in 2023
    • 114 grants and scholarships awarded in 2023
  • Fiber project – connectSCP improve fiber to rural ohio
  • Parts of 14 counties, 13,615 households, almost 1 million dollars
  • Started Sept. 2023, connecting homes started in May 2024 with over 1,700 subscribers as of December
  • ConnectSCP.com to register your location to help South Central Power plan for future fiber work
  • Federal Government has allocated over $800million to state of Ohio for more expansion of fiber. Waiting for opportunity to apply for some of the money
  • South Central has held two “Streaming 101 classes” to help folks see how to save money by getting rid of dish and sign up for South Central
  • Ohio Buckeye Power provides generation resources and transmission coordination to Ohio’s 24 Electric co-ops
  • 90% of our energy comes from fossil fuel generation
  • Cost of transmission up 230% since 2018 and over 400% since 2011. Capital investments at the plants because of changing regulations
  • Federal level: EPA regulations issued in May 2024:
    • Required 90% carbon capture and storage by 2032 or retirement for existing coal and natural gas plants
    • Legal challenge to US Supreme Court (unproven technology, too costly, unreasonable timelines)
  • Demand for power is projected to increase far beyond current supply
    • Electrification of cars, trucks, heating
    • Ohio load could double by 2030 just by adding data centers
    • Federal Energy Regulatory commission upped its 5 year load growth forecast from 2.6% to 4.7%
  • Advocacy tab on our website: southcentralpower.com if you want to get involved
  • To go carbon free, nuclear has its risk. Georgia has the newest reactor which was $20billion over budget and 7 years past due date

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

11-21-2024

Ty Ankrom introduces our newest member – Larry Logan!
New Hope Juniors – Bailey Thomas & Nate Ames
Bob Foster with Thanksgiving history and a collection of Happy Dollars in memory of our friends
Program Chair Warren with Renee Rittenhouse, Judge Peters, & President Heidi

11/21/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Nov. 28: Happy Thanksgiving

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer:  Brenna Gibson
  • Piano:  Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Kevin Driesbach selected “Grand Old Flag”, “Viva-La Rotary”
  • Attendees: Elick, Wilson, Rhoads, Driesbach, Ankrom, McCrady, Gibson, Hedges, Riegel, Stevenson, Routt, Poling, Spangler, Foll, Sneed, Duvall, C.Chamberlain, White, Catlos, McIlroy, Droste, Gibson, D.Wolfe, Mavis, McNemar, I.Webb, Fountain, Wolford, Foster, Horning, Young, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, D.Webb, Rawlins, Dean,  Hooks, Lanman, Catlos, C.Neff, Searls, Brown, Logan
  • Visiting Rotarians: Laura Derby – Virginia (sister of Joe McNemar)
  • Associate Members: Mason Brown from Atomic Credit Union 

School visit: from New Hope – Allison Catlos introduced juniors – Nate Ames and Bailey Thomas

Our condolences to the family of Dannie Fouts. Dannie died on our meeting day last week – Nov. 14, 2024. He was a past president (1995-96), held multiple Paul Harris Fellow awards, was a member of the Paul Harris Society, and our club’s charitable activities committee chairman for years. His life was devoted to serving others.

New Member induction: Ty Ankrom introduced Larry Logan. Larry was a member of our club back in the ‘80’s! Larry is recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star as team leader for 5th Special Forces in Cambodia. Taught at West Point and has been in the furniture business for 50 years with over $125 million in sales. Currently Chairmen of Friends of Ted Lewis Park. Welcome back Larry!

Announcements: 

  • PLEASE NOTE: December 19th at Rhoadhouse 56 for our regular meeting!
  • It is time for the renewal of our by-laws which are displayed on the bar and a few copies around. Vote to approve changes next week.  
  • Voting next week for board members whose terms will begin July 1st: Board members: Paula Routt & Bob Foster are staying on, Michele Lanmon is being added and John Lambert moves up to President-Designee.
  • Clarification for guest policy, members pay for their guests lunch and guests cannot purchase a scholarship ticket
  • Bob McCrady announced Nov. 26, 7pm at Trinity Lutheran Church will be three local church choirs preforming. Free-will offering with the Community Kitchen as the recipient of funds. Bell Choir will be performing with our own Bob McCrady!
  • Community Kitchen – fourth Monday – November 25th. 4pm-5:15pm Presbyterian Church
  • OCU Festival of Carols – Free but do need a ticket. Dec. 7th 5pm; Dec. 8th 2:30pm- Ohiochrisitian.edu. (Norm in the choir)

SAA: Bob Foster

  • Bob M. fined for a safety violation – hitch works best with pin in it
  • Birthdays/anniversaries
  • Thanksgiving history
  • Happy Dollars in remembrance of all those we have lost in the last year

Scholarship Drawing:  Michele Lanman won the weekly drawing for $14. Big Bean is $369, and continues to grow!

Program: Judge Elisa Peters & Renee Rittenhouse – Recovering from addiction

  • Judge Peters took bench Jan. 2020, just in time of COVID. Met with probation department and local parties for a specialized docket.
  • Compiled treatment providers, probation officers and judge who the accused met with before jailed so they know options.
  • Recovery Court program started in 2021. Four phases participants go through. Voluntary program. Meeting with judge and probation officers every week along with counselors multiple times in phase 1. Program lasts 13 months.  Since inception – 3 graduating classes with 9 participants so far.
  • Program funded through grants
  • Judge Harsha and Kneece both have recovery courts as well
  • Renee shared her story. We did not leave the room untouched and the standing ovation was full of support for her journey.

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

11-14-2024

dropping off the award winning 2886 pairs of socks to Corner Closet with Diane Lester accepting
Teays Valley represented by Presley, Mr. Farrell and Xander
Marie receiving her PHF +4 and 125 pin from Jayme Fountain
President Heidi, Ed Zirkle and Program Chair IPP Warren Spangler

11/14/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Nov. 21: Elisa Peters & Renee Rittenhouse – Recovering from addiction

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer:  Bob Sneed
  • Piano:  We thank Anita Wilson for joining us today
  • Song Leader:  skipping the fun today
  • Attendees: Wilson, Sneed, Radcliff, G.Montgomery, Spangler, R.Wolfe, Riegel, Hedges, McCrady, B.Liggett, D.Wolfe, Beavers, Poling, Robinson, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Routt, Lambert, Foster, White, Dreisbach, Foll, Reitano, I.Webb, Droste, Ankrom, Duvall, D.Webb, E.Liggett, Wolford, T.Chamberlain, Rawlins, Horning, Maroscher, Searls, Fountain, Justinger, Hooks, Ellis, Schreiner, Carder, B.Tootle, McNemar, Brown
  • Guests: Anita Wilson brought along husband Norm; Eric Liggett brought along son, Chase; Dave Horning introduced Samuel Sims
  • Visiting Rotarians: Ed Zirkle from Tri-Village and his wife Carolyn

School visit: from Teays Valley Eric Farrell introduced Xander Cline and Presley Hamilton

Our condolences to the family of Bill Richards. Bill joined Circleville Rotary in 1966 and was a member till his death, Nov. 12, 2024. His friend Bill Stout sponsored him. The Richards farm was the site of yearly club and exchange student picnics. Bill was a world leader in farming practices and we join his family in mourning his loss. 

Announcements: 

  • Sock-tober! Was a club record! 2,886 pairs was enough to win the District contest. Donations were dropped off at the Corner Closet and the Amvets Auxiliary.
  • Community Kitchen served 150 meals. Thank you Tom D., Gary M, Daryl, Bob M., Warren, David C., Marie, & Suzie
  • Bob McCrady announced Nov. 26, 7pm at Trinity Lutheran Church will be three local church choirs preforming. Free-will offering with the Community Kitchen as the recipient of funds. Bell Choir will be performing with our own Bob McCrady!
  • Fundraiser ideas are being thought about – Pickelball maybe? See Tony Chamberlain if you want to help brainstorm
  • 125 pin for Marie and Bob Sneed; Marie also received PHF+4
  • Sam Sims was here representing Small Business group in Circleville. The Roundtown Mission: Small Business Initiative – Free Hot Meals at Watt Street Tavern November 24th 4:00-6:00pm with bounce house, crafts, and music.  Paula Routt is our Rotary representative if you would like to donate funds to help cover the cost
  • Gary announced the Community Kitchen – fourth Monday – November 25th

SAA: Bob Foster – you have one more week to prepare

Scholarship Drawing:  Rob Radcliff won the weekly drawing for $26. Big Bean is $355, and continues to grow!

Program: Ed Zirkle, District 6690 photographer and visitor to Ukraine 2022, 2023, Uganda in 2024

  • First trip in 2022 – 8 months after start of war. Wanted to go as a photojournalist. 
  • His initial thought would be to meet Rotarians who could help with logistics (Ed is ex-Army)
  • Stroke of luck was Rotarians coming out of Ukraine into Poland where Ed was – took Ed into Ukraine
  • He was able to meet Rotarians who took him all around Ukraine – meeting him at train stations after dark
  • Rotarians collect goods from all over the world and distribute
  • Hard to harvest crops in Ukraine because you don’t know where the mine’s have been dropped. There is a group out of England who are working at unmanning the mine’s

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

11-07-2024

Isabella, Dana Ortman, & Samuel from Westfall
Sock-tober! final count for 2024
Judy Wolford receiving her PHF+2 from Jayme Fountain
Tony Robinson receiving his 125 pin from Jayme
Momentum Refresh brought along a trailer to tour. President Heidi, Heather Foll pictured with Troy McElmurry.

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

10-31-2024

Angela is showing us how to be festive! Happy Halloween
Animal Family Pet Preservation’s owner, Mark Maier provided an interesting program! With President Heidi and Program Chair John Lambert.

10/31/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Nov. 7– Troy McElmurry – Momentum Refresh mobile restrooms

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer:  Gary Montgomery
  • Piano:  Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Joe McNemar selected “Cielito Linda” – in honor of our late member Carlos Alvarez; “Better Than Ever This Year” in honor of our former newsletter editor Monty Kirkwood, who always encouraged us to move our seats
  • Attendees:  C.Chamberlain, Elick, Wilson, Rawlins, Duvall, Dean, D.Webb, I.Webb, Ankrom, C.Neff, Lambert, McNemar, Sneed, I.Webb, Fountain, Radcliff, Riegel, McCrady, Hedges, White, B.Tootle, Kitchen, Robinson, Beavers, D.Wolfe, Hooks, Foster, Poling, Spangler, Nemes-Crawford, G.Montgomery, S.Montgomery, Reeves, Crawford, Searls
  • Guests:  Ty brought back Larry Logan who has applied for membership. Tom Duvall brought Tom Klitzka, who we all know so no introductions were needed
  • Extra Guest: Mark Smith paid us a visit to thank us for remembering him during his health crisis. He is thankful for every day.
  • Visiting Rotarians: Jim Rogers, our Assistant Governor 

BOARD APPROVAL: The board has approved membership for Larry Logan. Ty Ankrom is his sponsor and will be inducted during an upcoming meeting. 

School visit:  Logan Elm seniors Alivia and Keegan were introduced by Whitney Robinson. Enjoy your 1/2 year left.

Announcements: 

  • After Hours – Nov. 7th, 5:30pm, at Pickaway-Ross $10
  • Big Wheel Race wrap-up with Jim Hooks. Thank you to everyone!
  • 125 Club pins with Jim Rogers handling out pins, Daryl, Rob, Joe M, David C., Bob McCrady
  • Soup Kitchen thank you’s- David C, Bob McCrady, Warren, Heidi, Norm & Anita, Gary & Sandy. Yes, over 190 meals are now being served. We were serving 60 meals back in 2019.
  • Wreaths Across America – $17 with payment due next week. Nov. 7th
  • Sock-tober! – today is the last day to collect socks and cash. Next week we reveal the final count. Thank you to all who participated.
  • Disaster Aid thank you received for our pass the hat donation

SAA: Dave Horning 

  • National Magic Day
  • Famous comedian started performing at a Rotary Club in Norfolk, NE – Johnny Carson
  • How did Harry Houdini die? Ruptured spleen
  • David Copperfield-  1983 trick that made something disappear in NYC – Statue of Liberty

Scholarship Drawing:  Suzie Reeves won the weekly drawing for $18 and donated it back. Big Bean is $319, and continues to grow!

Program:  Mark Maier – Pet Taxidermy

  • About 10 years ago Mark decided to go away from wildlife to pets
  • Taxidermy means “removing skin”
  • Mark started in 1975 by reading books since there were no schools for training
  • Has been doing taxidermy part or full time since 1975
  • He has a whole family business with wife and children involved with a total of 8 employees
  • 475 dogs/cats/birds/reptiles were done 2 years ago
  • His location is next to Interstate Battery on Rt.23
  • All over North America send pets to Mark
  • Around 250 people a year would like their pet’s heart preserved
  • People love their animals and want to keep them close, they will pay for taxidermy which can be in the thousands of dollars
  • They provide a life-time guarantee on their work

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

10-24-2024

Jayme Fountain receives her Paul Harris +5 from President Heidi
Program chair, John Lambert introduced Upward Sports speaker David Tripp and President Heidi

10/24/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer: Gary Montgomery
  • Piano:  Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Joe McNemar selected “Happy Birthday”; “R-O-T-A-R-Y” (with the A); “Home On The Range”
  • Attendees: Daryl knows
  • Guests:  John Lambert – next week’s speaker Mark Maier!

School visit: Circleville High School represented by Coach Steve Wastier – Liz Cummings and Jack Crosby. Good luck seniors!

Announcements: 

  • Congrats to Dr. Liggett for winning the big pumpkin award again!!
  • Pumpkin Show Booth – challenges before the show but with the wonderful weather (after preview night) the following things happened:
    • We knew we would run out of pies so we stopped selling whole pies in order to maximize profit
    • We knew Friday we would not have enough ice cream for Saturday, so Velvet brought us everything they had (10 tubs at 4:10am). The Pumpkin Ice Cream in the tubs we use is only sold to us. 
    • Saturday: 4:30pm out of ice cream and 6:30pm out of pies
    • $11,643 profit for this year!!
    • We thank Tom Duvall who worked 8 shifts even with his painful back
    • 40 members did not work the booth, so we’ll encourage more participation next year – this is the biggest fundraiser of the year
  • Trick-or-Treat Tuesday, Oct. 25th; 5-6pm in front of Micro Systems
  • Sock-tober! Everything ends next Thursday, the 31st. Please see Angie at the front desk. 
  • Wreaths Across America – $17/wreath. See Gary Montgomery.
  • Soup Kitchen Monday. Presbyterian church. Ring bell on right wall for entry.
  • Nov. 7th – Pickaway Ross After Hours 5:30pm
  • Jayme Fountain received her Paul Harris +5! 

SAA: John Lambert

  • World Polio Day! Trivia

Scholarship Drawing:  Charlie Hedges won the weekly drawing for $21. Big Bean is $301, and continues to grow!

Program:  David Tripp from Upward Sports

  • People care more about what you do, than what you say
  • NextGen Pastor of Heritage Nazarene Church
  • Upward Sports founded in 1995 – church in South Carolina
  • Founded for children and their families focused on the sports experience and faith
  • Over 2000 experiences across the US serving 100,000+ kids
  • Volleyball, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, cheerleading
  • Upward Sports uses sports to engage in the church life
  • Soccer age 4 years starts the experience with fundamentals

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

10-10-2024

the dynamic duo, Ellery and Joe
Abby from Pickaway Ross, Colton had to bolt
Heidi White with Tim and Suzan Reeves from Elite Construction. Our corporate member.
Kim Davis speaker with John Lambert, Program Chair and President Heidi

10/10/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer: Gary Montgomery
  • Piano:  Ellery Elick
  • Song Leader: Star Spangled Banner v3; Pumpkin Show Song
  • Attendees: Spangler, Poling, Foster, Maroscher, D.Wolfe, Beavers, McCrady, McNemar, Riegel, Radcliff, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, B.Tootle, Elick, Wilson, G.Montgomery, S.Montgomery, Duvall, Horning, Brown, Ankrom, Hooks, Lambert, Droste, C.Neff, Fountain, D.Webb, C.Chamberlain, T.Chamberlain, Colburn, I.Webb, Rawlins, Reeves
  • Guests: Ty introduced Larry Logan who would like to be a member!

School visit: Pickaway Ross students visited: Colton taking robotics classes; Abby is taking video design classes

New Member: Suzan Reeves – Elite Construction Design Mgmt. is corporate member, so if Suzan cannot make a meeting, another team member will and she brought along husband Tim!

Announcements: 

  • PUMPKIN SHOW SCHEDULE – Booth sign-up – Please contact Rob Radcliff! We still have openings.
  • Jim Hooks is in charge of the Big Wheel Race, Thursday, Oct. 17th. 12:30pm meet time at the race track on Pinckney St. or meet at Jim’s Edward Jones office prior
  • Wreaths Across America – $17/wreath. See Gary Montgomery.
  • Soup Kitchen thank you! Rob, Daryl, David, Bob Sneed, Bob McCrady, Tom Duvall
  • Golf outing might be spring
  • Nov. 7th – Pickaway Ross After Hours 
  • Disaster Relief USA – pass-the-hat for Hurricane Relief – $2823!!!

SAA: Dave Horning

  • World space week
  • First person to travel in space – Yuri Gagarin
  • First person to orbit the earth – Yuri Gagarin
  • North Star is important – what is synonym? Polaris
  • First American women to travel in space? Sally Ride

Scholarship Drawing: Warren Spangler won the weekly drawing for $15. Big Bean is $251, and continues to grow!

Program:  Kim Harris – owner of Seniors Helping Seniors (member of Lancaster Rotary Club)

  • Live independently at home for seniors
  • National Franchise – over 45 states. Kim bought most of the Columbus area in 2021
  • Nationally, 59 million people of 65 years of age
  • 2020-2060, those over 65 will have doubled and those over 80 will triple
  • Still more people under 18 than 65, 2034 expected to have more 65 year olds
  • 70% chance those 65 yrs and older will need some level of care
  • Hire active seniors who can help with in home chores, transportation (.67 cents per mile if in the care giver’s car), escort into dr appointments, yard work, reminder of medication
  • Private pay agency – long term care policies might cover this service
  • VA preferred provider – no cost or paperwork for veteran
  • Pickaway, Fairfield counties
  • 24 hour non-medical care
  • All care-givers are W2 paid employees

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

10-03-2024

Allison Catlos introduced two of her juniors, Bre and Lilly. Pictured with Pres-Elect Rob.
Marc Rogols, President of Pumpkin Show Inc. told us we’re ready! Drex, Rob, Dr. Pumpkin and Bob also mugged for the camera.

10/03/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Oct. 10: Kim Harris with Seniors Helping Seniors

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  • Presiding:  President-Elect Rob Radcliff
  • Prayer: Gary Montgomery
  • Piano: Anita Wilson
  • Song Leader: not today
  • Attendees: Daryl knows
  • Guests: Norm accompanied his wife, Anita ; John Lambert introduced Mason Brown, who is the alternate for Atomic Credit Union’s membership

School visit: Allison Catlos introduced her juniors Bre Anderson and Lilly Moyer. 

Announcements: 

  • PUMPKIN SHOW SCHEDULE – Booth sign-up – Please contact Rob Radcliff
  • Jim Hooks is in charge of the Big Wheel Race, Thursday, Oct. 17th. 12:30pm meet time at the race track on Pinckney St. or meet at Jim’s Edward Jones office prior
  • Long-time member Dannie Fouts and his family remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time
  • SOCK-TOBER – please help with our fundraiser to provide warm, winter socks for our neighbors. Donations in cash or socks can be dropped off at the meeting.

SAA: Dave Horning

  • Westerville trivia
  • Prohibition trivia – 1913 Federal income tax law passed
  • Avg alcohol consumption 2.3 gal per year today. 1830, avg 7.1 gal per year 
  • Not a member of temperance, did not advocate for prohibition: Pauline Morton Sabin’s efforts were big factor in the repeal of prohibition.

Scholarship Drawing: Someone won the weekly drawing for $17. Big Bean pot is $236, and continues to grow!

Program:  Marc Rogols – President Pumpkin Show Inc.

  • Over 300 volunteers are needed to put on The Show
  • Corporate change to the non-profit which started in 1942
  • Board of Trustees Executive Board in place this year with eight members and 35 committee trustees
  • 315 total vendors this year: SOLD OUT. 35 craft; 140 food vendors; 30 game; 110 retail
  • Harvest Christian Welcome Tent new this year SE Corner of N. Pickaway and East Watt St – area to just relax, religious services, baby changing area, kids activities, music
  • Eyes of Freedom, coming in on Monday with escort
  • Ohio University Marching 110 on Thursday night for parade – no concert
  • Movie crew “The Pumpkin Lady” – Mosquito Films out of Marion will be filming during The Show. Media committee will be escorting them.
  • Germany film crew will also be at the Pumpkin Show filming – Spengler TV is doing a documentary of Americans pre-election. Camera’s and film crew will also be escorted with media committee.
  • Economic impact study has been commissioned from OU. Pumpkin Show is 117 years old, we want to understand the impact The Show has. Impact to Circleville along with surrounding area. Study should be completed in February and will be distributed
  • Safety is always in the forefront of every decision and changes are coming this year

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

09-26-2024

Tim Colburn is sponsor to new member Tom Kitchen. Pictured with President White
Teays Valley represented by Jackson and Megan with Mr. Farrell

09/26/2024

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Oct. 3: VP of Pumpkin Show Inc. – Marc Rogols

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  • Presiding:  President Heidi White
  • Prayer: Connie Chamberlain
  • Piano: Anita Wilson
  • Song Leader: Tom Duvall: “My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean”; “Better Than Ever This Year”
  • Attendees: Wilson, Mavis, B.Liggett, Duvall, Marosher, Gibson, Lanman, Searls, Fountain, Wolford, T.Chamberlain, Radcliff, Brown, McCrady, White, B.Tootle, R.Wolfe, D.Wolfe, Hedges, Riegel, Hooks, Moore, Routt, Poling, Colburn, Sneed, McNemar, Robinson, Routt, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Kitchen
  • Guests: Norm accompanied his wife, Anita ; Paula Routt introduced Christy Yolk. Christy is married for almost 25 years with a 21 yr old and 13 year old. Looks forward to meeting more people in the community.

New Member induction: Tom Kitchen, sponsored by Tim Colburn, was brought into membership today. Tom is the Superintendent of Pickaway County ECS. 

School visit: Teays Valley visited today – Eric Farrell introduced seniors: Megan Sharp and Jackson Perry. Students who made us go WOW!

Announcements: 

  • PUMPKIN SHOW SCHEDULE – Booth sign-up – Please contact Rob Radcliff – we need you for multiple shifts
  • Jim Hooks is in charge of the Big Wheel Race, Thursday, Oct. 17th. 12:30pm meet time at the race track on Pinckney St. or meet at Jim’s Edward Jones office prior
  • Donations made today: $ 1,000 Pickaway Co Library for the Author’s Series and $250 for the Community Cupboard
  • We received a South Bloomfield Church thank you for our $250 donation so they can continue making their homeless mats and pillows

SAA: Judy Wolford

  • Bushel of apples will make how many pies? 21
  • Johnny Appleseed real name was Chapman
  • Country started Pumpkin Carving? Ireland
  • Produces most pumpkins? China
  • First president to pardon a turkey? Kennedy
  • State drink is apple cider? New Hampshire
  • Happy Dollars

Scholarship Drawing:   Connie picked her own number!!! And won the weekly drawing for $15. Big Bean pot has started over at $209, and continues to grow!

Program:  Service project today – getting ready for trick-or-treat handouts. Downtown Trick-or Treat, Tuesday, October 29th, 5:00-6:00pm in front of Micro Systems