Tag: 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

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

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

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