Tag: 2026

08-27-2026

Program chair, Heather Foll with speaker Jason Stone and PE-John Lambert

8/27/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Sept. 3: Rob Mullins – Trusted Advice

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Presiding:  President-Elect John Lambert

Greeter: Betsy Weller

Invocation:  Warren Spangler

Piano: Ellery Elick

Song Leader: Rob Radcliff chose ‘O Canada’, ‘Rotary Will Go Round the World’

Attendees: Lambert, D.Wolfe, R.&D.Radcliff, Nemes-Crawford, Elick, Wilson, McNemar, Duvall, B.&E. Liggett, G&S Montgomery, Hedges, Sneed, R.Wolfe, Riegel, Searls, Halley, McCrady, Robinson, I.&D.Webb, Foster, Driesbach, Furniss, Poling, Spangler, A.Hill, Reitano, Hooks, D.Horning, Brown, Weller, Lanman, B.Tootle, T.Chamberlain

Visiting Rotarians: Farynowski sisters! Past District Governor Carolyn from Maine and PP Katherine from Orlando

Club Announcements:  

  • President Connie is in New Orleans at the Zone Institute with 12 others from our District. She is enjoying the conference in particular, Larry Lunsford, RI President-Elect.
  • Community Kitchen thank you’s: Daryl, Rob, Dodie and daughter Amber, Bob McCrady, Tom Duvall, David & Marie 
  • Prepaid Pumpkin Show tickets at the old price $5 – get your tickets before the price increase 
  • Pumpkin Show booth schedule is coming out – sign up often for the largest fundraiser we have – Contact Rob Radcliff if you don’t make meetings
  • Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 5pm: Colonial Dinner at Mt. Oval celebrating America 250 as a fundraiser. Contact Historical Society 740-474-1495 for tickets. 
  • Sept. 27th – 2pm – Bob McCrady has tickets for Tony Ellis fiddle show at Presbyterian church
  • Sept. 9th: Chamber Business After Hours 4:30-6:30pm – Atomic Credit Union

SAA:  Past President Tony Chamberlain

  • Warren Spangler had to pay for every error made today
  • How many Big Ten teams in top 25? OSU, Oregon, Indiana, USC, Michigan, Washington, Penn State, Iowa
  • How many top 25 teams will OSU play? 6
  • How many Big Ten teams are there currently? 18
  • Two affiliate members of the Big Ten for specific sports – Notre Dame & John Hopkins
  • 1896 original Big Ten – who left first? Chicago
  • Which Big Ten university has oldest football stadium – Wisconsin
  • Which Big Ten team has the most Heisman’s? – USC
  • Last Buckeye to get the Heisman? – Troy Smith
  • Won most National Championships? – Yale (18) 

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner Bob Sneed took home $20 and did not get the big bean $252.

Program:  Jason Stone, owner of Joy House Coffee 

  • Opened in November 2020 under Jason’s ownership
  • Tag line – “Your story matters”
  • Jason is an Architect, Pastor, Business owner
  • Jason takes time to get to know his customers and provides the link between them to make a difference in the community (you won’t find him mixing up your coffee)
  • Mobile cart goes to Circleville City Schools for staff and Berger Hospital staff
  • Close the street for ‘Flight Night’ – 5 different drinks with food trucks
  • Roaster is Jennings Java in Columbus 

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the – Pickaway County Special Olympics

08-20-2026

Annette Hill joined the club today and a handshake given by President Connie
Program Chair Heather Foll with speaker Alexis Conrad and President Connie

8/20/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Aug. 27: Jason Stone, Joy House Coffee

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Presiding:  President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: Betsy Weller

Invocation:  Warren Spangler

Piano: Ellery Elick

Song Leader: “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “Sing Out A Song Of Rotary”

Attendees: C.Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, R.Radcliff, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Elick, Wilson, Foll, Droste, McNemar, Hedges, Rawlins, B.&E. Liggett, R.Wolfe, McCrady, Fountain, Searls, Lambert, Driesbach, Logan, Spangler, Foster, Reitano, Duvall, Weller, Riegel, Robinson, A.Hill, Neff, Coulter, Sobolock from Gouge, Brown, G.Montgomery, Poling, 

Visiting Rotarians: Craig Klein from Chillicothe

Visitors: PCCF closed the office to be here to support Alexis: Steven Collins and Kaitlyn

New Member: Annette Hill joins us from New Hope Christian Academy. She has been a member of Rotary clubs in four different states and is coming from Kentucky most recently.

Club Announcements:  

  • Next Monday – Soup Kitchen Monday 4pm
  • Next week – prepaid Pumpkin Show tickets at the old price $5 – get your tickets before the price increase 
  • Pumpkin Show booth schedule will come out next week – sign up often for the largest fundraiser we have
  • Sandy Montgomery has a request for the Community Clearinghouse (Food Pantry) – toilet tissue please. Bring in your contribution to the next meeting.

SAA:  Jayme Fountain

  • August birthdays/anniversaries
  • Flower with August: which symbolizes strength: Gladiolus
  • August birthstone: Peridot
  • National Park established in 1919: Acadia
  • 1920, 19th amendment ratified – women’s right to vote
  • 1977 – Elvis died

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner David Crawford took home $15 and did not get the big bean.

Program:  Alexis Conrad, Executive Director of PCCF

  • 25th Anniversary Year
  • $260K awarded in scholarships for 2026
  • $5 million granted across funds since 2020
  • $26 million invested in assets for the future of Pickaway County
  • 68,000 lbs of beef distributed to local families making 240,000 meals since 2020
  • $184,000 granted to 25 organizations to celebrate 25 years of community service
  • Wheelchair accessible merry-go-round going to MVCH Park in associates with Brooks Yates Opportunities Board and City of Circleville
  • 6,500 pounds of ground beef was this year’s total. 16 different organizations received allotments.
  • Agriculture – Farm To Plate on Sept. 3rd ; Ag-chat in January
  • Leadership for tomorrow – Fellows class to develop Pickaway County leadership
  • Inspiration Station funded by Education Fund. Work started in 2020 goal of opening in 2027
  • Ralph Starkey Community Action Day is October 7, 2026
  • Be Part of the Next 25 years of Impact – Building for the future – Shirley Bowser will be matching $50,000 of donations made to PCCF this year

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the – Pickaway County Special Olympics

08-13-2026

Heather with speaker Wayne Linthicum and President Connie

8/13/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Aug. 20:  Alexis Conrad, PCCF

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Presiding:  President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: Betsy Weller

Invocation:  Warren Spangler

Piano: Without further ado Ellery Elick has returned!!!

Song Leader: Rob Radccliff – “In The Good Old Summertime”, “Let There Be Peace On Earth”

Attendees: C&T Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, R.Radcliff, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Elick, Wilson, McNemar, Duvall, Foll, Hedges, R.Wolfe, McCrady, Droste, Riegel, Lambert, Sneed, I&D Webb, Searls, T.Tootle, Robinson, Driesbach, Poling, Fountain, Mavis, Spangler, Hedges, G&S Montgomery, Neff, Horning, Hill, Logan, Weller, White, Coulter, Wolford, B.Tootle 

Visiting Rotarian: Ken Tennant from Sunrise; Craig Klein from many Rotary clubs (Gallipolis currently) and Chaplain of Holzer Medical Group

New Member: Annette Hill joins us from New Hope Christian Academy and she has been approved by the board for membership! Annette has been a Rotarian in four different states and now will be joining us 🙂

Club Announcements:  

  • Ken Tennant announced PCCF’s Community Action Day October 6-7th- Non-Perishable food items or any toiletries will be distributed throughout the 25 county-wide Community Cupboards. 50,000 items will be given out throughout the year. 
  • Ellery and Drex are both back!!

SAA:  Past President – Judy Wolford

  • International Left Handers Day!!!
  • Which of the Beatles was a lefty? Paul
  • Never said a word in movies – Charlie Chaplain
  • Stephanie … – Lady Gaga’s real name
  • Baseball player that batted over .600 – Babe Ruth
  • 20th President of the US – Garfield

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner Charlie Hedges received $15 and the big bean stays at $217

Program:  Wayne Linthicum, YMCA Director

  • Part of YMCA of Central Ohio
  • Corporate side: want to reach 500,000 people in a year ; Four locations will grow with either another location or adding on
  • I Can Swim program just ended at our Y – a week long program to teach kids from Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities to swim
  • Second grade swim program – second graders from Circleville come over to learn to swim
  • 55,000 members currently. Hand out 200-300 scholarships a year
  • Middle school in Circleville have drawings to win one of 45 day passes from June 1st to July. First 45 days out of school are the roughest for students.
  • Pool deck is being refinished with NatureStone
  • Programs: pickleball; basketball; soccer programs; dance/art studio; summer enrichment camp; yoga; Pilates
  • 55,000 sq ft building opened in 1978 with addition 1980. Second largest in system
  • Annual Campaign -$60,000 is Pickaway County goal. All local money stays here. Advisory panel is setting 2-3 projects with the funds raised.
  • 103,000 visits this year expected

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the Presidential Charity – Pickaway County Special Olympics

08-06-2026

Kim with President Connie and speaker Jason Wells

8/06/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Aug. 13:  Wayne Linthicum, YMCA Director

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Presiding:  President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: Betsy Weller

Invocation:  Warren Spangler

Piano: Anita Wilson (thank you, thank you, thank you!)

Song Leader: Tom Duvall – “If You’re Happy and You Know It”, “Grand Old Flag”

Attendees: C.Chamberlain, R.Radcliff, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, McCrady, Spangler, Lambert, Weller, Logan, Wilson, McNemar, Riegel, Driesbach, G&S Montgomery, Duvall, Foll, Wolford, Robinson, Searls, Halley, Neff, Coulter, Justinger, B.Tootle, Foster, Soboleck from Gouge, Kitchen, Lanman, Gibson, 

Visitors: Anita accompanied her Norm; Circleville Herald sports editor: Jacob Meredith

Club Announcements:  

  • Board meeting next Tuesday, noon

SAA:  Past President – Judy Wolford

  • State fair – Judy came home with a lot of ribbons!
  • How many states have a regular standing tradition of a butter cow at their state fair?  3 (Ohio, Iowa, Illinois)
  • Oldest butter cow? Ohio (1903)
  • What was different about this years butter cow and calf? Theme was 250th Anniversary – calf had ball cap with ear tags representing 2026 and 1776
  • Mascot of Ohio State Fair: Butters D. Cow
  • What state fair has largest attendance in US – Texas
  • First state fair – New York
  • One fair is multi-state state fair – Big E (in Springfield, Mass.) New England states
  • And quite a few more fun facts!

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner Joe McNemar received $15 and the big bean is at $202

Program:  Jason Wells, CHS Athletic Director

  • Second year as Athletic Director
  • Cross Country coach for 30 years and track coach 20 years
  • 11 boys sports & 12 girls sports
  • 50+ teams with 400 CHS & CMS student athletes
  • 41.6% of our students participated in at least one sport
  • 75+ coaches; 25+ HS athletic events held in the stadium
  • 35+ in the HS gym; 45+ in the baseball/softball complex
  • Almost 100 students in the band
  • Over 15,000 tickets sold, not counting family passes, senior passes, free student admission
  • Many other events held in our athletic facilities, including graduation, State of the Schools, & the 9/11 Stair Climb
  • 2026 Final Four appearance in girls basketball
  • 2026 Elite Eight appearance in boys basketball
  • Bowling swept MSL team titles
  • Three students joined the 1,000 point club
  • Last school year 141 Academic All-MSL athletes
  • Turf infields on the varsity baseball & softball diamonds
  • Overhauled weight room
  • Gametime Radio – prescreened music to play on game day 
  • New practice fields for high school soccer and middle school football
  • New victory bell is being constructed now – dedication will be Sept. 4th at the first home football game against Westfall
  • Future projects: Large retractable US Flag for CHS gym; new scoreboards; stadium shelter house, stadium lighting upgrades, track resurfacing, etc.
  • $250,000+ budget
  • No pay-to-play and no money from general fund
  • Athletic Boosters pay for uniforms on a 4-year rotation
  • Revenue sources: ticket sales, entry/host fees, facility rentals, sponsorships
  • Bronze/Silver/Gold Community Partner Packages from $1,000 and up yearly donations
  • There are other sponsorship options – please contact Jason Wells for more options

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the Presidential Charity – Pickaway County Special Olympics

07-30-2026

Chris Frosini, owner of Shifty’s joined us to listen to Max Litter’s presentation. Pictured with President Connie

7/30/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Aug. 6th: Jason Wells, CHS Athletic Director

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Presiding:  President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: Andy Bull

Invocation:  Warren Spangler

Piano: Anita Wilson

Song Leader: Tom Duvall: “Alouette” and “America”

Attendees: C.Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Bull, Coulter, Driesbach, Duvall, Foster, Gibson, Hedges, Hill, Hooks, Horning, Lambert, Lanman, E.Liggett, Logan, Mavis, McCrady, McNemar, G&S Montgomery, Neff, R.Radcliff, Rawlins, Reitano, Rhodes, Riegel, Robinson, Searls, Spangler, Sneed, B.Tootle, D.Webb, Wilson, R.Wolfe

Visitors: Anita accompanied her Norm; David Crawford invited Shifty’s owner, Chris Frosini (and she knew most of the room)

Club Announcements:  

  • Community Kitchen set a record: 241 meals served. Took the team a total of 21 hours with 10 volunteers: Daryl, Andy Bull, Tom Duvall, Bob McCrady, Rob & Dodie, David & Marie, Craig Blankenship from Sunrise and Alice kept us moving. We were serving up to 6pm.
  • Aug. 6th: Chillicothe First Capital Rotary’s last First Thursday downtown food truck/beer truck/live music at the Majestic Theatre Courtyard 5-9pm
  • Aug. 6th: Pickaway County CASA Music Bingo with an 80’s theme – 6-9pm Tavern 22 in Amanda

SAA:  Joe McNemar

  • Herald indicated Liberty camp was a big success – if you are involved in Mt.Oval, Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution $1
  • R. Eric Liggett & Associates had a big ad in the Herald – that will cost you again
  • 1956 – Congress authorized “In God We Trust” as our National Motto
  • Old Swiss Confederacy born Aug. 1, 1291
  • Big parade on Aug. 1st – what do children received? Chocolate bar
  • Capital of Switzerland? Bern and mascot is Bear
  • Languages are German, French, Italian and Romish

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner Rob Radcliff

Program:  Max Litter on history of Litter Corporation. Max is the President of First Capital Rotary, Chillicothe 

  • His family immigrated from Germany in 1800’s
  • Started as a construction family (who rebuilt Chillicothe after the great fire)
  • Early 1900’s changed to a coal distribution company and bought Rader coal in Circleville 1958
  • Richards’ farm was first satellite propane plant 1980
  • 1954 Belfoos, the buffalo, from South Dakota started the heard and also inspired the company logo
  • Classic Brands distributing has been serving Southern Ohio since 1948
  • 1966 Anheuser-Busch brands added
  • 1993 built 2 new warehouses to augment the Chillicothe warehouse
  • 2 million cases sold a year
  • Litterpropane.com & Classicbrandsoh.com under About Us for the company’s timeline

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the Presidential Charity – Pickaway County Special Olympics

07-23-2026

Tom Duvall chose the right songs and the wrong key. You’re STILL hired!
Jayme Fountain presents Bob Liggett with PHF+2!!
Pres. Connie is flanked by Charlie and Alex from Troop 52
Rob and Connie with speaker Sid Liming

07/23/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

July 30: Max Litter on history of Litter Corporation which started in Circleville. Max is the President of First Capital Rotary, Chillicothe.

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Presiding:  President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: Andy Bull

Invocation:  Roger Wolfe

Song Leader: Tom Duvall: “America The Beautiful”, “The Good Old Summer Time”

Attendees: C&T Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, McNemar, Reitano, R.Wolfe, Lambert, Gibson, McCrady, Droste, Logan, Robinson, Ankrom, Hedges, R.Radcliff, B&E Liggett, Riegel, Spangler, Bull, G&S Montgomery, Foll, Duvall, Fountain, Wolford, Rawlins, Lanman, Horning, I&D Webb, Searls, Coulter, Hooks, Brown, Soboloc with Gouge

Visitors: Warren brought along his wonderful wife and incredible caregiver-Janet;

Scouts:  Joe McNemar introduces Scouts from Troop 52 – Charlie and Alex.

Trying to grow the troop from the 8 current members. Both scouts appreciate the opportunities.

Club Announcements:  

  • Jamie Fountain – PHF+2 Bob Liggett! Thanks for your support of Rotary!!!
  • Ellery is still staying with family and feels well
  • Gary and MaryJane Dean have moved to London, Ohio
  • Thank you Ian for 10 years of producing our great directory
  • Drex had a fall and is recovering 

SAA:  Joe McNemar

  • Birthdays/anniversaries
  • Today in 1903 Ford sold the first car
  • Jackie Robinson went into the hall of fame in – 1962
  • Robinson went to what college – UCLA
  • Four sports lettered in: baseball,football,basketball, track
  • Team before Dodgers – Kansas City Monarch’s
  • Jackie Robinson story movie – what part did he play – himself
  • Only professional player with number retired from all teams: what year? 1997

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $20 is Brenna Gibson … middle size bean is $167 and it will grow next week!

Program:  Sid Liming – Soldier’s Monumental Association

  • Non-profit organization
  • Survey local cemeteries to ensure headstones and bronze markers are in good repair
  • Walk of Remembrance outside museum – brick memorial for anyone who served. The cost of the bricks is being used for paying off the canon outside the museum.
  • Museum in Memorial Hall had some damage with roof leak and is currently closed
  • Work with local school districts for museum tours
  • American flags during Memorial Day and organize and conduct parade
  • Memorial Hall built Dec. 29, 1891 by Civil War veterans. On historical places registry.
  • County provides the markers and Monumental Association administers 
  • If Amvets are at a military funeral, the Association provides them with the marker to present to the family
  • Markers are $50/piece if they have to be replaced
  • Yearly costs – Memorial Day $10,000; Darbyville Civil War plaque $6,000; plaque at the courthouse; Wreaths Across America for High Street cemetery and help at Forest Cemetery

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the Presidential Charity – Pickaway County Special Olympics

07-16-2026

Joe was having quite a time up there!
Joe McNemar with Pres. Connie and Mitchell from Troop 52

07/16/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

July 23: Sid Liming – Soldier’s Monumental Society

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Presiding:  President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: David Crawford

Pianist: not today folks

Invocation:  Charlie Hedges

Song Leader: Jim Hooks- “America The Beautiful”, “Better Than Ever This Year”

Attendees: C & T Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, McNemar, Duvall, R.Wolfe, McCrady, Hedges, Brown, Robinson, Fountain, Liddy, Hill, Sneed, Lambert, Searls, Mavis, Driesbach, E.Liggett, Hooks, Horning, Foll, Wolford, Poling, B.Tootle, R.Radcliff

Visitors: Joe McNemar’s special guest is boy scout, Mitchell from Troop 52 – recent grad of Teays Valley. Going to Capital for music technology. He has already learned the lesson of personal growth comes in many forms. 

Club Announcements:  

  • Pumpkin Show Booth Rootbeer collection has started! Please donate and let others do the shopping for you 🙂
  • Bonus Community Kitchen thank you’s: Daryl, Rob & Dodie, Bob McCrady, Jim Hooks, David & Marie
  • Daryl/Rob : Sign-up sheets week before for future community kitchen’s: if you sign-up and cannot make it, please find your own substitute. Eight workers needed for each evening.

SAA:  Joe McNemar

  • Birthdays/Anniversaries/
  • Bob’s morning Rotary badge was found
  • 1941 Joe DiMagio hit a record number of hits
  • 1967 Will Ferrell was born
  • SNL: who is longest running cast member? Kenan Thompson
  • SNL: originally cast members described : Not Ready for Prime Time Players
  • Chevy Chase – how many seasons on SNL as cast member? 1
  • First repeat host? Candice Bergen

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $15 is Judy Wolford … middle size bean is $147 and it will grow next week!

Program:  President Connie Chamberlain

  • Create Lasting Impact is the slogan for the year, how can your actions fit in?
  • Grants from the District:
    • Dolly Parton Imagination Library
    • PAAC parent education material for middle and high school students. Providing a booklet to help parents understand what to look for in their kids actions to stem the tide of drugs and alcohol addiction which can start at a young age
  • Pickaway County Special Olympics is the Presidential Charity of the year
  • Connie’s stint as a crisis counselor at the local church was the eye opener to go to college for 2 degrees
  • Started at Paint Valley with Rotarian Vince Yaniga who had Connie as speaker at a Rotary meeting
  • Every life experience can be used to make a difference along our path 

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the Presidential Charity – Pickaway County Special Olympics

07-09-2026

Some of our PP’s (Past President’s)
PP Tony Chamberlain and President Connie Chamberlain
Passing to Tony
President Connie Chamberlain
DG Terry Rataiczak with his message

07/09/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

July 16: President Connie Chamberlain and club goals for the year

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Presiding:  Past President Rob Radcliff and President Connie Chamberlain

Greeter: Andy Bull

Pianist: Anita Wilson

Invocation:  Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Ty Ankrom selected “Better Than Ever This Year”, “America the Beautiful”

Attendees: C&T Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, R&D Radcliff, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Wilson, G.Montogmery, Duvall, Marosher, Riegel, Reitonio, I&D Webb, Lambert, Foster, Hill, Bull, Searls, Sneed, R.Wolfe, McCrady, Hedges, Neff, Robinson, McNemar, Ankrom, Rhodes, Weller, Poling, Wolford, Rawlins

Visitors: Norm Wilson accompanied his beautiful wife, Anita; Charlie Hedges brought back Fred Schroder

Swearing in: Past President Tony Chamberlain offered the presidential oath for his mom, President Connie Chamberlain. District Governor Terry Rataiczak offered the oath for board members, John Lambert (PE), Betsy Weller (President Elect Nominee), Daryl Wolfe (Exec. Secretary), David M. Crawford (Secretary), Board members: Tom Duvall, Bob Foster, Jim Reitano, Missi Rhodes. Absent is Ellery Elick (Treasurer)-we are wishing him a speedy recovery!!

Club Announcements:  

  • Pumpkin Show Booth Rootbeer collection has started! Please donate and let others do the shopping for you 🙂
  • Dedication at Ted Lewis Park 4pm Friday for shelter house
  • Bonus Soup Kitchen, Monday, July 13th, 4pm at the Presbyterian Church 

SAA:  Wait until next week!

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $20 is…Tom Duvall – bean is $132.

Program:  District Governor Terry Rataiczak – Marietta club

  • This year is a record year – 40 years of women in Rotary
  • Changing up training sessions this year – instead of Fall/Winter assemblies – all effort is going into All Ohio District Conference combining all five districts. Thursday evening is the Gala and Friday, Saturday packed with informational sessions. Hilton Polaris – it is really THAT close. Please consider April 29 – May 1, 2027 with more details to come.
  • Create Lasting Impact is this years theme – Think of these words from a student – “It all started with a scholarship from Circleville Rotary”. It’s seeing possibility before proof.
  • Challenge for the year when we think about Rotary:
    • Inspire – see the potential in people and ideas
    • Cultivate  – patience, one act of encouragement at a time, one member at a time
    • Rethink – adjust the approach, the way people volunteer has changed, don’t forget about tradition – preserve it and move with the times as well
    • Pioneer – willing to move forward when path is uncertain. Impact matters more than comfort.
    • Thrive – invest to protect the future of Rotary
  • District Goals – Annual Foundation $400,000 ; PolioPlus – $200,000 because we are not done yet ; Bequest Society – $400,000 to Create Lasting Impact long after our lifetimes
  • Lives ARE different because we are here

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In honor of our speaker, we will make a donation to the Presidential Charity – Pickaway County Special Olympics

06-25-2026

Pres. Rob’s charity – Sid Liming accepting
DG Sandy and PDG Craig on hand to present award to Radcliff’s
Rodger Southward with the Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award and Drex!
PE Connie giving Rob his past president badge and Exec. Sec. Daryl giving him his presidential pin

06/25/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

July 9th: District Governor Terry Rataiczak, induction of Connie Chamberlain and swearing in of board members

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: David Crawford

Pianist: Anita Wilson

Invocation:  Norm Wilson

Song Leader: John Lambert selected “Old McDonald”, “America”

Visiting Rotarians: DG Sandy Knoesel-Columbus; PDG Craig Maxey-Reynoldsburg/Pickerington 

Visitors: Norm Wilson accompanied his beautiful wife, Anita; Sheila Poling; Betty & Vickie Radcliff; Shirley Bowsher; John Edgar; Sid Liming; Alexis Conrad, Steven Collins; from Berger – Eric Chalrton & Nancy Boyce; Southward family and friends

Presidential Charity: President Rob’s charity is the Soldiers Monumental Association of Pickaway County.  Sid Liming was here to accept the $500 donation in honor of all our speakers this year

District Governor Sandy Knoesel & Past District Governor Craig Maxey: Recognized President Rob with his Paul Harris Society +2 pin, as well as, Betty Radcliff and family for their foundation donation in honor of the late Sheriff Dwight Radcliff. Dwight & Betty will now be recognized as Major Donors in the Rotary family.

Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award: Michele Lanman and Rob Radcliff on behalf of the Circleville Rotary club presents the 2026 award to Rodger Southward

  • Rodger had a distinguished career in education 
  • 67+ years of service in the Ashville Kiwanis club 
  • 30+ years in the Ashville Community Men’s Club 
  • instrumental in shaping the Pickaway County Community Foundation
  • extensive faith-based service  

Club Announcements:  

  • Ellery will welcome visitors – call ahead so we don’t all show up at once
  • Community Kitchen those that helped to serve 186 meals: Jim Hooks, Ned Riegel, Bob McCrady, Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Bob Foster, David & Marie Crawford, Alice Harker led the team!
  • Rob announced his family is working with PCCF in creating the “Sheriff Dwight E. Radcliff Legacy of Service Scholarship Fund”. Scholarships will go towards students pursuing public service degrees.

SAA:  Rob Radcliff

  • Happy dollars from Grandpa Radcliff – Welcome baby Grant Edward Bluestone!

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $22 is Tony Robinson- BABY bean is $112

Program: Rob’s year – a look back

  • All 15 goals set back in April have been accomplished and most exceeded by the club 
  • Membership is up to 85 people with 13 coming in this year
  • Service projects and fundraising has been strong
  • Opportunities for young people with scholarships, weekly speaking engagements, and RYLA participation will help create the leaders of tomorrow
  • Annual giving of over $28,000, more than double the goal
  • We remember those that have passed this year, Past District Governor Bill Stout, Past President Vince Yaniga as well as family members, Jo Liggett and Faye Schreiner

06-18-2026

Bob Sneed sponsored Elizabeth Furniss
Drew Roberts returns our year two scholarship for another student!
Avery Dixson is thankful for the scholarship. Connie is proud chair of the committee
John Lambert, speaker Christopher Ruggles and Pres. Rob

06/18/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

June 26th: President Rob Radcliff’s end of year recap

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: David Crawford

Pianist: Anita Wilson

Invocation:  Norm Wilson

Song Leader: John Lambert selected “The Sidewalks of New York”, “Good Old Summertime”

Attending: Radcliff, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Poling, C&T Chamberlain, Fountain, Spangler, Coulter, G&S Montgomery, Robinson, Driesbach, Riegel, McCrady, R.Wolfe, Hedges, Sneed, Lambert, Wilson, Duvall, Horning, Hooks, McNemar, T.Tootle, Rawlins, Foll, Furniss, Searls

Visitors: Norm Wilson accompanied his beautiful wife, Anita

Visiting Rotarians: Katherine Farynowski from Orlando

New Member: We welcome Elizabeth Furniss – Executive Director Pickaway Visitors Bureau! Bob Sneed is Elizabeth’s sponsor. Elizabeth lives with her family on farm near Commercial Point. 

Scholarship students: Avery Dixson is going to attend Hocking College for music and production. Drew Roberts was here to return his second year scholarship to the club because he was awarded a scholarship to finish out his schooling. What a lovely gesture! Thank you and good luck to you both at Hocking.

Club Announcements:  

  • June 22nd (fourth Monday of the month) – Community Kitchen 4pm at Presbyterian Church
  • Tony Robinson received his 125 Club pin today! Thank you Tony for supporting the foundation
  • June 25th – Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award will be given out. Come see who wins!
  • Chillicothe First Capital Rotary club has a Craft Beer Pairing Dinner fundraiser July 23, 2026, 6-9pm at the Pour House at Machinery Hall. Please see David or Marie for details. All proceeds will fund the club’s RYLA, Interact, Rotaract programs
  • Reynoldsburg/Pickerington Rotary Club golf outing – Monday, August 17th. Fundraiser for their community events

SAA:  Rob Radcliff

  • Birthdays/Anniversaries
  • National Splurge Day – everyone pay $1.00
  • Club Past President trivia:
    • First President of our club: Harry Stevenson
    • Second women president Sister Monica Justinger
    • What three Presidents served more than one terms: Jim River / Tony Chamberlain / David Crawford
    • What year was Bob McCrady President? 2019

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $15 is Daryl Wolfe – BABY bean is $90

Program: Christopher Ruggles, Peer support counselor with Hope Valley Recovery

  • Alcoholism, Drug addiction, Mental Health support
  • Hope Valley tries to teach clients it’s the people you are with that directs your path
  • Clients help in the community so they get out of their own way to help others
  • 1-13% National average of recovery – Hope Valley 80% recovery after 2 years
  • Christopher has trained as Certified Peer Recovery Supporter 
  • When people graduate out of Hope Valley – the client will know how to survive in a different world, but will have had time to aclimate
  • Hope Valley teaches about the addiction and mental health issues to pin-point and individualize treatment by client
  • Works with Ohio Means Jobs to help clients find employment
  • Funding is through insurance only
  • Sober Living is a house where you pay to stay – you are drug tested and have a program available while you are working in the community, but still working on coming back to society

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