Tag: 2026

05-14-2026

Warren Spangler with new member Andy Bull
Jamie Green was our speaker, pictured with President Rob

05/14/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

May 21st: Matt Mcollister: Montrose group: Economic development

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: David Crawford

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Tony Robinson

Song Leader: Warren Spangler: “Battle Hymn“, “Roll Rotary”

Attendees: R.Radcliff, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Elick, Hill, C&T Chamberlain, Driesbach, Droste, Duvall, Foster, Fountain, Hedges, McCrady, McNemar, Poling, Rawlins, Robinson, Sneed, Spangler, B.&T. Tootle, I&D Webb, Weller, R.Wolfe, Bull, Soboloc

Visiting Rotarian: Keith Summers from Sunrise

New Member Andy Bull initiated into our club today! Andy is the Pickaway County Health Commissioner. Andy spent three years in South Korea teaching English and looks forward to helping the local community in a different way than his job.

Club Announcements:  

  1. Daryl Wolfe thanked bonus community kitchen volunteers: Rob Radcliff, Daryl Wolfe, David & Marie Crawford, Betsy & Julia Weller, Warren Spangler and Bob McCrady. Under Alice Harker’s direction, we served 151 meals.
  2. Applications for Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award for community members- please see Michele Lanman for application. Due last week of May.
  3. May will be a diaper drive – please bring in child diapers – larger sizes are in more need. Bottoms Up out of Lancaster will be the recipient, they distribute to Pickaway Co.
  4. Board meeting: we will be sponsoring a Cub Scout pack to be the feeder group for our Boy Scout troop

SAA:  Tom Duvall

  • Japan’s contribution to build plant in Portsmouth: $33 million
  • Construction will begin end of this year
  • Something about ballot issues 
  • 250th celebration at A.W. Marion State Park: Marion was born in what township? Walnut
  • National Bond with your dog day
  • Seinfeld ended in 1998 – number of viewers: 76million
  • Frank Sinatra died on this day in 1998

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $22 is Joe McNemar – Big bean PULLED for $1,724!!

Program:  Jamie Green – Planning NEXT : Future of Agriculture in Pickaway

  • His firm serves communities across the country
  • Unprecedented development on northern part of the county AND significant loss of agriculture across the county
  • Agriculture is a way of life; stewardship of the land; drives the economy (still largest sector of the county and state)
  • Pickaway county will grow by around 18,000 people by 2050, nearly 30%. Approximately 5,732 new households
  • Farmland is selling far above the appraised value
  • Average age of farmers is increasing – our county over 65 years old
  • Environmental conditions are less certain today and in Ohio and much of the Midwest, water use for agriculture is expected to increase significantly
  • County-wide land use study which is going to build on the planning work done; outlines future vision and sets goals; input from the community
  • 500 sq miles of Pickaway County mapped 
  • Future work will be on shaping recommendations to manage growth and encourage prosperity
  • Central Ohio is known in the country as Data Center hub
  • Matt Mcollister: May 21st: Montrose group: Economic development 
  • David Frash: May 28th: Anduril Industries Inc.

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

05-07-2026

P3 Board Member, Jean Droste; Exec. Director Brian Hill; Pres. Rob

05/07/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

May 14: Jamie Green – Planning NEXT

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: David Crawford

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Warren Spangler selected “I’ve Been Working On The Railroad”, “Rotary Will Go Round the World”

Attendees: R.Radcliff, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Elick, Wilson, Duvall, Liddy, B.Liggett, Droste, Mavis, Blanton, McCrady, R.Wolfe, Hedges, Sneed, Lambert, McNemar, Riegel, Rawlins, Horning, Robinson, Driesbach, Spangler, Foster, G&S Montgomery, Hill, Poling, C.Chamberlain, Hooks, Weller, B.Tootle, Fountain, Gouge

Guests: Warren Spangler reintroduced Andy Bull (he is on the membership track); Brian Hill brought along Chris Davey & Tiffany Anderson; Bob Sneed introduced Elizabeth Furniss, Director of Visitors Bureau (who has applied for membership)

Club Announcements:  

  1. Bonus Community Kitchen: Monday, May 11th, 4pm, Presbyterian church
  2. Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 12th, Noon at Watt St.
  3. Applications for Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award for community members- please see Michele Lanman for application. Due last week of May.
  4. May will be a diaper drive – please bring in child diapers – larger sizes are in more need. Bottoms Up out of Lancaster will be the recipient.

Community dates to remember: 

  1. Saturday, May 9th, 1pm is dedication of reconstructed Pioneer Log Cabin.
  2. Other Mount Oval events, please see the Montgomery’s
  3. Bill Stout Memorial Cinco de Mayo celebration: Jackie Rays – 5:00pm-8:00pm on May 11th. $20 buffett. Come join us to remember our Governor!

SAA:  Tom Duvall

  • Birthdays/Anniversaries for the week (a few people might have to pay twice this month, just sayin’)
  • National Pet Day; National Tourism Day; National Beverage Day
  • Year Eiffel Tower opened? 1889
  • Beethoven’s 9th first performed? 1824
  • German’s surrendered WWII when? 1945
  • What year Sony electronics founded? 1946

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $23 is Rob Radcliff – Big bean holding at $1,702!!

Program:  Brian Hill – Director of Pickaway Progress Partners

  • P3’s mission is to serve as a catalyst, promoting investment, growth, and job retention in Pickaway County
  • Anduril – $1 billion, 5 million sq ft manufacturing facility, over 4,000 jobs
  • Sofidel – $185 million expansion adding 100 new employees. Over 599 employees total over 9 years.
  • Commercial Point – Rickenbacker Exchange now has about 4 million square feet of warehouses 
  • Continued efforts looking for state money: Barthelmas Park Multi-use path on Ohio St., community pool at Barthelmas, new building at fairgrounds
  • Also financial incentives for small business assistance. Meeting with local business reps to find out how to keep them in Pickaway Co.
  • Transportation improvements- state and local dollars: roundabout at SR 762 and Ashville Pike; US 23 & SR762 interchange with 23 going over 762; US 23 safety corridor, South Bloomfield; roundabout at Airbase Rd & Anduril Ave
  • Housing: Pickaway Co. is one of the top 10 fastest growing counties in Ohio. Five or six new housing developments on the books for Circleville alone.
  • Six spec buildings are on the books for starting in hopes to attract manufacturing jobs
  • Local movie theatre has received some state funds for updates
  • Programs the rest of month:
  • Jamie Green: May 14th: Future of agriculture with NEXT group
  • Matt Mcollister: May 21st: Montrose group: Economic development 
  • David Frash: May 28th: Anduril Industries Inc.

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

04-30-2026

Westfall Keirra and Caleb with Mrs. Smith
Gary Montgomery, speaker Chris Matheney, Pres. Rob

04/30/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

May 7: Brian Hill with P3 updates

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Ian Webb

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Ian Webb; “In The Good Old Summertime”, “Sing Rotarians”

Attendees: R.Radcliff, D.Wolfe, Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Brown, Driesbach, Droste, Duvall, Elick, Foll, Foster, Hedges, Hooks, Horning, Justinger, Lambert, Logan, Maroscher, McCrady, McNemar, G&S Montgomery, Poling, Riegel, Searls, Sneed, Spangler, B.Tootle, I&D Webb, Wilson, Wolford

Guests: Warren Spangler invited Doug Culter (who has applied for membership) and Andy Bull (another friend of Warren’s has applied for membership!)

Students: Westfall High School Emily Smith introduced Caleb Lowe and Keirra Maynard

Club Announcements:  

  1. Community Kitchen: Thank you to Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Marie Crawford, Bob McCrady, Bob Foster, Warren Spangler, new kid on the block, Jim Hooks! 151 meals this month.
  2. Applications for Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award for community members- please see Michele Lanman for application. Due last week of May.
  3. May will be a diaper drive – please bring in child diapers – larger sizes are in more need. Bottoms Up out of Lancaster will be the recipient.

Community dates to remember: 

  1. Law Day with Circleville Sunrise is May 5th – 7am-8am. Krista Bower taking reservations. Meeting is at Presbyterian Church.
  2. Scouting Mayor’s Breakfast – Thursday, May 7th, 7:30am, Emmett Chapel on Tarlton Rd. Honorees will be Randy Beach and Ohio Christian University. See Joe McNemar to sign up. $50 per person or sponsorships available.
  3. May 9th, Mt. Oval Pioneer Cabin Dedication Ceremony. RSVP by May 6th – 740-497-0612.
  4. Bill Stout Memorial Cinco de Mayo celebration: Jackie Rays – 5:00pm-8:00pm on May 11th. $20 buffett. Come join us to remember our Governor!

SAA:  Dave Webb

  • Today is anniversary of Mr. Potato Head (1952)
  • Carly Neff received Business Person of the Year award and Dave recreated the picture in the paper (we’ll see it again since Carly’s not here)
  • Roanoke Island is part of North Carolina
  • What famous sailor captained the ship that landed on Roanoke Island? – Sir Walter Raleigh in 1587
  • Name of first English child born on Roanoke Island, Virginia Dare
  • Cape Hatteras is famous for tallest lighthouse
  • Over 600 ships wrecked off the coast of the Outer Banks
  • Which pirate lived in the vicinity and captained many ships – Blackbeard (Edward Teach)
  • Wild Horses in the area where shipwrecked from Spain, 500 years ago

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $25 is Daryl Wolfe – Big bean holding at $1,679!!

Program:  Chris Matheney, Ohio State House Historian

  • Ohio Rising: People Making Choices written with a grant from the America 250 committee by Chris Matheney
  • It covers Ohio Country c1774-1803
  • What does Ohio have to do with the American Revolution? We helped start the “Resolves” (we were part of the Virginia colonies at the time)
  • Liberty is what all the Resolves had in common – protection of liberty and rights
  • Suffolk Resolve – first resolution by Dr. Joseph Warren author  – Paul Revere delivered to Philadelphia in 1774. Resolution to end trade with Britain, Ireland & West Indies, create militias to fight off British, 
  • Fort Gower Resolve – last one written by Frontier folk in Ohio. It was an expression of defiance to the crown as the American Revolution was about to begin

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

04-23-2027

Welcome Dodie Radcliff – pictured with the Pres.
Elizabeth Furniss and Program chair, Ian Webb

04/23/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Apr. 30 – Chris Matheny, Ohio Statehouse Historian

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Ian Webb

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Bob Sneed

Song Leader: Brenna Gibson: “Sing’in In the Rain”, “Your A Grand Old Flag”

Attendees: Crawford, Nemes-Crawford, Elick, Wilson, G.Montgomery, Duvall, Sneed, D&I Webb, Gibson, Poling, R&D Radcliff, Lambert, Driesbach, Spangler, Riegel, McCrady, R.Wolfe, Hedges, McNemar, Justinger, C&T Chamberlain, Brown, Rawlins, E.Liggett, Searls, Rhodes, Maroscher, B.Tootle, Hooks, Robinson, White, Hill, Lanman, 

Guests: Warren Spangler introduced a friend of his Doug Coulter

Visiting Rotarian: Nicole Allen from Grove City and her son, TJ

Students: Pickaway Ross missed today

New Member added today! We welcome Dodie Radcliff into membership. She worked for 15 years at Riverside, Juvenile court, CASA volunteer, city treasurer and still works in the court system.  Dodie has been helping at the community kitchen for years and other projects for the club, so now she can get credit for her hours! Welcome!

Club Announcements:  

  1. Community Kitchen: Monday is the fourth Monday of the month, April 27th, Presbyterian church from 4:00-5:30pm
  2. Applications for Drexel Poling Service Above Self Award for community members- please see Michele Lanman for application. Due last week of May.
  3. Scouting Mayor’s Breakfast – Thursday, May 7th, 7:30am, Emmett Chapel on Tarlton Rd. Honorees will be Randy Beach and Ohio Christian University. See Joe McNemar to sign up. $50 per person or sponsorships available.
  4. May 9th Mt. Oval Pioneer Cabin Dedication Ceremony. RSVP by May 6th – 740-497-0612.
  5. Bill Stout Memorial Cinco de Mayo celebration: Jackie Rays – 5:00pm-8:00pm on May 11th. $20 buffett. Come join us to remember our Governor!
  6. May will be a diaper drive – please bring in child diapers – larger sizes are in more need. Bottoms Up out of Lancaster will be the recipient.
  7. Law Day with Circleville Sunrise is May 5th – 7am-8am. Krista Bower taking reservations. Meeting is at Presbyterian Church.
  8. PCCF golf outing – call the office for more info

SAA:  Dave Webb

  • How do you get your bagel from getting away? Put Lox on it
  • Dave Webb’s badge found in the women’s room by Heidi
  • 1895 lighting was Edison’s early lightbulbs
  • Cornelia, George’s daughter inherited the Biltmore when she was 14 years old and after 12 years she left and never returned
  • Route 23 goes from Michigan to Jacksonville, Florida
  • True/False questions with a rough start

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $32 is – Big bean holding at $1,654!!

Program: Elizabeth Furniss – Director, Pickaway Visitors Bureau and Ronda Baldwin

  • Summer in Pickaway County list is packed with activities
  • View full event calendar at Pickaway.com
  • Download the free app: Pickaway County Visitors Bureau
  • Pickaway county is third fastest growing county in the state
  • Visitor Bureau is next to Cargill on Main Street as you enter town off 23 – brochures and activities within state of Ohio
  • Annual Impact report from Tourism Bureau
  • $209.7 million total tourism economic impact
  • $126.1 million in direct visitor spending
  • $26.3 million generated in tax revenues
  • 1,552 local jobs supported by tourism
  • Almost 300,000 social media reach
  • 980+ events promoted through Pickaway.com

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

04-16-2026

Charlie Hedges presents Bob Sneed with his PHF+6 pin! Go Bob!!!
Program chair, Ian Webb with Meghan Yahn and Carly Neff

04/16/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Apr. 23 – Elizabeth Furniss – Pickaway Visitors Bureau

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Ian Webb

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Brenna Gibson: “Old McDonald with some pigs!”, “Viva Le Rotary” 

Attendees: Radcliff, D.Wolfe, R.Wolfe, Elick, Wilson, Riegel, McCrady, Hedges, Logan, Droste, C.Chamberlain, Nemes-Crawford, Spangler, I.&D. Webb, Duvall, Poling, G.Montgomery, Justinger, Lambert, B.&E. Liggett, Reitano, Gibson, Weller, Sneed, Wolford, McNemar, Hooks, Maroscher, Neff, Rawlings, White, Horning, Searls

Guests: Patricia Anderson would have been a guest of Dave Horning 

Students: New Hope is on a mission trip and we are thinking of Allison as her treatment continues :0)

New Member approved by the board: Dodie Radcliff has applied for membership and has been approved. She will be joining soon!

Club Announcements:  

  1. Bob Sneed – PHF +6!! Thank you Charlie Hedges for presenting.
  2. District Conference – April 24-25th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Last day to sign up is Sunday, 19th. Www.rotary6690.com.
  3. Please pay your dues to Daryl – we look forward to everyone returning for another year!
  4. Scouting Mayor’s Breakfast – Thursday, May 7th, 7:30am, Emmett Chapel on Tarlton Rd. Honorees will be Randy Beach and Ohio Christian University. See Joe McNemar to sign up. $50 per person or sponsorships available.
  5. Bill Stout Memorial Cinco de Mayo celebration: Jackie Rays – 5:00pm-8:00pm on May 11th. $20 buffett. Come join us to remember our Governor!
  6. Mt. Oval: Liberty Camp 250 for kids age 9-12. Contact Sandy Montgomery.
  7. May will be a diaper drive – please bring in child diapers – larger sizes are in more need. Bottoms Up out of Lancaster will be the recipient.
  8. Turn in committee’s you are interested in for Connie’s year
  9. Soap-N-Hope picture taken for grant submission, $2,000 + items donated

SAA:  Dave Webb

  • Brenna has been on tv
  • Blue Jackets fans pay $1 – they are all going home
  • Country music trivia
  • Largest tourism spot in Asheville, NC – Biltmore
  • Biltmore is known for – largest private home in America
  • How long did it take to build? 6 years with 1000 people working on it
  • Who built it? George Vanderbilt
  • A lot more trivia about the Biltmore

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $22 is Dave Webb (again?!) – Big bean holding at $1,622!!

Program: Meghan Yahn – Adena Weight Management

  • Obesity is currently calculated by the height/weight/waist circumference because the ease of use. Getting a patient in a pool for measurements is not practical .
  • Obesity Prevalence in the US: 66% vs 37% worldwide; in children – US 29%; 14% worldwide
  • Causes of Obesity: dietary patterns, sedentary environment, economic and social factors, biological factors, lifestyle factors
  • Six Health Risks of being overweight: diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, fatty liver disease, cancer
  • Four pillars for combating obesity: nutrition therapy, physical activity, behavioral modification, medical interventions
  • Physical activity for adults with obesity: 150-300 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity PLUS resistance training 2-3 times a week
  • Physical activity for children with obesity: 60 minutes daily of moderate to vigorous physical activity
  • Discussion of current obesity medication options available
  • Adena Weight Mgmt treats patients ages 12 and up
  • For more information: 740-779-8400

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

04-09-2026

Soap-N-Hope had this donation as well as products
Teays Valley represented today
Program Chair Ian Web with Special Olympics presenters, Rotarian Heather Foll and Amber Wickstrom, with President Rob

04/09/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Apr. 16: Meghan Yahn – Adena Weight Management

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Ian Webb

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Jim Hooks selected “We’re Rotary”, “Happy Wanderer”

Attendees: Radcliff, Nemes-Crawford, Crawford, D.Wolfe, C&T Chamberlain, Spangler, Poling, G&S Montgomery, Lambert, Rawlins, Sneed, McCrady, Searls, D&I Webb, Riegel, Brown, B.Tootle, Hooks, McNemar, Foll, Elick, Wilson, Duvall, Maroscher, E.Liggett, Rietano, Robinson, Hedges, Neff, Fountain

Guests: Joe McNemar guests from Simon Kenton Council: Kaitlyn Cummings and Barrett Mohrmann

Students: Mr. Ferrell introduced his seniors from Teays Valley – Collin and Ellie

Club Announcements:  

  1. PICCA: Jonna Motter let us know over 60 showers last month with only 2 days open a week – Soap-N-Hope is busy. Hope House can use it as well as people in cars and houses without water. No federal funding runs the Soap-N-Hope trailer, so they rely on the community. We presented a $2,000 check and laundry items we have collected.
  2. District Conference – April 24-25th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Weekend with Rotarians across our district – connect to see if we can collaborate or maybe you will bring back ideas to help our community. Www.rotary6690.com. $225 for Friday and Saturday sessions. $75 for dinners alone. 
  3. Please pay your dues to Daryl – we look forward to everyone returning for another year!
  4. Scouting Mayor’s Breakfast – Thursday, May 7th, 7:30am, Emmett Chapel on Tarlton Rd. Honorees will be Randy Beach and Ohio Christian University. See Joe McNemar to sign up. $50 per person or sponsorships available.
  5. Bill Stout Memorial Cinco De Mayo celebration: Jackie Rays – 5:00pm-8:00pm on May 11th. $20. Sign-up will start next week.
  6. RYLA – we are sending six students from our county

SAA:  Dave Webb

  • Birthdays/anniversaries
  • National Day – “Give Yourself A New Name Day”
  • 1865 on this day – Lee surrendered to Grant ending Civil War. What happened later in the week – Lincoln was assassinated
  • Edmund Fitzgerald trivia: Depth of Lake Superior 483 feet, max depth 1,332
  • Who owned the ship – Northwestern Mutual
  • 29 Crew members and all perished and none were recovered, six were planning to retire. The ship bell was only thing recovered

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $22 is Dave Webb who donated it back – Big bean holding at $1,600!!

Program: Special Olympics presentation with Heather Foll and Amber Wickstrom

  • Special Olympics was started by Eunice Kennedy in 1962 in her backyard
  • Eligibility in Pickaway Co Special Olympics is 8 years old (up to 60+ currently)
  • Offering a variety of sports: Golf, Basketball, Softball, Track & Field, Powerlifting
  • 5.5 million athletes around the world with over 100 countries participate
  • Partner opportunities – if you golf, you can be connected with an athlete who you will golf with every week at Crown Hill and have the opportunity to go to regionals and state
  • Heather can accept good used equipment for the athletes 
  • If you want to help locally, make donations directly to Pickaway County Special Olympics  200 E. Highway Street, Circleville, OH 43113

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

04-02-2026

Adrian Moehl from Westfall
Jaelyn Pounds from Westfall
Tom Duvall receives First Paul Harris from Jayme Fountain
Cadet Third Class Sam Braun with family and Pres. Rob

04/02/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Apr. 9: Amber Wiskstrom & Heather Foll – Pickaway Co. Special Olympics

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: David Crawford

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Joe McNemar

Song Leader: Brenna Gibson: “When the saints go marching in”

Attendees: Radcliff, D.Wolfe, Crawford, C.Chamberlain, Poling, G&S Montgomery, Robinson, Mavis, Sneed, D.Webb, Ankrom, Logan, Droste, Neff, Hedges, Riegel, Elick, Wilson, Saunders, B&E Liggett, Duvall, Gibson, R.Wolfe, McCrady, Spangler, Driesbach, McNemar, Searls, McCrady, Foster, Weller, Brown, Hill, Hooks, Fountain, Horning, Kitchen, B.Tootle, White, Nemes-Crawford

Guests: Sam’s family accompanied him today: Jerry and Sue Leist, grandparents; Parents Devin and Stacy Braun

Students: Emily Clark introduced her outstanding seniors: Jaelyn Pounds & Adrian Moehl

Club Announcements:  

  1. District Conference – April 24-25th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Weekend with Rotarians across our district – connect to see if we can collaborate or maybe you will bring back ideas to help our community. Www.rotary6690.com. $225 for Friday and Saturday sessions. $75 for dinners alone. 
  2. Tom Duvall: First Paul Harris!! Thank you Tom. Remember our clubs policy to assist in funding your first and second Paul Harris Award. See Jayme Fountain for details.
  3. Please pay your dues to Daryl – we look forward to everyone returning for another year!
  4. RYLA – we have six applicants
  5. Entreprenurial summit at OCU : April 13&14. Sign-up at OhioChristian.edu
  6. Godspell at OCU Friday, April 17th-Sunday, April 19th : Ohiochristian.edu for tickets
  7. Mt.Oval Liberty Camp : ages 9-12years old. See Sandy Montgomery for details
  8. First Memorial Bill Stout Cinco De Mayo party is May 11th at Jackie Rays in Ashville, buffet, $20. 5pm-8pm 
  9. “The Sandlot” is the movie we are sponsoring at Ted Lewis Park – checking on date
  10. Peace Pole: our club is sponsoring a peace pole and Ty is working on placement

SAA:  Dave Webb

  • Easter week trivia
  • Any OSU fans, both bball teams out of the tournament, pay $1
  • Any prior wrestling students? Remaining, pay $1
  • Purdue choked, Charlie pay $1
  • Edmund Fitzgerald trivia
  • Gitche Gumee is an Ojibwe name for Lake Superior (Big Sea or Big Water)

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $31 is Larry Logan – Big bean holding at $1,578!!

Program: Sam Braun – Cadet Third Class student at US Military Academy at West Point

  • Logan Elm grad in 2024
  • After graduation, will have four year degree
  • Academic, Physical, Military Pilar’s with Character being at the core
  • First engineering school in country
  • Two presidents were alum
  • Cadet life: 6:50am attendance taken – 4,000 cadets eat breakfast together and five hours of classes, 11:30pm lights out
  • 6:1 student to Faculty Ratio
  • Every cadet required to take foreign language
  • NCAA Division 1 Sports as well as Club sports and intramural sports
  • When you graduate, you are expected to be an officer of the United States Army
  • Can waive service commitment in order to go to law school or medical schools after four year degree
  • Application eligibility requirements: US Citizen; 17-22 years old; not married; not pregnant or legal obligation to support a child
  • For admission: Academic is worth 60%; Leadership (extracurricular; interview; reference letters)30%; Fitness 10%
  • Medical qualifications
  • Nominations from federal level
  • West Point has tours in order to see what a day in the life is like prior to applying
  • 14,000 applications; 4,500 nominated; 2,000 qualified; 1,250 admitted
  • 23% women; 12% 1st gen college; 9% 2nd gen USMA; 9% soldiers
  • Commitment does not start until third year
  • After graduate, 8 year commitment to serve
  • WestPoint.edu/admissions

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

03-26-2026

Jayme Fountain congratulates Tony Robinson with his PHF+3 award!!
Happy Birthday Bob McCrady. With Brenna making sure he stays in his seat.
Program Chair Carly Neff with speaker Jonathan Davis and President Rob

03/26/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Apr. 2 – Sam Braun – student at US Military Academy at West Point

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Heather Foll

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Gary Montgomery: “Take Me Out To The Ballgame”, “Better Than Ever This Year” (with Jim Hooks’ approval!)

Attendees: a crowd

Students: Logan Elm represented today with four students! Max, Ella, Autum, and Kennedy  

Club Announcements:  

  1. Jayme Fountain – Tony Robinson received his PHF+3 award! Thank you for supporting the work Rotary accomplishes Tony
  2. Remembering Bill Stout with Ty and Larry sporting his Circleville Rotary ties. First annual Bill Stout Cinco De Mayo dinner – more info coming. 
  3. District Conference – April 24-25th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Weekend with Rotarians across our district – connect to see if we can collaborate or maybe you will bring back ideas to help our community. Www.rotary6690.com. $225 for Friday and Saturday sessions. $75 for dinners alone. 
  4. Community Kitchen thank you to Gary & Sandy Montgomery, Warren Spangler, Bob McCrady, Bob & Alice Foster, David & Marie Crawford along with Betsy Weller! All under Alice Harker’s leadership.
  5. RYLA – we have four out of five county schools represented! Still working on last one.

SAA:  Tony Chamberlain

  • Bob McCrady’s birthday celebration today!
  • What team won first NCAA basketball tournament 1939 – Oregon
  • What sportscaster titled it March Madness for NCAA – Brent Musburger
  • What are the odds to have perfect bracket – 1 in 9.2 quintillion
  • How old is one of the youngest head coaches to ever win the tournament – 31
  • And he went around the room again!

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $31 is Tony Chamberlain (interesting…) – Big bean holding at $1,547!!

Program:   Jonathan Davis – Superintendent at Pickaway-Ross 

  • Influx in all programs with 850 juniors/seniors that attend every day
  • Next Fall – 700 applications and will be taking 550 (students have to be on-track to graduate, else they cannot get through the tech requirements)
  • 25 programs from electrical, welding, public safety, robotics, manufacturing, cyber security, nursing, transportation, etc.
  • Just added 16,000 square feet – industrial construction lab. When students graduate, they will be helping build the warehouses in northern Pickaway Co.
  • Fall – first HVAC program
  • Also serving Christian schools
  • High school students are being placed in adult classes because of space limitations
  • Trying to partner with Teays and Eastland Career to focus on Pickaway County opportunities
  • 221 students on full-time job placement at our area employers
  • 97% of students graduate on track
  • Over 2,000 community service hours worked by students
  • $2.25 million earned by students on work-based learning
  • 219,013 hours on job placement & work-based learning
  • 375 college credits earned while at Pickaway-Ross
  • Career tech can help students get the leg into a electrical union job so when they are in their four year electrical engineering classes, their side job is already in their field
  • April 10th: 8am-noon : Business & Education Workforce Summit 2026
  • www.pickawayross.com

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

03-19-2026

New Hope was represented by Mr. Holt, Victoria and Abby
Carly Neff, program chair, Serena Dresbach, President Rob

03/19/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Mar. 26 – Jonathan Davis – Pickaway Ross

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Brenna Gibson

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Norm Wilson

Song Leader: Tom Duvall: “Irish Eyes are Smiling”; “Wild Irish Rose”

Attendees: Radcliff, Elick, Wilson, Saunders, Duvall, Maroscher, Droste, B.Liggett, Sneed, Neff, Lambert, McNemar, Weller, G&S Montgomery, Poling, Crawford, D.Wolfe, R.Wolfe, Hedges, Riegel, Spangler, C&T Chamberlain, B.Tootle, B.Gibson, Ankrom, Rawlins, Brown, Nemes-Crawford

Guests: Mark Taylor guest of RD Saunders

Students: New Hope – David Holt, alum of OCU, now he is athletic director and introduced Victoria and Abby.

Club Announcements:  

  1. Four Way Speech Contest, March 14th – first place winners are Laina Welch from Westfall and Isabelle Casper from Logan Elm. They will both be competing at the District Conference. 11 students participated and we thank Tom Duvall, Rob Radcliff, Bob Foster, Gary and Sandy Montgomery, Kevin Dreisbach and our chair, Tony Robinson.
  2. Collection for Dolly Parton Imagination Library – over $150,000 raised by all Rotarians in the state with our District winning the per capita race with over $25. Thanks to the efforts of Marietta club which raised over $45,000.
  3. District Conference – April 24-25th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Hotel discount until April 2nd. Weekend with Rotarians across our district – connect to see if we can collaborate or maybe you will bring back ideas to help our community. Www.rotary6690.com
  4. Basket for Auction at District Conference – if you have a destination in Pickaway Co. area which you think could go into our basket or have any ideas, let David know 
  5. Soap-N-Hope collection of cleaning supplies, dryer sheets, cleaning pods, disposable gloves end March 26th. Bring items/money in and get a free strip for the drawing.
  6. March 23rd – Community Kitchen at Presbyterian church 4:00pm
  7. RYLA – we have two students who applied

SAA:  Tony Chamberlain

  • Buckeyes: National Championship – what first season did we ever get one? 1960
  • Basketball: 2006-07 lost to Florida Gators in championship with point differential of 9 (75-84)
  • He kept going with money flying everywhere and I lost track….

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $22 is Gerhard Marosher – Big bean holding at $1,526!!

Program:   Serena Dresbach

  • Leadership for Tomorrow Fund through PCCF – getting local people ready to lead
  • Prepare people for elected and appointed leadership in Pickaway County = Pickaway Fellows
  • Applications Open April 1, 2026 and close August 1, 2026; Interviews August 25-27; Sessions begin October 1st
  • $700 per person is tuition for Pickaway Fellows
  • Yourpccf.org/initiatives/leadership
  • October 1 & 2, 2026 Pickaway Fellows Introduction – Why Leadership and Why Now? 
  • May 29, 2026 – Crown Hill Golf Course fundraiser 7:30am shotgun start
  • First class was 2012. Currently running the program every other year.
  • Two travel sessions – Columbus and Washington, D.C. (how do you do business within these two places)
  • Between 8-12 students per class

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

03-12-2026

Chamber President John Lambert, Savannah Hufford, Program chair Carly Neff and Pres. Rob

03/12/2026

Marie Nemes-Crawford, Editor

Mar. 19: PCCF Fellows Program with Sereana Dresbach

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Presiding:  President Rob Radcliff

Greeter: Brenna Gibson

Pianist: Ellery Elick

Invocation: Michelle Blanton

Song Leader: Tom Duvall: 1898 first Coca-Cola was bottled “Let There Be Peace on Earth”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”

Attendees: Radcliff, Elick, Wilson, Horning, D.Webb, Saunders, G&S Montgomery, Duvall, I.Webb, Logan, Droste, Lambert, Neff, Blanton, McNemar, Sneed, Rawlins, E.Liggett, B.Tootle, Nemes-Crawford, Spangler, Brown, Hooks, B.Gibson, Robinson, Riegel, McCrady, Hedges, Poling, Weller, Crawford, C&T Chamberlain, D.Wolfe, Wolford

Guests: Louise Adkins came with Bob McCrady

Visiting Rotarian: Jackson Club was represented today

Students: not today

Club Announcements:  

  1. Four Way Speech Contest, March 14th – program starts at 11am. 10am set-up at the Library – please come and support the local high school students
  2. Collection for Dolly Parton Imagination Library – Thank you for your donations. We have $2000 from our club (which includes a $1000 district grant) and over $470 raised from members!
  3. District Conference – April 24-25th at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris. Hotel discount until March 25th. Weekend with Rotarians across our district – connect to see if we can collaborate or maybe you will bring back ideas to help our community
  4. Bonus Community Kitchen: thank you Rob and Daryl for the Sunday cooking so that Warren, Bob McCrady, David and Marie could get right to serving the 150+ meals.
  5. Soap-N-Hope collection of cleaning supplies, dryer sheets, cleaning pods, disposable gloves. Bring items in and get a free strip for the drawing. 
  6. OCU is putting on The Center for Executive Leadership “Making AI Work For You” with Dr. Justin Smith on March 19th, 9am-4pm at OCU $99 for Rotarians and spouse for free
  7. Our board granted the request to sponsor $600 for a movie and a hand-out for kids at Ted Lewis Park summer movies series
  8. PETS training this weekend for Connie, John Lambert, David & Warren: Our club’s next year’s grants are for Dolly Parton Imagination Library donation as well as handbook for parents through PAAC
  9. Veteran’s committee – Bob Foster is our chair. Larry and Charlie here today were recognized for their service

SAA:  Tony Chamberlain

  • Birthdays/Anniversaries
  • Get ready for March Madness questions for the rest of the month

Scholarship Drawing: This week’s winner of $26 is Rick Rawlins (donated to Dolly Parton) – Big bean holding at $1,504!!

Program:   Savannah Hufford – Chamber of Commerce

  • Our own John Lambert is Chair of the Board
  • Connecting local business owners
  • Vision: to support the development of business in Pickaway county
  • Mission: provide strategic growth and success through support and resources for businesses in Pickaway County
  • Priorities and focus:
    • visibility opportunities: sponsorship packages/website promotion/social media/eblast promotion
    • Recognizing and listening to our members: chamber chats with members to see how chamber can meet a need; member appreciation
    • Giving needed resources: news events and more cost savings
  • One hour chamber round table with Dr. Justin smith 3.18.26; 8–9am; free to chamber members
  • Chamber, connect & coffee: March 25th, 7:30-8:30am Sweet Delights on 105 W. Main St. (every other month this year)
  • From 2025 – current
    • Member growth of 67; Networking events 34
  • Circleville Rotary – Chamber Member Perks (Circleville Rotary is a member of the Chamber and therefore all Rotary members are Chamber members)
    • Free e-blast – any advertisement for Rotary events
    • Member cost savings (FedEx Discounts, Elevan (similar to square) )
  • Annual Dinner, March 26th, 5:30pm. Heritage Hall
  • Www.Pickawaychamber.com

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