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2023 - 2024 • ROTOGRAM |
An Official Publication of the
Rotary Club of Westerville Since 1959 |
JULY 2, 2023 - VOLUME 58, ISSUE 1 |
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This Week at Rotary |
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July 4th Celebration! |
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There’s still time to sign up to help! |
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July 6 Meeting |
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July 4th recovery: NO MEETING! Enjoy the extra time in your day! |
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7/13 Meeting Assignments @ Villa Milano |
Cashier: Brandy Deichert
Greeter: Lisa Janszen
Prayer & Pledge: Bethany Lee
Sgt. At Arms: Steve Malik
Raffle: Bob Slavens |
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Thank you, upcoming program partners! |
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NOTE: If you have a meeting assignment, please plan on arriving at our meeting no later than 11:30 A.M. If you cannot make it, please secure a replacement that you know can take your place. Note that changes you make may not be reflected in the schedule. |
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2023 Scholarship Recipients |
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Rotary 2023 Scholarship Recipients The Rotary Club of Westerville Scholarship recipients are: Westerville North: Miles Fike - $10,000 Westerville North: Kendyl Laucher - $5,000 Westerville Central: Zoe Campbell - $5,000
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Upcoming Programs |
JULY 13 at Villa Milano |
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President Katrina's Kick-Off Meeting |
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JULY 20 at Medallion ClubLunch - $20.00 |
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Announcements |
4th of July 50/50 Raffle |
4th of July raffle tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR Code or accessing the website directly at: https://www.rafflebox.us/raffle/westerville |
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Plastic Free July - Take the Pledge Today!!! |
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In 2020, the environment officially became Rotary’s 7th Area of Focus. District 6690 remains committed to supporting all 7 of Rotary's Areas of Focus.
As 2023-24 District Governor, I am inviting all District 6690 Rotarians to join millions of people around the world in reducing their plastic waste this July.
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Don’t think you can make a difference? Think again!
You can eliminate these common plastics in your life: · Coffee cups/Fast Food Drink Cups · Shopping Bags · Plastic straws · Plastic bottles · Just to name a few!
Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to eliminate single-use plastics in your daily life?
Accept the Challenge and Take the Pledge to live Plastic Free in July here.
Those who sign up and commit to reducing/eliminating single-use plastic in July will be entered into a drawing to win $100 of Rotary Swag! 1 winner will be randomly selected the last week of July.
Together, we can Create Hope in the World and make a difference.
Take the Pledge Now…and eliminate single-use plastic from your life!
Serving Together to Create Hope in the World,
David
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Hello, Changemakers!
Since the summer of 2022, Rotary members have been meeting with Westerville leaders to identify the unmet needs of teens and young adults ages 14-24 in our community. The overwhelming response has been a gap in immediate access to shelter (both emergency respite and affordable housing), along with communication of existing resources.
Upcoming events: Strategic planning for solutions to immediate access to shelter kicks off this summer Summer 2023: outreach to theatre, band, and sports coaches July 27th: Star House CEO Ann Bischoff is speaking at our Rotary meeting Partner with Neighborhood Bridges to communicate resources Fall 2023: Hygiene drive
Get involved! Response requested - Let us know what you are willing to contribute to this initiative (time, talent, treasure, social network) ->
Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeX2zt0QJ-DRWCRdacIVAyz0c26a3xbEK6DxIomrZqCB1Xj1w/viewform?usp=sf_link
For additional information, please contact Ellen Cathers (emcatw387@gmail.com), John Oleyar (joleyar@sbcglobal.net) or Tiffany McGinnis (tiffany.t.mcginnis@gmail.com).
CLICK THE NEWSLETTER IMAGE TO OPEN IT
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Save the Date! 8/31 Club & Family Dinner |
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Service Opportunities |
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Join a fellow Rotarian and spread the word about our AMAZING CLUB at 4th Fridays!
The dates for this year's 4th Fridays are:
July 28
August 25
September 22
October 27
Click the button to access SignupGenius!
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Build Beds! |
Please join your fellow Rotarians in helping build beds with Bed Brigade, located at 171 E. 5th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
If you haven't worked with Bed Brigade before, don't worry, no experience is necessary! All the wood is cut and just needs to be assembled. It's an incredibly smooth operation. Bed Brigade is scheduling this build specifically for our club, so please come out and help. We would like to get 20 people to help build beds!
If you are unfamiliar with Bed Brigade, they build beds for people, mostly children, who are in need of a bed. For many, this will be the first time they will have a bed of their own. Along with the bed, Bed Brigade provides bedding, a pillow, a blanket, a stuffed toy for the children, and a Bible. Bed Brigade works locally with WARM, Neighborhood Bridges, and many other organizations to identify the need for beds.
Questions: Please contact Jodi Fletcher at 614-891-2952 or at jofletcher@breezelineohio.net.
Signup Genius link/button below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ABAE29A2FCC34-bedbrigade2 |
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Walls Builds 2023 - Westerville Habitat Partnership |
HEY CLUB! LET’S GET A TEAM TOGETHER for the 2023 Walls Build on Saturday, August 19th from 7:30 am - 12:00 pm at:
The Point at Otterbein
60 Collegeview
Westerville, OH 43081
Click the link/button below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45a8a82d6-walls#/ |
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Kodak Moments |
For full-sized pictures, access the Club's photo albums by clicking the button. |
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7/1 Float Build |
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6/29 Meeting |
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Wonderful final meeting of the year for the 2022-23 Rotary Club of Westerville presidency of the Rev. Jim Meacham, our first member to ever serve two terms as President. (His first was in 1977-78.) Jim recognized Brad Dodrill as Rotarian of the Year, honored departing board members Tom Shaver and Jodi Fletcher, then thanked ALL club members for their contributions to his very successful year during our weekly lunch meeting at the Villa Milano. Jim presented each member in attendance at lunch Thursday with a coupon for a free ice cream cone at the Uptown Westerville Dairy Queen.
Thanks, Jim, for a wonderful year, and good luck Katrina Plourde, whose 2023-24 Rotary Club of Westerville presidency begins tomorrow, July 1! |
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6/25 Harris-Askins House Peace Pole Dedication |
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On Sunday, June 25 several HAH residents and Rotarians, including our Club’s Peace Committee - Larry Shepherd, Jodi Fletcher, Joe Meyer, and Katrina Plourde, along with President Jim and the district Peace Committee Chair Tom Carlisi gathered to dedicate the Peace Pole at the Harris-Askins House. |
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We want to hear from you! |
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Now accepting suggestions for the 2023-24 year!
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July Birthdays & Anniversaries |
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Your Officers and Board of Directors for the Rotary Year 2023-2024 |
Gordon R. McInally, Scotland, International President David Uhl (Lancaster) District 6690 Governor |
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President: Katrina Plourde
President-Elect: Brandy Deichert
President Nominee: Dave Read
Immediate Past President: Jim Meacham
Secretary: Wendell McCurdy
Treasurer: David Coffman
President Emeritus: Dave Krebs |
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Board Members 2021-2024
Megan Reamsnyder*
Carol Faulkner*
2022-2025
Eric Gibson
Brad Dodrill 2023-2026
Joe Fleck
Larry Shepherd |
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*Appointed to fill a vacancy.
Rotary Club board meetings are generally held the third Wednesday evening of every month.
If you wish to attend please notify the secretary. |
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Westerville Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees
2022-23 Officers Steve Brown, President
Tom Staebler, Vice President
Bill McLoughlin, Secretary
Dave Coffman, Treasurer
Immediate Past President, Kirk Lawson*
Trustees
Terms Ending June 30, 2023:
Steve Brown, Bob Slavens, Dan Stanley, Brandy Deichert**
Terms Ending June 30, 2024:
Jim Elter, Bud Hoffman, Tom Staebler
Terms Ending June 30, 2025:
Dennis Strohm, Lisa Janszen, Bill McLoughlin
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*Ex-officio (nonvoting) position
*Appointed to a one-year term as President Nominee of The Rotary Club of Westerville.
Westerville Rotary Foundation board meets as needed; Contact president for information. |
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Harris-Askins House 2022-2023
President: Tom Staebler
Vice President: Carol Groseclose
Secretary: Joe Barone
Treasurer: Jodi Fletcher |
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Board Members
Lyn Kiger, Kathleen Short, Bill Plessinger,
Jim Meacham and Chip Bruchac
*Joe Meyer *Past President of the Rotary Club of Westerville |
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Harris-Askins House Board meetings are held when announced.
To attend, please contact HAH President Tom Staebler. |
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Articles and Photos Submission Deadline
Friday by 5:00 PM for the Next Edition! |
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