Lewis Center/Polaris Rotary

Weekly Rotary Meeting – Central Ohio Symphony

A.J. — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:45:17 +0000

Breakfast and Fellowship: 7:45am
Meeting Bell Rings: 8:00am
Meeting Ends: 8:45am
The Conference Center at NorthPointe
Ohio Building
9243 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

Meeting 104: Business Networking Rotary

A.J. — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:42:13 +0000

Past President C. Lee Smith led the club in a trial of something new for us – the Networking Rotary. The group divided into odds and evens and rotated tables for mini-networking sessions. The goal was to help our members get to know each other from a business perspective and develop new relationships. The trial was well received with the only complaint being it didn’t last long enough. The Networking Rotary may become a regular fixture on our meeting schedule.

President Deb Sturm reminded everyone about our club’s project to help set up and tear down for the Orange Festival Parade on July 4th. Children and pets are welcome. A photo gallery from last year’s parade is available in our Members Area.

Meeting 103: Bart Mahoney on the RI Foundation

A.J. — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:27:05 +0000

Bart Mahoney spoke of the benefits of Rotary International Foundation at Friday’s meeting. The Assistant District Governor from the Whitehall-Bexley club said his life changed forever after attending a RI Convention in Australia and seeing all the good Rotary does in far-off places in the world. A multi-Paul Harris Fellow, Mahoney said a mere $1,000 donation can prevent children in Africa from getting Malaria by providing them with mosquito nets for their beds – which cost $2 each. This is in addition to Rotary’s efforts to finish the job of eradicating Polio, providing clean water and other projects that help the disadvantaged.

Past President C. Lee Smith became our club’s second Paul Harris Fellow by writing a $1,000 check on the spot following Bart’s presentation. The contribution will be matched by District Governor Nominee Ram Gawande (Athens club) as part of Operation Break Ram, which ends June 30.

P.S. Ducks wearing red sneakers… nice tie Bart!

Meeting 102: Adopting from China

A.J. — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:34:50 +0000

At Friday’s meeting, Kaiyu Clark and her husband Larry told of the adventures of adopting their daughter from China earlier this year. The couple, who met in China, culminated a three-year adoption process with a several week trip to visit relatives and pick up their new bundle of joy! Larry also advocated the Half the Sky Foundation – a volunteer organization that helps find families for orphaned children from China.

Following the meeting, the Board approved the transfer of membership for Bob Johnson into our club, plus the approval of the Duckwitzs as new member invitations.

Weekly Rotary Meeting

A.J. — Mon, 21 May 2007 01:12:18 +0000

Breakfast and Fellowship: 7:45am
Meeting Bell Rings: 8:00am
Meeting Ends: 8:45am
The Conference Center at NorthPointe
Ohio Building
9243 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

Induction Night, The Gathering Place, Worthington Hills

A.J. — Mon, 21 May 2007 00:38:28 +0000

Meeting 101: Rotarians On the Clock

A.J. — Fri, 18 May 2007 22:17:28 +0000

A rare occurrence at Friday’s meeting – no guest speaker. So President Deb got out a stopwatch and challenged everyone in attendance to tell about themselves in 45 seconds or less. Among the interesting nicknames that were exposed: Looo, Duck and Little Ricky… and by the way, where is Thunder?!?

We also learned that half of us were ‘born in a small town,’ the other half from somewhere around Cleveland, and that a River Rat is NOT a cat that needs to be saved.

This week’s Rotary trivia: what number member in Rotary was the first to introduce singing. The answer from the crowd: ‘the first and LAST.’ The real answer: the fifth.

Deb and Past President Lee recapped the District Conference. Ric Visintine previewed a new community service project our club will be doing in August. We’ll post more details as things are firmed up.

Our Next Meeting is Friday, May 25. Kaiyu Clark (the softer, gentler – but no less caring – version of Bill Rogers) and her husband will tell of the adventures of adopting their daughter from China earlier this year.