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Welcome to Kettering Rotary!

Kettering

Service Above Self

We meet Wednesdays at 11:30 AM
Presidential Banquet Ctr.
4548 Presidential Way
Kettering, OH  45429
United States
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Meeting Cancellation Policy - Severe Weather
Meeting Cancellation Policy:
Our meetings are canceled only when there is a Level One or Higher Weather Warning for Montgomery County. Please check the news during inclement weather to see if a warning is in place before heading out. We want all our Rotarians to remain safe. Click here for an update by WDTN
 
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Student Awards for Kettering Fairmont, STEM and Alter
Today we had the pleasure of honoring students from three local high schools. 
 
LEADERSHIP AND RYLA ATTENDEES: (STEM, ALTER & FAIRMONT)
             
 
OVERCOMING ADVERSITY (STEM, FAIRMONT, ALTER)
 
            
 
SERVICE ABOVE SELF (STEM, FAIRMONT, ALTER)
         
Veterans Day Video with DDN & Our Own Bob Lamb!
Bob Lamb Veterans Day rotary service
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A special thank you to all those that have served our great Country. We know freedom isn't free - it take the sacrifice of our military and their families. We salute you.
 
Dayton Daily News did a lovely video of the importance of remembering our past with our own Bob Lamb. Truly makes us proud you are part of our Club and community Bob!
Bill Nance 50 Years in Radio and a Fond Farewell to Tom.

Goodbye Tom! We'll miss you - 'Go Bucks'

 

Goodbye Tom - After 30 years of friendship, it's hard to say so long. Hope you come back to visit us. We wish you and your lovely wife endless sunshine in Florida!

 
 

Bill Nance shared highlights from his 50 year career in radio broadcasting with us today. A true Dayton legend and a great speaker. 

 

From the 60's to the present day - Bill has seen and heard it all. The technology has changed but the message remains the same. Melody Morris assisted with his presentation and his been his co-host over the years. You can hear them both on FaithandFriendsradio.com

Don Walls - My Trip to Japan as an Educator
don walls japan rotary meeting speaker travel
In the 1970's .Don was one of 14 educators that had a private invitation to travel to Japan from a gentleman who ran prestigious private schools there.
Today Don shared some great memories and memorabilia with us. Many highlights of his trip were both funny and heartwarming. 
Here you see his lovely assistant, Marilynne, modelling a traditional Kimono. 
He showed several postcards of drawings of Hiroshima, as depicted by the survivors. 
 
72 Hours in the Life of a KRC Member
fellowship fundraising membership mound tour
What a fun 72 hours! We participated in the annual Holiday at Home Event selling burgers, hot dogs and fries on Sunday and Monday and then on Tuesday several Rotarians had a guided tour of the Mound Cold War Discovery Center.  It's great fun to be a Rotary Member!

72 Hours of FUN!

Don and Larry and Amy's Hubby man our booth. 
We partnered with Gibb's Old Tyme Hamburgers
Rotary crew with friends and family take a tour. 
learning about contamination suits and more. 
The Dayton Project - you wouldn't be flying without it!
Our guide Mandy is a  passionate & knowledgeable.speaker. 
Two fond farewell's and our new BOD.
Today was a bittersweet day for us. So many changes - so much love.
We thanked Don Wall's for being our Club's first 'Two Timer' President and hope he'll enjoy his status as, Past President, once again. He was truly an amazing leader and helped our club grow this year.
 
We also said a final 'Goodbye' to Russ Holtz for his 19 years of service to our Club as he moves to sunny Florida. We wish him all the best. You will be missed Russ.
 
We say 'See Ya Soon' to Amy Schrimpf as she will be moving to the Social Club instead of our regular club. She will be our STRIVE Liaison for the Social Club. She also vows to pop in now and again to visit with us for lunch. 
 
An update on Bob H: Several members have visited Bob and he is in rehab at the Hospital still. He's in good spirits, making progress. Please keep him in your thoughts.
 
And last, but not least, Kerrie Smith was sworn in today with her new BOD. Congratulations Kerrie - we appreciated your vision for your year and know you'll be very successful.
 
MS Check Presentation and Flag Day Tribute 
Today was a special day - a day to honor our flag with a Flag Folding Ceremony and a poem about the 13 folds. Bob Lamb read the following as Don and Larry demonstrated the proper folding.

The Thirteen Folds of Our Flag

 
  1. The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.
  2. The second fold signifies our belief in eternal life.
  3. The third fold is made in honor and tribute of the veteran departing our ranks, and who gave a portion of his or her life for the defense of our country to attain peace.
  4. The fourth fold exemplifies our weaker nature as citizens trusting in God; it is to Him we turn for His divine guidance.
  5. The fifth fold is an acknowledgment to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right, but it is still our country, right or wrong.”
  6. The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
  7. The seventh fold is a tribute to our armed forces, for it is through the armed forces that we protect our country and our flag against all enemies.
  8. The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor our mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.
  9. The ninth fold is an honor to womanhood, for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.
  10. The 10th fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since he or she was first-born.
  11. The 11th fold, in the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
  12. The 12th fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.
  13. The last fold, when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”

Honoring Andy!

We also honored long time Rotarian (we miss you!) Andy as we presented the Regional MS Society with a check in his honor. The funds were raised with our Social Membership's Romer's Night out and our clubs participation in the MS Walk-a-Thon. A job well done Rotarians!
 
 
2018 STRIVE WINNERS!

Congratulations to our STRIVE students on their graduation. A special recognition to our Scholarship winners:

Ethan Allshouse - $2000 (Don Boyer Award), Mentor: Dave McElwee, Elizabeth Oster - $1000, Mentor: Amy Schafer Schrimpf, Baileigh Buckingham - $750, Mentor: Amy Schrimpf,
Mporana 'TaTa' Nzabakiza - $750, Mentor: Tim McCrate, Amanda O'Brien - $750, Mentor: Marilynne Saliwanchik, Reahgan Julian - $750, Mentor: Brenda Stansfield

          

 

Also a big thank you for the Career Tech students who came today to show us their inventions and displays. Impressive students.

Thank you to the teachers and counselors who helped our students and a very special thank you to Nicole Will, Victor Colon and Zakiye Abboud for being on the committee with our Rotary members.

Student Awards, and more (2 weeks at Rotary!)
A little bit behind 'spreading the news!' Here are photos from last weeks Student Awards: Leadership (RYLA Winners), Overcoming Adversity, and Student Service Above Self. Students are from Fairmont, Alter and STEM. Congratulations to all!
 
   
 
Today we inducted our NEWEST member! Please welcome Bernard 'Bunny' Jump! After 50 years, he finally listened to his brother Bruce and joined us!
 
  
 
And last but not least we had two speakers today Col. Larry Benson and his grandson. If you loved the home made aeroplane video and want to see it on youtube here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNSN6qet1kE&t=3s
 
  
 
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Upcoming Events
  • BOD Meeting
    MCL Cafeteria
    Jul 01, 2019
    11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
 
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This Week:
Meeting Responsibilities
Entrance Table
Greeter
Schwieterman, Mark
 
Entrance Table
McCrate, Tim
 
Entrance Table
Haines, Mel
 
Meeting
Invocation
Bath, Peter
 
Scribe
VOLUNTEER, NEED A
 
SAA
Walls, Don
 
 
Speakers
Mark Schwieterman City of Kettering
Jun 19, 2019
Economic Development and Fiscal Status Update
Jennifer Brill - Attorney (Nicole Hunter)
Jul 31, 2019
Medical Marijuana in the Workplace
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Kerrie Smith
President Elect
Peter Bath
Secretary
Mel Haines
Treasurer
Mark Schwieterman
Past President
Don Walls
Club Service
Tim Leist
International Service
Peter Bath
Kettering Rotary Foundation
Larry Hodapp
Membership
Brenda Wirrig
Web/Social - STRIVE
Brenda Stansfield
 
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