Events

Lynda has been the Public Market Manager at the 2^nd Street Market for Five Rivers MetroParks since December of 2018 and worked as the Market Coordinator for two years prior. Her previous work experience encompasses over 30 years of retail sales experience much of which was in the health food industry. In 2018, Lynda earned her bachelor's degree from Antioch University Midwest in Liberal Studies with a focus on health and wellness.

Lynda, who grew up in Spokane, WA, has lived in Dayton with her husband Marc (Dayton native) and their two sons since 2004. She considers Dayton her home and loves being a part of a diverse community full of creative people. Her role at the Market brings her continual joy being able to interact and support local entrepreneurs as well as helping to provide local food access to those in need.

Welcome to Kettering Rotary, Lynda! And thanks, Kathy Lindahl, for arranging Lynda's visit to our Club!

Few events mean more to the soul of our Kettering Community than our Annual Holiday at Home Celebration.

Whether it's the dozens of displays, artists, vendors, food booths, and car show at Lincoln Park. Or the Labor Day morning parade where people reserve their spots with lawn chairs the night before. Or maybe you have a kid who will be marching uphill in a wool uniform with sweat pouring but pride bursting.

Save some gas! Stay off the scrambled airlines! ENJOY a classic Kettering Holiday at Home.

Welcome to our Kettering Rotary Speaker's Podium, Courtney! And thanks to Missy Mae for reaching out to arrange this special treat.

John McManus is proud to serve the residents of our community as Montgomery County Treasurer. He was elected to the position in November of 2020 and assumed office in September of 2021. As Treasurer, John is responsible for the collection of property taxes, the safeguarding of county funds, and the careful management of the county’s investment portfolio. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Montgomery County Land Bank, and is committed to helping our neighborhoods turn delinquent, neglected, and abandoned properties back to productive use.

Prior to his role as Treasurer, John served as Chief Deputy to Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Mike Foley. As Chief Deputy, John was responsible for the management and oversight of the Criminal, Civil, Domestic Relations, Appellate, Records, and Bookkeeping & Finance Departments for the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts. He was also responsible for the management and oversight of the Clerk’s Help Center.

During and prior to his role as Chief Deputy Clerk, John served 150,000 residents of Dayton, Riverside, Trotwood, Harrison Township and Jefferson Township as a member of the Dayton Board of Education from 2016 to 2020. John was elected to the position in 2015, while still a full-time student in law school at the University of Dayton. John held various positions during his four years of service, including as Board Vice President and Finance Chairman.

Thanks Matt Wahrhaftig, for Cynthia's visit to Kettering Rotary!

Our guest Speaker will continue our Kettering Rotary series on "Infrastructure."

Thank you, Tim McCrate, for this Infrastructure Series, and for arranging John's visit to our Club!

Sharon serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, founded in 1927. https://www.kettering.org/about/history 

American Inventor Charles F. Kettering established the Foundation in 1927 “to sponsor and carry out scientific research for the benefit of humanity.” Inspired by the open-mindedness and creative philosophy of its innovative founder, the Foundation’s research has gradually shifted to focus on democracy, particularly the role of citizens.