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15 Oct. 2025 Dr. Phil Jenkins How Polio affected my career Oct. 15, 2025 Our speaker this week is Dr. Phil Jenkins. Dr. Jenkins is an expert on radon. October is Rotary polio month. Dr. Jenkins is a polio victim and his talk will be centered around his career and how polio has affected his career.
22 Oct. 2025 Andrew Hershner, Dayton Historian Memories of the Homefront: Dayton During World War II Oct. 22, 2025 Take a step back in time as we explore life in Dayton during one of the most pivotal eras in modern history. This engaging presentation will bring to life the stories, images, and atmosphere of Dayton from 1941 to 1945. Discover how the “City of a Thousand Factories” mobilized to support the war effort, transforming neighborhoods and industries along the way.
29 Oct. 2025 Dan Stevens How Lincoln arrived at his Emancipation Proclamation Oct. 29, 2025 Everyone thought Lincoln would dispose of slavery as soon as he became president but in the first 15 months of the Civil War he demoted 3 generals and fired the Secretary of War for promoting emancipation. So, what changed his mind on liberating the slaves? Dan will present The Proclamation that Almost Wasn't.
05 Nov. 2025 Narcisa Mikov, Executive Director RipplAffect Clean Water Nov. 05, 2025 RipplAffect is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization providing an easy and affordable means to clean water for families around the world that have no access to clean water sources. We believe that helping others have sustainable, clean drinking water has the potential to save untold number of lives, especially children. Clean water changes everything: health, education, economics, girls empowerment, restores time and more. Our water purification devices are being used all over the world in undeveloped countries to improve life. Guest of Dan & Richa Stevens
12 Nov. 2025 Jim Ghory, Morgan Stanley Market Update Nov. 12, 2025 Jim is a vice president, financial advisor, and senior portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley with over thirty years' experience.
19 Nov. 2025 Stephanie Llacuna Therapeutic Riding Institute Nov. 19, 2025 Guest of Don Walls
26 Nov. 2025 No Meeting Nov. 26, 2025
03 Dec. 2025 Kimberly Luse Fisher/Nightengale Houses Dec. 03, 2025 Kimberly Luse the Executive Director for the Fisher/Nightingale Houses at the Dayton VA and the WPAFB Medical Center.
04 Dec. 2025 Holiday Party Dec. 04, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Our holiday party! Hope you can join us!
10 Dec. 2025 Natalie Storms, Kettering Senior Services COORD City programs and services offered for older adults in Kettering Dec. 10, 2025 City of Kettering Residential Services: An overview of what is a Senior Service Coordinator and the City programs and services offered for older adults in Kettering.
17 Dec. 2025 Rep Andrea White, Ohio House of Representatives Lessons and Legislation - An Update from Columbus Dec. 17, 2025 Rep Andrea White will share some of the lessons she learned during the past five years as our represtative to the Ohio House. In addition, she will give us a legislative update.
24 Dec. 2025 No Meeting Dec. 24, 2025
31 Dec. 2025 No Meeting Dec. 31, 2025
07 Jan. 2026 District Govenor + Wildlife photos from Kenya Jan. 07, 2026 Please welcome our District Govenor, Heidi Schiller, to learn the latest news from Rotary International and our district. In addition, Bill and Kathy Lindahl will share some images of their recent trip to Kenya.
14 Jan. 2026 Bryan Suddith, Newly Elected Kettering Mayor Jan. 14, 2026
21 Jan. 2026 Alzheimer's Disease presentation Cedric D. Howard Jan. 21, 2026 Cedric D. Howard is a lifelong Daytonian and a proud graduate of Dayton Public Schools and Patterson Co-op High School. He earned his degree in Business Management from Bowling Green State University and returned home to build a successful career across finance, insurance, government, and manufacturing. Cedric currently serves as Senior Community Relations Business Manager with Oak Street Health and is the owner of Tru-Blu Transport, a non-medical transportation company. Deeply committed to service, Cedric is active on numerous community boards, including Miami Valley Crime Stoppers, Preservation Dayton, Wesley Dayton, and the Miami Valley Alzheimer’s Association Diversity Council. An advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association, Cedric founded the Making Memories Golf Outing to honor loved ones lost to the disease and to help fund the fight for a cure. Cedric believes that true fulfillment comes not from what we receive, but from what we give back.
04 Feb. 2026 Diane Welborn, Montgomery County Ombudsman What the Ombudsman can do for you! Feb. 04, 2026 Ms. Welborn is the author of the weekly “Ombudsman Column” published in the Dayton Daily News, author of the Ombudsman Office Weekly Update and the producer of the monthly “Ombudsman Program” on Dayton Access Television.
11 Feb. 2026 Elesha Snyde, and Donna Butcher Breast Wishes foundation Feb. 11, 2026 Elisha Snyder is the Executive Director of Breast Wishes Foundation. Elisha and Donna Butcher will talk about breast cancer, the history and mission of Breast Wishes Foundation, and their wish recipients. Their mission is to grant wishes that bring JOY to those with breast cancer.
18 Feb. 2026 Gabby Childers Violence Free Futures Feb. 18, 2026 Violence Free Futures works to end family, relationship, and sexual violence and its impact in Greene County through prevention, intervention, collaborative community programs, and safe housing. The agency has grown to provide a full slate of holistic and comprehensive services include a 24-hour crisis hotline, children and youth services, community advocacy, counseling, education, training, and safe housing.
25 Feb. 2026 Dr. Lamata Mitchell New President of Kettering College Feb. 25, 2026
11 Mar. 2026 Andrew Hershner, Dayton Historian Dayton changed the world—and the proof is in the patents! Mar. 11, 2026 Join Andrew as he explores the innovations that gave Dayton its reputation as the Original Silicon Valley. While iconic figures like the Wright brothers, Charles Kettering, and Edward Deeds are part of the story, this program goes further—shining a light on the lesser-known inventions and innovators whose work quietly and profoundly reshaped everyday life around the globe. Once home to the highest number of patents per capita of any city in the 20th century, Dayton’s influence extends from early industrial breakthroughs to the ongoing innovation emerging from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and today’s defense and technology leaders. This is a story of ingenuity, impact, and a city whose inventive spirit continues to shape the world.
18 Mar. 2026 STRIVE Event at Rosewood Arts Mar. 18, 2026
18 Mar. 2026 STRIVE Rosewood Art & Lunch Mar. 18, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No meeting at MCL - but please join our Mentors, students and the Rosewood Arts team for an afternoon of Pizza, Art and fellowship. This is a great way to see our STRIVE program in action.
25 Mar. 2026 Justin Blevins, Treasurer/CFO, Kettering Schools School Finance Mar. 25, 2026 Justin Blevens will discuss an overview of school finance, how it works, nuances that differ from private industry, budget, and our Future-Ready Facilities Plan.
01 Apr. 2026 Amy Havrerstick Jay's Seafood Restaurant Apr. 01, 2026
01 Apr. 2026 BOD Meeting Apr. 01, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. BOD Meeting - all members are invited and encouraged to attend.
08 Apr. 2026 Tom Moore Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm Apr. 08, 2026
15 Apr. 2026 Keitaro Harada Music & Artistic Director, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Apr. 15, 2026 Keitaro Harada is the Music and Artistic Director of the Dayton Philharmonic, the Music and Artsitic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic, the the Music and Artistic Director of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and the Principal Guest Conductor and Artistic Partner of the Aichi Chamber Orchestra.

Event Types

How Polio affected my career

Memories of the Homefront: Dayton During World War II

How Lincoln arrived at his Emancipation Proclamation

Clean Water

Market Update

Therapeutic Riding Institute

Fisher/Nightengale Houses

City programs and services offered for older adults in Kettering

Lessons and Legislation - An Update from Columbus

Cedric D. Howard

What the Ombudsman can do for you!

Breast Wishes foundation

Violence Free Futures

New President of Kettering College

Dayton changed the world—and the proof is in the patents!

School Finance

Jay's Seafood Restaurant

Sunset Ridge Lavender Farm

Music & Artistic Director, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra