Events

The Little Exchange Fine Gifts is a nonprofit boutique located in Oakwood. Staffed by almost 90 volunteers, the shop has donated nearly $1.7 million to Dayton Children’s Hospital since its inception.

Missy Mae shares with us an incredible trip to Israel in 2024. From the people to the culture and breathtaking beauty Missy tells us about a country in the midst of war and their courage and unbreakable spirit.

Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Manager of Communications, Outreach and Stewardship at The Miami Conservancy District, dives deep into the local water picture. Dr. Hall will discuss:

• Flood Protection Strategies: Learn about the Miami Conservancy District's work in safeguarding our community from flooding.
• The State of Our Water: Gain insights into current water conditions, including potential challenges and areas of concern.
• Rotary's Historical Role in Water Stewardship: Discover how the Kettering Rotary Club can partner with the Miami Conservancy District to promote water conservation and healthy watersheds through community service initiatives. 

Col. Cassie B Barlow, USAF (ret) last spoke at KRC in October 2023 as president of SOCHE (Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education). This time, Cassie will talk about Saluting Our Grandmas, Women of WWII, a book she wrote for young people that details the journey and adventures of a young lady from the Midwest into the WAVES* to contribute to her country’s efforts in WWII.  In addition, the book highlights the history of women in service from the very beginning. 

Bob will talk about Olympic Trap and Skeet Shooting.

Will Stansfield will tell you everything you want to know about how 3D Printing has developed, the very different methods and materials used and the amazing applications that are used in almost every industry. Did you know people can 3D print a house, medical devices, car parts, jigs and even food? Will will also be bringing in a small printer demonstrating a sample 'print' - so you can see the process up close. Join us for an interesting look on custom manufacturing that is taking industry and hobbiests by storm. 

Joyce Reid Kasprzak's affiliation with education began as a reading and language arts specialist in Dayton Parochial Schools from 1969 to 1973. She started working with the nonprofit Home Based Arts (HBA), now Children's Historical Publishing, as a volunteer in 2000 before becoming the Executive Director in 2006 after the passing of Founder William Bell. Before joining the organization, Joyce was the Founder and CEO of the Dayton/Toledo/Columbus region of The Diet Workshop for over 25 years. The national headquarters in Boston commended her franchise as the largest and most successful in the company's history. Honored by The New York Times for outstanding work incorporating weight loss programs, her innovation and vision won Dayton's Female Entrepreneur Award. In 2010, Joyce was recognized by the Dayton Daily News as one of the Top Ten Women for community contributions. Joyce received the Cardinal Bernardin Community Service Award in 2010. The Dayton Exchange Club presented her with the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2019. She continues to work as the Executive Director of Children's Historical Publishing, which has placed over 600,000 learning-activity books in the hands of minority and at-risk children. She is a respected member of the Education Committee for the American Heritage Foundation, Montgomery County Reentry Public Education & Advocacy Committee, and the Dayton Woman's Club. Joyce lives in Tipp City with her husband, Alan Kasprzak, and visits her son, Brian, in Los Angeles as often as possible.

Val Beerbower manages the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at Sinclair College. Part of the Workforce Development team, Val oversees planning, execution, and recruitment for summer cohorts offered at the college. She obtained her journalism degree from Ohio University in 2006 and started her career on the editorial teams of newspapers and magazines before pivoting to PR and marketing … and then pivoting to economic development … and then pivoting to higher education. When she’s not assisting small business owners, she enjoys spending time with friends and neighbors in downtown Dayton. You can learn more about Val on her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valbeerbower/

Topic – Have you heard of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program? Don’t sleep on this unique educational opportunity for small business owners. Each summer, 25 to 30 entrepreneurs are selected to participate in this 12-week business boot camp. Each week, scholars take a deep dive into a variety of topics related to business management and administration, all while developing a five-year growth strategy. Best of all, there’s NO COST to attend, thanks to a grant that provides a full scholarship to all scholars. During this informational session, the program manager for Sinclair College, Val Beerbower, will present an overview of the program, the curriculum, and eligibility requirements, and how to apply. Curious now? Get a sneak peek at https://workforce.sinclair.edu/entrepreneurs.

Bryan Suddith serves as the Deputy Director of the Montgomery County Veteran Services Commission. He has been with the Commission for 6 years. Bryan is responsible for leading the staff and managing both the operations and marketing of the Commission. Bryan is married to a United States Air Force Veteran, his wife of 27 years who served as a Lieutenant with the 45th Engineering Squadron in the Space Command. Bryan holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Dayton and has 12 total years in leadership with Montgomery County.

A deep dive into the trends and impact of the nonprofit sector

This presentation will highlight the services offered for families and youth in Kettering through the Youth and Family Resource Coordinator including upcoming initiatives, ways to get involved, and the launch of neighborhood bridges.

Laura Tran joined the district as the City of Kettering/Kettering City Schools jointly-supported position of Youth and Family Resource Coordinator in the summer of 2024. She is a licensed social worker with experience working in the nonprofit field. Her wide range of experience includes serving as the training coordinator and adoption coordinator for a foster care agency and as a domestic violence social worker in the Dayton area shelter system She has nearly ten years of experience in social work, dedicated to connecting our community with essential resources and supporting families from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and is the new Area Director for neighborhood bridges, launching soon in Kettering! Audiovisual needs. 

 Laura.Tran@ketteringschools.org, 937-499-1496

While Kayleigh has been passionate about service for as long as she can remember, it was during her time serving as a United States White House Intern alongside Laura Bush and staff that she truly began to understand the true value in her potential to make a positive impact. Kayleigh joined the Girls on the Run of Dayton staff in 2017 and has served as Executive Director since 2018. She has led the organization through tremendous growth and the COVID-19 pandemic with the commitment to serve EVERY girl that wishes to participate. She considers her position a privilege and honor to work alongside so many amazing individuals, working together to inspire the next generation of women to be changemakers.

In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors with her son, Jack and their Aussiedoodle, Penny.