President David Eardley opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, Four Way Test. There were 40 members and 1 guest present.
David Eardley introduced the following guests:
HAPPY BUCKS
Cyndee Andrews is happy to welcome her second grandchild. Welcome to the world sweet baby Jacob!!
Paul Haig is happy about his fun trip to Miami.
Ron Diliddo honored the fallen officers and is grateful for all those that continue to serve
Phil Lowman is happy he didn’t spill a drop on his shirt today
Juliane Moriane is happy that Samantha is getting married. Best Wishes Sam!!!
Peter Stuhlreyer is already celebrating Cinncinatti’s Superbowl win
15th HANDSHAKE
Russ Shelton received the honors... congrats Russ!
ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK
Christine Hage bestowed the bejeweled trophy upon Marty McClure... congrats Marty!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Steve Oehler announced that there are still tickets remaining for the Masters Raffle. See him for tickets or purchase them online. Buy them for your friends and family, encourage them to buy them!! We also need help with golf related donations for the auction being held on March 15th to coincide with the raffle.
Ernie Schafer announced our new Leap Forward to a Paul Harris program. He will reach out to those close to $1,000 in donations and let you know how far you have to go to reach the honorable Paul Harris status. If you’d like to know where you stand, reach out to Ernie.
BIRTHDAYS AND CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
Happy Birthday to the following Rotarians:
Ryan Deel February 4th
Happy Club Anniversary to the following Rotarians:
Ryan Deel 2 years
Ron Lichtle 8 years
Juliane Morian 2 years
Vern Pixley 25 years
Lars Nordberg 2 years
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Today's sheriff's report was brought to us by Steve Schettenhelm personalized snow tips for our members. All fines collected support Rotary Scholarships. Thank you!
Renee Cortright provided our program on the OPC. The OPC has been enriching our community since 1983. Through their meals on wheels program they served 593 meals for 2021 and 9,090 grab and go lunches. Their transportation services that provide trips to medical appointments to shopping provided 41,829 trips last year. Beyond their outreach, the OPC houses many services within their walls including their Adult Daycare , Senior Support services from grief support to their loan closet. Beyond the day to day necessities the OPC also fosters creativity and physical health through their many fitness and fine art projects including their original spring musical Going Global. The OPC is support by volunteers and their philanthropic events from their 5K to their Soiree. To continue the amazing things the OPC provides they retiled the therapy pool and recarpeted the library.
We are so grateful for the countless services the OPC provides to the community and are proud to support them. Don’t miss the Used Jewelry Sale on May 12th – May 14th!!!