We had a fun time at Thursday's social. Thanks to Drew Fields for hosting us in Innovative Packaging's private party room!
Derek Stemen

I am thankful for the opportunity to serve alongside each of my fellow Rotarians this year. Throughout my career, Rotary has been a place of growth and enrichment. Rotary has challenged me to continually put "Service Above Self," and has inspired me to follow the incredible examples of my fellow Rotarians.
I once heard someone share that at its core Rotary is about two primary things: Fellowship & Service. These are the two foundational pillars that I want to focus on during my year as President.
1. Fellowship
- Regular Meetings: Each week, the Lima Rotary Club meets in person and we welcome guests to join us at our Monday meetings from noon - 1pm at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center in downtown Lima.
- Rotary Fellowships: In addition to regular meetings, Rotary is a million-plus members organization that has numerous opportunities to connect to individuals who share a common interest in recreational activities, sports, hobbies, or professions.
- Rotary Socials: One of the favorite activities of Rotarians is connecting outside of the office and our regular meeting times through social activities.
2. Service
- The Lima Rotary Club is filled with leaders who are always looking to the future to make the Limaland community, this country and the world a better place. Since the club was founded in 1915 we have been a part of incredible projects that have made this community better for its citizens. For example, this year we are excited to host the grand opening of the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater project in downtown Lima. This will be a destination point for this region and multiple states for decades to come!!
The club is also involved in multiple other projects that include:
- Fall & spring blood clinics
- The Rotary Riverwalk
- Jay Begg Reverse Raffle
- Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing to fund scholarships
- Salvation Army bell ringing
- Dictionary distribution to local schools
This club has also been successful in obtaining global grants to better the lives of residents in underdeveloped countries by improving their water supply and upgrading their facilities.
I look forward to working with all of my fellow Rotarians as we continue to make our community, county, and ultimately world a better place to live.
- The Lima Rotary Club is filled with leaders who are always looking to the future to make the Limaland community, this country and the world a better place. Since the club was founded in 1915 we have been a part of incredible projects that have made this community better for its citizens. For example, this year we are excited to host the grand opening of the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater project in downtown Lima. This will be a destination point for this region and multiple states for decades to come!!
The club is also involved in multiple other projects that include:
- Fall & spring blood clinics
- The Rotary Riverwalk
- Jay Begg Reverse Raffle
- Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing to fund scholarships
- Salvation Army bell ringing
- Dictionary distribution to local schools
This club has also been successful in obtaining global grants to better the lives of residents in underdeveloped countries by improving their water supply and upgrading their facilities.
I look forward to working with all of my fellow Rotarians as we continue to make our community, county, and ultimately world a better place to live.
Blessings,
Derek Stemen
Lima Rotary President
The Ohio State University Lima Campus has developed a demonstration farm committed to regenerative farming strategies.
Get your Lima Rotary Club gear!
Get your tickets now for the Jay Begg Reverse Raffle and win your share of $10,000 in prize money!
The Lima Rotary Club is collecting items for Love Luggage for our next service project.
Congratulations to the winners of our 4-Way Test Speech Contest! The first and second place contest winners will present their speeches at the Lima Rotary Club meeting on April 17.
The Lima Rotary Club is proud to have sponsored Tuesday's Regional Spelling Bee.
On Saturday, March 11th, the Bath High School Interact Club held their annual Father Daughter Dance fundraiser.
Here are the highlights from the March 14 board meeting.
The annual Rotary Tour for MESA is coming up in June.
Enjoy exciting international travel with your fellow Rotarians.
Downtown Lima is working to create and maintain a dynamic, vital, and sustainable downtown.
You're invited to this year's District Conference in Cleveland, OH May 12-14, 2023.
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones is inviting you to the RI Convention in Melbourne May 27-31!
The Lima Rotary Club's request for a global grant has been approved for $251,151!
Have you created your account on the Rotary International website? Click below for the easy-to-follow instructions.
Would you like to bring a prospective member to a Lima Rotary Club meeting? Great! To encourage new members, the board has voted to pay for the lunch for any prospective members you bring to a meeting.
Member Birthdays:
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Jeff DulmageMarch 1
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Katy PageMarch 1
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Tracie SanchezMarch 3
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Adam StollyMarch 8
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Jessica TrinkoMarch 8
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Sara AmbrozaMarch 8
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David RunkMarch 10
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Shanna BarnsMarch 14
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David RossMarch 15
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David BullockMarch 16
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Dave StrattonMarch 19
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Theresa SchnipkeMarch 19
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Sue HubbellMarch 20
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Jeff LeeMarch 21
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Timothy HammelMarch 22
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Susan FiferMarch 25
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Mindy SchulzMarch 27
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Carl BergerMarch 28
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Todd WashamMarch 29