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Greetings From President Derek Stemen

Derek Stemen

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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.  

Blessings,
 
Derek Stemen
Lima Rotary President
Posted by Anne Decker on May 22, 2023
Reverse Raffle
Congratulations to the big winners in the Jay Begg Reverse Raffle!
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Posted by Anne Decker on May 18, 2023
The Scoop - May 15, 2023
The Bath High School Interact Club holds their annual pinning ceremony.
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Posted by John Ficorilli on May 15, 2023
District Conference
John Ficorilli recaps the rocking District 6600 Conference.
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Posted by Anne Decker on May 19, 2023
Board Minutes - May 9, 2023
Here are the highlights from the May 9 board meeting.
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Posted by Tracie Sanchez on May 19, 2023
You're invited to a summer barbecue!
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Posted by Anne Decker on May 12, 2023
The Scoop - May 8, 2023
Erin Hardesty's search for her birth family brought a number of surprises.
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Posted by Anne Decker on May 12, 2023
Scholarships
The Lima Rotary Club presented its quarterly scholarships at Monday's meeting.
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Posted by Derek Stemen on May 24, 2023
Apparel
The Rotary apparel is in!
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Posted by Anne Decker
Kentucky Derby Party
Thank you to Tracie Sanchez for hosting the May social. We had a great time at the Kentucky Derby watch party!
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Posted on May 12, 2023
Lima Rotary Club has been granted the IFSR Youth Service Award.
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Posted by Derek Stemen on Mar 24, 2023
MESA Tour
The annual Rotary Tour for MESA is coming up in June.
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Posted by Bob Ruehl on May 26, 2023
Read the latest news from the WASH Rotary action group: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene.
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Posted by Anne Decker on May 04, 2023
Amphitheater Update
Amphitheater construction is right on schedule.
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Posted by Bob Ruehl on May 22, 2023
Rotary In Review
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Posted by Bob Ruehl on Sep 02, 2022

The Lima Rotary Club's request for a global grant has been approved for $251,151!

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Posted by Anne Decker on Dec 13, 2016
Free Lunch
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. 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Cynthia Spiers
    May 1
  • Robert Komminsk
    May 4
  • Lynn Carpenter
    May 5
  • Chuck Leidy
    May 6
  • Anthony Miller
    May 7
  • Heather Rutz
    May 7
  • Rashawna Perry
    May 9
  • Jed Metzger
    May 16
  • Nathan Gast
    May 16
  • Bob Ruehl
    May 21
  • Phillip Trueblood
    May 23
  • Corey Frazer
    May 28
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Club Information
Welcome to the Lima Rotary Club!
Lima

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 11:45 AM
Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center
7 Town Square
North Hall
Lima, OH 45801
United States of America
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Upcoming Events
  • Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing
    Hidden Creek Golf Club
    Aug 16, 2023
    8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Speakers
No Meeting
May 29, 2023
Happy Memorial Day!
Tara Reynolds
Jun 05, 2023 12:00 PM
Regional Planning Commission
Dr. JJ Sreenan
Jun 12, 2023 12:00 PM
Mercy Health/OSU Collaboration
No Meeting
Jun 19, 2023
Happy Juneteenth!
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Club Officers
President
Derek Stemen
President - Elect
Lesley Fry
Vice President
Demi Burden
Immediate Past President
Jeff Fitzgerald
Treasurer
Tracey Regula
Executive Secretary
Rita Brown
Secretary
Anne Decker
International Service Committees
Bob Ruehl
Foundation Adm Coordinator
Dick Schroeder
The Rotary Foundation
Dick Schroeder
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Brown-Ellis
Board of Directors
Keith Horner
Board of Directors
Joel Mengerink
Board of Directors
Andy Wannemacher
Board of Directors
Jeff Unterbrink
Board of Directors
Timothy Stanford
Youth Committees
Joseph Kitchen
Membership Committee
Adah Ellerbrock
Communication Committee
Anne Decker
Administration Committees
Anne Decker
Paul Harris
Dick Schroeder
Public Image Chair
Anne Decker
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