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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 Mar 24, 2023
Social
We had a fun time at Thursday's social. Thanks to Drew Fields for hosting us in Innovative Packaging's private party room!
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Posted by Anne Decker on Mar 24, 2023
The Scoop - March 20, 2023

The Ohio State University Lima Campus has developed a demonstration farm committed to regenerative farming strategies. 

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Posted by Anne Decker on Feb 22, 2023
Apparel Sale
Get your Lima Rotary Club gear!
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Posted by Anne Decker on Mar 24, 2023
Reverse Raffle
Get your tickets now for the Jay Begg Reverse Raffle and win your share of $10,000 in prize money!
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Posted by Anne Decker on Mar 16, 2023
Love Luggage
The Lima Rotary Club is collecting items for Love Luggage for our next service project.
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Posted by Anne Decker on Mar 16, 2023
4-Way Test Speech Contest
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. 
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Posted by Russ Decker on Mar 17, 2023
Spelling Bee
The Lima Rotary Club is proud to have sponsored Tuesday's Regional Spelling Bee.
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Posted by Joseph Kitchen on Mar 16, 2023
Interact
On Saturday, March 11th, the Bath High School Interact Club held their annual Father Daughter Dance fundraiser.
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Posted by Anne Decker on Mar 17, 2023
Board Highlights
Here are the highlights from the March 14 board meeting.
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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 John Ficorilli on Mar 24, 2023
Enjoy exciting international travel with your fellow Rotarians.
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Posted by Anne Decker on Mar 16, 2023
The Scoop - March 13, 2023
Downtown Lima is working to create and maintain a dynamic, vital, and sustainable downtown.
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Posted by Derek Stemen on Jan 26, 2023
District Conference
You're invited to this year's District Conference in Cleveland, OH May 12-14, 2023.
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Posted on Mar 03, 2023
Rotary International President Jennifer Jones is inviting you to the RI Convention in Melbourne May 27-31!
 
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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 Bob Ruehl on Feb 03, 2022
How To Create Rotary Account
Have you created your account on the Rotary International website? Click below for the easy-to-follow instructions.
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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:
  • Jeff Dulmage
    March 1
  • Katy Page
    March 1
  • Tracie Sanchez
    March 3
  • Adam Stolly
    March 8
  • Jessica Trinko
    March 8
  • Sara Ambroza
    March 8
  • David Runk
    March 10
  • Shanna Barns
    March 14
  • David Ross
    March 15
  • David Bullock
    March 16
  • Dave Stratton
    March 19
  • Theresa Schnipke
    March 19
  • Sue Hubbell
    March 20
  • Jeff Lee
    March 21
  • Timothy Hammel
    March 22
  • Susan Fifer
    March 25
  • Mindy Schulz
    March 27
  • Carl Berger
    March 28
  • Todd Washam
    March 29
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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
  • Joint Board Meeting
    Apr 11, 2023
    11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Annual Meeting
    Apr 17, 2023
    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
  • Spring Blood Clinic
    Senior Citizen Services
    May 06, 2023
    6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Speakers
Four Way Test Essay Contest Winners
Mar 27, 2023 12:00 PM
Michael Ayers
Apr 03, 2023 12:00 PM
Service Trip To Guatemala
Russ Decker
Apr 10, 2023 12:00 PM
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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
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Elizabeth Brown-Ellis
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Keith Horner
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Joel Mengerink
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Andy Wannemacher
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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
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