Congratulations to the big winners in the Jay Begg Reverse Raffle!
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 Bath High School Interact Club holds their annual pinning ceremony.
John Ficorilli recaps the rocking District 6600 Conference.
Here are the highlights from the May 9 board meeting.
You're invited to a summer barbecue!
Erin Hardesty's search for her birth family brought a number of surprises.
The Lima Rotary Club presented its quarterly scholarships at Monday's meeting.
The Rotary apparel is in!
Thank you to Tracie Sanchez for hosting the May social. We had a great time at the Kentucky Derby watch party!
Lima Rotary Club has been granted the IFSR Youth Service Award.
The annual Rotary Tour for MESA is coming up in June.
Read the latest news from the WASH Rotary action group: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene.
Amphitheater construction is right on schedule.
Rotary In Review
The Lima Rotary Club's request for a global grant has been approved for $251,151!
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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Cynthia SpiersMay 1
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Robert KomminskMay 4
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Lynn CarpenterMay 5
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Chuck LeidyMay 6
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Anthony MillerMay 7
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Heather RutzMay 7
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Rashawna PerryMay 9
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Jed MetzgerMay 16
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Nathan GastMay 16
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Bob RuehlMay 21
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Phillip TruebloodMay 23
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Corey FrazerMay 28