Here are the highlights of the May 12 board of directors meeting.
Call to Order Craig Kupferberg
President-Elect Craig Kupferberg called the meeting to order at 11:39 A.M. with the following board members present: Craig Kupferberg, Chip Bullock, Berlin Carroll, Jennifer Mason, Richard Warren. Also, Secretary Anne Decker and bookkeeper Amy Ricker were present.
Secretary’s Report Anne Decker
Approval of the April 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Mason made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2026 board meeting. Warren seconded the motion. Board approved.
Attendance Report for April 2026
No new members joined the club and five members resigned or were terminated in April. April attendance was 39.518%. The month ended with 127 active members and 4 honorary members.
President’s Report Craig Kupferberg
Safety City Mini Pavilion Update
Students at Apollo Career Center have nearly completed the construction of the mini pavilion for Safety City. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 15. The club will meet at the Red Cross that day and walk to Safety City for the ribbon cutting.
Students at Apollo Career Center have nearly completed the construction of the mini pavilion for Safety City. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for June 15. The club will meet at the Red Cross that day and walk to Safety City for the ribbon cutting.
Blood Clinic
The annual blood clinic was held May 9. 219 people attended the clinic and it grossed $17,357.11. 220 people attended last year’s clinic which grossed $18,373.95. The club has not yet received its invoice from Lima Memorial Health System.
The annual blood clinic was held May 9. 219 people attended the clinic and it grossed $17,357.11. 220 people attended last year’s clinic which grossed $18,373.95. The club has not yet received its invoice from Lima Memorial Health System.
Ride For MESA
The annual bike ride for MESA will have an overnight stop in Lima on June 20. The riders will spend the night at Wingate by Wyndham thanks to donations from a number of club members. Plans are being made for a dinner for the riders to be held on the patio between Wingate by Wyndham and the Civic Center.
The annual bike ride for MESA will have an overnight stop in Lima on June 20. The riders will spend the night at Wingate by Wyndham thanks to donations from a number of club members. Plans are being made for a dinner for the riders to be held on the patio between Wingate by Wyndham and the Civic Center.
Red Cross Blood Drive
The American Red Cross has asked the Lima Rotary Club to host a blood drive before and after one of our regular club meetings. Discussions are ongoing.
The American Red Cross has asked the Lima Rotary Club to host a blood drive before and after one of our regular club meetings. Discussions are ongoing.
America 250 Lima Event
On June 27, a celebration of America’s 250th birthday will be held at the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater. The Lima Rotary Club will be passing out water, provided by Cenovus, at the event. The Allen County Fair is loaning us a cooler for the day. Six to eight volunteers are needed to work from 2-6pm.
On June 27, a celebration of America’s 250th birthday will be held at the Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater. The Lima Rotary Club will be passing out water, provided by Cenovus, at the event. The Allen County Fair is loaning us a cooler for the day. Six to eight volunteers are needed to work from 2-6pm.
Lima Locos
The Lima Rotary Club received 50 Lima Locos tickets for its $150 sponsorship. The board selected June 18 to be Rotary Night at the Lima Locos. Tickets will be passed out to members at the club meetings.
The Lima Rotary Club received 50 Lima Locos tickets for its $150 sponsorship. The board selected June 18 to be Rotary Night at the Lima Locos. Tickets will be passed out to members at the club meetings.
Zoom Subscription
The board of directors agreed not to renew the club’s Zoom subscription due to lack of use.
The board of directors agreed not to renew the club’s Zoom subscription due to lack of use.
Treasurer’s Report Amy Ricker
Amy Ricker shared information from the club’s Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. The club’s total income through April 30, 2026 is $99,605.08. Total expenses are $95,391.49. Net profit is $4,213.59.
Bullock made a motion to approve the April treasurer’s report. Mason seconded the motion. Board approved.
Warren made a motion to transfer the remaining proceeds from the first quarter Rottery Drawing in the amount of $25 to the Lima Rotary Foundation to benefit You Matter. Mason seconded the motion. Board approved.
New Business Craig Kupferberg
Applications
Mason made a motion to approve applications for membership from Jayson Paglow – Owner of Paglow Automations and Anisha Hale – Gift Officer at Mercy Health. Bullock seconded the motion. Board approved.
Resignations
Warren made a motion to approve the resignations of Sara Ambroza and JJ Truman. Warren seconded the motion. Board approved
Mason made a motion to approve applications for membership from Jayson Paglow – Owner of Paglow Automations and Anisha Hale – Gift Officer at Mercy Health. Bullock seconded the motion. Board approved.
Resignations
Warren made a motion to approve the resignations of Sara Ambroza and JJ Truman. Warren seconded the motion. Board approved
Motion To Adjourn
Bullock made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carroll seconded the motion. Board approved. Kupferberg adjourned the meeting at 12:48 P.M.
Bullock made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carroll seconded the motion. Board approved. Kupferberg adjourned the meeting at 12:48 P.M.