eSpoke - October 21, 2016 (Oct 21, 2016)

4 Way Test Speech Contest

Lima Senior High

Mar 04, 2017
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Social Night

The Met

Mar 28, 2017
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Jake Kuttothara M.D.

Knockout Concepts 3D Software

Mar 13, 2017

Bob Ulm

Mar 20, 2017

Jason Duff

Bellefontaine Main Street

Mar 27, 2017

4 Way Speech Contest District Winners

Apr 03, 2017

Jaki Waggamon

4 Paws for Ability Autism Awareness Month

Apr 10, 2017

Renee Mancino

Ohio Harness Racing Association

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The Scoop - October 17, 2016

Posted by Heather Rutz on Oct 21, 2016

Broadcaster's career followed high school sports' popularity.

As technology allowed area media companies to feed high school sports fans’ appetites, broadcaster Mike Shepp was there to usher in big time coverage of games and atheletes.

Shepp, also a retired English and speech teacher, discussed his career in broadcasting Monday, and told stories from his book, “Game Time.” The book details a career in sports broadcasting that spanned from 1979 to 2013.

Shepp began his career with WDOH in Delphos. However, it was nearly a decade later that he was in on the ground floor of televising high school games, when WTLW made the decision to move beyond its Christian audience.

“They experimented with three games,” Shepp said. “And people loved it.” That began what Shepp called a ‘golden era’ in high school sports, stretching into the mid-1990s. School administrators were cool to broadcasting games, even on tape delay, at first because they believed it would kill attendance.

That didn’t happen, Shepp said, as people came for the live event and enjoyed it so much they wanted to go home and watch it all over.

“I think today, with the West Ohio Sports Network, we have some of the best high local school sports coverage in the state,” Shepp said.

Lima Senior High basketball standout Greg Simpson was the best player Shepp covered, he said.

“There was always a vibe in the gym,” he said. “You never knew who would show up (to watch him play).”

In other business Monday:

The club received an update on the Abilities Rotary Field at UNOH. Construction has begun and some pieces could be added as late as November, depending on weather. If the weather turns, work will resume in the spring.

Chuck Butts is celebrating his 45^th anniversary in Rotary.

Harold Bischoff with the International Service Committee updated the club and said a quarterly report will be in the upcoming eSpoke. The global grant for Honduras sanitation improvement was signed off on. It has a budget of $197,001 and multiple clubs and districts from the United States, Canada and Mexico participating. The next step will send an inspection team to Honduras, possibly as early as November.

Bischoff said a separate service project opportunity in Honduras will be available in January. If anyone is interested, they must pay their own way and see Bischoff for details.

Lima Rotary Club will mark World Polio Day Oct. 24 with a community awareness day that will include raising a polio flag in Town Square and a proclamation from Mayor David Berger.

The Scoop - October 10, 2016

Posted by Heather Rutz on Oct 13, 2016

Fire damage and fatalities can be reduced with prevention and practice.

Practice and prepare now, Bath Township Fire Chief Joe Kitchen said Monday, so you’re ready in the unfortunate event a fire happens in your home or workplace.
Kitchen, speaking during National Fire Prevention Week, said the annual awareness time has a long history that began in 1911, the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire. Since then, prevention measures – from checking smoke detectors to school children holding fire drills – have helped save thousands of lives.
While the public generally thinks of firefighters in emergency situations, much of their day-to-day jobs focus on fire prevention, especially in fire safety code enforcement, Kitchen said.
Fire safety code, and its enforcement, exists because of “bad things happening in the past,” Kitchen said, pointing to things such as occupancy limits, sprinkler systems, clear exits, and exit signs.
But Kitchen’s aim is safety, he said, not burdening business. While he and his officers have found many violations during his time as chief, he has not sent a single violation to the state Fire Marshall. Instead, he works with business owners to correct the situation, he said.
With the many improvements made over time in the United States, about 3,000 civilians die every year in fires, Kitchen said. That number has remained steady for 40 to 50 years.
“It upsets me that people seem to accept that,” Kitchen said.
Kitchen also tested the group’s knowledge of fire prevention with a quiz on best practices, such as when to replace smoke alarms and practicing home escape routes.
In other business Monday:
•   Drew Fields presented a $900 check from Rottery proceeds to Beth Seibert, representing the Ottawa River Coalition.
•   Tracie Sanchez continues to need volunteers for the Blood Clinic Nov. 5. This year, applied health care students at Apollo Career Center will be training with professionals from Lima Memorial Health System that day.
•   President David Frost will be attending the second annual Lake Erie watershed conference Oct. 28 in Toledo.

Rotaract

Posted by Lisa Amstutz on Oct 21, 2016

The Rotaract Club has been busy!

The UNOH Rotaract Club recently spent the morning volunteering at Lima Memorial Health System and helping the Child Developmental Center. They also went to Lima Senior High School to help with the CTAG program (closing the achievement gap). The club has many exciting event and volunteer opportunities coming up in 2016!

Keep up with all the action on their Instagram account - UNOHROTARACT and Facebook page - UNOH Rotaract.

Field of Dreams

Posted by Anne Decker on Oct 21, 2016

Construction has begun on the Rotary Field of Dreams at UNOH! It should be completed in May, just in time for the summer ball season.

Dictionary Distribution

Posted by Tracie Sanchez on Aug 25, 2016

Dictionary Distribution has been scheduled for October 26. This will be a one day blitz! If interested in volunteering to deliver dictionaries to 3^rd grade students at local schools please contact Dave Cockerell for more details.

International Committee

Posted by Harold Bischoff on Oct 21, 2016

The International Committee has had a busy fall. Read all about it here.

Quarterly Report of the Lima Rotary International Service Committee

The first quarter of the Rotary year is already finished and the International Service Committee wants to inform Lima Rotarians of developments of note.

GG15248442—District 4250 Sanitation Improvement Within the Watershed of the Merendon Preserve

The most important step was the final sign off on Wednesday, July 27^th of the Global Grant—GG15248442—District 4250 Sanitation Improvement Within the Watershed of the Merendon Preserve. The final sign off by the parties participating in this Rotary International Global Grant initiates a process that will hopefully lead to the Rotary International Foundation funding the largest International Service project ever initiated by the Lima Rotary. Rotarian Bob Ruehl has worked the past several years to put this project together.

As with all International Service projects, the Host Club that the Lima Rotary will be working with is the Usula Rotary Club (Honduras). The Lima Rotary is the lead International Partner for the project. The proposal submitted stipulated a budget for the project of $197,001.00. Other Rotary Clubs and Rotary Districts contributing to the project include:

Rotary Clubs: Gateway-Thurston County (WA), Archibold (OH), Lorain (OH), Oakville-Trafalgar (Toronto, CA) , Montreal (CA), Simi Sunrise (CA), Ojai (CA), San Miguel de Allende-Midday (Mexico), Scarborough (CA)

Rotary Districts: District 7080 (CA), District 6600 (OH), District 5020 (WA)

As you may recall several years ago Rotary International developed Future Vision which sought to bring greater transparency and sustainability to how International Service project dollars were spent by the Rotary Clubs. That process led to multiple Clubs and Rotary District’s working together to complete larger projects which will have a more meaningful impact. Another key aspect of that program was to insure that the projects undertaken have the support of the communities and address the real needs. This project, due to Bob’s efforts, has been focused upon meeting the needs of the local population to be impacted by the project and is working with a Host Club committed to a successful completion of the project.

We have recently learned that the next step in the Rotary International Foundation’s review process will be to send a Cadre inspection/review team to Honduras to meet with the Host Club and parties involved in the project. That meeting will potentially occur during November of 2016.

Committee Meeting Held on Monday, August 8th

The International Service Committee held one meeting during the quarter on Monday, August 8^th. The meeting was well attended and it was determined that a key focus –in addition to the Global Grant-- is to get additional Rotarians to attend the Uniendo Project Fair (to be held in San Salvador, El Salvador) during the last week of January. It is vital to get other Lima Rotarians involved in developing and vetting projects with other Clubs. More information will be forthcoming in the near future on the Project Fair.

MESA Happenings

Gary Davis, Director of Operations & Logistics for MESA indicated the following items of note:

During the month of August MESA picked up 6 crank-up beds that Springview Manor here in Lima had contributed to MESA;
Also during August MESA shipped their first small container (20 foot long instead of 40 foot long) to Mexico where Resources Centers International (Mel Honig’s computer center project)

Will be implementing their first Center in Mexico;

Randy Box of the Waterville Rotary Club will head up the Rotary Tour for MESA in 2017;
The balance of the mortgage loan on the MESA warehouse is now down to approximately $25,063.00. The mortgage was initially for $70,000.00.
Any Lima Rotarian can attend the MESA monthly Board meetings which are held at the warehouse at 1370 North Main Street, Fostoria, OH 44830. The meetings start at 4:00 p.m. and are scheduled on the second Wednesday of each month.

The above picture is of the container that was recently loaded at the MESA Warehouse in Fostoria to be shipped to Puruandiro, Mexico. Mel Honig, founder of Resource Centers International, will be leading a team of three educators fluent in Spanish to implement Resource Centers in 16 preschool classrooms between November 17^th to 28^th. If you are interested in participating in this Mission you can learn more about this project at: https://resourcecentersinternational.org/news-for-q3-2016/

Opportunity of a “Hands On “ Project

Sean McGhee, with the Swanton Rotary Club is looking for several additional Rotarians interested in working on three construction projects in Honduras from January 28^th to February 4^th, 2017. This is the only time in 2017 that this type of project will be available and any interested Rotarians should contact Sean at 419-994-6391. Sean has been involved in hands-on projects for over 12 years and has spoken to our Club in the past about his prior trips. Participants are expected to pay their own expenses and can select which project they are interested in working.

Additional questions on any of the items noted should be directed to Catheryn Sarno or Harold Bischoff, International Service Committee Co-Chairs.

Board Highlights

Posted by Rita Brown on Oct 21, 2016

Here are the highlights from the October 11 board meeting.

Call to Order

President Dave Frost called the meeting to order with the following members present: Jill Ackerman, Anne Decker, Dr. Susan Hubbell, David Runk, and Tracie Sanchez. Also attending were Treasurer Kevin Bill, Secretary Rita Brown and Guest Richard Schroeder.

Attendance Report – Rita Brown

Brown shared the Attendance Report for September 2016.Attendance is averaging around 85 members per meeting.Attendance at alternative meetings is included in these numbers.Currently we have 172 active members.

President’s Report -Dave Frost

October 24^th has been named World Polio Day in honor of the birthday of Dr Jonas Salk, inventor of the polio vaccine.District 6600 Governor Do Nguyen is encouraging all clubs in the District to fly a special flag announcing the day. Lima Mayor Dave Berger has agreed to fly the flag the entire week.Mayor Berger will attend the Lima Rotary Club Meeting on October 24^th and present a proclamation to the Lima Club declaring the day to be World Polio Day.

Interact Advisor Update

Bath High School started the year without an Interact Advisor. Administrative assistant, Missy Vandemark, has agreed to take the position and Lima Rotarians Joe Kitchen and Joe Patton will serve as advisors. Sixteen students attended the first meeting. They are recruiting new members and have a list of activities planned.

The Rotaract Club at UNOH

The Rotaract Club is moving forward at quick pace. The Club is working with the hospitals and plans to visit both hospitals during Halloween to cheer kids. They are volunteering at the Food Bank and the Boy Scouts Carnival. Rotarian Bob McPheron donated tee shirts for the members. The Board discussed inviting the Rotaract Members to shadow the Club Members and to meet the Young Professionals to learn more about what Rotary does in our community.

Little Free Library Update

Frost has identified 10 sites around the community as potential sites for the Little Free Libraries.Lima Pallet will provide the materials and the Lima City Schools Shop Program will build them.Frost requested the Lima City Schools provide a conceptual image by the next Board Meeting.Committees will then be established to manage the book collection process from members and on-going maintenance of the Libraries.

PHF/Legacy Fund

Richard Schroeder provided a 4-part committee report to the Board regarding past practices relating to Paul Harris Fellows and Every Rotarian Every Year, the status of member donation accounts, and opportunities to advance support for The Rotary Foundation.Committee Members included:Schroeder, Fred Seelenbinder and David Runk.

The Committee presented the following recommendations.

Creation of a Legacy Account – (deceased and resigned)

Schroder stated donations have accumulated from deceased or resigned Rotarians and remain in the custody of the Club.These funds were never submitted. As these members are no longer active, simply submitting the funds will only be recorded as a gift from Lima Rotary.In the future, when a member resigns or dies with an Annual Fund account balance, the amount will be moved to the Legacy Account.

Continue Paul Harris Fellowship Incentive

When a member has given $500 to TRF (EREY or PP), Lima Rotary provided sufficient funds or recognition points to advance the member to the first level of PHF.This is a one-time assist.Schroeder indicated the club currently has about 12 members who will be at the $500 level this year and the legacy fund could be used up moving them to PHF.In the future, when a member resigns, they will be asked if they have a preference for their points or if they prefer leaving it up to the club.Points can be given to other members, non-Rotarians or members can exchange points with each other.

Better Educate Members on TRF

TRF, EREY, PP, the Annual Fund recognition points or District discretionary grants are often confusing and may not seem related.Members need to better understand these important Rotary programs and how to make them more effective. Informational opportunities should be made available beginning with New Member Orientation.

Decker made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Committee for Parts 1, 2 and 3.Ackerman seconded the motion.Board approved.

100% Foundation Giving Recognition

Schroeder indicated Rotary International’s goal is for TRF to receive $100 per member each Rotary year and this is promoted through the EREY effort. While every member is encouraged to give $100, it is total club giving that RI uses to determine goal achievement. If every member gives something and the club averages $100 per capita, the goal is achieved. Lima Rotary has always given more than needed for 100% Giving Recognition but not every member contributes. The committee recommends the Board consider designating $6.25 from each member’s quarterly dues for EREY. This is not a dues increase but a sharing of general operating funds and the Club can meet the 100% Foundation Giving recognition goal. The Board discussed this option and with the recent dues increase of $25 per quarter, it might be doable. The Board discussed options. After thorough consideration, the Board agreed to table the discussion of Item 4.

President Elect Report - Tracie Sanchez

Rotary Field of Dreams at UNOH

Plans are in place and dirt is moving.The field base will be laid within the next couple of weeks. The asphalt will need to sit for 30 days to see if there are any low spots, so the rubber turf will be installed in March as soon as the weather breaks.The site will be the first customer site in the Spring.The field is still right on target for opening day - the first day of May 2017. There will be a Grand Opening.

Dictionary Distribution

It will take place on October 26^th and Dave Cockerell has all the volunteers in place to do the one- day blitz.The teams will pick up the books on Monday October 24^th to be delivered to 3^rd graders at 13 area schools.We will also be distributing Rotary pencils and stickers for the books.

Fall Blood Clinic Update

The Blood Clinic will be held on November 5^th from 6:30 – 9 AM at the Senior Citizens Center on West Elm Street.Volunteers are still needed. Apollo School is providing the phlebotomist this year along with Lima Memo Hospital and Mike Swick heading up the event.

2017-2018 Inbound/Outbound Youth Exchange

A committee is being formed to put together a summer program. Catheryn Sarno is gathering information.The committee will reach out to foreign language teachers about the possibility of bringing a student to Lima from a foreign country for 30 days and also a Lima student could participate in the 30-day program and travel abroad.

Vice President's Report - Paul Swartz

As Swartz was not present, Frost presented a brief report regarding Polio Plus. Swartz has been working on Polio Plus Planning Ideas.Updates will be shared at the November meeting.

Past Presidents Report - David Runk

Membership & Retention Committee Update

The Young Professionals will be invited to attend Club Meetings.The Committee is working on it but no action has been taken.

Red Badge Members Meeting

The next Red Badge Meeting will be held Thursday October 20^th.Red badge holders and their sponsors are included.

International Committee Club Updates

Harold Bischoff will provide an update by the end of the week.The Global Grant is moving ahead and a representative from Rotary International will meet with the host club in Honduras.An update will then be provided to the club and Harold will share details with the Board and the whole Club.

New Business

Proposed Members

An application was reviewed for Robert O. Baxter, CEO and President Mercy Health. Hubbell made a motion to approve the application of Robert O. Baxter and Runk seconded the motion.Board approved.

A resignation was received from Marcy Boone.Tracey made a motion to approve the resignation with regret and Ackerman seconded the motion.The resignation will not be activated until Boone’s EREY points have been allocated. Runk is working with her.The process should be finalized by the end of October. Runk will advise once completed.

Old Business

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Decker made a motion to adjourn and Tracey seconded the motion. Board approved.

Respectfully submitted

Rita Brown,

Lima Rotary Club Secretary

Blood Clinic

Posted by Tracie Sanchez on Aug 25, 2016

The Fall Blood Clinic is set for November 5^th. Lima Memorial Health System and Apollo will be onsite for the event. It is from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Senior Citizens Services at 3400 W. Elm Street.

IRA Gift

Posted by Bob Ruehl on Oct 21, 2016

Did you know you can make a tax free gift to Rotary from your IRA account?

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