Our own, Betsy Windle Hackworth, shared some flower-arranging tips

Our own, Betsy Windle Hackworth, shared some flower-arranging tips this morning. Well done! Also, we are just a few weeks from the Kentucky Derby Gala on May 4! Get your […]

Ashley Wilhelm, The Toledo Clinic Facial Plastics & Dermatology

Ashley Wilhelm, The Toledo Clinic Facial Plastics & Dermatology, shared the services they offer and the importance of skin health. Mark your calendar for our Derby Gala on May 4. […]

Jack Marshall and Jen Barrett from Van Buren Schools shared information about the 9/11 Tunnel2Towers Foundation Mobile Exhibit

Jack Marshall and Jen Barrett from Van Buren Schools shared information about their goal to bring the 9/11 Tunnel2Towers Foundation Mobile Exhibit to the school in October, which was born […]

Rene Gabriel, Public Relations Coordinator from Mission Possible

Rene Gabriel, Public Relations Coordinator from Mission Possible, shared information about their mission, working in Haiti since 1979 and the Dominican Republic since the early 1980’s. With the current unrest […]

Sarah Foltz, Director of the Hancock County Historical Museum

Sarah Foltz, Director of the Hancock County Historical Museum, shared her story, including her passion for community impact and partnership. With her new position at the museum, she is able […]

Nadine Weininger, and Cari Taylor from the Blanchard Valley Center/Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities

March is Developmental Disabilities Month! Nadine Weininger, and Cari Taylor from the Blanchard Valley Center/Hancock County Board of DD, shared information about the various programs they offer including Early Intervention, […]

Jeff Wigdahl, a fellow Rotarian, shared information about the materials mined by National Lime and Stone

Jeff Wigdahl, a fellow Rotarian, shared information about the materials mined by National Lime and Stone. He shared a virtual tour of the mining process at the Carey plant and […]

Sarah Clevidence, Director of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

Sarah Clevidence, Director of the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, shared information about how the library is funded. She also shared circulation numbers. Youth are actually still driven toward actual print […]

Stacy Shaw, Director at Children’s Mentoring Connections

Stacy Shaw, Director at Children’s Mentoring Connections, was our speaker today. They are celebrating 50 years this year. She shared their local history and how the services they offer have […]

Lee Swisher, Hancock County Emergency Management Services

, gave an update regarding the eclipse in April including how to prepare for and view the event. He included tips for employers and general recommendations. Top concerns are communication […]

Jeremy Speer, publisher of The Courier

Findlay Rotary Club joined us for a combined meeting. Next week we will join them for their meeting at noon. Jeremy Speer, publisher of The Courier and several other local […]

Wil Schroeder and Jen Galbraith, shared information about WorkAdvance, a program through Raise the Bar

Wil Schroeder and Jen Galbraith, shared information about WorkAdvance, a program through Raise the Bar, a local workforce development organization. WorkAdvance connects job seekers to high demand manufacturing jobs with […]

Beth Reed, Women’s Resource Center Board President and volunteer

Beth Reed, Women’s Resource Center Board President and volunteer, shared her journey with the organization. She also gave an overview of the services they provided provide. Also their philosophy of […]

We had a rousing game of Christmas Jeopardy with Emcee Ken Jennings-Pollitz

We had a rousing game of Christmas Jeopardy with Emcee Ken Jennings-Pollitz and Team Griswald, Team Krank and Team McCallister fighting it out till the final question. Ultimately, The Griswalds […]

Lisa Gray from Homestead Decorating

Lisa Gray from Homestead Decorating joined us this week to talk about holiday decorating. She had some great ideas. It was a fun way to start the day! Don’t miss […]

Jeff Reese of Kaleidoscope Farms

Jeff Reese shared the story of his family’s business, Kaleidoscope Farms, a 40-year-old Christmas tree farm. The farm has expanded to 27 acres and three generations plus a gift shop […]

District Governor Jim Duke

District Governor Jim Duke joined us this morning. He shared how Rotary allowed him to connect to his city of Vermillion. He also shared how Rotary clubs build a sense […]

Judy Hutton, Keeping Kids Safe

Judy Hutton, Keeping Kids Safe Director, shared information about the agency working with foster care children. The agency works toward reunification and adoption. They also operate two group homes for […]

Krystin Brecheisen of AR Marketing

Krystin Brecheisen, AR Marketing, talked to us about AI and how it can make our lives easier. AI has been around since the 1960s and has grown and improved to […]

Mark Reed, supervisor of the apprenticeship program and McKenzie Chishko, apprentice coordinator of Grob Systems Inc.

Mark Reed, supervisor of the apprenticeship program, shared Grob’s history as a privately owned international company with headquarters in Germany. The company makes precision products for a variety of industries. […]

Drew DeMull, Black Swamp Area Scout Council

Drew DeMull, Black Swamp Area Scout Council, started with a safety moment regarding the benefits of a nap. He then shared information about the renovation of the Marks Chapel at […]

Emily Wolfe, Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate

Emily Wolfe, Breast Cancer Survivor and Advocate, shared her journey with the club. It was a personal and inspiring presentation. We are so glad she shared it with us. Check […]

Dr. Dione Summerville, President and Thought Leader of Owens Community College

Dr. Dione Summerville, President and Thought Leader of Owens Community College, shared the college’s vision and strategic plan. She also shared many of the traditional and non-traditional opportunities Owens offers. […]

Center for Safe and Healthy Children

Checks were presented to Welcome to a New Life and the Center for Safe and Healthy Children as a result of the spring gala. Both organizations shared more information about […]

Welcome to a New Life

Checks were presented to Welcome to a New Life and the Center for Safe and Healthy Children as a result of the spring gala. Both organizations shared more information about […]

Paul Hadde, owner of Chick-fil-A Findlay

Paul Hadde, owner of Chick-fil-A Findlay, shared the history of the organization, and the philosophy of customer service and ethics they embody. He also shared his journey in opening the […]

Heather Sensal, from the University of Findlay

Heather Sensal, from the University of Findlay, shared information about their STEAM programs, funded by Mazza, and why they are so important for the future. This includes students of all […]

Linda DeArment shared the story of the Pendleton Glass Robbery

Linda DeArment shared the story of the Pendleton Glass Robbery, a real robbery in our community in 1975 at the Hancock Historical Museum. The story was documented by Ed Heminger, […]

Simone Green from the University of Findlay

Simone Green from the University of Findlay shared her involvement in various academic and student organizations, including her leadership roles. Many of them include a focus on inclusion and ministry. […]

Jake Stepec, Stepec Photography Studio

Jake Stepec, Stepec Photography Studio, has been doing photography for over 10 years and has been in business for 3 years. He shared his passion for commercial photography-business to business-which […]

Jordan Gottschalk, Fort Findlay Playhouse

Jordan Gottschalk, Fort Findlay Playhouse Board, shared the history of the playhouse, formed in 1933. He also shared how the playhouse is run and the season format. He also shared […]

Incoming Flag City Morning Rotary President, Laura Eier

Outgoing President, Chris Renn, gave a recap of the year and handed the gavel over to incoming President, Laura Eier. President Eier shared plans for her term. Remember there is […]

Ryan Debelak from RDM Therapy

Ryan Debelak from RDM Therapy shared information about his services. He offers a variety of massages and rehabilitation services to prevent and recover from injury and improve mobility and function. Benefits […]

Heather Clow, Executive Director, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts

Heather Clow, Executive Director, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, shared the exciting shows coming up for the 2023/2024 season. MCPA is an Arts Presenter and Promoter, meaning they bring […]

Jaclyn Pessell and Erica Bruno from Best Christmas Ever Hearts of Gold

It was a pleasure having Jaclyn Pessell and Erica Bruno from Best Christmas Ever Hearts of Gold present to us this morning. What a wonderful organization to have spreading joy […]

Katie Kramer, owner of Hurdwell Market

Katie Kramer, owner of Hurdwell Market, shared her journey from lawyer to retail business owner. Located in Arlington, the meat is locally sourced and processed. Over half of the other […]

Jim Curry, Royale Coffee Company

Jim Curry, Royale Coffee Company, a Findlay-based small business. Jim has traveled around the world tasting and learning about coffee roasting and small-batch brewing. Royale Coffee Company buys beans directly […]

Drew DeMull, Program Director for Black Swamp Area Boy Scout Council

Drew DeMull, Program Director for Black Swamp Area Boy Scout Council, hosted the meeting at Camp Berry today. It was a beautiful morning to see some of the things the […]

Doug Cade, Hancock County Engineer

Doug Cade, Hancock County Engineer, joined us this morning for an update on county projects for the year. His office is responsible for maintenance and resurfacing pavements and bridges in […]

Barbara Lockard shared a humorous look at parenting in the 1950’s and 1960’s

Barbara Lockard shared a humorous look at parenting in the 1950’s and 1960’s. She read some excerpts from her books, “Mister Softee, Miss Revlon and Captain Kangaroo” and “Chapel Veils, […]

Courtney Scheiderer, creator and co-owner of 3 Oaks

Courtney Scheiderer, creator, and co-owner of 3 Oaks, was joined by her family as she shared their journey from buying a home cutter to keeping busy to a home business […]

Alissa Preston, Director, and Danielle Wilkin, Community Relations & Development Manager of the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Alissa Preston, Director of the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Danielle Wilkin, Community Relations & Development Manager shared an overview of the Alliance organization. They then shared detailed […]

Pam Hamlin, Director of Millstream Career Center

Pam Hamlin, Director of Millstream Career Center, which serves 15 school districts. There are currently 711 students with requests for 594 for next year. They are looking at some resources […]

Brooke Simsa with Bless Up & Bloom

Brooke Simsa, Bless Up & Bloom, a non-profit organization dedicated to help people look and feel their best by paying it forward. She developed this organization using her life experience […]

Dionne Neubauer, Director of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, and Hancock Leadership Class Members, Keah Egbert, Cheryl Miller, Annika Dean, Dustin Fuller and Stefan Adams and HL Alumnus Carl Hayslett, joined us the share information about the program and this year’s class project

Dionne Neubauer, Director of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, and Hancock Leadership Class Members, Keah Egbert, Cheryl Miller, Annika Dean, Dustin Fuller and Stefan Adams, and HL Alumnus Carl […]

Melody Flick, Adult Services Librarian and Certified Information Ninja at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library

Melody Flick, Adult Services Librarian and Certified Information Ninja at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, shared with us what her job actually entails. It was very interesting and informative on […]

Jim Steffan, Tread Built Fitness

Jim Steffan, Tread Built Fitness, spoke to us about Functional Longevity: The History of Physical Fitness in the US. He shared his philosophies on the importance of physical fitness and […]

Myron Lewis, Blanchard Valley Health System President and CEO

Myron Lewis, Blanchard Valley Health System President, and CEO shared information about the health system and its myriad services to 8 counties. Did you know they are the largest employer […]

Mayor Christina Muryn shared an update on the state of the city

Mayor Christina Muryn shared an update on the state of the city. She reflected on 2022 and shared plans for 2023. There are lots of exciting things that have happened […]

Brian Treece, President and CEO for the The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Brian Treece, President, and CEO of The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation shared where they have been, where they are, and where they are headed. He shared the Foundation’s impact on […]

Ashley Ritz, Executive Director at Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services

Ashley Ritz, Executive Director at Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services, shared information about the services they provide. They will be celebrating 42 years this summer. She also […]

Kellie Bibler, Golden Pear Voice and Image

Kellie Bibler, Golden Pear Voice, and Image shared some thoughts on motivation for the New Year. She encouraged us to not only “think”, but also to “do”. It was the […]

Christmas message from Pastor Dan Metzger

Welcome to our new member Dominic Frey! Today we heard a wonderful Christmas message from Pastor Dan Metzger. He acknowledged that there is always dark with the light and that […]

Brett Hughes and Danielle Hughes from Lowenoak Landscape Design

We heard from Brett Hughes and Danielle Hughes from Lowenoak Landscape Design this morning. They shared the evolution of Brett’s more than 30 years in the business. Also, it was […]

Marc Kogan teaching about Hanukkah

Marc Kogan joined us to talk about Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights. He shared how the holiday began as a celebration of Jewish freedom from oppression, common misconceptions and themes. […]

Lee Hitchings of Hitchings Insurance

We bid a fond farewell to Charter Member, Lee Hitchings who is retiring and moving to Florida. We will miss his smile, his kindness, and all he has done for […]

Life Coach Scott Miller and Becky Webb from Hixson Zuercher

Life Coach from Hixson Zuercher, Scott Miller, was our speaker today. Joining him was Becky Webb, also from Hixson Zuercher. Scott talked about what a life coach does and does […]

Jane Hassan, owner of Smarty Pants

Jane Hassan, the owner of Smarty Pants, shared her journey to business ownership and the way the store has evolved over the past five years from teaching supplies to a […]

Dr. Fred Wiseman, Medical Mission

Dr. Fred Wiseman, Medical Mission, shared his experiences on missions in the Philippines and the Caribbean. He also shared how Rotary clubs are able to connect worldwide to make an […]

Cassie Turner from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Cassie Turner from The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation joined us this morning for a Community Conversation. Great discussion about the needs in our community.

Diana Savage, District Governor 6600, and Angelica Reinhardt, Assistant Governor for Area 12

Diana Savage, District Governor 6600, and Angelica Reinhardt, Assistant Governor for Area 12, joined us this morning. Both ladies have served in various Rotary positions over the years. Diana shared […]

Jim Zellner shared information about Fire Storm Moving and Storage

Jim Zellner shared information about Fire Storm Moving and Storage. They do both local and long-distance moves and cleanouts. They also have the ability to do inventory and document storage […]

Teresa White, Development Director for the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge #20 Foundation

Teresa White, Development Director for the Fort Findlay FOP Lodge #20 Foundation, provided information about the original charter of the FOP. Cops and Kids was formed to increase interactions between […]

Wenda Quandrud and Mary Beth Torsell from the Alzheimer’s Association

Wenda Quandrud and Mary Beth Torsell from the Alzheimer’s Association gave us information about Alzheimer’s and facts related to the disease. They shared information about the lack of resources for […]

Findlay City Schools Interim Superintendent, Krista Crates-Miller, Battalion Chief Matt Cooper and Lt Andrew Welch

Findlay City Schools Interim Superintendent, Krista Crates-Miller, Battalion Chief Matt Cooper and Lt Andrew Welch joined us this morning to talk about school security. The school board approved the Safe […]

Stacy Shaw, Executive Director, and Suzanne Crouch, Development Coordinator, from Children’s Mentoring Connection

Stacy Shaw, Executive Director, and Suzanne Crouch, Development Coordinator, from Children’s Mentoring Connection, presented to the club this morning. The club participated in activities that identified their mentors and showed […]

Sarah Sisser, Director at the Hancock Historical Museum

Today’s meeting was on the road at Historical Museum! Sarah Sisser, Museum Director, shared information about the various exhibits and events the museum is hosting. The group was then invited […]

Nikki Gillig, co-owner of Gillig Winery

Nikki Gillig, co-owner with her husband, Trevor, of Gillig Winery, shared where they were, where they are, and where they are going. She shared how they adapted during Covid and […]

Chris Renn, New President and Angelica Rinehart, Assistant Governor

The club officially welcomed Chris Renn as our Club President. He shared his plans for the year. Committee’s metro talks about plans for the coming year. Angelica Rinehart, Assistant Governor, […]

Amy Downing, resident ornithologist

Amy Downing, a resident ornithologist, shared her love of birding and nature in general. Over 30,000 people in Ohio are part of the birdwatching network. She also shared resources for […]

Heather Clow, Director, and Heather Heilman, Development Director, from the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts

Today’s speakers were Heather Clow, Director, and Heather Heilman, Development Director, from the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. They shared information about the impact of Covid on the center. […]

Doug Corbin and Jeff Seary from Clouse House Golf

Doug Corbin and Jeff Seary from Clouse House Golf shared information about the courses under this umbrella. The new 20,000-square-foot event venue at Hillcrest, The Crest, is almost ready. There […]

Ron Rooker, Director of Chopin Hall

Ron Rooker, Director of Chopin Hall, joined us today. Christians Helping Other People In Need (CHOPIN) provides food, clothing and other essentials to people facing poverty in Hancock County. They […]

Chad Edel, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch

Fellow Rotarian Chad Edel, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, was our Member Spotlight speaker. He shared his journey to his current career, including his love of design, and career experiences […]

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