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Healthcare Internships Announced for Students

November 16, 2020.

Oxford Rotary is Awarded District 6670 Grant

For Two New "Healthcare Internships"

Richard Norman and Nathan Simmons To Lead Program

The Oxford Rotary Club has been awarded a matching Grant of $4,800 from our District 6670 to launch a new Healthcare Internship program for Summer 2021. Here is a description from the Grant describing this new project:

"Summer Healthcare Internships for (2) High School Students age 17 or older (Junior/Senior) at the McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital/TriHealth. The selected applicants could be a student in traditional HS setting, attending Butler Tech or other accredited educational alternative. The internships are designed for an 8-week period, over the summer for 40 hours per week."

"Program goals are 1) to meet today's Global increasing demand for healthcare workers; 2) to provide a positive, hands-on experience for a HS student, leading to a career in the Healthcare field; 3) to supplement our existing scholarship program into a broader demographic for students seeking a non-college career (i.e. lab tech, phlebotomy, facilities management, etc. and 4) to demonstrate the relevance of Rotary and extend its primary mission within the community through an expansion of new opportunities of our Youth.

Two Club Members, each with unique experience in Healthcare have agreed to lead the project. Richard Norman has served as Chairman of the Board for MHMH and oversaw the affiliation with TriHealth. Nathan Simmons is Director of Pharmacy for MHMH/TriHealth and Bethesda Butler Hospitals and serves on the Board of the Family Resource Center.

Funds from our Stars and Stripes program will be used to support this program. Many thanks to Etta Reed for continuing to oversee this program so that we can expand our Youth programs.

Applications will be accepted beginning January 2021 with an award made in April. For additional information, email oxfordrotary1965@gmail.com or contact Talawanda High School's Counseling Department

Rotarian Vets Share Heartfelt Memories

Veterans Day, November 11, 2020.

Oxford Rotarians shared heartfelt stories of their Veteran experiences. To hear their stories go to: https://youtu.be/UMOO0xlMMfg

Memorial Service Recognizes Passing Rotarians

Memorial Service Honors Passing Rotarians.

Rotarians recognized those we have lost in the past year with a service conducted by Ralph Gutowski and the Oxford Cemetery. Join us by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/GJYkAzHrJrM

Oxford Nursing Center Donation

July 22, 2020. Oxford, Ohio. Rotary donates funds to the Oxford Nursing Center to buy BINGO Prizes for Residents during COVID-19.

Dodi Wolke Rotarian of the Year 2019 - 2020

June 26, 2020. Oxford, OH. Each year-end, Oxford Rotarians come together to reflect upon the past year and which Rotarian most exemplified our motto, "Service Above Self". We are pleased to announce that Dodi Wolke, our Director of Community Service, has been chosen.

Some reasons why:

"Dodi has taken the community Service program to a level I have not seen in my many years of Rotary."

"Dodi has started new programs under the current environment which has uplifted many people in the Oxford Community."

"Dodi has put together a team to assist her and has taken her time to complete these acts of kindness on her own if need be. She has shown in these tough times that it is not what you do for yourself, but it is what you do for others that is important."

DODI WOLKE

Rotarian of The Year

2019 - 2020

Memorial Day 2020

Memorial Day 2020. Oxford, OH. Some, we knew. Some, we knew of. All, we know about. In honor of those who fought and lived, those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and the Families that Loved and Supported them, we gently place and steadfastly watch over more than 700 flags throughout our community each year at this time. (click photo) IN THEIR HONOR

Nurses (and others) Appreciation Day Rotary Style

Nurses Day 2020, Oxford, OH. Who doesn't like a doughnut?

We Love our Oxford Nurses and their friends.

So why not celebrate them all on Nurses Day.

Dodi Wolke and Brian Revalee, two of our Community Service elves,loaded up 40 dozen doughnuts and delivered them to McCullough Hyde, The Knolls of Oxford Nursing Center, Oxford Healthcare Nursing Home, the Miami Police Department

and the Oxford Fire Department.

That's alot of doughnuts!

Cookie Caper Comes Calling AGAIN!

April 15, 2020. Oxford, Ohio. And they did it again!!

The Cookie Caper Crew brought warm and gooey

Chocolate Chip Cookies from LaRosa's to

deserving members and their families. Look at those Happy Faces!

Virtual Meetings Keep It Going

April 16, 2020. Zoom. The Oxford Rotary Board

doesn't skip a beat. Weekly meetings via Zoom

are productive and keep our efforts going!

Rotarian Ralph Gutowski "Prints" Straps

April 13, 2020. Oxford, OH. Last week Oxford Rotarian Ralph Gutowski’s daughter-in-law Angie, a Nurse Practitioner, reached out to him about a problem she was having wearing a surgical face mask all day long. The elastic bands that loop behind the ears begin to rub the skin raw and it becomes very uncomfortable as the day progresses. She encountered a colleague who was wearing a plastic strap across the back of her head that held the elastic off the ears (see picture). The strap was printed on a 3D printer. So Angie reached out to Ralph to see if he could print one for her on his 3D printer.

Ralph found a file on the internet containing a design that would work on his 3D printer. He downloaded a file and printed off a dozen of these surgical mask straps, which have NIH approval. After meeting Angie’s and his sons’ needs, he turned to Pam Collins, Chief Patient Services Officer at McCullough-Hyde Hospital to see if they could use them. Pam replied enthusiastically, “We sure could!” To maximize production, Ralph tweaked the original file in Meshmixer and duplicated the design to now print four straps at a time. So his 3D printer ran all weekend and on Monday morning it was “Rotary to the Rescue.” Ralph delivered 75 of these ear-saving surgical mask straps to Pam Collins at McCullough-Hyde.

Ralph’s son, Jeff, reached out to colleagues and faculty in Miami’s College of Engineering who have 3D printers to get involved with supplying the hospital. Ralph uploaded the “build files” to “the cloud” so others can download them and help meet the demand, and now Miami Engineering faculty are contributing, too. If you, or anyone you know, has a 3D printer and would like to join the project, please contact Ralph (rgutowski@woh.rr.com).

For readers with a thirst for the technical details: The straps are printed using a filament of biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) made from corn, extruded at a temperature of 220 deg. C (428 deg F). Each strap requires 1.5 meters of filament and it takes 1 hour 15 minutes to print them four at a time (on Ralph’s hobby printer).

We Treasure Our Hospital

Oxford, OH. April 9, 2020. Its not every small town that has a hospital, especially one as special as our McCullough-Hyde/TriHealth (MHMH/TH). Opened in 1956, and managed with a Board of townspeople for many years, the union with TriHealth was a necessary step in 2014 to secure its future to this community. Some thought it would change the hospital. They were wrong. The expertise and opportunities brought b

y TriHealth infused our local gem with new energies and talents. Take Nathan Simmons, Director of Pharmacy. An enthusiastic Preble County resident, Nathan has become an important fixture at MHMH/TH. Managing the inventory of medicines can be tricky business, but he's got the knack. And he is a caring people person too. So when the Coronavirus began to have an impact on morale at MHMH/TH, he reached out to his

Rotarian colleagues for help. Enter Dodi Wolke, Director of Community Service for the Club and Brian Revalee. They worked with Nathan and Pam Collins, our wonderful townie who is Chief Patient Services Officer to coordinate the delivery of 85 meals for the heros of our hearts. Our deepest gratitude to all departments at our community hospital who are working long hours. We fed food from LaRosa's to staff in EVS, Imaging, Lab, Respiratory, PT/OT, Maintenance, Pharmacy, Urgent Care, McCullough Admin, Dietary, SPD, Central and Discharge Planning.

The Cookie Caper Crew Hits Again

April 1, 2020. Oxford, OH. They hit again!!

Thanks to our Cookie Caper Crew (Dodi Wolke,

Brian Revalee, Corey Watt and Rebecca Smith who

once again delivered cookies to Rotarians at our

normal meeting time.

We live for those w

arm

cookies from LaRosa's!

Rotary's Cookie Caper Crew

March 29, 2020. Oxford, OH. What happens when you have a few Rotarians with some time on their hands? They find something kind and worthy to do. Take Dodi Wolke, Corey Watt and Rebecca Smith for example. In

addition

to doing grocery shopping for Rotary members who are house-bound and high-risk in this new COVID-19 World, they deliver hot cookies from LaRosa's at The Knolls and surrounding homes.

Rotary Meetings Cancelled

March 18, 2020. Oxford, Ohio. Rotary meetings have been cancelled until April 15th. In lieu of meetings, Club Members are encouraged to support La Rosa's by ordering pick-up food on Wednesday's at Noon. Ordering can be done either by on-line or phone. Go to https://www.larosas.com/locations/oxford.

Bloom Medicinals Shares The CBD Story

March 11, 2020. Oxford, Ohio. Rotary welcomed Chuck Scheid, RN from Bloom Medicinals of Seven Mile, Ohio to discuss their new operation. It is one of five locations in Ohio providing these services. Chuck handles Health Education and is their Patient Support Specialist, the first port of call when entering Bloom Medicinals. Prospective patients must be diagnosed with at least one of the qualifying medical conditions to receive a written recommendation from a certified physician by the State Medical Board as outlined by the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (OMMCP). If you have been diagnosed with one of these qualifying medical conditions you can take the next step and learn how to get a medical marijuana card in Ohio. You can also download the most up to date list of physicians who have been certified by the Ohio Board of Medicine to recommend medical marijuana from their website at www.bloomohio.com.

2020 Four-Way Speech Contest Winners!!

March 4, 2020. Oxford, OH. Each year, Rotary sponsors its Four-Way Test Speech Contest for Talawanda High School Students. Each student selects a topic and writes a speech subjecting that topic to Rotary's Four-Way Test: Is it the Truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Congratulations to these winners!!!

** Justin Beckner

** Heather Kuckuck

** Piper Muhlhauser

** Lucy Wang

** Hunter Hoefker

Megan Gerhardt and "Gentelligence"

November 20, 2019, Oxford, OH. Megan Gerhardt spoke to the Rotary Club today about "Gentelligence", a concept she created to described the differences in perspective between generations. As Professor & William Isaac and Michael Oxley Center for Business Leadership Co-Director & Director of Leadership Development, she has written extensively on the opportunities to learn from those older and younger than ourselves with a view to understand eachother's "lens" as we see the world. Most recently, Dr. Gerhardt was featured on NBC news.com in a highly relevant and thought provoking article that can be read at https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/ok-boomer-meme-hurts-gen-z-more-older-generation-it-ncna1079276.

Chief John Jones Annual Update

October 23, 2019, Oxford, OH. The Oxford Rotary Club welcomed Chief John Jones for an annual update on police operations in the City of Oxford. He talked about community policing in Oxford, and the challenges faced in the new age of digital media and body cameras. Chief Jones joined the Oxford Police force in 1998. Today, he oversees 27 full-time officers working throughout the community with an ever-increasing demand for support. Body cameras have greatly assisted the force in bringing criminals to justice, but have also added an administrative burden in maintaining the equipment and digital files. Chief Jones reports that the greatest increase in crime has been bicycle theft. We salute this dedicated team of professionals as they continue to face new demands in their efforts to keep Oxford Residents and Miami Students safe.

Rotarian Randi Thomas Receives Distinguished Service Award

April 16, 2018. Randi Thomas, director of institutional relations, has devoted his time at Miami “to paying it forward to the next generation of students and paying it back to the mentors who had such a large impact on his life,” nominators said. He received his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University in 1993 and joined a law firm in Columbus until returning to Miami in 1999.

Rotary Inducts New Members

December 6, 2017. The Oxford Rotary Club had the pleasure of inducting three new members to the Club. They are (left to right):

Corey Watt, Assistant Director for Employee Relations, Miami University. Corey works out of the new Armstrong Student Center on Miami University's campus and is a resident of Oxford with Wife, Sarah.

Randy Pratt, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Miami University. Randy works out of the Murstein Alumni Center and is a resident of Glendale with Wife, Jane.

Max Wolf, Operations Assistant, Miami University Community Federal Credit Union. Max works out of the main office on College Corner Pike and is a resident of Hamilton.

Please welcome our newest members!!!

Greg and Renate Crawford Update on Miami University and Town and Gown

Greg and Renate Crawford celebrated their one-year anniversary recently as the new Presidential couple for Miami University. The Oxford Rotary Club was delighted to welcome them for lunch and an update on new directions and strategies for Miami in the coming year. The Club is excited about the new initiatives they've worked to build with the Oxford Community and thanks them for taking time to celebrate their one-year anniversary with us!

2017 Membership Development Award

Annual Recognition and Awards Dinner

The Oxford Rotary Club's Annual Recognition and Installation dinner took place on Wednesday, July 12th at The Knolls of Oxford. Approximately 33 club members and their guests attended. The dinner was preceeded by wine and beer at 6 p.m., followed by a sit-down dinner at 6.30 p.m. Many thanks go to the Social Committee of Dodi Wolke and Susie Sadler for setting up this event. Special thanks go to Ross Farnsworth for making it possible for the Club to have this event in such a nice location.

Norm Harsh received recognition for 15-years of perfect attendance. Congratulations, Norm!

The new Board of Directors was installed and include:

Pat Sidley, President

Kathy Butterfield, President Elect

Betsy O'Beirne, Secretary

Brian Fey, Treasurer

Susie Sadler, Club Service

Etta Reed, Fundraising

Alan Oak, Community Service

Warren Mason, International Service

Ross Farnsworth, Vocational Service

Monthly Board meetings will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month after the Regular Meeting.

Ashley Jones on "Preserving Your Heritage Collections"

May 10, 2017. Ashley Jones is the Preservation Librarian at the Miami University Libraries, where she handles a variety of roles including preservation planning, book repair, disaster preparedness, and digital preservation. She holds a B.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design and and MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh.

In her presentation, Ashley focused on the details of how to best maintain family collections. Of importance is maintaining photos, documents and collectibles in a consistent temperature - something often overlooked with most storage occurring in attics and basements. Today's digital capabilities offer a great options to scan photos and documents but organizing digital files and paying attention to file formats is key to making these digital images useful for the long term. For questions on how to maintain specialized items, Ashley can be reached at jonesab2@miamioh.edu.

Rotary Celebrates Hefner Fund Award Winners

May 17, 2017. The Oxford Rotary Club gathered at its annual luncheon to honor the Hefner Fund awardees.

Eight scholarships were awarded to graduating seniors at Talawanda High School, as follows:

$1,000 scholarships to:

Alex Bowie, attending Ohio State University to study Biomedical Engineering

Natalie Cobb, attending Ohio State University to study Chemical Engineering and Biology

Elijah Frazier, attending the University of Cincinnati to study Biology

Emily Froude, attending Miami University to major in International Studies

Adam Mandrell, attending Ohio Northern University in their Pre-Pharmacy/Doctor of Pharmacy program

Peter Whiteman, attending Ohio University to study Engineering

$2,000 scholarships to:

Beth Hansford, attending the Good Samaritan College of Nursing

Cody Kiefer, attending Wilmington College to study Agrimony.

The Hefner Fund also made grants to thirteen programs and initiatives, as follows:

Talawanda School District-scholarship support for the eighth-grade class trip to Washington, D.C.

Talawanda Middle School-support for the Sandy Hormell Community Book Celebration

United Way of Oxford-support for the Back to School Supplies program

Space Camp- support for fifth grade students to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the new STEM program

Oxford Literacy Team-grant for the Super Summer Readers program

Coalition for a Healthy Community-Oxford Area-grant for programs to support obesity reduction/prevention for youth in our community

Kramer Elementary School: support for presentations by an author and illustrator

Talawanda Middle School-support for the Bel Canto Honor Choir to compete in a music festival in Chicago

Miami Little League- a grant to support its Little League Baseball /Softball programs

Talawanda High School - a grant to support two boys to attend the Buckeye Boys State program; scholarship support for the Talawanda Band

Respect for Law Camp – a grant to support this program to help youth understand law enforcement and respect for officers

Talawanda School District - awards to four high school students participating in our Rotary Club’s Four Way Test speech contest

2017 RYLA Winners Return From Camp Kern

The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program is a cornerstone of our work in the community. RYLA is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and distr

icts where participants develop their skills as a leader while having fun and making connections.

This year's award winners were Patrick Geshan and Isabel Shoker, shown here ready to head off to Camp Kern. Both attend Talawanda HS. They reported they had a great time and made some new friends.

Each spring, local Rotary Clubs partner with local school districts to select one or more High School sophomores and juniors (Award Winners) to attend a leadership development program held at Camp Kern. This camp is a terrific 48 hour Leadership training event for Award Winners.

The Leadership Camp features several outdoor challenges, critical thinking exercises, and motivational speakers. Students come prepared for physical activity and are required to attend the entire camp. 100% of the cost of the camp is covered by our Rotary Club. It is a special honor and opportunity for students who receive this RYLA award.

If you'd like to learn more about Oxford Rotary's RYLA program, contact Jim Haley at jimhaley45056@yahoo.com.

Oxford Rotary Welcomes Two New Members

On Wednesday, April 19th, two new members were ceremoniously welcomed into the Oxford Rotary Club. Dennis Stuckey (left) and Don Murray (right) were inducted into the Club by President Mike Davis.

Alan Kyger Speaks About Amtrak

April 19, 2017. Oxford, OH. Alan Kyger, Economic Development Director for the City of Oxford, updated the Oxford Rotary Club on the progress of the Amtrak stop project, a joint effort between the City of Oxford and Miami University.

A committee was formed in 2015 to evaluate the possibility of creating a stop on the "Cardinal" Line which makes its run through Oxford around 2.30 a.m. on its way to Chicago. The Cardinal line received its name for the State Flower of West Virginia, Indiana, Ohio and Illinois, territories through which the line made its way.

Valerie Elliott Speaks on "A College Town During World War I"

April 12, 2017. Oxford, OH. Valerie Elliott presented a look at the Oxford Community as World War I unfolded. In 1914, Oxford had a permanent population of approximately 2,000 residents with 1,000 students enrolled at Miami. The two additional (Oxford College For Women and Western College For Women) comprised an additional 500 students.

Residents learned about the beginning of World War I through the Oxford Forum, the major paper serving the community at that time. By 1915, the paper had folded and news came through other local newspapers including the Miami Student.

Brett Kirkpatrick on MHMH/TriHealth

April 5, 2017, Oxford, Ohio. Brett Kirkpatrick, Executive Director of McCullough-Hyde/TriHealth, updated Rotarians on new developments taking place in the hospital since TriHealth became a 60% partner in the hospital in 2015. Brett focused on the newly built Emergency Department, the construction of 3 new state-of-the-art operating theaters, and the opening of a second endoscopy suite within the Operating Room area.

As a result of requirements of the ACA legislation (ObamaCare) McCullough-Hyde/TriHealth was required to update it's patient records system which TriHealth's corporate team led last summer. The new system is now installed and allows patient information to be shared across healthcare providers, a very powerful tool that greatly increases patient care.

Rotary 1st Place Winners in 4th of July Parade

Congratulations to the Oxford Rotary Club for coming in 1st Place in Oxford's 4th of July Parade!

Thank You to all our members, family members, grand children, neighbors and friends who came out strong

to march with us in this year's Parade.

2016 Rotary Scholarship Recipients & TMS Guests

The Oxford Rotary Club recognized scholarships winner and heard presentations on the TMS Washington D.C. Trip and Space Camp! Morgan McQueen, Patrick Geshen, Allyson Heitger, Emily Shoker, Alvera Abouseif, Julia Tegge, Sarah Beth Richter, Samantha Baker

Paul Harris Fellows 2016

New Paul Harris Fellows- 2016

ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Jim Haley, Oxford Rotarian of the Year. Jim was unanimously voted Rotarian of the Year for his dedication and leadership in the club's new fundraiser Oxford Stars & Stripes.

50th Celebration

During the Oxford Rotary Club's 50th Celebration, founding members Bob Miller and Fred Brower were presented with their 50 years of Perfect Attendance Award.

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Oxford Rotary – Community Stars and Stripes

As you walk, bike or drive around the Oxford area this Memorial Day weekend, you may notice more American flags lining neighborhood streets this year thanks to the Rotary Club of Oxford’s patriotic community service program Oxford Community Stars and Stripes.

The fundraiser will support the Club’s many philanthropic activities, including the funding of youth-oriented programs in the community, college scholarships for Talawanda High School Seniors, and Rotary Youth Leadership Academy. In cooperation with Rotary International, the Oxford club also supports selected global health and education projects.

Interested individuals can subscribe to the service in three convenient ways: online at www.OxfordFlags.org, by mail (Rotary Club Stars and Stripes, PO Box 686, Oxford, Ohio 45056) or by asking a Rotarian for an order form and returning it to them or via mail.

OXFORD STARS & STRIPES

Posted on Mar 24, 2015

OXFORD ROTARY ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDRAISER

Today the Oxford Rotary club announced a new fundraiser to honor our countries stars & stripes while raising money to support the Oxford community. Check out the Oxford Community Stars & Stripes website to sign up!

oxfordflags.org

2014-2015 Oxford Rotary Club Dictionary Project

Posted by Holli Morrish on Dec 15, 2014

The Oxford Rotary Club distributes Dictionaries to 3rd graders at Marshall Elementary.

ROTARY VETERANS

On November 12th, the Oxford Rotary Club honored our Rotary Veterans with a special program and special Rotary pin.

Another Rotary Monthly Breakfast

This month we met at Patterson's Cafe for our Rotary Breakfast meeting. It was great to see the regulars and some new faces! Mark the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am on your calendar. A great time for fellowship!

Oxford Rotary's Newest Member

A Big Welcome to Jack Southard, our newest member. Jack is a long time resident of Oxford and former Director of DARS Project before he retired from Miami.

Miami Professor to present to Rotary Club on Sept. 17th

Posted by Susie Sadler on Sep 11, 2014

Adeed Dawisha, Miami University professor, will be the featured speacker at the Sept. 17th meeting of the Oxford Rotary Club. Adeed will be speaking on the Political Landscape of Iraq.

October 1st will be a prospective new member event with Rico Blasi, Miami Head Hockey coach giving us an update on this years's season. Contact Bryan Hehemann if you will be bringing a guest.

The Family Resource Center speaks to Rotary

Posted by Holli Morrish on Aug 26, 2014

This Week's Speakers

Posted by Susie Sadler on Aug 10, 2014

Our very own Brian Ravelee and Greg McBee will be giving a presentation about Freedom Summer! Don't forget our monthly Tuesday Rotary breakfast at Morning Side Cafe, 7:30am August 12th.

This week's speaker......

Posted by Susie Sadler on Jul 29, 2014

The Oxford Rotary Club is proud to host Dr. Bryan McCullough, Orthopedic Surgeon as our speaker for the July 30th meeting.

New Members

Posted by Susie Sadler on Jul 08, 2014

A special welcome to our new members..... Bob Setlock, Chris Hensey and Betsy O'Beirne!!

Betsy Beaton- Rotary Teacher of the Year!

Posted by Holli Morrish on May 30, 2013

Miss Beaton is a second grade teacher at Marshall Elementary and is also competing to be the Ohio Teacher of the Year!

Flags for Graves- Oxford Cemetery

Posted by Holli Morrish on May 13, 2013

Wednesday May 22, 2013 6pm

Flag placement on veteran's graves at the Oxford Cemetery.

Wounded Warrior Program to be hosted on November 7th...don't miss it!

Posted by Holli Morrish on Nov 01, 2012

http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/programs.aspx

May 2, 2012 Rotary Meeting & Tour of New THS

Posted by Joseph Hookey on Apr 17, 2012

Please make note that the May 2, 2012 Rotary meeting will be hosted at the new Talawanda High School located at 5301 University Park Blvd., located just south of town on U.S. 27. Lunch will be served, and a tour of the building will immediately follow.

RYLA- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Winners

Posted by Holli Morrish on Mar 28, 2012

THS students Erika Wilhlem and Christian Jones are this year's recipients! Congratulations to them both.

NEWS UPDATES

Posted by Joseph Hookey on Feb 01, 2012

WELCOME NEWEST ROTARIAN

President Bryan introduced Bob Keller, University Architect, who has many responsibilities touching on numerous aspects of the physical facilities at the University. Born into a family of brick masons, Bob when asked by his grandfather about his future, responded that he would continue in the family tradition, but the grandfather urged Bob to become an architect. He did just that. Following many years of study, including a time in London, Bob worked for some time in the Dayton area. He joined the Miami staff in 1989. Again, welcome, Bob.

HEFNER FUND

Upon recommendation of the Rotary Board, Club members agreed to increase the Hefner Fund contribution by $10.00 a quarter, making the total contribution $45 per quarter for each member. This increase will add support to the mission of the Hefner Fund to reach out to charitable ventures within the community. Bob Miller and Alan Oak have volunteered to serve as members of the Hefner Fund Board.

THE COLD WAR AND THE SYMBOLS OF LOVE

Susie Sadler brought the club's memories of a dark period in both the history of the nation and also of our local area, in the still somewhat mysterious area known as Fernald. Susie introduced Jane Powell, director of the Fernold Site and Visitors Center. From 1951 through 1989, 7000 workers were employed on the site processing uranium. Although there never was a reactor or weapon, secrecy surrounded the facility. After a 10 year major cleanup effort, the area has been turned into a visitors center and a nature reserve.

In contrast to mystery and secrecy, Dodi Wolke's program introduced clum members to the amazingly complex process of growing, transporting and marketing the symbols of love that may eventually overcome nuclear power. Dodi brought Norm Gormann, a major distributor from Cincinnati, who took us step by step from the planting of seeds to providing the final bouquet in the hands of loved ones.

Dodi announced the beginning of a program to award bouquets to those recommended as worthy recipients in the community. This is a generous program by Ball Flowers to enhance the life of the community.

FOUNDATION NEWS

Ralph Gutowski announced the major gift from the Gates Foundation in support of the Polio Plus effort of the Rotary Foundation. Polio Plus is moving forward in eliminating the dread disease throughout the world. (see full article in Newsletter)

Paul Harris Fellowships

Posted by Holli Morrish on Jan 29, 2012

Demske Brothers Awarded Paul Harris Fellowships

Rotary After Hours

Posted by Susie Sadler

September begins our newest member get together on a Thursday of each month.

Join us on Sept 25th, 5-6pm on the patio at Dakota's for Rotary After Hours. This will be a great time for a quick beverage and fellowship with club members. This is also a great opportunity to bring anyone interested in joining the club. The weather should be beautiful so hope to see everyone there!

OPD to Speak at Rotary on Sept 3rd

Posted by Susie Sadler

The Oxford Police Department will be giving a presentation on the heroin epidemic in Butler County on Sept 3rd. This should be an excellent and informative talk about a huge issue for the county.

Welcome District Gov. Eric Marcus!

Posted by Susie Sadler

This week we are excited to welcome District Gov. Eric Marcus, District Gov. Elect William Shula and Assistant Gov. Anil Marifatia.

Dave Lapham visits Oxford Rotary

Posted by Susie Sadler

The Oxford Rotary Club hosted Dave Lapham of the Cincinnati Bengals at the July 23rd meeting. Dave briefed the club on the upcoming Bengals season and new recruits to the team.

Oxford Rotary Dictionary Project in Talawanda Schools!

Posted by Holli Morrish

Brad Bays- New President of the Oxford Rotary Club!

Posted by Holli Morrish

New officers ceremony...

President- Brad Bays

President Elect- Susie Sadler

Secretary- Holli Morrish

Treasurer- Brian Fey

Past President- Cindy Menges

New Rotary Members Ceremony

Posted by Holli Morrish

Brian Revalee & Ross Farnsworth recently became new members of the Oxford Rotary Club. They were sponsored by Cindy Menges and Dodi Wolke, respectively.