Welcome to Rotary!
Established in 1922, the Rotary Club of Greenfield has provided more than a century of service to the community. On February 16, 2023 the club became a breakfast club and meets each Thursday (except holidays) for a 6:30 a.m. breakfast at the Catch 22 Sports Pub, followed by a 7:00 a.m. meeting. The Catch 22 Sports Pub is located at 250 Jefferson St., Greenfield, Ohio.
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Rotary Charity Auction is big success
The annual Rotary Charity Auction moved to a new venue known as Hays Court (the former site of Who's Place) and by all accounts the event was very successful. Many patrons came to the new site owned by Pat and Elaine Hays and enjoyed the numerous high quality items that were available for sale. For the 22nd year, local artist Tammy Wells created a beautiful print of interest to current or former community residents. This time the subject matter involved two buildings constructed 100 years ago and still looking great. The Greenfield Middle School and the Vocational Building were built in 1924 and continue to offer excellent educational opportunities. McClain High School's well known natatorium is located in the Vocational Building and even 100 years later it is still a rarity for a public school to have its own swimming pool. Each of the 10 prints brought a very good price, most being purchased by local businesses. And one of the prints was purchased by Mike and Linda Penn, who then donated the print to the Greenfield Exempted Village School District. As the auction was about to begin, Rotarian Pat Hays called Tammy Wells to the stage and presented her with a pin and documents proclaiming her as a Paul Harris Fellow. The local club donated $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation to make Well a Paul Harris Fellow, and the money is used for good works such as improving health and safety conditions in countries where help is needed. Hays expressed thanks to Gary Binegar and Rod Halterman for handling the auctioneering duties at the event, and to Barb Barton and Steve Pearce for purchasing many of the items and publicizing the event. Funds raised at the charity auction will boost the Rotary club's coffers and enable them to continue doing good works in the community. Thanks to everyone who attended, donated items for sale, purchased items or helped in any way! 
Greenfield Rotary Club made a $2,500 donation to help replace the fountain at the AGMC therapeutic garden. The project is estimated to cost $8,000, and donations can be made through the Adena Health Foundation. Pictured L-R are AGMC therapists Katie Basford and Kristy Harris, and Rotarians Dana Daugherty, Mike Penn and Blain Bergstrom.
Rotary assists AGMC fountain project
Efforts to replace the non-functional fountain at the Adena Greenfield Medical Center got a big boost from the Greenfield Rotary Club on June 6, 2024 when the club voted to contribute $2,500 towards the project, which is estimated to cost $8,000. The fountain has been a part of the theraupeutic garden at AGMC for decades and was beloved as a beautiful, calming place where patients and their families and friends could share some tranquil moments even while participating in healing therapy. AGMC therapists Kristy Harris and Katie Basford discussed plans to replace the fountain with Rotarians at their Thursday morning meeting, and the club members responded with some immediate assistance. A check was made out to the Adena Health Foundation to assist in the project and presented to Harris and Basford by Rotary President Dana Daugherty and Treasurer Mike Penn. Anyone wishing to assist in the AGMC fountain project can do so by donating to the Adena Health Foundation. Donations are tax deductible. Rotarians lend a hand with
kindergarten registration packets The Rotary Club of Greenfield donated funds that were used to create packets that children received the week of April 15 when registering for kindergarten. The Greenfield Exempted Village School District expressed a big “THANK YOU” to the Rotarians, MHS Cadet Corps, and students in Mrs. Lovett's class for packaging the items. What a great team effort! Do you have a child who is ready for kindergarten? Please check out the school district’s previous posts with detailed information about registration on the Greenfield Exempted Village School District Facebook page as the Class of 2037 is welcomed! 52nd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon tops $165K in successful Highland County campaign
The 52nd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon conducted by the Hillsboro and Greenfield Rotary Clubs for the benefit of the Highland County Society for Children and Adults took place on March 27 and recorded a very successful fundraiser with more than $165,000 raised at the time the event concluded. Read more about it on the HCSCA page on this website. Prior to, during and after the telethon, checks payable to HCSCA can be dropped off at any local bank or mailed to the Society at P.O. Box 258, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Donations can also be made online at the society's website, www.hicoso.org. HCSCA PAGE Nathan Alvarez wins local Four-Way Test speech contest
McClain High School student Nathan Alvarez won first place honors at the Rotary Four-Way Test speech contest on February 27. Nathan faced stiff competition from his twin brother Nicolas Alvarez and Kayden Edenfield in the speech contest that took place in the McClain auditorium. When the scores from three judges were tallied, Nathan took the top prize of $200 while his brother Nicolas received a $100 check for second place and Kayden took home $50 for placing third. The checks were presented by Greenfield Rotary President Dana Daugherty, who invited Nathan to present his winning speech to the Greenfield Rotary Club. Nathan happily accepted the invitation and gave an impressive presentation to his Rotary audience. The Four-Way Test of the things we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians worldwide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. The test can be applied to almost any aspect of life. The Four-Way Test was scripted by Herbert J. Taylor, an American from Chicago, as he set out to save the Club Aluminum Products Distribution Company from bankruptcy. By applying the principles of the Four-Way Test, the company repaid its debts and generously paid its shareholders. In the 1940s, when Taylor was an international director of Rotary, he offered the Four-Way Test to the organization, and it was adopted by Rotary International for its internal and promotional use. Never changed, the 24-word test remains today a central part of the permanent Rotary structure throughout the world, and is held as the standard by which all behavior should be measured. The Greenfield Rotary Club sponsors a Four-Way Test speaking contest annually to help educate and inspire local students while giving them an opportunity to creatively develop organizational and public speaking skills. “There is a lot of wisdom behind the four questions that can help each of us in our personal and business relationships,” said Dana Daugherty. “That is why our club typically opens each meeting by reciting the Four-Way Test.” The Rotary 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? The Greenfield Rotary Club meets at the Catch 22 Sports Pub at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday (except holidays) for breakfast and a club meeting.  Jennifer McNeil Kennedy (center) is pictured with Greenfield Rotarians Steve Pearce (left) and Pat Hays after receiving a Paul Harris Fellowship honoring her longtime support of Rotary projects. The award is named in honor of Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International.
Paul Harris Fellowship honors Jennifer Kennedy
for her longtime support of Greenfield Rotary The legacy of community involvement and financial support for a myriad of projects in Greenfield by Lowell and Sandra McNeil has been passed down to their daughter, Jennifer McNeil Kennedy, Rotary’s recipient of this year’s Paul Harris Fellowship. Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary, lived by the credo “Service Above Self” and is the cornerstone of today’s Rotary clubs throughout the world. Greenfield Rotarians Pat Hays and Steve Pearce surprised Kennedy by bringing her a pin and certificate recognizing her as a Paul Harris Fellow. Kennedy, through her business, Sitterle Insurance, has been a faithful supporter of Rotary activities and a longtime buyer of limited edition prints at Rotary auctions. Kennedy is also known as a community leader and supporter of charitable organizations that work to benefit Greenfield and area. Pat Hays, a longtime Rotary leader and community benefactor himself, said of Kennedy, “Jennifer’s participation in our Rotary Auction each and every year has helped the Greenfield club to donate to various school and community requests throughout the area, along with her own philanthropy to numerous organizations.” Steve Pearce echoed Hays’s sentiments and called her “an outstanding community leader and a generous donor to good causes.” In order to bestow a Paul Harris Fellowship, the Greenfield Rotary Club contributes $1,000 in the recipient's name to Rotary International, which uses the funds to fight disease, promote clean water, sanitation and hygiene, help grow economies in impoverished countries, and to promote peace throughout the world. One longtime effort has been to eradicate polio from the face of the earth, a goal that may be achieved in the near future. Many local, regional and internationally recognized figures have been named Paul Harris Fellows, including U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, U.S. astronaut James Lovell, UN Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar, and polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk. The number of Paul Harris Fellows reached the 1 million mark in 2006, and funds contributed to the Rotary Foundation continue to make a difference while honoring the legacy of Rotary’s founder. The Greenfield Rotary Club meets for a 6:30 a.m. breakfast each Thursday (except holidays) at the Catch 22 Sports Pub. A brief meeting follows, and Rotarians are able to get on with their busy schedules by 7:30 a.m. For more information about the local Rotary club, visit www.greenfieldrotary.org. Rotarians work concession stand at girls basketball game
In a continuing effort to serve our community, Greenfield Rotarians volunteered to work the concession stand February 7 when the local girls teams hosted Zane Trace. With a little practice, the Rotarians soon were serving up loaded nachos, hot dogs, Chic-fil-A sandwiches, giant dill pickles, soft drinks and all kinds of sweet treats for the fans in attendance. Some of the Rotarians are pictured inside the concession area. Rotary President Dana Daugherty expressed her thanks to everyone who helped and all who supported the concession stand. Go Tigers! Rotary honors supporters at annual appreciation dinner at Buckeye HillsBuyers of limited-edition prints and other supporters of Greenfield Rotary Club were honored at the club’s annual appreciation dinner Nov. 2, 2023 at Buckeye Hills Country Club.Club President Dana Daugherty welcomed members and guests to the annual event, which featured a delicious meal of prime rib, chicken or a vegetarian option catered by Ian and Angie Trefz. Local pastor Mark Current offered an invocation prior to the meal.
The club president expressed gratitude for the excellent community support shown by the print buyers at the 2023 Rotary Charity Auction and praised local artist Tammy Wells, who has created the limited edition prints sold at the festival since 2003, helping the club raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the benefit of the community. While Tammy was under the weather and unable to attend, her brother Joe Edgington and his wife Jill attended on her behalf. Also unable to attend but receiving praise for their contributions to Rotary were auctioneers Gary and Mandy Binegar, Matt and Ellen Binegar and Rod Halterman, who lend their talents to make the auction a success. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the Modern Movement Dance Company under the direction of Whitney Vanzant. The program featured dance numbers as well as live singing and was well received by the audience. Typically a Rotary Appreciation Dinner involves announcement of a new Paul Harris Fellow – someone who has made outstanding contributions to Rotary or the community. And one has been selected, but because the person was unable to attend, President Daugherty said she would withhold announcing the name until the award can be presented in person. In an interesting twist, the 2022 Paul Harris Fellow, Eric Zint, was present and was called up front by Pat Hays, who usually makes the announcement of the award. Hays noted that last year, there was some kind of snafu and Zint’s Paul Harris Fellow award did not get ordered in time for the program. So, once again Hays presented a folder to Zint, and this time it contained a certificate honoring Eric for his many activities on behalf of the club and community. The list of local Paul Harris Fellows begins with George M. Waddell, Greenfield’s first and only District Governor, and reads like a “Who’s Who” of community boosters. Waddell’s award was presented in 1985, and for each fellowship the club donates $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation, which funds myriad humanatarian projects around the world. When the 2023 winner is announced, the number of local Paul Harris Fellows will stand at 52. The Rotary Club of Greenfield was founded in 1922 and observed its 100th anniversary in 2022. Now 101 years old and counting, the club continues to serve the community with fundraisers as well as donations to good causes. In addition to the Rotary Charity Auction, the club joins forces with the Hillsboro Rotary Club each year to raise money for the Highland County Society for Children and Adults. The club also owns the former Greenfield armory, now known as the Ralph W. Phillips Community Civic and Recreation Center. The appreciation dinner concluded with a drawing for table arrangements. In closing, President Daugherty thanked everyone who attended and noted that, whether they are Rotarians or not, they deserve thanks for their efforts on behalf of the Greenfield community. Daugherty also expressed her gratitude to Angela Shepherd for coordinating details for the festive dinner and program. Anyone interested in learning more about Greenfield Rotary is invited to attend a breakfast meeting when the club resumes its 6:30 a.m. breakfast meetings on Nov. 9 and each Thursday thereafter (except holidays). 
Buyers of the limited edition Johnny Paycheck prints are pictured just after the Rotary Charity Auction in June 2023.
District Governor visits Greenfield
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Greenfield Rotary donates to Adena Foundation
The Greenfield Rotary Club on Aug. 1, 2023 presented a $10,000 donation to the Adena Foundation for its ongoing work in the community. Holding the check are foundation board member Linda Penn and Rotarian Barb Barton. Also pictured are (front row, l-r) Josh McCoy and Kris Donley of Adena; and on the far right is foundation board member Elena Zint. In the back row (l-r) are Rotarians Ron Coffey and Pat Hays, as well as Lynn Harris with Adena. |
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Surrounded by members of the Greenfield Rotary Club, and receiving the check from club president Dana Daugherty (center, right), are McClain FFA members Abby Wise (secretary) and Brenna Wright (treasurer). On the far right of the photo is McClain FFA adviser Madison Schumacher.
Rotary Club supports
MHS FFA trip to Ireland
The McClain FFA received a $1,000 check from the Greenfield Rotary Club at the club’s meeting on Thursday, July 6.The money will go toward the FFA trip to Ireland in May of 2024.
The McClain FFA sponsored a golf outing fundraiser for the trip to Ireland on Aug. 4, 2023 at Buckeye Hills. The Greenfield Rotary Club also sponsored a hole for that event.
The Greenfield Rotary Club meets each Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at Catch 22, 250 Jefferson St.
MHS FFA trip to Ireland
The McClain FFA received a $1,000 check from the Greenfield Rotary Club at the club’s meeting on Thursday, July 6.The money will go toward the FFA trip to Ireland in May of 2024.
The McClain FFA sponsored a golf outing fundraiser for the trip to Ireland on Aug. 4, 2023 at Buckeye Hills. The Greenfield Rotary Club also sponsored a hole for that event.
The Greenfield Rotary Club meets each Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at Catch 22, 250 Jefferson St.
Wes Surritt, 2021-23 Rotary President, passes a "gavel" to 2023-25 President Dana Daugherty. Club meetings are typically opened and closed by striking a Rotary bell with a gavel (or spoon) to get the attention of members.
Dana Daugherty installed as
Rotary President for 2023-25
A changing of the guard was observed June 29, 2023 as outgoing Rotary President Wes Surritt’s presided one final time at the breakfast meeting at Catch 22 Sports Pub. Near the end of the session, Surritt invited President-elect Dana Daugherty to come up front for a passing of the “gavel” – in this case, a spoon that Wes used to ring a Rotary bell for the opening and closing of each meeting.
Surritt thanked the club members for the support the past two years, as he became club president on July 1, 2021 and helped the club transition through the covid pandemic, and change from a longtime tradition of meeting for lunch to becoming a breakfast club effective Feb. 16, 2023. Among his other accomplishments was leading the club through its final Rotary-sponsored festival in 2022 and helping the club find new opportunities for service in an era of changing demographics for service organizations.
Surritt thanked incoming President Daugherty for her leadership with the Rotary Charity Auction, which took place in June as part of the inaugural Greenfield Music Festival. He said the club is in good hands as the new president begins her two-year term and encouraged all Rotarians to do what they can to help.
The Greenfield Rotary Club meets each Thursday (except holidays) at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast and a brief meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary is welcome to come and have breakfast at the Catch 22 Sports Pub in Greenfield.
Rotary President for 2023-25
A changing of the guard was observed June 29, 2023 as outgoing Rotary President Wes Surritt’s presided one final time at the breakfast meeting at Catch 22 Sports Pub. Near the end of the session, Surritt invited President-elect Dana Daugherty to come up front for a passing of the “gavel” – in this case, a spoon that Wes used to ring a Rotary bell for the opening and closing of each meeting.
Surritt thanked the club members for the support the past two years, as he became club president on July 1, 2021 and helped the club transition through the covid pandemic, and change from a longtime tradition of meeting for lunch to becoming a breakfast club effective Feb. 16, 2023. Among his other accomplishments was leading the club through its final Rotary-sponsored festival in 2022 and helping the club find new opportunities for service in an era of changing demographics for service organizations.
Surritt thanked incoming President Daugherty for her leadership with the Rotary Charity Auction, which took place in June as part of the inaugural Greenfield Music Festival. He said the club is in good hands as the new president begins her two-year term and encouraged all Rotarians to do what they can to help.
The Greenfield Rotary Club meets each Thursday (except holidays) at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast and a brief meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary is welcome to come and have breakfast at the Catch 22 Sports Pub in Greenfield.
Breakfast meetings lead to growth in attendance
Greenfield Rotary Club's Thursday morning breakfast meetings continue to be a hit with members and potential members. At the March 2 get-together, 14 Rotary members and four potential members showed up for a delicious breakfast followed by a brief meeting. (Some got away before the photo above was taken.)
Rotary continues to be involved in community projects and activities. At the upcoming Greenfield Music Festival (June 2-3-4), the Rotary club will continue with its popular auction offering lots of quality items from lawn equipment to concert tickets, and featuring a set of 10 limited edition prints by local artist Tammy Wells.
Are you interesting in helping the community but too busy for a lunch or evening meeting? Check out the Greenfield Rotary Club's breakfast meetings at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday at the Catch 22 Sports Pub.
Rotary continues to be involved in community projects and activities. At the upcoming Greenfield Music Festival (June 2-3-4), the Rotary club will continue with its popular auction offering lots of quality items from lawn equipment to concert tickets, and featuring a set of 10 limited edition prints by local artist Tammy Wells.
Are you interesting in helping the community but too busy for a lunch or evening meeting? Check out the Greenfield Rotary Club's breakfast meetings at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday at the Catch 22 Sports Pub.
Greenfield Rotary's first breakfast meeting took place Feb. 16, 2023 at the Catch 22 Sports Pub. Members are shown at the conclusion of the meeting celebrating the historic occasion. Henceforth the club will meet at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday (except holidays) for breakfast and a business meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about Rotary is welcome to attend.
First Rotary breakfast meeting a hit with members
The Greenfield Rotary Club’s first breakfast meeting took place Feb. 16, 2023 and struck a good note with members, with about a dozen Rotarians present along with some visitors from McClain High School.
The menu at the Catch 22 included sausage and bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and even coffee cake for dessert! A few bleary-eyed retirees welcomed the aroma and caffeine of fresh-brewed coffee and all enjoyed visiting their friends and neighbors during the 6:30-7:00 time slot.
At 7:00, President Wes Surritt opened the meeting with the traditional Pledge of Allegiance, recitation of the Four Way Test, and prayer. Two senior guests from McClain High School introduced themselves, talked about their school activities and future plans.
A program was presented by Greenfield Schools Director of Instruction Alisa Barrett, who presented information about the ways children are taught to read. She distributed a message printed in Portugese and asked if any Rotarians could read the text. No Rotarian present was able to interpret the message, so Mrs. Barrett explained that as children, we learn to speak as a natural process, but reading is more difficult to pick up. For some children, trying to read is similar to Rotarians attempting to interpret a message in an unfamiliar language. Mrs. Barrett said new techniques are equipping teachers to help children overcome barriers to reading and make learning more fun.
Following the program, Treasurer Mike Penn gave a financial report and other Rotary business was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned in time for Rotarians to get on with their day, and several made positive comments about the new format before departing.
The Greenfield Rotary Club will continue to meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Catch 22 Sports Pub, 250 Jefferson St. in Greenfield.
The menu at the Catch 22 included sausage and bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and even coffee cake for dessert! A few bleary-eyed retirees welcomed the aroma and caffeine of fresh-brewed coffee and all enjoyed visiting their friends and neighbors during the 6:30-7:00 time slot.
At 7:00, President Wes Surritt opened the meeting with the traditional Pledge of Allegiance, recitation of the Four Way Test, and prayer. Two senior guests from McClain High School introduced themselves, talked about their school activities and future plans.
A program was presented by Greenfield Schools Director of Instruction Alisa Barrett, who presented information about the ways children are taught to read. She distributed a message printed in Portugese and asked if any Rotarians could read the text. No Rotarian present was able to interpret the message, so Mrs. Barrett explained that as children, we learn to speak as a natural process, but reading is more difficult to pick up. For some children, trying to read is similar to Rotarians attempting to interpret a message in an unfamiliar language. Mrs. Barrett said new techniques are equipping teachers to help children overcome barriers to reading and make learning more fun.
Following the program, Treasurer Mike Penn gave a financial report and other Rotary business was discussed.
The meeting was adjourned in time for Rotarians to get on with their day, and several made positive comments about the new format before departing.
The Greenfield Rotary Club will continue to meet for breakfast at 6:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Catch 22 Sports Pub, 250 Jefferson St. in Greenfield.
Greenfield Rotary history now includes
Feb. 9, 2023 as the date of 'Last Luncheon Meeting'
With the Greenfield Rotary Club moving its meeting time to 6:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 9, 2023 will go down in club history as the date of the "Last Luncheon Meeting."
President Wes Surritt presided at the Feb. 9 meeting and reminded members that a new era was about to unfold as the club has decided to have its meetings at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday, followed by a business meeting at 7:00 a.m.
The final luncheon menu included some wonderfully spicy potato soup, cornbread and hot Italian sub sandwiches, plus donuts with icing for dessert.
The idea behind the move is to make club meetings more convenient for a group of community minded business people trying to keep up with the demands of changing times. Several potential new members have already indicated interest in joining the club.
"All current club members and anyone interested in seeing what the club is about is invited to join us for our Thursday morning meetings," President Surritt said. "There will be a buffet-style breakfast and a brief meeting so that members can get to work or their next activity without affecting their busy schedules."
Feb. 9, 2023 as the date of 'Last Luncheon Meeting'
With the Greenfield Rotary Club moving its meeting time to 6:30 a.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 9, 2023 will go down in club history as the date of the "Last Luncheon Meeting."
President Wes Surritt presided at the Feb. 9 meeting and reminded members that a new era was about to unfold as the club has decided to have its meetings at 6:30 a.m. each Thursday, followed by a business meeting at 7:00 a.m.
The final luncheon menu included some wonderfully spicy potato soup, cornbread and hot Italian sub sandwiches, plus donuts with icing for dessert.
The idea behind the move is to make club meetings more convenient for a group of community minded business people trying to keep up with the demands of changing times. Several potential new members have already indicated interest in joining the club.
"All current club members and anyone interested in seeing what the club is about is invited to join us for our Thursday morning meetings," President Surritt said. "There will be a buffet-style breakfast and a brief meeting so that members can get to work or their next activity without affecting their busy schedules."
Celebrating the centennial of Greenfield Rotary are, front row (L-R), Eric Zint, Barb Barton, Beverly Giffin, Jackie Gardner, Dean Gardner, Dan Pearce, Dana Daugherty, Angela Shepherd, Mike Penn, Ron Coffey; back row, Cleve Bartley, Larry Hayes, Steve Pearce, Kevin Sinnock, Blain Bergstrom, Club President Wes Surritt, Pat Hays, Eric Borsini, Steve Hunter, Heath Fettro, Tom Lubbers, Andrew Surritt. (Photo by Seely Portraits)
Ohio House of Representatives recognizes Greenfield Rotary's century of service
In 2022 the House of Representatives of the 134th Ohio General Assembly recognized the Rotary Club of Greenfield for its 100 years of service.
Greenfield Rotary President Wes Surritt showed members the congratulatory proclamation, signed by 91st House District Representative Shane Wilkin and House Speaker Robert R. Cupp, at the club's August 18, 2022 meeting.
The proclamation notes that the Greenfield Rotary Club "has attained a praiseworthy record of service to the area" in the century that has elapsed since the formation of the club in 1922. "Since its inception a century ago, the Greenfield Rotary Club has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and its generous contributions have earned it the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capable served," the proclamation reads. "We are certain that as this fine endeavor maintains its unfaltering dedication to service, it will continue in the tradition of excellence that has become its hallmark."
"We appreciate this recognition and look forward to new opportunities to serve in the years ahead," President Surritt said.
The local Rotary club meets each Thursday (except holidays) at the Catch 22 Sports Pub.
Greenfield Rotary President Wes Surritt showed members the congratulatory proclamation, signed by 91st House District Representative Shane Wilkin and House Speaker Robert R. Cupp, at the club's August 18, 2022 meeting.
The proclamation notes that the Greenfield Rotary Club "has attained a praiseworthy record of service to the area" in the century that has elapsed since the formation of the club in 1922. "Since its inception a century ago, the Greenfield Rotary Club has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and its generous contributions have earned it the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capable served," the proclamation reads. "We are certain that as this fine endeavor maintains its unfaltering dedication to service, it will continue in the tradition of excellence that has become its hallmark."
"We appreciate this recognition and look forward to new opportunities to serve in the years ahead," President Surritt said.
The local Rotary club meets each Thursday (except holidays) at the Catch 22 Sports Pub.
Rotarians of Distinction recognized during Greenfield club’s centennial
As part of Greenfield Rotary’s centennial celebration in 2022, the club decided that it would be a good idea to commemorate some of the organization’s Rotarians of Distinction, and so a page has been added to this website for that purpose. In one way or another, every local Rotarian has had some kind of a positive impact on the community of Greenfield through their membership in the service organization, their business activities, by giving of their time and resources, and in other ways as well. We hope to add to the list as time permits, and welcome nominations, information and photos from those who have known past or present Greenfield Rotarians and would like to help with this project. Suggestions can be sent via the “Contact the club” window at the bottom of the home page of this website.
As part of Greenfield Rotary’s centennial celebration in 2022, the club decided that it would be a good idea to commemorate some of the organization’s Rotarians of Distinction, and so a page has been added to this website for that purpose. In one way or another, every local Rotarian has had some kind of a positive impact on the community of Greenfield through their membership in the service organization, their business activities, by giving of their time and resources, and in other ways as well. We hope to add to the list as time permits, and welcome nominations, information and photos from those who have known past or present Greenfield Rotarians and would like to help with this project. Suggestions can be sent via the “Contact the club” window at the bottom of the home page of this website.
Patty Day new executive secretary for HCSCA
The Highland County Society for Children & Adults has appointed Hillsboro resident Patty Day as the new executive secretary of the organization to replace the late Gayle Coss.
Day was appointed at a meeting of the society’s board of trustees held Jan. 24, 2022.
Day has been a nurse for more than 38 years and received her master’s degree in nursing from Otterbein College. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
She and her husband, Herb Day, own and operate Fun Oldies Herb Day Radio and the Red White and Blue Herb Day Country Radio stations.
Patty has served on Hillsboro City Council since July 5, 2019. She is a board member for the Hope for Highland County organization and a member of the Southside Praise and Worship Center Church.
Patty has been a lifelong resident of Highland County. She and her husband reside in the city of Hillsboro with two of their 13 grandchildren, Braylin and Patrick. Patty and Herb have three children, Aaron, Karly and Corey, and another son, Chuck, is deceased.
Day is the fifth person to serve as executive secretary of the society. Helen Lowell was the first, followed by Betty Collins, Nina Wharton and Gayle Coss.
Patty is the contact person for those seeking assistance with medical expenses, equipment, travel and related expenses. She can be reached by telephone at 937-393-2142, by email at [email protected] or by mail at Highland County Society for Children & Adults, P.O. Box 792, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
On Wednesday, March 30 the Rotary Clubs of Greenfield and Hillsboro will join forces to raise money for the HCSCA. The Ernie Blankenship Memorial Radio-Telethon will be the 50th such event for the benefit of children and adults in Highland County.
The Highland County Society for Children & Adults has appointed Hillsboro resident Patty Day as the new executive secretary of the organization to replace the late Gayle Coss.
Day was appointed at a meeting of the society’s board of trustees held Jan. 24, 2022.
Day has been a nurse for more than 38 years and received her master’s degree in nursing from Otterbein College. She is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
She and her husband, Herb Day, own and operate Fun Oldies Herb Day Radio and the Red White and Blue Herb Day Country Radio stations.
Patty has served on Hillsboro City Council since July 5, 2019. She is a board member for the Hope for Highland County organization and a member of the Southside Praise and Worship Center Church.
Patty has been a lifelong resident of Highland County. She and her husband reside in the city of Hillsboro with two of their 13 grandchildren, Braylin and Patrick. Patty and Herb have three children, Aaron, Karly and Corey, and another son, Chuck, is deceased.
Day is the fifth person to serve as executive secretary of the society. Helen Lowell was the first, followed by Betty Collins, Nina Wharton and Gayle Coss.
Patty is the contact person for those seeking assistance with medical expenses, equipment, travel and related expenses. She can be reached by telephone at 937-393-2142, by email at [email protected] or by mail at Highland County Society for Children & Adults, P.O. Box 792, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
On Wednesday, March 30 the Rotary Clubs of Greenfield and Hillsboro will join forces to raise money for the HCSCA. The Ernie Blankenship Memorial Radio-Telethon will be the 50th such event for the benefit of children and adults in Highland County.
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