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The Rotary Club of Greenfield, Ohio meets each Thursday for a noontime luncheon meeting at the Catch 22 Sports Pub located at 250 Jefferson St., Greenfield, Ohio.
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Supreme Court Justice Judi French speaks
at Greenfield Rotary Club meeting October 10 Greenfield Rotarians were treated to an informative program by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. "Judi" French on October 10. Justice French, a native of the village of Sebring in Mahoning County, has dedicated her career to public service, serving as a lawyer for a state agency, an assistant attorney general, counsel to the Governor, and as a judge. She was appointed to the Supreme Court in 2013, elected to her first six-year term in 2014 and has visited all 88 Ohio counties. Justice French told Rotarians about growing up in a community roughly the size of Greenfield and her interest in the law that has led to an interesting career path, including arguing two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. She outlined how the appeals process works, how she and her fellow justices deliberate matters that come before the Ohio Supreme Court, and how justices are selected to write the majority opinion in each case. Justice French is passionate about widening judicial access and works with the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation and legal-aid organizations around the state, advocating for changes and programs that will ensure access to justice for all Ohioans. Following her remarks, Justice French opened up the floor to questions and fielded a variety of queries from interested Rotarians. Good food and interesting programs are part of the Greenfield Rotary Club’s weekly routine. The club meets at 11:30 a.m. on Thurdays at the Catch 22 Sports Pub, 250 Jefferson St. District Governor Sigrid Solomon
visits Greenfield club on September 26 Rotary District Governor Sigrid Solomon paid an official visit to the Greenfield club on September 26, sharing a bit about her personal Rotary journey and encouraging all Rotarians to stay involved and not be shy about sharing news of Rotary’s many worthwhile projects locally, regionally and around the world. DG Solomon was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and currently is employed at Wilmington College, where she has served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator for the past nine years. Inspired by her experience as a Group Study Exchange participant in the fall of 1998, she began her Rotary journey in 2000 in Abingdon, Virginia, then later joined Wilmington AM club in 2007. She has served in many capacities in Rotary, including Club President, Assistant District Governor and now District Governor. She discussed various projects where Rotarians have made a difference in fighting diseases, raising money, improving communities and generally making the world a better place. Ms. Solomon pointed out that as Rotary nears the accomplishment of one longtime goal – the eradication of polio from the planet – there are other challenges, such as bringing people together and create lasting change around the world. District-wide, Rotarians have established the following strategic priorities and objectives: Increase Our Impact; Expand Our Reach; Enhance Participant Engagement and Increase Our Ability to Adapt. The District Governor congratulated the Greenfield club for its involvement in the local community and encouraged Rotarians to develop a strategic plan to help the club grow and accomplish its goals. She invited everyone to attend the District Conference scheduled April 23-25, 2020 in Wilmington. Also attending the meeting was Assistant District Governor Beth Huber, also of Wilmington. Club President Ron Coffey thanked DG Solomon and ADG Huber for attending and invited them to come back as often as they are able. The Greenfield Rotary Club meets at 11:30 a.m. on Thurdays at the Catch 22 Sports Pub, 250 Jefferson St. Rotary Club announces coming events
Several important Rotary events are scheduled this fall for the benefit of the community and the Greenfield Rotary Club. Spaghetti Dinner set for October 25 The annual Spaghetti Dinner will take place Friday, October 25 at the McClain Cafetorium prior to the McClain vs. Washington C.H. football game. Hours are 4:30-8:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event help the Rotary Club cover the cost of operating the Ralph W. Phillips Civic & Recreation Center and other good works around the community and around the world through the auspices of Rotary International. Members of the Greenfield Rotary Club will be selling tickets in advance of the dinner, or they may be purchased at the door that evening. Rotary Appreciation Dinner scheduled November 14 Each year the Greenfield Rotary Club gathers for a festive celebration honoring those who have played a part in bringing about another successful year for the club and community. Club President Ron Coffey announced that the 2019 Appreciation Dinner will take place Thursday, November 14 at the Highland House Restaurant and Event Centre, 703 Highland Ave, Washington C.H. (Washington Country Club). Rotary dignitaries from around District 6670 will be invited, including District Governor Sigrid Solomon of Wilmington and Assistant District Governor Beth Huber. Extension Agent Brooke Beam tells Rotary
about International Film Fest set for August 16-17 Brooke Beam of the Highland County Extension Office spoke to Greenfield Rotarians on May 2, informing the club about a new international film festival scheduled Aug. 16-17, 2019 at Southern State Community College. The Germinate International Film Fest will feature a diverse range of films highlighting agriculture and rural communities, and submissions are coming in from filmmakers near and far, amateur and professional. Films will be selected based on their ability to tell a compelling and logical story, as well as providing factual information about the topic being discussed, Beam said. In addition to the video category there will be a still photograpy division. Categories to be considered at the festival include feature documentary, short documentary, feature narrative, short narrative, a short of any kind, virtual reality, student films, scholarly or Extension videos, and photography focusing on agriculture, nature or rural communities. Full rules and details can be found on the submission site: https://filmfreeway.com/GerminateInternationalFilmFest For more information about the festival and upcoming workshops, contact Brooke Beam at the Highland County Extension Office, 937-393-1918, or email her at beam.49@osu.edu. 47th annual HCSCA radio-telethon nears $100K
The Rotary Clubs of Greenfield and Hillsboro worked together to raise funds for the Highland County Society for Children and Adults, and totals for the 2019 event were approaching $100,000 at the close of the event March 27. Fore more information about the radio-telethon, visit the HCSCA PAGE on this website. 
Club Armor Teen Nightclub launched by Rotary club
Greenfield Rotary Club has launched a teen nightclub at the Ralph W. Phillips Civic and Recreation Center, 156 Jefferson St., Greenfield, Ohio. The inaugural event took place Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018 and several events since then have been well attended by youth of the community. Greenfield Rotary President Andrew Surritt said this project came about following a discussion of club members who wish to provide a safe and wholesome environment for local teens. The result is Club Armor, which according to its Facebook page, “creates the best and safest dance music atmosphere for youth.” For more information about Club Armor, including dress code and safety rules, visit the Facebook page at the link below: https://www.facebook.com/ClubArmor/  Four cadets from the new Cadet Corps program at McClain High School visited Greenfield Rotary Club on Nov. 8 with their instructor, MSgt. John Wilson. Also pictured is Rotary President Andrew Surritt.
Rotarians learn about new
McClain Cadet Corps program Four members of the McClain Cadet Corps, along with their adviser, MSgt. John Wilson, were guests Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at the weekly meeting of the Greenfield Rotary Club. MSgt. Wilson told Rotarians that Cadet Corps is new this year at McClain High School and currently has more than 60 cadets participating. Cadet Corps teaches students to develop character and leadership skills and to serve not just in the military but in life. The cadets had an opportunity to speak, and each one mentioned that the program has made a difference in his or her life. The cadets said that participating in the Cadet Corps has helped them to become more focused, respectful of authority, and better students. Wilson, a 1986 graduate of McClain, served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. During the last half of his career, he served as a Ceremonial Guardsman with the USAF Presidential Honor Guard in Washington DC. While there, he was the Superintendent of the Honor Guard Technical Training School and Superintendent of Air Force District of Washington Ceremonies and Protocol. Wilson said seeing kids succeed and learn the will to serve is the best part of his job as a military science instructor. Wilson said there are only two Cadet Corps programs in Ohio – at McClain and Paint Valley high schools. After seeing the Paint Valley program’s success, McClain administrators decided to make Cadet Corps a part of the curriculum options. A similar program, ROTC Jr., was first started in 1916 by Congress as a defense program, but McClain and Paint Valley’s Cadet Corps is different in that it has no military branch affiliation. Rotary supporters honored
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ROBOTICS TEAM VISITS ROTARY
Three members of the McClain High School robotics team visited the Greenfield Rotary Club on Dec. 14, 2017 to talk about the team’s activities, describe how they built a robot to use in competitive events with other schools. The students, Makayla, Natalie and Rachel, demonstrated how the robot works by having it roam around the Catch 22 Sports Pub where Rotary meets, and pick up plastic cups in a display of dexterity. The robotics team has at least 14 members and is growing in popularity as students learn about technology and teamwork. |
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