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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Outgoing Rotary President Dana Daugherty (left) received a commemorative plaque and gavel on June 26 as she prepared to complete her two-year term as president. New President Quincey Gray (right) will lead the club during the next two years.
Leadership transition to take place July 1 when
Quincey Gray succeeds Dana Daugherty as club president Come July 1, there will be a new president of the Greenfield Rotary Club. Dana Daugherty, who began a two-year term on July 1, 2023, will step down as president and be succeeded by Quincey Gray. At Daugherty's final meeting as president on June 26, Gray presented her with a plaque and gavel commemorating her club leadership over the past two years. The past two years have been marked with many accomplishments under Daugherty's leadership. Among the highlights: - After years of discussion, the club decided to sell the former Greenfield Armory and get out of the property management business. A local buyer for the facility was found and the Rotary club has focused its attention on helping to support local projects for the benefit of the community. - In 2024 the club decided to create a financial award for a graduating senior who reflects the values behind the Four-Way Test that has long been accepted by Rotarians around the world as a positive way of testing the things we think, say or do. In May the club awarded a check for $1,000 to Hannah Stewart, who was nominated by the McClain High School staff member who observed her thoughtful demeanor and high character. The club plans to continue this award as a way of promoting character development. - The club continued to sponsor the Four-Way Test Speaking Contest, giving McClain students a chance to study and speak about the test, win prize money and possibly advance to the district Four-Way Test Speaking Contest. - During Daugherty's tenure the club became active in working the concession stand at some McClain athletic events and continued its involvement in promoting kindergarten readiness. - The popular Chili Supper returned after an absence of several years and coincided with the 50th anniversary of the "new gym" that the McClain Tiger basketball teams have called home since late 1974. - Greenfield Rotary participated in the annual Ernie Blankenship Memorial Radio-Telethon to raise support for the Highland County Society For Children and Adults. - The local Rotary club provided financial support for a host of local projects and events, and conducted its annual Rotary Charity Auction to help raise funds that meet community needs. One of the bigger projects this year was the purchase of quality patio furniture for Hays Court, the site of the auction as well as other public events thanks to the generosity of the owners, Pat and Elaine Hays. As she prepared to step down as president on June 26, Dana Daugherty thanked her fellow Rotarians for helping the club throughout the past two years. She congratulated incoming President Quincey Gray and encouraged everyone to support the club leadership when the new Rotary year begins on July 1.  Auctioneers Gary Binegar (left) and Rod Halterman (right) were honored at the Rotary Charity Auction as Pat Hays (center) presented the two men with Paul Harris Fellowships. For each fellowship, a donation of $1,000 was made to Rotary International in recognition of the tireless work done by Binegar and Halterman on behalf of the Greenfield Rotary Club.
Binegar, Halterman named Paul Harris Fellows at Rotary auction
One of the highlights of the successful Rotary Charity Auction June 7, 2025 occurred at the very start of the event when Rotarian Pat Hays recognized the two men for their many hours of volunteer service on behalf of the club. For many years, Binegar and Halterman have offered their auctioneering skills to help the Greenfield Rotary Club with its annual charity auction. In his presentation, Hays noted that the awards were scheduled to be presented at the club's appreciation dinner in 2024, but he joked that Binegar and Halterman were just too busy to attend the dinner. So the club decided to wait until the duo would be present at the auction. The event took place June 7 at Hays Court, an area developed by Pat and Elaine Hays for public events like the Rotary Charity Auction. A nice crowd of onlookers and buyers turned out for the auction and helped the club raise money that will support more charitable endeavors that will benefit the community. Club President Dana Daugherty, who will soon be turning her gavel over to incoming President Quincey Gray, expressed her thanks to everyone who donated items, purchased items or helped in any way with the annual event. The club has now honored Tammy Wells, the artist who has created the limited edition prints for more than two decades, and the auctioneers who are instrumental in selling the auction items, with Paul Harris Fellowships, named in memory of the Chicago businessman who founded Rotary in 1905. To watch Pat Hays present the awards to Binegar and Halterman, click on the accompanying photo or simply click HERE. For more information about the Rotary Charity Auction click HERE. 
Hannah Stewart (second from left) is the recipient of Greenfield Rotary's first annual Four-Way Test Award. Pictured L-R are Master Sgt. John Wilson, her McClain Cadet Corps advisor, Ms. Stewart, Club President Dana Daugherty and Rotarian Ron Coffey.
Hannah Stewart is local club’s
first Four-Way Test Award winner The Greenfield Rotary Club announced its first Four-Way Test Award winner in May 2025, and presented a $1,000 check and certificate to Hannah Stewart, a member of the McClain High School Class of 2025. The award is based on four questions that are asked at the opening of local Rotary meetings and meant to serve as a guide for the things we think, say or do. The questions are: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? In presenting the award, Rotarian Ron Coffey provided the background and thinking behind the club’s annual award to a graduating senior: “Long ago, Rotary International adopted the Four-Way Test as a way of encouraging us think before we act, and as an instrument for developing better character. This world still needs men and women of good character, and so in 2025 the Greenfield Rotary Club decided to create an award honoring a graduating senior who exhibits high character by being truthful, fair and positive in the things he or she says and does. “Rather than asking students to apply for the award, we asked members of the McClain High School faculty and staff – who know the graduating class much better than we do – to nominate a student who lives up to the standards of the Four-Way Test. “Several wonderful nominations were received, which speaks well of our student body and of this graduating class. After careful deliberation by the club, I am pleased to announce that the recipient of the first annual Greenfield Rotary Four-Way Test Award is HANNAH STEWART. Hannah will receive a certificate and a check for $1,000 from the Rotary Club with no strings attached. Hannah, thank you for the example you have set.” Coffey noted that Hannah did not apply for this award, and yet she was nominated by a staff member who noticed her as a kind and helpful student with a positive and uplifting personality, one who embodies the attributes of the Four-Way Test and one who is likely to become a trusted leader. Hannah has enlisted in the National Guard and plans on continuing her education. She has been described as a kind and helpful person with a positive and uplifting personality. “The Rotary Club of Greenfield congratulates Hannah on receiving this award and wishes her the best in her future endeavors,” said Greenfield Rotary President Dana Daughterty. “The local Rotary club plans to make this an annual award recognizing a graduating senior who exemplifies the characteristics of someone who thoughtfully considers the Four-Way Test and uses it as a guidepost in daily life,” Daugherty said. Penn, Pheanis inducted into MHS Alumni Association HOF
Greenfield Rotarian Mike Penn had the honor of being inducted into the McClain High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame May 21, 2025 for his selfless contributions to the school district on many levels as well as his community service through Rotary and other volunteer activities. Mike is a longtime member of the Rotary Club of Greenfield and a proud graduate of the MHS Class of 1968. Joining Penn in the MHS Alumni Association Hall of Fame is Dr. David Pheanis, MHS Class of 1966, an Arizona resident who has enjoyed a successful career in education at Arizona State University and given back to his alma mater by sponsoring scholarships for McClain students interested in careers in engineering. Another highlight of the evening was recognition of the Top 10 seniors from the Class of 2025. Those outstanding students are Nicolas Alvarez, Brooklyn Baldwin, Katie Cook, Anna Eikenberry, Leland Ewry, Stevie Ford, Dennis Huang, Jordan Lugo, Dawson McMurry and Ashley Mitchell. Hays Court project completed by Greenfield Rotary Club
Thanks to the generosity of Pat and Elaine Hays, the downtown space known as Hays Court has become a public space for various events in Greenfield. The former site of Who's Place was acquired by the Hays family and reimagined into a space where events like the Rotary Charity Auction can take place, and the auction relocated there in June of 2024. A grateful Rotary Club decided to assist the Hays family by purchasing some beautiful patio furniture for the venue, and the club gathered on Saturday, May 10, 2025 to assemble the pieces and arrange them according to the desires of the Hays family. “Rotary is thankful for the assistance provided by members of the McClain High School Cadet Corps under the direction of Master Sgt. John Wilson,” said Rotary President Dana Daugherty. “This group of young adults does a great job of supporting various good works in the community, and that same morning helped to gather nearly 1,000 tires in the Village of Greenfield's Tire Rodeo.” Later that day, the venue proved to be a popular meeting spot for patrons supporting the Wine Walk in downtown Greenfield. On Saturday, June 7, 2025 Hays Court will again become the venue for the Rotary Charity Auction during the Greenfield Music Festival. "We hope people will stop by at 1:00 p.m. June 7 for the Rotary Charity Auction, which helps us raise money for various club projects that benefit the community," Daugherty said. There will be live music throughout the weekend of June 6-7-8 as part of the Greenfield Music Festival, and Hays Court will provide a useful resting place for visitors to the community. Local Rotarians help with kindergarten readiness
In April, volunteers from the Greenfield Rotary Club, MHS Cadet Corps and students in Ms. Lovertt’s class packaged items purchased by a Rotary donation to assist in kindergarten registration. The packets were distributed April 22 at Greenfield Elementary School, April 23 at Buckskin Elementary and April 24 at Rainsboro Elementary. The volunteers are shown in the accompanying photos preparing the packets for future kindergartners. 
Pictured (l-r) are Jerilyn Haglund, adult poster representative, Dorothy Walker, mother of poster child Lukas Walker, Rotarian Lloyd Smith and HCSCA Karen Miller as the visit the GCTV studios in Greenfield during the 2025 Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon.
53rd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon tops $166K as Highland Countians show strong supportThe 53rd annual Ernie Blankenship Radio-Telethon raised pledges of more than $166,000 on March 26, 2025 as Highland Countians stepped up once again to support the unique organization known as the Highland County Society for Children and Adults.
The radio-telethon was sponsored jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Greenfield and Hillsboro as they have been doing for many years. The funds raised will be used by the Society to provide assistance and services to Highland County children and adults who are unable to pay for expenses for necessary medical treatment, transportation, equipment, pharmaceutical and other health care devices and services. The total raised by the event over the past 53 years is approximately $4.5 million. The Highland County Society for Children and Adults is a non-profit corporation founded in November of 1950. It has a volunteer board of trustees representing each township in the county who employ a part-time Executive Director responsible for reviewing and approving requests for assistance from county residents. Donations can be made to the Society at any time online at hicoso.org or the Society’s Facebook page; also, checks payable to HCSCA can be dropped off at any local bank or mailed to the Society at P.O. Box 972, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. For more details about the 2025 radio-telethon, visit the HCSCA PAGE on this website. Four-Way Speech Contest winners announcedMcClain High School senior Ashley Mitchell won first place honors at the Rotary Four-Way Test speech contest on March 12, 2025.
Ashley was followed closely by Nathan Alvarez, who placed second, and Raenee Stratton took third place in the speech contest at the McClain auditorium. When the scores from three judges were tallied, Ashley took the top prize of $200 while Nathan received a $100 check for second place and Raenee took home $50 for placing third. The checks were presented by Greenfield Rotary President Dana Daugherty, who invited Ashley Mitchell to present her winning speech to the Greenfield Rotary Club. Ashley was invited to participate in the District 6670 speech contest at Wright State University on March 30, with a chance to win additional prizes. 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 of Chicago, a businessman who helped 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. Rotary spaghetti dinner coincides with
50th anniversary of MHS 'New Gym' Greenfield Rotarians were happy to be part of a special evening on December 13 as they brought back their spaghetti dinner on the evening that the McClain High School "New Gym" celebrated 50 years since its opening in 1974. The facility still looks great and has provided many memorable moments for McClain fans through the years. Rotarians served up spaghetti, sauce, garlic bread, salad, cookies and beverages prior to the McClain vs. Washington C.H. basketball games. The spaghetti dinners are a longstanding tradition of the Greenfield Rotary Club, but have faced interruptions caused by covid-19 and other circumstances. For a time, even the spaghetti sauce secret recipe was lost, but a recovery team successfully unearthed the recipe in time for the dinner. Rotary President Dana Daugherty expressed her thanks on behalf of the Rotary club to everyone who attended the spaghetti dinner. "Proceeds from Rotary events are used to support other worthwhile projects in the community," she said. "Your support is greatly appreciated." Rotary Appreciation Dinner honors print buyers as District Gov. visits
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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 to help support the FFA trip to Ireland in May of 2024.
The Greenfield Rotary Club also sponsored a hole for a golf outing at Buckeye Hills Country Club in advance of the trip to Ireland.
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 to help support the FFA trip to Ireland in May of 2024.
The Greenfield Rotary Club also sponsored a hole for a golf outing at Buckeye Hills Country Club in advance of the trip to Ireland.
The Greenfield Rotary Club meets each Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at Catch 22, 250 Jefferson St.
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, 2023 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.
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