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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Greenfield Rotary Club sets spaghetti
dinner at MHS on Friday, December 13 Greenfield Rotarians will be serving up a tasty Italian meal from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the McClain High School Cafetorium as the Spaghetti Dinner returns! Tickets are $8 ($5 for children) and can be purchased at the door or from local Rotary members. 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 has successfully unearthed the recipe and Rotarians are ready to provide tasty meals for the McClain Tigers and their fans. Under the leadership of current Rotary President Dana Daugherty and her team of officers, the popular dinner is back and the public is invited to take a night off from cooking and enjoy the games between the host Tigers and the visiting Washington C.H. Blue Lions. So plan on coming out for the Spaghetti Dinner as McClain also celebrates the 50th anniversary of the big gym, also known as the “New Gym” since the first games were played there in 1974. 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. |
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.
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.
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."
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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