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Mar 04, 2017
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Mar 28, 2017
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Mar 06, 2017
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Mar 13, 2017
Bob Ulm
Mar 20, 2017
Jason Duff
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Mar 27, 2017
4 Way Speech Contest District Winners
Apr 03, 2017
Jaki Waggamon
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Apr 10, 2017
Renee Mancino
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The Scoop - November 28, 2016
Posted by Heather Rutz on Nov 30, 2016
Boys basketball teams are in transition this year.
The landscape of boys basketball is in for significant change this season, as many local high school teams are looking to fill big shoes.
Several teams, including Lima Senior High School and Lima Central Catholic, watched leaders and scorers graduate. Those two teams especially lost seniors who are now playing at Div. I universities, coaches said Monday at the Rotary annual boys basketball preview.
“Basically, all our ball handling is gone,” LCC Coach Frank Kill said. “It’s a new challenge; I’m just helping them get better every game.”
With his own son playing for the University of Michigan now, and other seniors gone, Lima Senior Coach Quincey Simpson is also rebuilding, and this preseason battling injuries to many of the team’s starters, he said.
Two other local teams, Spencerville and Perry, look for big things this season. Both teams play in the North West Conference and both had playoff runs last year.
“We’re just trying to be the best we can be every year,” said Spencerville Coach Kevin Sensabuaugh, in his 15th year coaching. “I think we have a chance to be really good.”
Perry Coach Matt Tabler said his team took opponents by surprise last year, but that won’t be the case this year. “We won’t surprise anyone this year,” he said. “But we’ll be prepared. We want to use the season to prepare for the tournament.”
The boys basketball season opens this weekend with the annual Tip Off Classic, hosted by Elida. Shawnee, Bath, and LCC also play in the tournament.
In other Rotary business Monday:
  • President Dave Frost reminded the club that the earlybird deadline for a reduced rate at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta is Dec. 15.
  • Elvis tickets and Christmas raffle tickets are available at Monday meetings.
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The Scoop - November 21, 2016
Posted by Anne Decker on Nov 21, 2016
The local girls' basketball season tips off this weekend.
Girls basketball coaches from eight Allen County high schools joined us for the annual Girls Basketball Preview with host Vince Koza. All the coaches are optimistic about their teams' performances this year and are looking forward to molding their players skills. Vince summed it up well when he said, "Allen County has some great players, great coaches, great teams and great schools." Vince will be back next week for the Boys Basketball Preview.
Also at Monday's meeting, Joe Kitchen and Sophie Loser received their blue badges; Jon Rockhold won the $249 Rottery drawing and donated his winnings back to St. Rita's Mercy Club, which is this quarter's charity, Joe Watson encouraged people to volunteer for the Special Needs Christmas Party which is scheduled for December 10; and Jay Begg updated us on this year's Christmas program - the Christmas Auction will not be held this year. Instead, we'll have a reverse raffle on February 18. However, the annual Christmas raffle will be held at our December 12 meeting at which The Ohio State University Lima a cappella group, Carmany, will beperforming. You should have received your raffle tickets in the mail. You can bring your ticket stubs and your raffle money to the meetings on November 28, December 5 & December 12.
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Special Needs Christmas
Posted by Tracie Sanchez on Aug 25, 2016
The Special Needs Christmas Party will be held on December 10th at Shawnee United Methodist Church.  More information to follow.  Contact Esther Baldridge with any questions.
Cans and Coats
Posted by Anne Decker on Nov 18, 2016
The Lima Rotary Club is having a cans & coats collection for local charities.
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Uniendo
Posted by Bob Ruehl on Nov 17, 2016
You're invited to attend the Uniendo Project Fair in El Salvador. To encourage more involvement in international projects, the first four Lima Rotarians who sign up will be reimbursed $500 of the cost within in one week after returning.  The total cost to attend this project fair is usually $1,500.00 to $2,000.00.  
Location El Salvador
January 26 through 28, 2017
Additional Information See Facebook
 
To View currently prepared projects for review go to:  http://www.uniendoamericaprojectfair.org/category/projects/page/2/
The Uniendo committee has been developing the Uniendo Project Fair for the last seven months.  Hector DE Castro from San Salvador, Cuscatlán is the committee chair. We have developed projects for review for the first time in advance your travel.  Hector created several major changes in anticipation of this fair.  Multiple seminars in the preparation of grant proposals have been held throughout the country and the adjoining District 4250.  Clubs have been invited to participate from Guatemala to Panama.  This was at the behest of D6600 with the planning committee.
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN UNIENDO AMERICA 2017 PROJECT FAIR
Project fairs are great opportunities for local clubs to showcase their work to prospective international partners and an equally fantastic way for visitors to learn more about the host country’s culture while finding one or several projects to support. Often, many of the visiting Rotarians to the fair are no strangers to the region where the fair is being held, returning year after year to visit the projects they have previously supported while learning about new initiatives.
UNIENDO AMERICA 2017 will include several opportunities to:
 
• Visit project sites and meet the potential beneficiaries.
• Gather the necessary information to present a WCS project to your club or district.
• Participate in round table discussions where attendees can share their project experiences. Topics will include the six areas of focus of the Rotary Foundation, project evaluation, the future of UNIENDO AMERICA and more.
• Meet Rotarians from other parts of the world and share interests, discuss ideas and establish partnerships.
• “Buy” or “Sell” meaningful projects.
• Learn more about WCS projects directly from a representative of RI.
• Participate in RAG workshops and meetings.
• Participate in daily fellowship activities such as shows, the “Caribbean Festival” and much more.
 
UNIENDO AMERICA 2017 will be held at the beautiful Royal Decameron Hotel, Resort & Convention Center in El Salvador, January 26th to 28th. Come and enjoy Rotary at its best amidst spectacular sunsets, warm weather, great friends and plenty of international service opportunities.    http://www.decameron.com/en/ceca-home
You will pay one reduced fee which includes all your meals and drinks.
FAIR REGISTRATION
Registration includes transportation AIR/HOT/AIR, welcoming kit, opening ceremony, welcoming cocktail, access to fair, special drinks and juice bar during the fair, Rotarian Centennial Carnival, workshops, presentations, General Assembly and project visits.
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PROJECTS AVAILABLE The project fair is an excellent opportunity for local club to large projects Rotarians from other countries
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For the Uniendo Committee
Bob Ruehl
PDRFC 6600
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Bell Ringing
Posted by Tracie Sanchez on Aug 25, 2016
The Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army will be held on December 17th at the Lima Mall.  Contact Drew Fields if you would like to volunteer your time to ring bells that day.
Christmas Meeting
Posted by Catheryn Sarno on Nov 01, 2016
Please join us on December 12th for a special musical Christmas Luncheon and Raffle.  The Ohio State University Lima a cappella group, Carmany, will be providing the Christmas music for the luncheon, and we'll draw the winning tickets for our annual Christmas Raffle. You don’t want to miss it! 
Polio Plus
Posted by Paul Swartz on Nov 30, 2016
We are looking for contributions for goods and services for our annual Polio Plus Auction set to run from January-March, 2017. Please contact Dave Frost, Dr. Susan Hubbell or Paul Swartz if you have something to contribute.
 
Leadership Minute
Posted by Bob Ruehl on Dec 02, 2016
What are the 15 most powerful words you can use?
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