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Greetings From President Russ Decker

Russ Decker

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Fellow Rotarians and Friends,
 
Welcome! For the past 110 years the Rotary Club of Lima, Ohio has demonstrated how “Service Above Self” benefits our community and the world. I am humbled and honored to serve as our President for the 2025-2026 year.
 
One of our club’s first projects, the Special Needs Christmas Party, has been a project of love for our members and the fact that this project has survived over 100 years demonstrates the caring nature of our members. Add this project to some our landmark achievements including the Rotary River Walk, Rotary Pavilion in Faurot Park, the all-abilities baseball field, and most recently the creation of the downtown park and amphitheater in the heart of Lima, it becomes evident that we are making a difference.
 
I invite you to join us for lunch at our weekly meetings, every Monday, 11:45 a.m. at the civic center on Lima Town Square. Let’s continue to build upon our solid foundation of “Service Above Self.”
 
Yours in Rotary Service,
 
Russ Decker
President
Rotary Club of Lima, Ohio
2025-2026
Posted by Anne Decker on Feb 06, 2026
The Scoop - February 2, 2026
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Posted by Russ Decker on Feb 06, 2026
The Lima Rotary Club and Lima Rotary Foundation are seeking board members.
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Posted by Anne Decker on Feb 06, 2026
At its meeting on February 10, the board of directors will consider an application for membership from Chad Henning, Director of Marketing and Admissions at CareCore Health. If you have any comments about his application, please contact Anne Decker.
Posted by Tim Sielschott on Jan 14, 2026
Social
We had a great time at this month's Ugly Holiday Sweater Social. Thanks to everyone who attended!
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Posted by Anne Decker on Jan 08, 2026
District Newsletter
Stay up to date with everything happening in Rotary District 6600 by reading the January newsletter.
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Posted by Anne Decker on Nov 07, 2025
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Ronda Lehman
    February 1
  • Stephen Shanahan
    February 2
  • Amber Basares
    February 3
  • Derry Glenn
    February 4
  • Fred Seelenbinder
    February 6
  • Jason Bice
    February 9
  • John Gonzales
    February 17
  • Douglas Wise
    February 19
  • Joe Patton
    February 23
  • Frank Guagenti
    February 24
  • Jeff Fitzgerald
    February 27
  • Curtis Shepherd
    February 28
Club Information
Welcome to the Lima Rotary Club!
Lima

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 11:45 a.m.
Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center North Hall 7 Town Square Lima Ohio 45801
7 Town Square
North Hall
Lima, OH 45801
United States
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Upcoming Events
  • District 6600 4-Way Test Speech Contest
    Mercy Health Graduate Medical Education
    Apr. 11, 2026
  • Blood Clinic
    Senior Citizens Services
    May 09, 2026
    6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
  • Rotary Bike Tour For MESA Overnight In Lima
    Jun. 20, 2026
Speakers
No Meeting
Feb 16, 2026
Happy Presidents' Day!
Christine Fowler-Shearer
Feb 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Allen County Museum
Mr. Shelby
Mar 02, 2026 12:00 PM
Bee Keeping
Dave Frost
Mar 16, 2026 12:00 PM
MESA Project
Russ Decker
Mar 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Nutrien Turnaround
4-Way Test
Mar 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Essay and Speech Contest Winners
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Club Officers
President
Russ Decker
President - Elect
Craig Kupferberg
Vice President
David Bullock
Immediate Past President
Demi Burden
Treasurer
Jason Bice
Executive Secretary
Rita Brown
Secretary
Anne Decker
Foundation Adm Coordinator
Dick Schroeder
Board of Directors
Berlin Carroll
Board of Directors
Corey Frazer
Board of Directors
Jennifer Mason
Board of Directors
Aaron McLaurine
Board of Directors
Beth Seibert
Board of Directors
Richard Warren
Paul Harris
Dick Schroeder
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