Bath High School’s Interact Club, sponsored by the Lima Rotary Club, is 75 members strong and committed to giving back. While each student is required to complete at least 24 hours of community service per year, many go far beyond that.
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“We have a lot of excellent organizations in the community that do great things for people of all ages,” said Troy Elwer, incoming Rotary Foundation president. “Our main goal and mission as the Rotary Foundation Board is to award them with grant opportunities and dollars that they can either put toward their general operating budget for the year or for a specific project that they’re looking to accomplish, either in a facility or in the community.”
It was announced today at the Lima Rotary that the stage at the Greater Lima Region Amphitheater will be known as the "Pangle Pavilion". Howard Pangle bought his first grocery in 1924 and his family has continued in the business world with many different opportunities. The Kriegle-Pangle family continues to make significant contributions to the Lima region.
The Ohio State Lima campus is now offering its 4-year bachelor of science in engineering technology degree exclusively at the engineering and manufacturing center located at the Ford Lima Engine Plant's training center. OSU Lima's dean and director speaking at the Lima Rotary, giving an update on how the program is working to maintain local talent while meeting the needs of local manufacturers with real-world, hands-on experiences.
Beth Schweizter, chief of staff for Rotary District 6600, was one of the team members that traveled to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in February of this year. She attended a project fair to get an idea of the kind of work that needed to be done on the islands. Including the "Fill the Bucket" project to help move water to irrigate crops. She says the work being done is just part of what rotary is all about.
The Lima Rotary Club has set a groundbreaking ceremony for April 18th at 1:15 pm at the future site of the amphitheater at the corner of Spring and Union streets. The public is welcome to attend. Mayor Sharetta Smith, State Senate President Matt Huffman, and Ohio Speaker Bob Cupp among others will be speaking at the event.
The Lima Rotary Club held their annual Christmas party on Monday afternoon, looking to raise money for local organizations. Several items were put up for a silent auction for Rotary members to bid on, as well as drawings and other fundraising opportunities.
A representative from Habitat for Humanity was able to give an update on their work to the Lima Rotary on Monday.
