Louisville Rotary Club
We meet Wednesday at noon in the downstairs at the Louisville Eagles,
306 W. Main St.., Louisville, Ohio 44641
Mailing Address: P.O Box 170
Louisville, Ohio 44641
Phone 330-418-3375
Louisville Rotary Club
Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2025
This week’s Rotary lunch meeting was held at the Eagles. President Randy Starr called the meeting to order and led the club in prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Four-Way Test. Guests Mia Pope – Student and Louisville Neighbors Editor Monica Ellsworth – Green Meadows
Announcements:
1. Bill Wood has received his fifth Paul Harris Award and learned that his able to gift additional awards with his earned points. Bill issued Paul Harris Awards to: a. Barb DeJacimo b. Jared Shive c. Glenn Hellier d. Jerry Dunbar
2. President Randy Starr received two proclamations from the office of Representative Scott Oelslager. a. Jim Dutter, Rotarian of the Year b. Greg Anderson, Citizen of the Year
3. President Randy Starr reminded the club that dues are due by the end of the month.
4. The 100 Year Anniversary Committee is starting to meet, but has nothing new to report.
5. President Randy Starr told the club that there are vacant board positions coming up. Please let him know if you are interested in serving on the Rotary Board.
6. The Rotary Club is still accepting donations for the Amphitheater. $190,000 of the needed $260,000 has been raised.
7. The Stark Community Foundation sent the club a Thank You note for hosting a site visit to the Amphitheater.
8. President Randy Starr thanked the Eagles for the meeting space and food and reminded the club that future meetings will take place on the bottom level of the Eagles building.
Coming Events:
January 15 – Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Andrea Frank, YMCA Parkinson’s Class
January 22 - Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Speaker TBD
January 29 – 5:30 Meeting at the Eagles, Sairey Williams, Harpist
February 5 – Noon Business Meeting at the Eagles
February 12 - Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Brock and Ron Derry, Louisville Herald Database
February 19 - Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Eric Psolla, Brookside Labs, Golf Greens International Traveler
Louisville Rotary Club
Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2025
This week’s Rotary lunch meeting was held at the Eagles. President Randy Starr called the meeting to order and led the club in prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Four-Way Test. Happy Dollars Rob Johnson shared that club videos are viewed nearly 1,000 times. Mark Sigler complimented everything going on at Metzger Park, and reminded everyone that it could not have happened without the vision and work of Andy Aljancic. Mark commented that Andy would be thrilled with everything happening at the Park. Guests Landon from Louisville High School was in attendance after a recent bowling victory.
Announcements:
1. Bill Wood awarded his final Paul Harris Award to Al Gress.
2. President Randy Starr reminded the club that dues are due at the end of the month.
3. 100 Year Anniversary – The club is in need of a group photo. Please plan to wear your blue Rotary polo shirt to the next meeting. Denny will take a group photo and individual head shots.
The Program:
Amy Simpkins thanked the Rotary Club for their yearly support of the Louisville Area YMCA. Each year the Rotary’s gift goes towards YMCA memberships for those that cannot afford a membership. Amy and the YMCA also partner each year with the Rotary to facilitate the Warm Coats program. Amy then introduced the speaker, Andrea Frank, the Wellness Director for the Louisville Area YMCA. Andrea shared that she has a passion for whole wellness and has lived all over the country and abroad because of her husband’s military service in the Marine Corps. Andrea discussed the YMCA’s Parkinson’s classes. The classes are five days each week and are at different YMCA’s. Attendees can expect to learn stretches and group exercises that will help them move. Andrea explained that Parkinson’s can look different in each person and they are often at different skill levels. Andrea also discussed the YMCA’s Silver Sneakers program the Foltz Center in East Canton and remarked that the program is free and anyone is welcome to attend. Finally, Andrea discussed her partnerships with the Schools. The YMCA plays a large role in giving the youth in our community a place to move, have fun and learn.
Coming Events:
January 22 - Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Speaker TBD
January 29 – 5:30 Meeting at the Eagles, Sairey Williams, Harpist
February 5 – Noon Business Meeting at the Eagles
February 12 - Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Brock and Ron Derry, Louisville Herald Database
February 19 - Noon Meeting at the Eagles, Eric Psolla, Brookside Labs, Golf Greens International Traveler
Pix of Andrea Frank
