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
3rd Quarter 2026
Rotary Club of Louisville
Call to Order/lunch
Unite for Good
Date: 07/08/2026
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Rotary Four Way Test Of the things we think, say, and do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Happy Dollars:
1.Pat F- On behalf of the Chamber- thank you to the Rotary for all the support.
2. Pat Fallot- The Canton Concert Band will perform Thursday 07/09/2026 at 7pm at Paradise Christian Church.
Cynthia K. - Everything is a go at the moment for First Friday but may change due to the weather.
4. Cynthia K.- Thanked the club for the plaque and was very appreciative but also attributes the success to all of the other club volunteers.
5. Eva R. very happy to be here today and is happy to have her new office assistant with her.
6. Shannon- Said good bye to the exchange students so the happy dollar is bittersweet.
7. Shannon B. - For the entire district next year there will be a total of 5 exchange students and 1 that will be at Louisville.
8. Bill - gave $2 for Serena and Maria. He was happy that they were here but sad to see them go.
9 Serena- gave a statement of her gratitude for all that was done for her during her stay and for all of the kindness that was shown to her. She will miss everyone and hopes to come back to visit. Her stay has permanently shaped her life.
Song-Marc S- none
Introduction of Guests- Alexa - Eva’s assistant
Quick Topics: Second Friday - Cynthia: may be cancelled due to weather but is still on at time of meeting. All of the vendors are calling and willing to reschedule.
Speaker: Louisville Chamber of Commerce - Beth Campbell- Executive Director- The Chamber of Commerce is a non profit 501c6. The goal is to provide services for business members. In July of 2021 there were only 36 members and the Chamber as in the negative $400. As of today there are 88 members and the chamber is now fiscally healthy. In January of 2021 the Chamber started the Dora program. As of today, they go through an average of 10,000 cups per year. The Chamber assisted in the military banner program and donated $1,000 to it. In 2023 they acquired new lights for the Christmas Tree. Light up Louisville goes from the Eagles to Paradise Church. In 2025 they helped pay for the VIsit Canton ad and donated $5,000 toward the Metzger Park Amphitheater. They have created an Ohio Magazine Advertisement. The shred event they hold annually is open to the public and it netted them $8 this past year. The Chamber has created networking meetups. The next one is in August at Louisville Gardens and Another Listing Real Estate Company is cosponsoring the event. In addition to networking events, the benefits of membership are ribbon cuttings, announcements for member companies, new member spotlights, and a link to the city community calendar. They also hold Chamberfest in June and an Annual Dinner in February. The Chamber board meets at noon on the 2nd Tuesday of the month - they are always looking for board members and volunteers.
Rotoball draw Sergeant At Arms- Joan Aljancic
Upcoming Events:
7/15: Luke Liptak - Diocese of Youngstown
7/22: Evening meeting- Jen White Conservation
7/29: Evening social- No Speaker
8/05: Business Meeting
8/12: Helix Counseling, Paxton Hodus
8/15: Trail Clean up 9am
8/19: District Governor - Ryan Boyce
8/26: Evening Meeting
Beth Campbell - Speaker
Rotary Club of Louisville
Date: 07/15/2026
Call to Order
Unite for Good
Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance
Four Way Test Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Happy Dollars- 1.Marc Greco- Happy that daughter came from Australia
2. Don Marshall - table was taken too early on 2nd Friday
3. Shannon Sally Samblanet is in need of picking up gallons of milk for the Community Cupboard.
Song-Marc S -America the Beautiful
Introduction of Guests- Mac Aljancic guest of Joan Aljancic, Joe Globichar guest of Jim Edwards, Father Sibula guest of Cynthia Kerchner, Dinne Johnson, librarian guest of Brock H
Rotoball-Cynthia Kerchner QUICK TOPICS:
A. Second (3rd) Friday_ Cynthia Everything is a go. Farmers market is a go. 100 glo sticks were donated for us to sell.
B. The Rotary Car Cruise - Gervasi 7/22 5-8pm
C. Guardians Game Polio Fundraiser Aug 19, 2026
D. Amoitheater- Bid package is over 150 pages. The schedule is to put a public bid out by 7/20 the contract should be awarded the 1st week of September.
Speaker: Luke Liptak Seminarian Luke is currently studying at John Carroll University and Borneo College for Seminary. He grew up in a Catholic Family . He was an alter server and had the thought of being a Priest when he was a child. Growing up many times his faith wasn’t his 1st priority. He spoke with a vocation counselor and realized it was always in his thoughts. He spoke with Father Sibula and that is how he made his decision. He enrolled into seminary to find out. Seminary is a place of discernment. They study, play, and do sports. The goal is to decide what God’s will is for your life. GenZ left religion behind. Currently it is not the case. There are a record number of adults worldwide searching for more. The church offers more than secular life with real relationships and a knowledge that you are loved by God. There is hope for the future of the church. St Louis parish joined with another parish and is now called St. Isadore. Change is not easy but with everyone working together it will be great. Ministry doesn't just happen, ministry is about showing up. Listen and give without any expected return. That sounds a lot like what the Rotary does. Jesus told us to serve without recognition. The best leaders don’t seek attention but put others 1st. Walk with people through every stage of life. Priesthood is about serving others like that. Success is measured by how we served others and how we loved them. Every act of service matters. A day in the life of seminary school is Wake at 6am. Morning Prayer 730 am, Mass at 8am, Breakfast 830 am, MWF college classes, 530pm evening prayer, 6pm Dinner. Luke is majoring in Philosophy with a minor in Communications. His favorite Saint is St John Paul II- he was shot and went to prison to meet the guy that shot him and grant him his forgiveness. There is a Servant of God on track to be Cannonized. Favorite verse is in Peter “I give you the keys you build the church” There are 8 seminarians in the Diocese. In the broader church around the world, there is a booming number of seminarians. At Easter there was a record number of Catholics. The youth are coming to the church to find fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Pope Leo has a great way of connecting with them
Calendar:
7/22 Evening Meeting - Jen White Conservation
7/29 Evening social Buds Corner - 530pm
8/05 Business Meeting
8/12 Helix Counselling Paxton Hodus
8/19 District Governor - Ryan Boyce
8/19 Guardian Game Polio Fundraiser
8/26 Evening Meeting
Pix of Luke Liptak, Seminary Student
