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
Rotary Club of Louisville
Unite for Good
Date: Oct. 1, 2025
Call to order/Lunch
Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance:
Four Way Test:
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Is it the truth?
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Is it fair to all concerned?
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Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
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Will it be beneficial for all concerned?
Happy Dollars- Rob Johnson 2nd Friday’s 10/10 the band will be Long Time Gone 8pm - 10pm. The Little Blue Railroad will be working. YSN will be at Unhitched in Louisville Thursday Oct 2 At 6pm.
Jim Edwards it was the best 100 year anniversary
Glenn Heiller- Amazing event and Fellowship
Barb DeJacimo- thank you to Cynthia and the committee for all of their amazing work on the 100th banquet. They did an amazing job!
Dr. Pansino- The past International President was a Steeler’s fan and grew up not too far from where he grew up , just across the river.
Cynthia Kerchner- 2nd Fridays 10/10 - no farmers market. A few vendors down the alley.
Randy Starr- Check in with Stephanie- she had a terrific time and hopes the Interact group with the High School movies forward.
Don Marshall- Pittsburgh Steelers were the 1st Team to kneel for Charlie Kirk
Song- no song for the day
Introduction of Guests- no guests
Rotoball Weekly Winner- Randy Starr didn’t pull the right color
Business Meeting-
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Financial reports-Due to the recent banquet the financials will be tabled until the next meeting to give time to reconcile the account.
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Recap of 100 year banquet- good reception overall from feedback. Could have had a 2nd foodline. Excellent job by the committee.
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$50,000 for the amphitheater upgrade- Board members are reaching out to others in the community. If any member would like to donate or knows of someone that might be interested please do so.
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Peace pole update - 3 were installed 3 more to be placed. All poles need to have at least a Rotary emblem and possibly a QR code linking to the website.
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Polio donations $1,500 gets $4,500 match from the Gates foundation-Greg- Ambassadors to sell Purple Pinkie 7 dozen, Money we take in on Pancake Day will go for the Polio donation.
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October 29 social-location- will be at Buds Corner
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Nicole Israel Induction
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Oct 15 Rachael Carosello Police Chief
Oct 22 Chance Bricker
Oct 29 Evening Social 5:30 pm Bud’s Corner
Louisville Rotary Club
Meeting Minutes
October 8, 2025
This week’s Rotary lunch meeting was held at the Louisville Eagles. The Honorable James Dutter called the meeting to order and led the club in prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Four-Way Test. Guests None
Happy Dollars: The Good Cynthia Kerchner provided a happy dollar to celebrate the final Second Friday of the season. The Venerable Amy Simpkins asseverated that 125 coats are prepared to give away for warm coats. Announcements: It was promulgated that the Esteemed Allen Gress will be moving to Canal Fulton and the Club Members thanked Mr. Gress for his many years of service to Louisville and the Louisville Rotary Club.
The Program: The Disgraced Vice-President Brock Hutchison mixed up dates and scheduled the speakers incorrectly, resulting in no program. The Lionized Past President Randy Starr provided an update on the Amphitheater Project. Randy encourage club members to purchased 100 year anniversary books. Mr. Starr answered questions about the Amphitheater.
Coming Events:
October 22 – Chance Bricker
October 29 – Social Meeting – 5:30 – Bud’s Corner
November 5 – Business Meeting
November 8 – Pancake Day
November 12 – Heather Wiseman, CMT4ME
November 26 – No Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oct 15th, Our new Police Chief was our speaker, No minutes were received as of Nov. 6
Rotary Club of Louisville
Unite for Good
October 22, 2025
Lunch Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance 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 for all concerned • Lunch Happy Dollars-Al Gress down sizing and giving away free cars, Kathy Rainieri-1992 grandson Cooper Davis joined the Ambassador program Song- Mark absent Introduction of guests- Jason Dutter- Jim Dutter’s son a Rotoball weekly winner-
Randy Starr Shannon Benson induction by Randy Starr- passed out coffee beans and Katydids Save the Date November 5th warm coats at the YMCA 1230 - 630 Sign up for the November 8th pancake breakfast -
Jim Edwards asked if the pancakes can be different flavors? St. Joes is donating the pancake batter. Flag update by Glenn: FLags up for the last time this year on Monday and Tuesday Need a volunteer to help Jerry at the table for each meeting.
Speaker: Chance Bricker: Construction foundation 501c3. He is a construction trades teacher for Plain Local Schools. The foundation he created has students earn while they learn. The idea is to work your way out to move forward in life and in the community. Night time courses for adults are coming. He bought the old Herald building to house the foundation. The electrical need updated and the interior needs remodeled to become more functional for the purpose he has. He recently received a Lowes Hometown grant. 9 total young adults have been in the program so far. It is not a construction camp. Out of 9, 6 have full time jobs. The rotoball draw will wait until the next week due to Randy having to leave early.
Calendar:
Oct 27 Flags Out
Oct 29 Social event at Buds Corner the Chamber has also been invited
Nov 4 Board Meeting
Nov 5 Business meeting/warm coats distributed set up at 1230 distribute 3-630pm
Nov 8 Pancake Breakfast
Nov 12 Heather Wiseman CMT4ME
Nov 19 evening meeting. Kim Weiss District Governor/East Canton Rotary Club invited
Nov 26 no meeting Happy Thanksgiving
Louisville Rotary Club
Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2025
This week’s Rotary lunch meeting was held at the Louisville Eagles. As the clock struck noon, a familiar hum of conversation filled the room — voices of service-minded individuals gathered once more under the banner of Rotary. The gavel sounded, as the Honorable James Dutter called the meeting to order, led the club in prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance and Four-Way Test. The Louisville Troubadour Mark Sigler led the club in singing, “America the Beautiful.” Guests: None
Financials: The Admirable James Dutter provided a comprehensive financial update, proclaiming the 100 year banquet paid for in full! 100 Year books will be available at coming meetings. Thank you, Cindy Fisher for the work compiling and printing the books. Grant Committee Nine grant requests were accepted and presented by the Celebrated Scooter Israel. 1. Louisville Schools - Sources of Strength - Suicide prevention -750
2. Louisville Schools - Community Engagement Programs - 500
3. Louisville Schools STEAM Learning - Think and problem solve with no technology - 500
4. Louisville Schools English Honors - 325.89
5. Eagle Scout - Choir/Arts/Drama storage sets- 775
6. Louisville Schools - Holiday Haircuts open to all kids in Louisville 500
7. Louisville Fish with a Cop for poles and food- 500
8. Key 2 Interact - Thanksgiving Food Dive funding perishables- 700
9. Historical Society QR Code $1,000
10. Excess funds will be held in the event of an emergency or disaster or something that may come up. Kathy Raineri moved/Terry Pansino seconded a motion to accept the Grant Committee’s recommendation. All voted in favor.
Pancake Day updates: - Randy/ Cindy will pick up the food. Kim will be in the kitchen, needing help at the end of the day. A host family banner will be hung. The St Joseph Care Center is sponsoring. The only expenses are plates, forks, knives, cups.
Light Up Louisville Hot Chocolate for Light Up Louisville - 12/7 will be in the Leggett Building.
Amphitheater: The Venerated Randy Starr reported that Louisville City Council stated that there will need to be a paved road from the parking lot to the Amphitheater. It will cost roughly $15,000. The Council agreed to give $35k for the Amphitheater so in total there is a net $25k going toward the goal. Jefferies may do the road independently. Mrs. Metzger will be recognized with a plaque.
Coming Events
November 26 – No Meeting. Happy Thanksgiving!
Louisville Rotary Pancake Day pictures: Nov 8, 2025
Louisville Rotary Club
Meeting Minutes
Nov 12, 2025
There were no minutes presented to be published.
Denny sent me this pix of Heather Wiseman, I think she was the speaker.
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Rotary Unite for Good
Date: Nov 19, 2025
Call to Order/Lunch Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance - Marc Sigler Four way test: • Is it the truth? • Is it fair to all concerned? • Will it build goodwill and better friendships • Will it be beneficial for all concerned •
Lunch Due to the speaker being Kim Weiss The 6650 District Governor, East Canton joined the meeting. Additionally due to a medical procedure, Greg Anderson was the surrogate presiding officer in place of Jim Dutter.
Happy Dollars- Glen Heiler- Granddaughter played Varsity Volleyball State Championship out of state but lost. Interesting fact on the
Rotoball: out of the past 28 weeks Cynthia has won 8xs, Jerry 6x, and Arden 4x.
Rob Johnson - YSN joined the National High School Sports Association and with that Louisville’s high school athletes will get greater exposure on a national level. Song- Mark - Grand Old Flag Introduction of guests- Kim Weis: Husband Dan Weis Cindy Fisher- Husband Kenneth Fisher Kevin Miller - President of East Canton Rotary Kathy Almasy - East Canton Rotary Tom Loy - East Canton Rotary Exchange Students Selena and Maria
Rotoball weekly winner- Terri Pansino Giving Tuesday is December 2nd.
Everyone is encouraged to give to the Rotary Foundation. Paul Harris Fellow Challenge- go on the 6650 website to donate. Also you can give points to others.
Speaker: Kim Weiss District Governor 6650 Kim began in the financial Industry in 1984. She initially joined the East Canton Rotary in 2002. Mrs. Weiss presented pins and a leadership directory to both Louisville and East Canton Clubs. She gave a special thanks to Eva Roshong for her work as assistant. Also a special thanks went to Randy Starr and Linda Camp both presidents for the 2024-2025 year as she started her journey for District Governor in 2024-2025. Mrs. Weiss wished Jim Dutter well on his recovery. The magic for Rotary beach cleared back at its inception in 1905 from Paul Harris. It began as a desire for a lonely business man to make meaningful connections with other business men and to make an impact on the community. The magic continues in the Rotary Action Plan. It will continue for the next 5 years. Part of the plan is to increase impact and enhance membership recruitment and retainment. The District Governor hopes to start a podcast. While we have a newsletter, a podcast will be one more way to embrace the community. Opportunity to learn more about Rotary will be had in January via a virtual learning assembly. The past in person learning in Canal Fulton was a blast with lots of fun and learning. For the coming year the current leadership team wishes to focus on membership and retention. A focus on being a 100% club with all members making a donation to the Paul Harris Fellowship. A portion of the money is returned to the original club. Right now for every $20 you donate you could earn a Paul Harris Fellowship. There is a lot of impact for every dollar donated. In other matters the Rotary youth exchange has been dear to our hearts and Denny Valentine has been keeping every exchange student’s name since 1994. The Purple Pinkie Project was a huge success in that $7,000 was raised in the District and will be sent to the Foundation. A gentleman named Jeff Whaal, who is a Polio survivor has donated over $250, 000 over his lifetime to the Rotary. The past District Governor Rich Turpack started the Purple Pinkie Project locally. Elaine Bosnick, the former District Governor, is currently the Environmental Co Chair. Ryan Boyce is the District Governor Elect. It truly takes a village to get things done. Let’s Unite For Good! Mrs. Weiss went around the room and had every attendee state their name, how long they had been in the Rotary, and their favorite Rotary Project. Finally, the District Governor opened the meeting for questions: Will more funds be allocated to the Rotary Youth Exchange Program? She would like to see a portion of the proceeds from the Foundation Dinner go to the fund. Denny Valentine stated that he was president in 1988 and gave $1000 to eliminate Polio worldwide. The beautiful thing about Rotary is that they do what they say they will do. Here we are on the verge of eradicating Polio! In Conclusion Mrs Weiss informed the club that the District Conference will be held at the Great Trail Golf Course in Minerva on 5/16/2026
Calendar:
Nov 26 no meeting Happy Thanksgiving
Dec 2 Board meeting
Dec 3 Business meeting
Dec 10 Christmas party
Dec 17 Jim Smith electric vehicles
Dec 24 No Meeting Christmas Eve
Dec 31 Happy New Year no meeting
Jan 6 board meeting Library 12 noon
Jan 7 business meeting
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