04-14-2025

“Masterpieces in Motion:  How Art and Community Transform Lives“ Every great masterpiece begins with a blank canvas—and at We Care Arts, they see that same potential in the individuals they serve. On April 14th, Executive Director Katie Neubert will share how the organization empowers healing through art and community by providing opportunities for people with […]

04-07-2025

“Feeding the Line Today, Shortening the Line Tomorrow“  Presented by Lee Lauren Truesdale and Kate McEwen, The Foodbank, Inc. The Foodbank, Inc. is on a mission to eliminate hunger and its root causes. Through their network of 120+ partner agencies, The Foodbank provides more than 18 million pounds of food annually to address food insecurity in […]

03-31-2025

“Living with Mental Illness?  Join the Club!” Miracle Clubhouse is a vital community for growth, hope, and opportunity for people recovering from mental illness. The Clubhouse is committed to ongoing improvement, positive development of strengths, and elimination of the stigma against those with mental illness. An accredited organization, Miracle Clubhouse is a workplace – a partnership […]

03-24-2025

“Driving the Future: Navigating the Inner Workings of the Auto Industry” Jenell Ross is the President of the Bob Ross Auto Group located in Centerville Ohio.  She continues the legacy started by her father and mother 51 years ago.  The company has three franchises including Buick, GMC and Mercedes Benz.  Mercedes-Benz of Centerville was the […]

03-17-2025

“NATO Dayton 2025“ Jason Galanes, Congressman Turner’s Chief of Staff as well as the Lead Planner for NATO Dayton 2025 will be with us to talk about the plans for the event taking place here in Dayton May 22-26.  The NATO Village will be downtown between Monument and Third Streets. Featured locations for the assembly […]

03-10-2025

“Charting a Course for Growth: CareSource’s Expansion into New State Markets“ Larry Smart, Chief Financial Officer of CareSource, will share the company’s strategic growth and expansion into new states. He will highlight the positive economic and social impacts of CareSource’s development in both Ohio and beyond. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting Video

03-03-2025

“CareFlight Air and Mobile Services” Jessica Oakley, Outreach Coordinator for CareFlight Air & Mobile Services.  CareFlight is an essential service dedicated to providing rapid, life-saving transportation for patients in need. They specialize in air and ground medical transport, offering critical care services to those in emergencies. Additionally, Jessica will cover how they engage with local […]

02-24-2025

“Oscars Preview and Predictions” Jonathan McNeal graduated from Wright State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Motion Picture Production.  He has taught film and video production at both the high school and college levels – Wright State & Stivers – and directed the award-winning documentary about Dayton’s beloved drag troupe – THE RUBI […]

02-10-2025

“Affordable Housing in the Dayton Community and County Corp’s Role” There isn’t enough housing in our area, let alone affordable housing. County Corp is one of the many groups working to solve this problem. Information will be provided by Steve Naas, fellow Rotarian and President of County Corp, that will give the members a better […]

02-03-2025

“Dayton LIVE: Your Home for Arts, Culture & Entertainment“ Gabriel van Aalst, new President & CEO will be sharing with us an update on Dayton Live and how the organization brings people together as the region’s home for art, culture, and entertainment. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting Video