Meeting Date 06-22-2026
“Undoing Hopelessness at Victory Project for Girls” Jessica Watkins is an operations director at Victory Project for the new girl’s division. A native Daytonian, Jessica brings a love for students as a former music teacher and a desire to see lives transformed. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton and United Theological Seminary. […]
Meeting Date 06-15-2026
“120 Years of Craftsmanship, Community, and Character, How Gerstner Survived and Thrived Through Twelve Decades of Change“ Vicki Campbell serves as Senior Sales Executive for H. Gerstner & Sons, one of America’s oldest continuously operating woodworking manufacturers. Today, she shares the remarkable story of how a Dayton company founded in 1906 has survived world wars, economic […]
Meeting Date 06-08-2026
“India to Ohio: Building International Understanding & New Friendships” Rotary has a robust Youth Exchange program and on June 8, we will hear from our club’s exchange student, Diya Shah from Surat, India. Diya arrived in Dayton in August 2025 and has lived with two host families in the Five Oaks neighborhood during her stay- […]
Rotary Revealed – August 2026
Curious about the Rotary Club of Dayton and our impact in the community? Here’s your chance to learn more in a fun, casual setting. Mingle with current Rotarians, learn about our values and mission, and discover what it means to be a Rotarian. We hope you’ll join us! Wednesday, August 19, 20265:00PM – 7:00PM JOUI […]
Meeting Date 06-01-2026
“ThinkTV PBS: Inspire, Inform, Educate” Join Deb Tschirhart, Senior Director of Education at ThinkTV PBS, for an engaging look at how public media is serving the Miami Valley beyond television. Learn how ThinkTV PBS supports educators, families, and communities through educational outreach, digital learning initiatives, inclusive programming, and trusted local content that informs and inspires […]
Meeting Date 05-18-2026
“Birding Around the World: Next Stop, Africa!” Birding is the #1 hobby worldwide. Did you know that Kenya has around 1,100 difference species of birds? Dive into the world of birding as Rachel Jessup shares her most recent trip to Africa that goes beyond the birds and into the “Big FIVE”. She will share the […]
Meeting Date 05-11-2026
“PDi Communication Systems, Inc.: From Job Shop to the Largest US Manufacturer of Hospital Televisions“ Marisa Vilardo is the Director of Marketing, Sales, & Product Management for PDi Communication Systems, Inc. PDi Communication Systems, Inc. was founded in the 1950s as a machine shop and has transformed into the largest US manufacturer of hospital televisions. Unlike […]
Rotary Clubs of Dayton, Kettering Remove 800 Pounds of Trash from Great Miami Riverway
The Rotary Club of Dayton and Kettering Rotary joined forces to lead a cleanup effort along the banks of the Great Miami River. Joining with local students and volunteers, we removed over 800 pounds of trash and debris from our beautiful waterway. Read all about our effort in the Press Release here. The Rotary Clubs […]
Meeting Date 05-04-2026
“Past, Present and Future of Personal Mobility – Flying Cars are Ready to Take Off“ Tim Jackson, Author, “Dude, where’s my flying car? A Look at the past, present and fascinating future of personal mobility” Presentation highlights: Briefly covers start of bicycles, motorcycles, motor vehicles, vans, RVs and airplanes Essential nature of personal mobility Growing […]
Meeting Date 04-27-2026
“#LetsGrow: The Role of the Electric Utility to Support Growth” Rob Beeler currently serves as the Economic Development Lead for AES Ohio. In his presentation he will address the electric utility role to support growth. And he will discuss an overview of the electric grid and what is happening with utility rates. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting […]