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 […]
Meeting Date 04-20-2026
“Rotary on the Road” On April 20th we will hold our Spring Rotary on the Road Event. On this day, we will not meet in our usual location at Sinclair Community College. Instead, we will split up and choose from several different Rotarian Host Locations. HOST LOCATIONS Front Street Art Studios 1001 E. Second Street […]
Meeting Date 04-13-2026
“Youth Leadership in a Global Context: World Affairs Seminar” The World Affairs Seminar is a 49-year-old, Rotary-affiliated, camp for teens held each summer that inspires young people to think about the importance of community engagement, diplomacy, global leadership, careers with a public impact, and skills in civic dialogue. World Affairs Seminar was founded by two […]
Meeting Date 04-06-2026
“Supporting Mental Health in Our Community: A Rotary Conversation on Awareness and Mental Health First Aid“ Did you know that: 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health crisis every year. 48 million people in the US live with a substance use disorder 136 Americans die by suicide per day on average 48% of […]
Meeting Date 03-30-2026
“Engaged Citizenship in Defense of Democracy“ Established nearly 100 years ago, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit operating foundation headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. For the past four decades, the foundation’s research and programs have focused on the challenges facing democracy in the United States and around the world. Today, through research, convenings, […]
Meeting Date 03-23-2026
“Dayton Dragons Baseball: Family Fun and a Great Tradition“ Tom Nichols has been the “voice” of Dayton Dragons baseball on radio and television for the past 18 years. He broadcasts all 132 Dragons home and road games each season. He will provide an overview of the Dragons history and success in setting attendance records at […]