Meeting Date 09-21-2026
“Update on the Dayton Philharmonic” Meet Keitaro Harada, Music & Artistic Director of your Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, and hear about his background, and vision for the performing arts in our community. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting Video
Meeting Date 09-14-2026
“Peace Through the Rule of Law and Getting to Know One Another” Judge Walter Rice having just retired from his career on the bench will be with us to talk about Peace Through the Rule of Law. We will also have the honor of presenting him with the Irv Bieser Peace Award. One of the […]
Meeting Date 08-31-2026
“FRHC – Fifteen Years and Just Getting Started!” Gina McFarlane-El is the founder and CEO of Five Rivers Health Centers, one of the largest Federally-Qualified Health Centers in the state of Ohio. She last spoke to the Club during the pandemic via Zoom. She will share information about how a community health center works, how […]
Meeting Date 08-24-2026
“Meeting Them Where They Dream: Building Pathways for Children and Families” A child’s future should not be determined by their ZIP code. Nichole Smith will share how East End Community Services is building a place-based, cradle-to-career continuum that supports East Dayton children from early learning through high school, postsecondary education, and meaningful employment. The approach […]
Meeting Date 08-17-2026
“RISE Northwest: Reimagining What’s Possible in Northwest Dayton” What happens when we stop asking what is wrong with a neighborhood and start asking what is possible? Vanessa Ward will share the vision behind RISE Northwest and its work to transform Northwest Dayton through resident-centered revitalization, quality mixed-income housing, economic opportunity, and strategic investment—while ensuring that […]
Meeting Date 08-10-2026
“A Grand Vision for the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor” Steve Makovec will share a new vision for Northwest Dayton designed to guide redevelopment of the area, including visuals, with time for Q&A. The Grand Vision is led by the Salem Avenue Business Association, and is based on market data and stakeholder input. SMILE NEWSLETTER Meeting […]
Meeting Date 08-03-2026
“Create Lasting Impact” Rotary District 6670 Governor Chuck Shonkwiler has been a Rotarian since 1997. He will be making his official visit with our club and be sharing with us his goals for his year as Governor. For the 2026-27 Rotary year, President Olayinka H. Babalola has introduced the theme “Create Lasting Impact”, encouraging members […]
Meeting Date 07-27-2026
“Increasing the Graduation Rate with 9th Grade Algebra 1 Tutoring” Malcom Keith is the Director of Dayton Urban Young Life (DUYL), an afterschool and weekend high school Christian teen mentoring program. He will be sharing with us data on high school freshman and the need for year-long after school tutoring support. As well as supporting […]
Meeting Date 07-20-2026
“IGNITE… A Mobile App to Enhance Your Rotary Experience” We’re excited to introduce IGNITE, our mobile app built to keep Rotary club members connected, informed, and engaged—anytime, anywhere. With IGNITE, your Rotary experience becomes truly mobile. Stay in touch with club members through seamless in-app messaging and text communication, never miss a beat with quick […]
Meeting Date 07-13-2026
“City of Dayton Police Update” Chief Eric Henderson is a lifelong Dayton resident who has served with the Dayton Police Department since 1999. Throughout his 27-year career, he has held assignments ranging from patrol officer and narcotics detective to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Chief before being appointed Director and Chief of Police […]