937.228.3331

DONATE

CALENDAR

DISTRICT 6670

ZONES 30-31

MyRotary LOGIN

MEMBER LOGIN – DACdb

Service Above Self

Dayton Rotary News

Lisa Wagner honored by YWCA of Dayton as 2026 Women of Influence

Wagner Honored by YWCA Dayton

October 31, 2025

Wagner Named One of 2026 Women of Influence Rotarian Lisa Wagner was recognized by the YWCA Dayton as one of their 2026 Women of Influence. YWCA Board Chair and fellow Rotarian Rachel Jessup presented the recognition, along with Rotarians Cathy Ponitz, Emily Broughton, and Cindy Garner. The 2026 Women of Influence recognition will take place March 12, 2026, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at the Dayton Convention Center. Information about the award and recognition event can be found on the YWCA Dayton website. Please join us in congratulating Lisa Wagner for this well-deserved recognition!

Read More »
Vanessa Ward from Omega Community Development Corporation address the Rotary Club of Dayton upon receiving a special $5,000 grant to combat youth violence.

Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation Presents $10,000 in Special Grants

October 6, 2025

East End Community Services & Omega CDC Each Receive $5,000 The Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation awarded two $5,000 special grants yesterday to two incredible organizations doing purposeful, innovative work in our city. East End Community Services and Omega Community Development Corporation (Omega CDC) are doing vital work in our communities and we are proud and humbled to support that purposeful work with these special grants. Nichole Smith and Jackie Morgan represented East End Community Services and shared about some of their incredible work in Dayton’s east side neighborhoods. Vanessa Ward and Racel Ward from Omega CDC shared about their two-generation approach to supporting families in north/west Dayton. Foundation President Cathy Ponitz introduced our recipients and presented their grants on behalf of the Foundation Board. These grants were made possible by a generous anonymous donor. Press Release (October 8, 2025)

Read More »
The Rotary Club of Dayton partnered with the Kettering Rotary Club and Miami Conservancy District to clean up the Great Miami river.

Rotary River Cleanup

October 5, 2025

Rotarians from Pittsburgh to Louisville Unite For Good to Clean Ohio River Watershed On Saturday, October 4, our Club partnered with the Kettering Rotary Club and the Miami Conservancy District to clean up the Great Miami riverbeds. With over thirty volunteers on hand, we hauled out bags upon bags of trash. This effort not only helps beautify our city, but it also promotes healthy waterways which are vital to our local ecology and economy. River Cleanup Press Release (October 6, 2025) Photos

Read More »
Past District Governor Dottie Meade presented the Club Excellence Award to iPast President Randy Domigan, recognizing our club's achievement of District benchmarks and goals.

Club Excellence Award

September 15, 2025

Rotary Club of Dayton Receives Club Excellence Award Past Rotary District 6670 Governor Dottie Meade joined us to present iPast President Randy Domigan a Club Excellence Award, recognizing our Club’s achievement of District goals in the 2024-2025 year. Under Randy’s leadership, our club met or exceeded all District benchmarks. We are proud of all the Rotarians who put Service Above Self and made this award possible.

Read More »
Graphic congratulating Rotarians Lisa Wagner, Jacquelyn Powell, and Jena Pado on being honored as Women Who Mean Business by the Dayton Business Journal.

Women Who Mean Business

August 27, 2025

Rotarians Recognized as Women Who Mean Business The Rotary Club of Dayton is proud to recognize three distinguished members recently honored as Women Who Mean Business by the Dayton Business Journal. Congratulations to Lisa Wagner (Levitt Pavilion Dayton), Jacquelyn Powell (recently retired from the Dayton/Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau), and Jena Pado (Dayton Children’s). Your commitment to moving our community forward demonstrates Service Above Self. Congratulations!

Read More »

Dayton Rotary Events

Rotary's Night with the Stars flier

Rotary’s Night with the Stars

December 12, 2025

Gather with fellow Rotarians for Dinner and a Show Dinner is at Bisteca, and Rotary will provide a round of appetizers. Following dinner, we will head to the Victoria Theatre for a performance of Frozen, the hit Broadway musical. The show is $28 per person, payable by check or Rotary account. Spouses & guests welcome! Deadline for reservations is January 8, 2026. Reservations are limited to 20, so RSVP soon to laura@daytonrotary.com. Bisteca137 N Main Street Victoria Theatre138 N Main Street A round of appetizers is provided. Each Rotarian pays for their own meal and drinks. Rotarians and guests welcome! Space is limited – please email Laura to make your reservations. RSVP HERE!

Read More »
Dave Williamson in the Christmas spirit for Holiday Sweepstakes 2024

Holiday Sweepstakes 2025

November 17, 2025

Don’t miss the Holiday Sweepstakes 2025! It’s that time of the year again – time to get in the festive spirit with the Holiday Sweepstakes 2025! Remember, this is a members-only meeting. If you would like to attend, RSVP to Laura and prepay your $60 prior to the meeting to be entered in the sweepstakes. Don’t forget to bring a gift valued at $30 or more to enter into the sweepstakes. Monday, December 8, 2025 at our regular noon Rotary Meeting Wear your most festive outfit and spread some holiday cheer! Remember – this is our biggest fundraiser of the year to support the Rotary Club of Dayton Foundation.

Read More »
Rotary Dines Out November 2025 flier

Rotary Dines Out: Carillon Brewing Company

October 31, 2025

Gather with fellow Rotarians to share a meal Carillon Brewing Company1000 Carillon Blvd A round of appetizers is provided. Each Rotarian pays for their own meal and drinks. Rotarians and guests welcome! Space is limited – please email Laura to make your reservations.

Read More »

Book Club December Meeting

October 31, 2025

The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate Discoveries from the Secret World Next Book Club Meeting Tuesday, December 9th6:00 – 8:00 PM The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate Discoveries from the Secret World(The Mysteries of Nature, 1) by Peter Wohlleben Meeting Place @ the Home of John Lyman Any Questions Please Contact Dr. Susan Hayesat sm.hayes@me.com All Rotarians are Welcome to Participate

Read More »
Rotary Revealed invitation - October 14, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm. Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse, 216 Wayne Avenue, Dayton. RSVP to contact@daytonrotary.com

Rotary Revealed

October 8, 2025

Join us for a casual evening to learn more about the Rotary Club of Dayton and our impact in the community Ever wonder what the Rotary Club of Dayton does? Who they are? How to join? Well here’s your chance! Join us for Rotary Revealed, a casual social evening to network with Rotarians and learn more about our impact in the Miami Valley. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30PMTROLL PUB | 216 WAYNE AVENUE, DAYTON Light appetizers will be provided, cash bar available. RSVP Today!

Read More »
Animated graphic showing people cleaning up a river.

Rotary River Clean-Up

September 20, 2025

Rotary River Clean-Up Join Us for River Clean Up DayThe Rotary Club of Dayton is Partnering with the Rotary Club of Kettering to Make the River Cleaner! Help keep our local waterways clean and beautiful! Join fellow club members for a fun and easy river clean-up. We’ll provide grabbers, gloves, and bags-all you need to bring is your energy and enthusiasm! Plus, stick around afterward for a free lunch to celebrate our hard work! Date: October 4Location: Downtown Dayton(parking information TBD closer to date)Time: 9-11AM This is an easy walking cleanup, perfect for all ages and abilities. Let’s make a difference together while enjoying the great outdoors! SIGN UP HERE

Read More »

Rotary District Events

There are no events at this time.

Dayton Rotary Happenings

Social Committee Presents…Rotary's Night with the Stars…Muse Machine

Coats+ Drive Wrapping Up



If you would like to donate online via our website here is the link to do so.  

You Can Still Sign Up for Rotary Reads … We Need More Readers!

Join Rotary Reads @ Dayton Leadership Academies


Sign up to read from 9-10 a.m. on Fridays throughout the school year. 
(You do not need to read every Friday – sign up for the dates that work for your schedule)


Any questions please contact  Rachel Jessup  rachelajessup@gmail.com

SIGN UP LINK …… Rotary Reads: Rotary Reads


























 

Chaminade Julienne Peace Pole Installation

Just prior to International Day of Peace, on Friday, September 19, 2025, (@3:15 PM) Chaminade Julienne High School will install and dedicate their new Peace Pole in the Sr. Dorothy (Stang) Butterfly Garden by the practice field across from Emmanuel Church downtown. 

Several students from the Peace Ambassadors team at CJ, led by senior Shahzad Anwari, have partnered with Rotary Club of Dayton and other volunteers on this project. The pole will have the blessing “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 8 languages and include a Braille plaque as well. The students were intentional in selecting their languages, including those spoken by international students at the school, French for the founders of their school, and including a Native American dialect to honor the historical residents of our Miami Valley community.

(Rotary Peace Pole in from of RI Headquarters)

Please plan to support these young peacebuilders, then continue the celebration later that evening for Summerfest at the Levitt Pavilion, where Rotary Club of Dayton will present the 2025 Irv Bieser Peace Award.


 

We Need Your Help…Please Help Us Secure Sponsorships for Summerfest 2025


It’s that time – we need SPONSORS for SUMMERFEST 2025 presented by the Rotary Club of Dayton! Please reach out to business leaders you know and ask if they are interested in sponsoring this great community event! Sponsor packet is available for download here. Please let Scott Kayser (scott@muddydogcreative.com) and Kim Bramlage (Kim.Bramlage@frhc.org) know who you are approaching so we don’t duplicate efforts. Thank you for your help making this a successful event!
 

This Week at Rotary

MONDAY, December 15, 2025
   
“Holiday Program Entertainment“      

Get in a holiday mood with the Central Jazz Happy Holiday Combo – playing and singing your seasonal favorites and perhaps some other familiar tunes!  Sue and Ken Taylor and friends will bring musical cheer to the Rotary Club of Dayton.

Central Jazz is a philanthropic and educational group of performers and educators that supports the Central Kettering Food Pantry and also creates opportunities for students of all ages to learn about the American art form known today as jazz. Central Jazz Big Band, parent group of the combo, performs monthly at Hidden Gem Music Club and Central Christian Church of Kettering.  For more information, call 937-545-1976 or visit our Facebook page “Central Jazz Big Band.”




Chair of the Day: Kelly Lehman 
 

 
 

Contact Us