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Dublin AM meets at 7:30 AM every Friday morning at The Country Club at Muirfield Village. Visitors are welcome to join us to meet business and community leaders, hear presentations from some of the areas most interesting speakers and learn more about Rotary International.

NOTE: Our club is also meeting via Zoom. To learn about visiting us during a meeting or to get the Zoom link, contact our Membership Chair.

THIS FRIDAY! Christian Hviid - Navigating the Current Economic Landscape: Impact of Recent Tariffs.

Join us this Friday at 7:30 AM at the Country Club at Muirfield Village for Navigating the Current Economic Landscape: Impact of Recent Tariffs.

Guest Speaker: Christian Hviid

Christian Hviid, CFA®, is the Senior Vice President and Director of Private Bank Investments at Fifth Third Private Bank, overseeing investment management activities and client portfolios across Indiana, Michigan, and Central and Northern Ohio. With a robust background in asset allocation, risk management, and securities analysis, Christian has held key roles at Wells Fargo Private Bank, Point Guard Capital, and Genworth Financial Asset Management. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration and finance from American University, where he graduated summa cum laude. Fluent in multiple languages, Christian is actively involved in various professional and community organizations including the Dublin Education Foundation, and resides in Muirfield in Dublin, Ohio, with his family and English Pointer.

Topic:Navigating the Current Economic Landscape: Impact of Recent Tariffs

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3-28-25 Ryan Miller - 2nd and 7

We had an inspiring presentation by Ryan Miller, founder of 2nd & 7 - They promote reading! 2nd & 7 has donated over 800,000 books to kids in need all across the country since it started in 1999. By engaging thousands of college and high-school student-athlete volunteers across the country, they are inspiring the next generation of readers and leaders.

Topic: 2nd & Seven

Program: Since 1999, 2nd and 7 has read and donated over 1 Million books with help from over 170 Universities and High Schools throughout the country.

Guest Speaker: Ryan Miller

Co-Founder of The 2 & 7 Foundation, Board Chair
Co-Founder of m2 marketing, LLC, Partner
1995 to1996 Iron-Man Award (The Ohio State University)
1996 OSU Football Defensive Co-MVP
2002 Emmy Award (Best Sports Reporting)
2002 Emmy Award (Best Feature Sports Story)
2004 Allen Park, MI High School Sports Hall of Fame
2005 MBA The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business
2013 National Football Foundation and Collegiate Hall of Fame Award (Community Service)
2015 Robert M. Duncan Alumni Citizenship Award (Community Service)
2015 Ohio State Sports Medicine Champion, Committee Member
2016-2018 Scioto Country Club Diversity Enhancement Committee
2017-present UAJBA Board Member
2018-present UAYF Board Member
2022-present First Community Church Board of Deacons
2024-present UA Community Foundation Board Member

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3-14-25 Tour of Rumpke Recycling Plant

We were treated to a tour of the Rumpke Recycling Plant. See our photos and videos on our Flickr website: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC5V3Z

3-7-25 Heather Heins, One Dublin

Guest Speaker: Heather Heins

Executive Director at One Dublin

Topic: One Dublin

One Dublin is a community nonprofit located in Dublin, Ohio.

Heather manages the overall functions of the organization.

Under her leadership, Heather has led the nonprofit through a national pandemic and has rebranded the organization under the new name One Dublin. Her personal goal is to cultivate new relationships and reenergize and build excitement and solidarity within the community.
Heather currently sits on the Dublin-Worthington Rotary Club Foundation Board of Trustees, is the Founder of the Dublin Nonprofits Advisory Council, and has been a long-standing volunteer with Dublin City Schools.

Heather earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in Marketing from The
Ohio State University.

2-28-25 City of Dublin Metro Center Development Update at Dublin City Council Offices

Guest Speaker: Jeremiah Gracia

Director of Economic Development at City of Dublin

Topic:

Metro Center Redevelopment

Video Recording of this and our past meetings are on our YouTube Channel.

More Photos are on our Flickr website.

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2-21-25 Adaptive Sports Connection

Guest Speaker: Preston Shepard

Program Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer at Adaptive Sports Connection

Topic: Learn About Adaptive Sports Connection's new Adventure and Wellness Lodge in Shawnee Hills.

Preston Shepard is a dedicated leader in adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation with
extensive experience in program management, volunteer coordination, and adaptive sports
instruction. He now oversees staff and volunteer management, program
development, facility operations, and strategic planning to enhance accessibility and inclusion in
adaptive recreation. With a Bachelor of Science in Education specializing in Sport Industry from
The Ohio State University, Preston has held key roles in organizations such as Columbus
Recreation and Parks, New England Disabled Sports, and The Adaptive Adventure Sports
Coalition (TAASC). His expertise spans adaptive skiing, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, and
program development for veterans and individuals with disabilities. A U.S. Army, Ohio National
Guard veteran, Preston brings strong leadership, operational management, and community
engagement skills to every role, ensuring impactful, high-quality programming for all
participants.

Video Recording of this and our past meetings are on our YouTube Channel.

More Photos are on our Flickr website.

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2-14-25 Service Project for Children's Hospital

Club Meeting Service Project for Nationwide Children's Hospital

Guest Speaker: Lauren Leshnock Hoffman, Representative from Nationwide Children's Hospital Women's Guild

Cindy Groeniger did the introduction.

For the Club Service Project we heard a presentation from a representative from Children’s Hospital, and then we worked together to write some cards to kids who are in Children’s Hospital and can’t be home with their families.

Video Recording of this and our past meetings are on our YouTube Channel.

More Photos are on our Flickr website.

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