Keep reading for a message from our president, recent event and meeting photos, club committee updates and upcoming meeting speakers.
In 2023-2024, the Dublin AM Rotary Club reached remarkable milestones, contributing to our local community, district, and Rotary International (RI) goals.
Recently, our colleagues from across the district gathered to raise a glass and celebrate these achievements, each reflecting our members' dedication and hard work. Ingrid Fields, Wolf Lant, and I represented our club.
Under Ingrid's leadership, our club:
Reached 100% giving to the Rotary Foundation, achieving "Every Rotarian Every Year" status, a testament to our commitment to making a difference.
Achieved the third-highest net growth in membership, thanks to the combined efforts of our membership team led by Kurt Brown and the welcoming club environment.
Earned a Rotary Citation Award, a prestigious recognition that helped our district achieve its citation award goal.
Our efforts also contributed to the success at the district level, with contributions totaling $363,000 donated to the Annual Fund and $260,000 to the Polio Plus Fund.
Wolf Lant received a Certificate of Recognition for his impactful leadership as Chair of the District Service Committee. Through his dedication, Wolf has supported clubs throughout the district, positively impacting tens of thousands of lives.
Our district celebrated 275 new Paul Harris Fellows, bringing the total to 6,276, along with four new members each of the Paul Harris Society and the Bequest Society.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our club's achievements and the district's success. Your dedication to supporting RI's mission and values has made a lasting impact.
Here's to another year of great success and continued service above self!
Yours In Rotary Service,
Gene Oliver
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Dublin Coffman Rock Shop Thriving with Support from Dublin AM Rotary
The Rock Shop coffee shop at Dublin Coffman high school has been offering real-world job training experiences for students since the 2021-2022 school year, when it opened with the support of grants from Dublin AM Rotary and the Dublin Education Foundation.
In September, Erin Canaday, a transition coordinator who oversees the Rock Shop, provided an update to Dublin AM Rotary on the success of the program, which has been replicated at other high schools in the district, and shared continuing needs for consideration of the Dublin AM Rotary Foundation.
Below, students who participate in the Rock Shop program pose with the coffee machine acquired with grant grant funding from Dublin AM Rotary, during a shop tour in October.
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Veterans Committee Partnership with Veterans Stand Across America Project Featured in Dublin Life Magazine
The Dublin AM Rotary Club has been leading the Veterans Committee effort in District 6690, with co-chairs Dave Williamson and Dwight Seeley. Working with Resurrecting Lives Foundation, the goal is to get help, resources, and support to veterans with PTSD and TBI.
Did You Know? Ohio has the 4th largest number of veteran residents in the nation...
“...we have a disproportionate number of veterans relative to the population compared to some other states,” says Skylar Burgess, Dublin resident, U.S. Air Force veteran and vice chair of the board of Resurrecting Lives Foundation.
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Welcome New Members
Meet Sara
Sara Harrison-Mills is the CEO of Syntero, a non-profit community behavioral health agency. Sara began her career with Syntero in 2011 as an outpatient clinician and has served in various leadership roles prior to becoming CEO in August 2024.
As a therapist, Sara specialized in working with children and adolescents and has clinical expertise in adoption, attachment and complex trauma. As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sara believes in the power of community engagement and strives to create inclusive environments where all individuals can thrive.
Sara earned both a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Sara enjoys traveling and has lived in Chile and Spain. She resides in Powell with her husband, Randy, and their two children, Mya and Auden.
Meet Eric
Eric Thompson is an architect with VSWC Architects, a 70+ year old Cincinnati area firm that recently expanded into Central Ohio.
Eric has more than 30 years of experience in a variety of building types and scales and is passionate about bringing great design to the Central Ohio Community. Eric is also a recognized leader in environmentally sensitive building design practices.
Outside of the office, Eric enjoys playing music and cooking. He lives in Clintonville with his wife Mary, and their daughter is a sophomore at Oberlin College in Ohio.
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Committee Updates
Holiday Adopt-A-Family
It is time to make a difference in the lives of clients of The Salvation Army and Syntero for our annual Adopt-A-Family donations.
Please consider being a volunteer shopper and/or donating for the cost of gifts to make this a happy holiday season for vulnerable families in our community.
Rich can accept credit card donations at any Friday meeting. We will Pass the Hat for cash donations in November. You can make a pledge to be billed or volunteer to shop by emailing Amy Barnhart, Susan Robenalt, or Maddy Andrews.
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Holiday Party
Please remember to RSVP for the December 13 Club Holiday Party to be held 6-10pm at the Country Club at Muirfield Village. You can find further details in an email dated November 5 from Susan Robenalt.
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Foundation Donation
Below, representatives of Dublin AM Rotary Foundation recently presented gift cards to the Dublin Police Department for community members they encounter in need of food or gas.
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