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We meet EVERY Wednesday at 11:30 am. Meeting begins at Noon.
MCL RESTAURANT & BAKERY -  4485 Far Hills Ave, Kettering, OH 45429

Feeding Friends Food Pantry Collection

 

As we approach Thanksgiving, our club is joining together to support the Feeding Friends Food Pantry on Bigger Road. We’re collecting non-perishable food items to help local families enjoy a warm and comforting holiday meal.

 

Please bring your donations to the meeting the week before Thanksgiving.

Requested items include:

  • Canned chicken, tuna, salmon, and beef stew

  • Cereal and shelf-stable milk cartons

  • Pasta and spaghetti sauce

  • Peanut butter and mac & cheese

  • Canned fruit

 

This project is being led by Rotarian Don Walls—thank you, Don, for coordinating this effort! Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community this season.

The amazing thing about being a part of Rotary is that our love and outreach can reach around the globe and touch lives. Today we received an amazing gift from Malawi, where in 2022 we partnered with other Rotary Clubs in our Rotary District 6670. This gift is an original painting by Malawian artist Samuel Banda. Samuel lost both of his hands by amputation after he fell into a fire during an epileptic seizure. He has learned to be self sufficient and even paint incredibly moving paintings about life in Malawi. This painting is from a photo taken on the day the community received their LifePump. Our club is incredibly honored that we have been gifted such a significant reminder that our help in bring safe water to the village has transformed lives and gives hope for generations.
This week we'd like to spotlight two of our successful community projects! Bob Walsh & June Smith head up our Senior Care Project each month. This week Bob gave us a great presentation of all the things we've done for the four Franklin Foundation Senior Living facilities. From gift bags and PPE during the pandemic, to in person concerts, BBQ's and Poffertjes Parties once we could join them in person, our club has made an impact to these seniors.
 
Another group of 'Seniors' would be our STRIVE Kettering Fairmont Senior Students that Missy Mae heads up with Victor Colon at KFHS. This past month we joined our students for pizza and an art project at Rosewood Arts center. The school year is almost up, so mentors please consider nominating your student for at scholarship. Just email them Missy Mae!
 
 
 
Meeting Cancellation Policy - Severe Weather
Meeting Cancellation Policy:
Our meetings are canceled only when there is a Level One or Higher Weather Warning for Montgomery County. Please check the news during inclement weather to see if a warning is in place before heading out. We want all our Rotarians to remain safe. Click here for an update by WDTN
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Upcoming Events
Speakers
Breast Wishes foundation
Breast Wishes foundation

Elisha Snyder is the Executive Director of Breast Wishes Foundation.  Elisha and Donna Butcher will talk about breast cancer, the history and mission of Breast Wishes Foundation, and their wish recipients.  Their mission is to grant wishes that bring JOY to those with breast cancer. 

Feb 11, 2026
Violence Free Futures
Feb 18, 2026
New President of Kettering College
Feb 25, 2026
What's Up With the Weather?
Mar 04, 2026
Jay's Seafood Restaurant
Mar 18, 2026
Music & Artistic Director, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
Apr 15, 2026

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