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Welcome

 We are Columbus Rotary.

As one of the largest Rotary Clubs in the world, Columbus Rotary takes pride in building communities, businesses and friendships.  Founded in 1912 as the 38th Rotary International club, we have 400 members committed to affecting positive and enduring change in the lives of others. We take pride in serving District 6690 in Southeastern Ohio. 

We are executives and professionals who meet weekly for programs, networking, friendship and interesting speakers from our community and the world.  We also support our local and international communities with funding, programming and hands-on service.  We are service above self.

When & Where we Meet.

Monday at 12:00PM
Hyatt Regency Hotel
350 N. High St., Columbus, Ohio.
Room varies

The Hotel is next to the Columbus Convention Center. In the spirit of Rotary, we rotate our meeting room on a weekly basis.  Please call the Club office for our next meeting location.

Our Newsletter
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Call for Nominations
The Columbus Rotary Service Above Self Award recognizes individual non-Rotarians who demonstrate a commitment to our community and the Columbus Rotary vision; "Effecting positive and enduring change in the lives of others.
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Deserving individuals can be nominated for this award by filling out the attached nomination and returning it to the Columbus Rotary Offices or by email.
Service Above Self Nomination Form

Changes to Club By Laws and Code
On August 23, 2010 a meeting of the Club Membership at our 12:05 lunch meeting voted to approve the proposed changes to our By Laws and Code of Regulations as well as our Club Constitution.  The following links will provide you with information regarding the changes.
Summary
By-Laws and Code of Regulations

Constitution
Amended Articles

Weekly Luncheon

April 1, 2010 Upcoming Programs

8/23    Mt Kilimanjaro-Willie Grove'
8/30    Special Forces Group Airborne-Major Joseph Dickson
9/6      NO MEETING (Labor Day)   
9/13    Global Health-Dr Sedmak
9/20    CLUB ASSEMBLY- No speaker
9/27    Congressional Conversation with  Steve Stivers and Mary Jo Kilroy

11/22  NO MEETING (Thanksgiving)
12/13  Rotarian of the Year Award
12/20  Fellowship Lunch
12/27  NO MEETING (Holiday)
 1/3    NO MEETING (Holiday) 

What is Rotary?

The videos below share more about our mission, values and the impact Rotarians make around our world. Contact us if you’d like information about our programs, or to join us.

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News

July 20, 2010 Changing of the Guard

On June 28, 2010 Sandy Knoesel accepted the presidential gavel from now Past President John Deal.  In taking the podium as the Club's 100th President, Sandy gave the following remarks, 

"Fellow Rotarians, Assistant Governor Mike Brown and distinguished guests, it is a very thrilling, yet humbling experience to be wearing the pin as your 100th president.

A year ago, when I became first vice president, many Rotary friends began asking me about the goals for my presidential year and wanted to know my theme.  But, I didn’t have one yet.


May 5, 2010 Barons of Business

BARONS OF BUSINESS
A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT AT COLUMBUS ROTARY

You are invited to join Junior Achievement, Columbus Rotary and the Columbus Rotaract Club to learn about key principles and career advancement from three outstanding leaders; David Schoedinger, Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Services; Nancy Kramer , Resource Interactive; Bill Heifner, Reiner Construction.

Reception at 11:00
Lunch at Noon
Hyatt Regency Ballroom
350 N. High Street
$15 for non Columbus Rotarians

 

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