The Veterans Affairs Committee of the Dublin AM Rotary Club is partnering with Dublin-based Resurrecting Lives Foundation (RLF) to sponsor and promote a community and region-wide art project to benefit RLF’s programs assisting veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). The project is also joining forces with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Rotary District 6690, and veteran’s groups that are aligning to address the increasing numbers of veteran suicides through the nationwide Stop Soldier Suicide project.
blin AM Rotary club have joined efforts with the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to sponsor another painting of a waving American flag with a combination of drywall screws, and featuring a canvas border that will be signed by local veterans and family members on behalf of veterans in their family. The project, a joint public display and fundraising initiative, has been designated “Veterans Stand Together Across America” or VSTAA. The plan is will be to have a “travelling art project” designed to be displayed throughout central Ohio cities, towns, and communities to enable veterans from the area to be a part of the project and recognized for their service and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation. 
Here are the cars that received the special category awards: (a few photos courtesy of Car Show Talk)
BEST OF SHOW - 1940 Ford Panel Truck. - Owner - Harry Ours,
works year-round to gather support for significant causes in our community; one of the more important over the last year has been giving to and promoting the capital campaign for a larger and more accessible location for the Dublin Food Pantry. The reasons for the move from the current pantry location in historic Dublin are myriad, including an increase from 1,800sf to 7,750sq feet to support the more than 32,000 people served annually by the pantry, an increase of more than 200% since 2019. Dublin Food Pantry and Dublin AM Rotary member Dinky was our meeting speaker and tour guide for the new site, anticipated to open in the coming weeks. 
Imerman Angels is a one-on-one cancer support community that matches cancer fighters, survivors, and caregivers to provide supportive connections. Through a personalized matching process, cancer fighters are connected with someone who has experienced a similar cancer situation (a Mentor Angel). While each cancer experience is unique, Mentor Angels are matched by similar age, gender, cancer type and stage, giving fighters the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from a peer. Their motto is that "Someone Understands."
Our speaker was Bill Stanley, Director of The Nature Conservancy in Ohio and Board Member of RAPID 5, introduced by Erin Prescott. 
Describing the formula for success and speaking about Sports World was former Ohio State University and National Football League defensive lineman Jimmie Bell of Columbus.
Bell describes himself as an empowerment coach and speaker. He is one of a number of professional athletes associated with Sports World, a nonprofit organization based in Indianapolis that relies on donations to fund assembly programs with students across the country.
From a recent Dispatch article, Bell said:
"We kind of live in a society where people are constantly telling you what you should do and be. People kind of just seek other people's approval on things and how they should act,” she said. “It's really important to just know your worth and know that you can just do whatever you put your mind to and you should work hard. ... Just shut those voices out that are telling you that you can't do something." He said that understanding, empathy and compassion are essential elements in communicating his message to students and young adults.
"Within 30 seconds, I'm hoping I can find out exactly what that individual needs from me" to establish a personal connection, he said. "I'm not telling them something someone hasn't told them. ... Ultimately, it's that soulful connection that requires empathy, that allows us to engage the way that we do."
The key to understanding a child often is simply to pay attention, he said. A child might be hungry, confused, misunderstood or struggling with something crazy he or she had witnessed at home, Bell said. Educators have difficult jobs, he said, because they often are forced into the role of life coaches or social workers – needs that go beyond their level of training. Bell said he tries to place himself in the shoes of each person he meets."
During his presentations to schools, Bell said reaching life goals and attaining dreams are based on attitude, actions and legacy. Read more here
From: ThisWeekNewsWe also sang Happy Birthday to Dave Williamson!!
of Development at The Wood Companies. He oversees all efforts related to development, financing, commercial leasing, and legal activities for new and existing assets. Since Tyler’s arrival in 2016, the development team has completed over $200 million in new construction value and placed over $160 million in permanent debt. Tyler has leased a transaction value of over $30 million consisting of retail, restaurant, and office space. He is the Vice President of the Short North Special Improvement District, and is a graduate of The Ohio State University and The Moritz College of Law. Tyler lives with his wife, Jessica, and sons, Charlie and Danny, in Victorian Village.
Congratulations to students receiving scholarships from Dublin AM Rotary this year! Scholarship winners and their families were honored at the meeting. Dublin AM Rotary is pleased to offer annual scholarships to students who reside in the Dublin City School District and have been selected from a very competitive field based on their academic success, demonstrated leadership and community service, a pledge that they have led, and will continue to lead an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle, quality of a written essay, and financial need. More photos are on our Flickr photo website.
Video Recording of this meeting and other meetings is on our YouTube Channel.
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Trent Smith has been the Executive Director of the Franklinton Board of Trade (FBOT) since January of 2010. FBOT serves as the chamber of commerce for the Franklinton neighborhood, but unlike a traditional chamber it is a 501c3 non-profit. This status gives FBOT the latitude to do important community work based on three pillars of focus: Advocate, Beautify, Connect. In addition to businessMore photos are on our Flickr photo website.
Video Recording of this meeting and other meetings is on our YouTube Channel.
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