Posted by Ingrid Fields on Mar 22, 2019
Dublin AM Rotary March 22, 2019 Meeting
 
Dublin Development: Significant Projects and Events
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Today’s Announcements:  
Recognition of Calvin Gebhart and the Gold sponsorship for the Pro Am Day contributed by First Citizens National Bank .     
 
Mike and Ingrid shared the details on Pro Am day tickets and the Clubrunner registration process and the day's schedule to relax and enjoy the social setting with good food and beverages in a private hospitality house and The Memorial at  Muirfield. 
 
Dublin Food Pantry volunteers are needed and Dave sent a sign up sheet around at the meeting.  Volunteers work the first Monday of every month.  Please reach out to David Lundregan to schedule yourself.
 
Our exchange student, Chris Humphrey, is going to France in August and expressed his appreciation to our club. He also shared the event that Dalma shared: a Youth fundraiser happening April 6th at St. Patrick’s that will raise money to fight Polio through Rotary. Please save the date and look at https://rotary6690.org/training-events/calendar/  for more details. 
 
Sue Burness introduced today’s speaker and colleague at the City of Dublin, Donna Goss, Ph.D. Director of Development.
 
 
Donna presented great pictures in an overview of the 7 Major Projects and Events happening in our city now.
 
  • Bridge Park East & Pedestrian Bridge and the Riverside Crossing Park
  • Columbus Metro Library- Dublin Branch
  • Library and Public Parking Garage -soft opening soon!
  • 33 Smart Mobility Corridor- Differences between Connected Autos and Autonomous Cars- traffic management, fiber installation, International visibility
  • Workforce Development Efforts- IT Focus
  • COSI Science Festival
  • State of the City – just completed for 2019
 
It was a very informative session and we would love to have Donna speak again as our city keeps growing.