Posted by Ingrid Fields on Apr 26, 2019
Dublin AM Rotary April 26, 2019 Meeting
 
Ohio’s Climate Change and the Global Warming Impact
Dr. Stuart Ludsin
Associate Professor
The Ohio State University
Dept. of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology
Aquatic Ecology Laboratory
 
Dr. Ludsin gave a very informative talk about:
  • What is Climate Change?
  • How is it different from Weather?
  • National Oceanic Research and The Great Lakes Basin associations and research institutes
  • The Ohio winter and summer seasonal changes we can anticipate
  • Impacts on the agriculture here in Ohio?
  • Dead Zones in Lake Erie and the impact on fishing?
  • How can we make a difference? Human Drivers that increase greenhouse gasses
Dr. Ludsin made excellent points about our future and the quality of life we enjoy and want to share with our kids and the next generation.  He also shared flyers about the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL) and the work happening right here on Kinnear Road at OSU.
 
 
Today’s Announcements: 
 
Pro Am day ticket sales- we have an immediate need for your help to raise the funds for our Club. Mike Isler shared an update of the members visiting other clubs to drive attendance at the Pro Am fundraiser. Please see Mike’s message and forward the Pro AM Eventbrite link to your friends and colleagues! Don’t forget to register yourself and a guest on the Club runner link for your tickets too!
 
17! We have 17 members that received 125 Club pins today for their generous contributions to Rotary and the Polio initiative. In alphabetical order the members recognized by our Assistant Governor Steve Heiser: Jack Curtis, Steve Gunder,   Faye Herriott, Mike Isler, Wolf Lant, David Lundregan, Deb Lutz, Tom McGloshen, Ron Morgan, Laurie Reinbolt, Susan Robenalt, Dwight Seeley, Kent Underwood, Page Vornbrock, Jim Warburton, Rich Weber and Phil Yoder.
 
A well deserved recognition was awarded to Bonnie for the positive community impact that she achieved through her leadership as President of our Rotary Club.  Bonnie accepted the plaque and acknowledged our members.  
 
 
 
 
Susan announced the fundraising event at the Dublin Event Center Friday evening  for Nationwide Childrens Hospital.
 
 
Dr. Ludsin gave a very informative talk about:
  • What is Climate Change?
  • How is it different from Weather?
  • National Oceanic Research and The Great Lakes Basin associations and research institutes
  • The Ohio winter and summer seasonal changes we can anticipate
  • Impacts on the agriculture here in Ohio?
  • Dead Zones in Lake Erie and the impact on fishing?
  • How can we make a difference? Human Drivers that increase greenhouse gasses
Dr. Ludsin made excellent points about our future and the quality of life we enjoy and want to share with our kids and the next generation.  He also shared flyers about the Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (AEL) and the work happening right here on Kinnear Road at OSU.