Dublin AM Rotary Newsletter April-May 2026

President Peter's Message

It’s hard to believe, but Spring is finally here!  The grass is getting greener, the flowers are starting to bloom, and, most importantly, your Dublin AM Rotary Club is a hub of fun activities.
 
Be on the lookout for details of our upcoming Muirfield Tournament fundraiser.  This year’s event will be for the entire tournament and should be one of our largest fundraisers in some time.  Many thanks to Dan Schwegman and the Fundraising Committee for your efforts in making this event come together. 
 
Our Social Committee has some fun events planned, including a happy hour, a trip to the Abbey Theater, and a Progressive Party!  Please be sure to support these events – they are great opportunities for fellowship with your fellow Rotarians! 
 
Finally, the District 6690 Annual Conference will be held April 24-25 at the Hilton Polaris.  I encourage you to come to all or part of the conference.  District Conferences are great opportunities for District Rotary Clubs to cross-pollinate and share new ideas to help make our clubs stronger.  And the District Conference promises to be a lot of fun as well, with a convenient location right here in the Greater Columbus area!  For more information, on the District Conference, click here.
 
With appreciation
Peter Georgiton
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Volunteer and Social Opportunities Bloom!
 
Save the Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
 
The morning (9-11am) will bring an opportunity to join a Dublin AM Rotary Team working on landscaping at the Dublin Justice Center as part of Community Service Day, a Dublin-wide volunteer effort. Volunteer here!
 
The evening (5:30-9pm) offers the chance to socialize and enjoy fellowship at a Kentucky Derby-themed Progressive Party hosted by the Isler and Keeler families.  Register here!
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Event Wrap Up: St. Patrick's Day Parade

Thanks to the following volunteers and friends from Dublin AM Rotary, Dublin-Worthington Rotary, and Dublin Interact who marshaled, marched, and/or provided parade supplies.

Emmet Apolinario, Raygan Barrett, Julie Brady, Cap Clegg, Michael Darling, Al Diloreno, Calvin Gebhart, Katie Georgiton, Peter Georgition, Rich Golberg, Randy Harrison-Mills, Sara Harrison-Mills, Regina Im, Andy Keeler, Wolf Lant, Colin Markwas, Halle Markwas, Lane Markwas,  TJ Markwas, David McGuffin, Jim Miller,  Rolly Pagniano, Joe Patchen, Erin Prescott, Xavier Prescott, James Rumph, Michael Shuchter, John Susie, Lisa Snide, Claudia Trusty, Merijn van der Heijden, Deborah McGibbon Varga, James Warburton, Phil West, Susan West, and David Williamson.

See more event photos on Flickr!

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Magazine Collection:
April 17, 2026
 
Bring Magazines to the April 17 Meeting! Thank you to Roberta Kayne for her ongoing efforts to facilitate this project.
 
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Meetings
The meeting schedule is available on the top left of our website. Photos of previous meetings are available on Flickr.
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Celebrate Spring and Earth Month with Rotary

 
Rotary shares an interest in protecting our common legacy: the environment. We empower communities to embrace local solutions, create innovative service projects, and offer resources to foster harmony between people and nature.
 
 
Club Member Brian Mayer is forming an Environmental Committee of Dublin AM Rotary. To learn about Brian's efforts to eradicate invasive plants and support native plant and insect communities, watch this clip from his recent presentation.
 
Email Brian Mayer to learn more and volunteer with local environmental efforts.
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Gratitude and Greetings
 
Dublin AM Rotary recently received the following note from partner nonprofit Syntero.
 
"Thank you so much for again sponsoring our Catalyst Event.  Your support helps ensure our agency is able to continue providing critical mental health services to our community..." Sara Harrison-Mills
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William Andrews - 25 Years
Wolf Lant - 25 Years
Jeffrey Schoener - 24 Years
Bruce Andrews - 23 Years
Grace Gushue - 23 Years
Faith Williams - 21 Years
Kent Underwood - 21 Years
Julie Erwin Rinaldi - 20 Years
Sharon Kendall - 19 Years
Bonnie Coley-Malir - 18 Years
Amy Barnhart -17 Years
Stephen Schmitt - 9 Years
Susan West - 9 Years
Dennis Muchnicki - 7 Years
Danie Schwegman - 3 Years
Susanna Huang - 2 Years
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Erin Prescott - April 4
Tim Redman - April 4
James Rumph - April 23
Bonnie Coley-Malir - April 25
Kurt Brown - April 28
Jeffrey Schoener - May 3
Julie Erwin Rinaldi - May 6
John Marschhausen - May 7
Barb Anderson - May 8
Dwight Seeley - May 8
Rick Schwieterman - May 9
Michael Shuchter - May 16
Thomas McGloshen - May 17
Bob Rosenberg - May 20
Asch Mikhail - May 26
Stephen Schmitt - May 29
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Peter Georgiton, President
Dan Schwegman, President-Elect
Michael Darling, Vice President
Gene Oliver, Past President
Rich Weber, Treasurer
Claudia Trusty, Secretary
David Bentz, Sgt-at-Arms
Ingrid Fields, Membership Chair
Scott Lewis, Club Services
Wolf Lant, Community Services
Barb Anderson, International Chair
Steve Schmitt, Educational Services 
Cap Clegg, Youth Services
Erin Prescott, Communications Chair
Pete Cushnie, At-Large Member
Susanna Huang, At-Large Member
Cindy Groeniger, At-Large Member
Halle Markwas, At-Large Member
Trish Piliado, At-Large Member
Dave Williamson, At-Large Member
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