Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Marc Burr
    April 6
  • Kathleen Cotter
    April 17
  • Ron Robertson
    April 30
Anniversaries:
  • David McCall
    Ann McCall
    April 18
Join Date:
  • Adrienne VonLehmden
    April 1, 2024
    1 year
  • Ron Robertson
    April 14, 2019
    6 years
  • Lori Benjamin
    April 25, 2023
    2 years
  • Becky Garry
    April 30, 2019
    6 years
 
 
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Painesville

Service Above Self Since 1926

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Lake County History Center
415 Riverside Drive
Painesville, OH 44077
United States of America
Home Page Stories
Meetings are Tuesday's at noon at the Lake County History Center.
 
 
We will continue collecting plastic. Please help us reach our goal of 1,000 pounds before February 3, 2026.  We arejust over one fourth of the way, we have collected 259 pounds so far. Keep sending in your plastic!
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 29, 2025
 
Today we had 2 new members tell about themselves through a new member talk.
 
Halle Graham was the first one to speak. She thought everyone would know her as Sue Ellis's (Past President) driver or Ken Graham's (Rotarian) daughter. But we all know her as Halle, new member! 
 
Halle holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, at the end of the summer she will begin her Master's in Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University. She intends to get a Doctorate in Mental Health Testing and working with older adults. She works at Bolts and Nuts as the HR person also. 
 
In her spare time she spends a lot of time at her high school alma mater, Andrews Osborne Academy. She substitute teaches, works with the cheer squad, does theater and much more. She loves to read and spend time with her beloved cat Penny. 
 
Welcome to the Painesville Rotary Halle Graham.
 
Our other new member is Lisa Lewins. Right now Lisa is the Interim Director of the Lake County History Center along with a few other full time jobs. Lisa is very glad to be joining Rotary. One thing she loved in the past was the Academy Awards for high schools. Her children were part of theater when they were in school. She loves that Rotary recognizes their hard work. 
 
Lisa has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Lake Erie College. She also has an MBA from The University of Akron. 
 
Lisa has 4 grown children. In 2019 she bought and runs The Candoren Guest House, here in Painesville as one of her other full time jobs. She said at this time of the year the phone is ringing off the hook (a good problem to have). She is also a full time faculty member at Lakeland Community College. She has been on the faculty for almost 20 years. 
 
Welcome new Rotarian to the Painesville Rotary, Lisa Lewins. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 18, 2025
 
Today was the annual 4 Way Speech Contest. Students from all high schools in the area are invited to participate in a speech contest that showcases the 4 rules (4 Way Test) of Rotary. The 4 Way Test began being used by Rotary in 1932. Herbert Taylor implemented the 4 way test in his failing company and within a year the company had completely turned around, at that time Rotary began using it. Each speech must be memorized and must ask and answer the 4 questions: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? and Will it be beneficial to all concerned? 
 
The contestants this year were Sophia Frate, a junior at Riverside High School and Ryan Delaney a junior at Harvey High School. Sophia's speech focused on how the living can continue to live their lives through those who have passed away. Ryan's speech focused on mental illness in young adults. Both students will be representing the Painesville Rotary at the District 4 Way Test Speech contest because each student received the same amount of points from the judges. Essentially they both were the first place winners. Congratulations and good luck at the district competition!
 
Brian Kane (4 Way Speech Contest Chairperson), Sophia Frate, Riverside High School and Ryan Delaney, Harvey High School.
 
Pictured are Richard Schmidt, Service and Leadership teacher for Riverside High School, Sophia and Ryan, winners of the 4 Way Speech Contest, and Clotea Mack, Language Arts teacher at Harvey High School. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
July 16, 2024
 
The award presented to the Painesville Rotary by the Salvation Army.
 
 
Today was a wonderful day for the Painesville Rotary Club. The Painesville Rotary was awarded the "OTHERS" Award at the Annual Salvation Army Christmas in July Luncheon. 
 
The "OTHERS" award dates back to 1912 when the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth sent a Christmas telegram to his soldiers with one word on it "OTHERS". It is in this spirit that the Salvation Army continues to serve others and it is with the same heart that the Salvation Army presents the "OTHERS" award to those institutions or individuals who have been outstanding examples of devoted service to the community. 
 
Major Brian Peabody, General Secretary, The Salvation Army NEOSA presented the award to the Painesville Rotary and Maureen Conway, President accepted it. 
 
Painesville Rotary Member, Major Alma Riley, The Salvation Army.
The members who attended the Christmas In July Luncheon.
 
 
 
 
 
February 25, 2025
 
New member Halle Graham was inducted into the Rotary today by President Maureen Conway. Congratulations Halle and Welcome!
 
Maureen Conway, President presenting Halle Graham, new member with a Rotary pin. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
November 5, 2024 
 
Dale Smith, District Governor came to speak at our meeting. He praised our club and all of the district clubs with their commitment to the Rotary. He said that he has seen great things going on all around the district and was pleasantly surprised with all of it. He spoke about the Magic of Rotary and passed pins out to some members. We as Rotarians create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member welcomed. The phrase came from a Rotarian working in the Dominican Republic. He was showing some kids how dirty water goes into an area and then turned on the faucet to clean water coming out. The kids he was speaking with said "make the magic again". Magic isn't a dream but a reality for all of us.
Dale spoke about his work with Rotary with joy. He actually was a new member in 5 different clubs because he had worked in several places. In one of the clubs he felt through his service and fellowship he actually changed from being a member of the Rotary, to a Rotarian. 
At one of the clubs where he was a new member, the club asked survey questions about why he and others joined Rotary and why they stayed. He chose to and now wants to ask those survey questions of new members. One statistic that came out of the survey he worked on locally was when new members first answered the question about why they joined about 68% said for the service and 10% said for fellowship and friendship. When those people were asked the same questions later, 30% said for the service and 70% said for fellowship and friendship. 
Dale has several goals as District Governor. One being membership and growth, the Endowment Fund, and Disaster Preparation. He will be providing the local clubs with a lot more information about the Disaster Preparation in the coming weeks, watch for his emails. 
He also facilitated the start of the Lake County Sunrise Satellite Club a companion club for Mentor Rotary is for people who want to help their community and enjoy morning fellowship with like-minded people. He encouraged anyone to reach out to him if they have questions or would like to start a satellite club. 
 
Dale Smith, District Governor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
April 22, 2025
 
Liz Miller, Director of Children's Services/Principal and Ann Mahler, Assistant Superintendent of the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/ Deepwoods were our speakers today. Liz and Ann spoke about all the services provided to children in Lake County with developmental disabilities. The services are provided at Broadmoor School in Mentor. The school was actually founded 60 years ago by concerned Lake County residents and has been in existence since then.
 
They offer 4 programs for students from birth to 21 at Broadmoor. They have an early intervention program that supports children from birth to age 2. They have about 350 students in that program now, but have had between 500-600 students. It is a year round program that supports all students. The research shows that with good early intervention, many students with developmental delays can reach normal milestones with the services provided after 2 years old. The second program is the Preschool Special Education Services for preschool aged children. In each classroom there are 6 typically developing children and 6 students with an IEP (Individual Education Plans). The students who attend with IEP's are students whose home school recommends their placement in Broadmoor. They have about 75 students and hope to add another preschool class next school year. Each classroom has an instructor and an instructor assistant and may have other personnel if needed. Again, their hope with early intervention, is that many of these students can return to their home schools with the least restrictive environment. But they do have another most restrictive program if the children need it. The program is for kindergarteners  through 15 years old. There are no typical developing students in these classrooms. Just like the preschool they have instructors, assistants and any other personnel that might be needed. As well, they have physical, occupational, speech and many other therapies for these children. Finally they have the LEAP program for 16-21 year olds. In this program the students are taught life skills, there are vocational labs, they visit work volunteer sties and go on enrichment trips along with the things they learn daily. 
 
Ann spoke about after the LEAP program. She said there are about 2,000 individuals eligible for this program in Lake County. They have Adult Services programs like Deepwood Industries for individuals who want and can work. They have Day-Gap Daily, which is not work focused. They make the students' days fulfilling and active. This program is fun for the students and it may also give the families a little respite time. It is a 6 hour a day program. This program also offers vocational rehabilitation with lots of support if they wish to work but have difficulties in a Deepwoods Industry program. They have a waiver program that helps to provide live in services to Lake County residents with developmental disabilities that may need them. 
 
Keep working hard for the families of students with developmental disabilities right here in Lake County.
 
 
Pictured is Liz Miller and Ann Mahler. 
 
Our next meeting is April 29, 2025 in the house at the Lake County History Center. There will be no speaker, we will meet our new members.    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
April 22, 2025
 
Meeting began at 12:16 PM

MEMBERS PRESENT
Patrick Armstrong (Sergeant at Arms)
Lori Benjamin
Maureen Conway (President) 
Sue Ellis
Robert Fratino
Jim Federico
Dan Garry (President Elect)
Halle Graham
Ken Graham
Stu Lucker
Christina Magyar (Secretary)
David McCall
John MIller
David Osborn
Lois Osborn
Christine Price

Guests
Jim Carol and Lisa Lewins

PRAYER 
Dan Garry

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
Jim Federico

SONG
Stu Lucker – ”I’m Looking over a 4-leaf Clover”
 
HAPPY BUCKS/SAD BUCKS 
• Chris Price – Happy the sun is shining
• Stu Lucker – Brad Browns daughter’s celebration of life – pine Ridge Country Club – 6pm Saturday
• Bob Fratino - drama awards – kids did a wonderful job
• Julie O’Neil – loved the long weekend and happy colleagues are presenting

QUEEN OF SPADES
THE QUEEN STILL LIVES – $852 – 22 cards left!
Sue Ellis – DAILY WINNER $27
 
SPEAKER
Elfie Roman and Liz Miller – Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood
https://lakebdd.org/
 
4 WAY TEST (at close of meeting)
Stu Lucker

Announcements
• Bob Fratino – 11 days out from event – count needed next week
• May 13th is drama awards event – if interested in presenting please let Sue Know
• Stu Lucker – pride event to take place May 7th

NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, April 29 th @ Lake County History Center – 415 Riverside Drive (Barn)
OPEN MEETING – Maureen Conway (new member induction and introductions) 

Meeting adjourned at 1:01 PM

Submitted by:
Christy Magyar
Speakers
Brian Kane
May 06, 2025
Painesville Rotary Scholarship Presentation
Margie Netzel
May 13, 2025
Winky Cats Cat Rescue
Jessica Derov
May 20, 2025
DJ's Hope
Mike Slocum
May 27, 2025
Frontline Freedom
Johanna Patena & Rachael Urbanek
Jun 03, 2025
Deepwoods, Adult work programs
Pam Martin & Katie Davis
Jun 10, 2025
Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/ Deepwoods
Erin Bolyard
Jun 17, 2025
Footprints Center for Autism
Cosette Mihalik
Jun 24, 2025
Regal Vineyards
Maureen Conway and Dan Garry
Jul 01, 2025
New President Installation
Last ever Mardi Gras Parade
Jul 05, 2025
Rotary Float
Caitlyn Stillisano
Jul 08, 2025
Lake County Soil and Water Conservation
Karen Zavarella
Jul 15, 2025
Crime Lab
Cathi Mezzopera
Jul 22, 2025
The Art Bus Tour
Jessica Roode & Randy Barnes
Jul 29, 2025
Lake Humane Society
Jennifer Bystricky
Aug 05, 2025
Knitting for Cancer
Nick Lippert
Aug 12, 2025
USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation
Dan Garry President
Aug 19, 2025
Open meeting
Bob Oborn
Sep 09, 2025
District Governor 2025-2026
Donnie Winchell
Sep 16, 2025
Ohio Wines
Club Executives & Directors
President
Immediate Past President
President Elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Sergeant-at-Arms