This weeks meeting is our annual picnic, it will be at Rec Park, 301 Latimore Street in the River View Pavilion. Hope to see you there!
July 21, 2026
We are incredibly honored to have Painesville City Council President Jim Fodor present the Rotary Club of Painesville with a proclamation today, recognizing the 100th anniversary of dedication to our community. Over the last 100 years, the club has woven itself into the fabric of Lake County through structural support, hands-on volunteering, and financial contributions. The recognition coincided with the club's "Century of Service" fundraiser. Thank you to the Painesville City Council for this tremendous honor. Here's to the next 100 years of making a difference together!
Jim presenting the proclamation to Stu Lucker, club President. 
Congratulations on a "Century of Service".June 30, 2026
"Out with the old and in with the new"
Today Dan Garry (Past President 2025-2026) handed the gavel to incoming President (2026-2027), Stu Lucker.
Stu promptly took over identifying his staff and recognizing them. Halle Graham will be incoming Secretary. Kathleen Cotter and Debbie Garafalo will be on the board. Patrick Armstrong will continue as Sergeant of Arms and Anita Walters will continue as Treasurer. These were just the members of his staff that were able to attend today.
Stu is stilling looking for a Membership Chairperson. Please let him know if you are interested in being on the committee or being the chairperson. Stu's biggest goal this year is to increase membership!
Congratulations Stu! And thank you Dan for a job well done! September 1, 2026
Today we had an off site meeting at Zapp's Custard and Mustard shop. We had Anthony Zappitelli tell about his father's dream to make this a fun corner! Boy, what fun it is!!
Anthony Zappitelli, Owner of Zapp's Custard and Mustard, Red Hawk Grill, and Zappitelli's Pizza.
We had a choice of a hot dog, plain or with the fixins, or a burger or a cheese burger, with chips and a drink and of course any ice cream that you wanted for dessert. They have soft serve custard and about 25 hand scooped flavors. It's a great place to enjoy the end of summer treats! They do close sometime in September for the winter but reopen on Memorial Day weekend of 2027.
Abby getting her food. Everything was tasty and hot off the grill but I think everyone enjoyed their ice cream the most!! If you haven't been to Zapp's Custard and Mustard, you still have a few short weeks before they close! Get there or be square!!
September 15, 2026
Stu Lucker, President presented Dan Garry, Past President with a plaque honoring his presidencies of the Rotary Club of Painesville. Stu thanked Dan for his service and recognized what a wonderful job he did as president! Thanks Dan!!
September 15, 2026
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Painesville Rotary partners with St. James Church and The Western Reserve Junior Service League to provide a hot meal for those people of Lake County who face hunger and other challenges. Please join us, to help prepare the meal, serve, and clean up. Preparations begin at 3:30 and clean up is usually done by 6:15-6:30.
Part of the crew this month.
Debbie working hard to keep up with the dishes.
Ready to serve the community. 
