On October 23rd the West Shore Rotary Club participated in the District-wide initiative to plant trees across our communities in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!
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Welcome to our Club!
We are excited to welcome the newest member of the West Shore Rotary Club, Tim Schwede!
Sponsors are needed for the 2026 West Shore Rotary Club 5K Run!
On July 25th, this West Shore Rotary fundraiser will be held. Sponsorships help us continue to serve the communities of Fairview Park, North Olmstead, and West Park. Please consider supporting our club and the community by sponsoring this race.
If you know a company/individual that would like to sponsor, please see the form below.
The 2026 West Shore Rotary Club 5K Run is coming soon! On Saturday, July 25th at Bohlken Park, the run will kick off. This community event full of fitness and family takes place in the heart of the Summerfest festivities.
The price for the 5K and Fun Run/Walk is $30 (price increases to $35 after July 24 at 11:59 pm EDT). For children ages 0-13, the 5K price is $25. The Kids “Super” Sprint is free!
Registration includes a race shirt for 5K and Fun Run/Walk participants while supplies last. A race shirt is available for purchase for the Kids “Super” Sprint for $15 at registration. There are finisher medals for ALL participants while supplies last. Post-race refreshments are provided.
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3RZ5WNB
At this year’s Conference of Clubs and Learning Assembly on Saturday, West Shore Rotary Club’s foreign exchange student, Tosuke Ohashi, from Japan, was in attendance and joined by Secretary Mary Ann Jackson and Treasurer George Newman.
Congratulations to Ella Davis, our North Olmsted scholarship recipient! She will be attending Ohio State University this upcoming fall to study psychology with a focus on neuroscience.
Congratulations to Adley Mack! Adley was recently awarded the Saint Joseph Academy “Service Above Self Award” from the West Shore Rotary Club. After graduation, Adley is headed to Ohio University with plans to major in English and math.
The West Short Rotary Club, together with Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce welcomes Bob DiBiasio, the Sr VP of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Guardians to speak on April 15th. Tickets available for purchase at https://tinyurl.com/WSRBD2025. More information on flyer below.
Each year West Shore Rotary holds an annual wreath sales fundraiser which helps our club to support the cities we serve, Fairview Park, North Olmsted and WestPark. Our bow tying get together at Puritas Nursery is always a fun evening. Thank you to the members who participated this year and to Dale Heyink, Puritas Nursery who provides the wreaths and hosts the event.
West Shore Rotary Program Chair, Don Auble presented a check to Sara Fisher from the IWASM (International Women’s Air & Space Museum) after her very informative talk at our luncheon meeting.
The West Shore Rotary Club is excited to host Bob DiBiasio and to talk Guardians Baseball on Tuesday, March 19th and you are invited!
Where: The Aviator Restaurant and Pub (20920 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, Ohio)
When: Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
Time: Networking @ 11:30am, Lunch at Noon, Speaker Starting at 12:30pm
Lunch: Chef's Choice Buffet from The Aviator
To RSVP, please use this link: https://tinyurl.com/WSRBD24 or let our event co-chair Khory Katz (khory.katz@edwardjones.com) know and alternate payment arrangements can be arranged.
Please see the flyer & payment below!
Fellowship, laughter and good food at our annual Christmas dinner! What a motley crew!
Many hands make light work, especially at tying bows on wreaths, at Puritas Nursery!
Thank you Tiffany, Judy, Don, Luisa, Pat, Anne, Bob, Dan, Jesse, Bill and Dale.
The wreath fundraiser was a success, thanks to all who ordered wreaths. Wreaths are ready for pick up after November 21st.
Thank you Tiffany, Judy, Don, Luisa, Pat, Anne, Bob, Dan, Jesse, Bill and Dale.
The wreath fundraiser was a success, thanks to all who ordered wreaths. Wreaths are ready for pick up after November 21st.
On September 27th, 2023, the Rotary Clubs of Northern Ohio, which are comprised of District 6630, 6650 & 6600 held their annual, "End Polio Now" event at Progressive Field before the Guardians game.
The event included a parade around the field and social in the Terrance Room. Current DG Brandle and former DG's carried the banner.
WSRC President George Newman and WSRC Secretary Mary Ann Jackson attended the event and represented our club.
Newly appointed District Governor for the 2023-24 Rotary year, Julie Brandle,
made her official visit to our club on September 19th, 2023.
It was a pleasant and informative meeting.
We wish DG Brandle, much success in her role this year.
Pictured are Rotarians that worked the 5K with chair of the event, Bill Wagner in the mix.
Thank you to all who participated in the annual West Shore Rotary Club Summerfest 5k and 1 mile fun run!
There were over 150 participants on the morning of July 29th, 2023 and despite the early morning rain, everyone was able to stay dry. Great work racers and be sure to join us again next year!
Race results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/46396...
Race results: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/46396...
John Marshall High School Class of '23 graduate and recipient of a West Shore Rotary Club scholarship, Narial Rohan, rides in the North Olmsted Homecoming Parade on Sunday, August 27th.
West Shore Rotary presents four $1,500 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Fairview High School, North Olmsted High School, St. Joseph Academy, and John Marshall High School.
Also shown are Rotarians Don Auble (driver), Patty Walton, and her husband, Dave Walton, who handed out pencils to kids along the parade route.
(Submitted by Don Auble - Scholarship Chair)
President, George Newman, shows off the 2023 A.Z.Baker award that The West Shore Rotary earned for 2022-2023 year. This coveted award, named after Cleveland Rotarian, A.Z. Baker, the 1995 Rotary International President, was created because of his dedication and commitment to reaching out in total service to others.
This award is presented to those clubs that participated in each of the Rotary Avenues of Service.
Congratulations to The West Shore Rotary for earning this award again!
This award is presented to those clubs that participated in each of the Rotary Avenues of Service.
Congratulations to The West Shore Rotary for earning this award again!
Rob Duncan, Director of Lorain County Community Development, was the guest speaker at the WSR meeting on July 11th. Afterwards, WSR Program Chair, Don Auble, presented Mr. Duncan with a token of appreciation for a very informative talk.
On July 11th Club President, George Newman, installed Kavi Kripa, CLE Real Estate Consultants and
Mary Kay Costello, Director of Public Service & Development for the city of Fairview Park, into the West Shore Rotary Club.
Welcome Kavi and Mary Kay.
Dr. Lowell Perry, Jr., Chief Diversity Officer and VP of Corporate and Community Engagement at Greater Cleveland Film Commission was the speaker at the June 20th, 2023 lunch meeting. 
The talk was informative, interesting and a great visual display.
Thank you Dr. Perry.
Tom Eble, The West Shore Rotary Foundation Chair, presenting a check for $1500 to Chris Garr, CEO of Youth Challenge Sports, to sponsor a youth, for their summer programming. https://www.youthchallengesports.com/
On June 20, 2023, Nikki Matala, was inducted into the West Shore Rotary Club. Nikki is the Campus Community Relations Officer at Tri-C West Shore Campus.
Welcome Nikki!
Nikki was inducted by Georg Newman, President of the West Shore Rotary Club.
David DeFelice, Deputy Director of Communications at NASA's Glenn Research Center, was a guest speaker at West Shore Rotary Club's June 6th luncheon meeting. 
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Ella Hanley, SJA ‘23 is the recipient of the West Shore Rotary Scholarship — on to Baylor University (Waco, TX).
Ella Hanley at our June 6th meeting reading the essay that won her the scholarship. 
Congratulations Ella!
Congratulations Ella!Fairview High School Scholarship Awarded
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North Olmsted High School 2023 Scholarship Recipient, Olivia Bilski
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Tom Eble Honored for 50 Years of Service
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April 18, 2023 
speaker, Bill Marshall, a program manager at NASA Glenn, speaking on the Artemis project. Bill gave us a briefing on the Artemis missions to the Moon...and beyond.
speaker, Bill Marshall, a program manager at NASA Glenn, speaking on the Artemis project. Bill gave us a briefing on the Artemis missions to the Moon...and beyond. Bill was introduced by our West Shore Rotary President-Elect, Khory Katz
West Shore Rotary Presents
Bob DiBiasio
Cleveland Guardians Sr. VP of Public Affairs
Cleveland Guardians Sr. VP of Public Affairs
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 @ 11:30 AM
Located at The Aviator Restaurant and Pub 20920 Brookpark Rd. Cleveland, Ohio
$35 per person – Buffet lunch
A state of the Guardians presentation-discussion with Bob and Q&A. Bob DiBiasio is entering his 45th season in Major League Baseball. He started with the Cleveland Indians in 1979 as Assistant PR Director, was named Director of PR in 1980, and named Vice President of PR in 1988. The Lakewood, Ohio native was promoted to his current position in 2011. His lone season away from the Tribe was 1987 when he served as PR Director for the Atlanta Braves.
Pre-Register by May 4th, 2023
https://tinyurl.com/2p8289z4I
Offline Registration Also Available:
Through a West Shore Rotary Club Member Attend a Meeting (First and Third Tuesdays at Noon, @ The Aviator) Check Payable to "West Shore Rotary" Mailed to West Shore Rotary, c/o JM Dawson, CPA, Inc, PO Box 517, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070 Please include Name of those Attending and a Phone Number or Email Address.
Invite your clients, friends, associates, spouse and others.
Let’s talk Guardians!
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Our president George Newman and fellow member, Mary Ann Jackson attended the All Ohio President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) on March 10th and11th,
George Newman, RI 2023-2024 President-Elect, Gordon McInally.
2023-2024 President Elects
Kory Katz and Patricia Walton are awarded their official Blue Badge Membership badges by President George Newman.
Congratulations Kory and Patty on your membership to the West Shore Rotary Club. We are glad to have you as members!
The West Shore Rotary members (group photo) and families enjoyed dinner and their company at a Christmas Dinner at the Aviator restaurant. One of our oldest members (55 years), Dick Robinson, joined us as well.
What a good looking group!
West Shore Rotary Christmas
Wreath Sale
The wreaths are ready for pick up at Puritas Nursery, www.puritasnursery.com.
The Bow Tying was on Monday, Nov 21st. Thank you to Dale, club member and owner of Puritas Nursery for supplying the beautiful wreaths that we sold and to the following hard working bow tying team...Mary Ann Jackson, Tiffany Hill, Mark Miller, Mike Aerni, Patty Walton, Luisa Heimburger and the just in time, Bob & Anne Leusch.
It was great spending an evening together with our fellow Rotarians!
The Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business Expo
October 27, 2022
Our President, George Newman and Secretary, Mary Ann Jackson maned a booth at the Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce Business Expo at Great Northern Mall.
Spreading the Rotary news!
Welcome three new members to our club: Khory Katz, Jacqueline Krupp and Patricia Walton.
Doing the induction honors is George Newman, President 2022-2023.
Khory Katz- Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
Jacqueline Krupp - Sales for Zono Technologies
Patricia Walton- Education & National Park Service - Retired
The 2022 5K Race and 1Mile Fun Run was a huge success, the weather was perfect and the runners were many! Thanks go out to Bill Wagner, who chaired the event this year and all the previous years that we've had this fundraiser. Thanks also go out to our sponsors and the volunteers, Rotarians and non Rotarians alike (you know who you are!). We couldn't have done it without your help and dedication!
Congratulations to Frank Di Lalla, fellow West Shore Rotary member, who was a participant in the race and came in second in his class. Way to go Frank!
More photos enclosed...
Congratulations
Class of 2022 West Shore Rotary Scholarship ($1,500) recipients
Fairview High School
Parker O. Weitzel
North Olmsted High School
Sam C. Gioia
Saint Joseph Academy
Molly E. Hanna
John Marshall High School
Maria Faye Palma
Our District 6630 donated monies to pay for 22 complete beds (bedding an all) for the children of Lorain County. On May 14th we cut, sanded, dipped and drilled enough wood for 42 beds! What an achievement for 4 hours of work.
The district project this year is to help Good Knights of Lorain County fulfill its mission to give every child a bed to sleep on. Their motto is "Every Child Deserves a Good Night"
A good night’s sleep is fundamental to good health, good academic performance, and a positive way of living. Too many children in our community have to sleep on cold, hard floors or in other uncomfortable conditions. Our volunteers do their best to help them, with one bed at a time.
We helped build beds at their facility at 1935 Cooper Foster Park Dr., Amherst, OH 44001 on Saturday, May 14th, 2022.
It was a good thing!
Just back from the North Olmsted Community Parade, in which your West Shore Rotary Club had a presence. Eric (who still plays hockey!) and Amy Wagner (along with their children Reagan and Grant) walked the parade route and handed out candy. Very much appreciated. (We only got a little wet.) Submitted by Don Auble
Our North Olmsted High School class of '21 recipient of a West Shore Rotary $1,500 scholarship, Owen Conway, had already started at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (King's Point NY) but was injured there and will be rejoining his class next year. In the meantime he's going to Cleveland State U., taking STEM and Mechanical Engineering classes, with the goal of a Maritime Engineering degree from USMMA.
(Submitted by Don Auble - Scholarship Chair)
Acknowledging Angelo Russo as our out going president for 2021-2022.
A nice party and plaque was given in his honor for his tenure and our thanks. At Angelo's side is his lovely wife, Karlie. Thank you Angelo for your dedicated service to our club.
It is my pleasure to announce that beginning Tuesday, July 6, 2021, The West Shore Rotary Club will once again be hosting our luncheon meetings in-person.
Because the 100th Bomb Group is closed, we have decided to hold ALL FUTURE meetings at Arturo's Bar & Grill, 26679 Brookpark Extension, North Olmstead, 44070, at 12 noon.
The cost will remain $20, and there are 5 lunch items to choose from. Luncheon tickets will also be available for purchase.
We are excited to see all of you again and visit with your fellow Rotarians. We are also looking to expand our club's membership, and would welcome any guests you would like to bring.
Mary Ann Jackson
Secretary
The West Shore Rotary Club
What does Rotary do?
Eight little words give us the answer.This is a letter found in the Rotarian magazine, November 2017 issue.
Written by Joseph J. Kovarik, Cottage Grove, Minn.
RI President Ian H.S. Riseley expressed his concern, in the August president's message, that we have "had a difficult time conveying the scope of our work." Later he asks, "What does Rotary do?" I'd like to offer an answer in just eight words. The compact response is derived from posing three questions: What do we do? Where do we do it? How do we do it?
Consider:
What do we do? Improve people's lives.
Where do we do it? Locally and globally.
How do we do it? Through service.
Such a mission-minded claim underscores our action orientation. We just observe that we are a leadership organization with a deceptively singular force: Improve peoples lives, locally and globally, through service. We can reduce our statement to six words if we adopt the portmanteau word used by Atlanta's mayor, Kasim Reed, in his speech at the Rotary International Convention: "glocal". Our alternate six-word definition of Rotary could read: Improve peoples lives glocally, through service.
Your choice - eight or six words - in our continuing effort to assert the essence of Rotary.
Learn how Rotary clubs are taking action in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Wales, India, and Indonesia.
A weekend in the Wisconsin woods sparks new perspectives on leadership for dozens of high school students in District 6250.
For years, polio pioneer Dorothy Horstmann stood in the shadow of great men like Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Now she’s ready for her close-up.
The Rotary Club of Barcelona-Diagonal is focused on building bridges between generations.
Members of the International PolioPlus Committee seek to counter false narratives
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