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.
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Welcome to our Club!
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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George Newman, RI 2023-2024 President-Elect, Gordon McInally.
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