Club News Blog
Welcome to our Club News Blog.
Here we post important annoucements of our special events and big news releases.
Accepting nominations for 2025 Courtright Volunteer Service Award
Do you know someone who's given exceptional volunteer service to the Westerville community? If so, please consider submitting a nomination for the 2025 A. Monroe Courtright Volunteer Service Award. Presented annually by our club since 1977, the award recognizes...
Rotarian of the Year Award renamed to honor PP Bill Tompos
The Rotary Club of Westerville’s annual Rotarian of the Year Award has been renamed in honor of Past President William S. “Bill” Tompos. As approved by the club Board of Directors and announced at the club luncheon Jan. 9, 2025, the honor henceforth will be known as...
Club donates $11,000 to Hurricane Helene Relief Fund
Updated to reflect late donations – reaching $11,000 in total! By BRANDY DEICHERT2024-25 President, Rotary Club of Westerville — The Rotary Club of Westerville has always prided itself on being a beacon of hope and support for communities in need, both locally and...
Wrapping up the Fill The Big Bus Food Drive: A community victory
By BRANDY DEICHERT2024-25 President, Rotary Club of Westerville — As we wrap-up the Fill The Big Bus Middle School Food Drive, the Rotary Club of Westerville is filled with gratitude and pride. Held in partnership with the Westerville Education Challenge (WEC) and The...
‘Fill The Big Bus’ and join us for WEC’s Night of Hope 5K Aug. 24
The Rotary Club of Westerville is joining with two other stalwart community organizations to support an upcoming event for an important cause. Rotary Club President Brandy Deichert announced the plan to join in the effort with the Westerville Education Challenge and...
Winner announced in 2024 Rotary Foundation 50/50 Raffle
Christian Loyacano drew the winning ticket in the 2024 Westerville Rotary Foundation 50/50 Raffle, Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day Chairman Dave Krebs announced July 5. The pot in the 50/50 Raffle reached $2,745. Loyacano will receive half – $1,372.50 – as...
City honors Rotary for leading July 4th parade since 1962
This year’s 7-year-old parade theme-picker also honored at City Council The Rotary Club of Westerville, along with the local student who chose the theme of its 2024 Independence Day Parade, were honored at Westerville City Council’s meeting Tuesday evening, July 2....
Madison Adams picks parade theme: ‘Red, White and Blue … America! For Me and You!’
Madison Adams, a second-grader in Misty Ronyak’s class at Cherrington Elementary School, proposed the winning theme for the Rotary Club of Westerville’s 2024 Independence Day Parade: "Red, White and Blue ... America! For Me and You!" With the winning submission,...
Rick Bannister honored with A. Monroe Courtright Award
Rick Bannister was honored with the Rotary Club of Westerville’s 2024 A. Monroe Courtright Volunteer Service Award at the club’s weekly luncheon Thursday, April 25. The award is presented by the club each spring to recognize outstanding volunteer community service by...