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Rotareminder for the Rotary Club of Kent

Meeting on December 16, 2025.

 

President Amanda welcomed the group by calling the meeting to order at ~12:10pm.  Our patriotic song was suspended today since we were meeting offsite and our tech group was taking an unauthorized leave of absence.   President Amanda did lead us in the pledge of  allegiance.

 

The Invocation for today’s meeting was offered by Anne Moneypenny, who read us a poem written by Joyce Kilmer 112 years ago appropriately called Trees.  Nithya will be handling photos and Brian is the Rotareminder author.  

 

There were no visiting rotarians.

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Bill  Underwood introduced his spouse Karin;  Bill Childers introduced several members of his staff: Maureen Gebhardt, Heather Rainone, Willow Jude, Bryce Wood (intern), Deborah Carl his spouse, and Melissa Koher, UWPC Board Chairperson and Director of Human Resources at Hometown Bank; Paul Organ introduced several members of his staff; Ben Tipton introduced his spouse and child; Asad introduced his spouse; Jim Myers introduced his daughter, Jennifer; Dave Myers introduced a friend and colleague from KSU, JR Campbell; Larry Lohman introduced his father – a 50+ year member of Rotary; Chas Madonnio introduced his spouse, Nancy; John Ryan introduced his spouse, Jan; Jennifer Lennox had multiple guests, all from Davey Tree, some of whom served as tour guides after the luncheon was concluded; Nithya introduced her friend and colleague; Todd Kamenesh brought his son Charlie, who celebrates his birthday today; Amanda introduced Louise Frederick, a Roosevelt graduate; and Randy Smith brought his “bride” along, Susan.

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Kathryn Ennemoser was introduced as the Student of the Month by THRS principal, Dennis Love.  A very impressive, amazing, and hardworking  young senior, was accompanied by her parents Jim and Jen, and  who has been accepted to The Ohio State University next Fall.

 

 

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As in customary this time of year, the ACES Choir from Theodore Rosevelt High School, performs its annual selections of seasonal favorites as we break for the holidays.

 

Mr. Corey Fowler, choir director, asked each student to introduce themselves, as well as share a bit about their student engagement.  This talented group of twelve, are as follows:

 

               *  Rafael Gregorius

               *  Trevor Lang

               *  Lucia Maltempi

The group performed renditions of seasonal favorites such as: Carol of the Bells, Childhood Xmas Favorites, Deck the Halls, Ding-a Ding-a Ding, Jingle Bell Rock, Masters in this Hall, S’Vivon, Silent Night, Snowfall and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

 

Not surprising, their performance was well-received and through my own observations, clearly served to infuse some holiday spirit to those in attendance.

 

As a special treat, and as this week’s author, I took some license (as I do on occasion), to record the entire meeting, including ACES performance (for which I received consent), for those that may wish to listen again.  In addition, I have attached a link to this newsletter courtesy of Jennifer Lennox, that represents the drone presentation of the entire SEED Campus.

 

 

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However you choose to celebrate, it is my hope that you have a wonderful time with family and friends!                                                        

 

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Fellow rotarian, Jeff Roeger, delivered the club’s response.

 

Have a wonderful holiday season!  🌲

Brian K Bialik