Athens Ohio Rotary Club

05/11/2026

🏍️🎥 Athens Rotary Spotlight

At our recent Rotary meeting, Mario Grijalva shared the story behind his incredible mission: raising awareness about Chagas Disease through endurance motorcycle journeys across the world.

Now you can experience part of that journey in his latest video:
“The Death Road – Riding Against Chagas Bolivia S4e02” From the Riding Against Chagas channel

Follow Mario as he rides Bolivia’s infamous “Road to Death” in a powerful and unforgettable adventure driven by purpose and service.

📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/GB9KTCQL6L0

The video is about 14 minutes long, and we highly recommend subscribing to follow more of his inspiring rides and advocacy work.

We’re proud to have Mario as a member of the Athens Rotary Club and grateful for the impact he’s making around the world. 💙

En este capítulo de En Moto Contra el Chagas en Bolivia, recorremos la famosa “Carretera de la Muerte” junto a Quiquín Montesinos, atravesando derrumbes, cas...

04/25/2026

Emily Prince, President of Nelsonville Rotary at 2026 District Conference with DG Sandy Knoesel

04/25/2026

04/20/2026

📣 Rotary Members — New App Alert!

Our district has provided us with Ignite, a mobile app that will make staying connected and managing club activities easier than ever.

Here’s how to get started:
1️⃣ Log in to DACdb (https://DACdb.com) using your email
• Forgot username or password? Use the recovery options on the site
2️⃣ Download the Ignite app from your app store (make sure it’s the correct one!)
3️⃣ Open the app → check your info under My Data
4️⃣ Try it out: send a test message to Sheila via Messages → Individual → New Chat

We’ll be using Ignite more and more—especially for meeting reservations—so now’s the perfect time to get set up.

Questions? Reach out to Sheila Mark, Club Secretary.

Yours in Service 💙

04/18/2026

A warm welcome to Hoy Seckinger, our newest member of the Rotary Club of Athens!

Hoy’s long-standing connection to the Athens community and his commitment to service make him a great addition to our club. We’re looking forward to getting to know him and serving alongside him.

04/16/2026

Rotary friends and neighbors —

We have an opportunity to make a real difference for families right here in Athens County.

This Sunday, April 19 (11–3), we’ll be hosting a flea market fundraiser at Kindred Market, with proceeds supporting the Salvation Army.

We’re asking for donations of items to sell—clothing, household goods, antiques, toys, and furniture. Drop-off is available this week (28 Northwood Drive) or Sunday morning after 9:30 AM.

In recent months, we’ve helped around 200 families—but the need is greater than the resources available. Every dollar raised helps ensure someone can keep their lights on or stay in their home.

If you’ve got items to give, you’re helping more than you might realize. 💛

03/01/2026

Tom Carlisi led a group of Rotarians on a Caribbean Peace Cruise. We visited peace projects for youth in St. Thomas and Tortola. Those kids really get it! They’re working on improving mental health and preventing gun violence. They are not our hope for the future, but leaders of today.

02/20/2026

Getting ready for the BUILDING PEACE THROUGH SERVICE CRUISE
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02/19/2026

Yay for Gwyneth, daughter of our own Guy Philips. Gold medal Olympian!

02/12/2026