South Side Saint Joseph Rotary

10/27/2026

Thank you to the following businesses/churches for being supporters of our flag service:

Dana Oerman-Shelter Insurance
Perka Buildings
Stevenson’s Family Pharmacy
Perkins Insurance
Northwest Mechanical
King Hill Mart
Rupp Funeral Home
Big B’s Auto
T.S. Conard
King Hill Masonic Lodge
Betty’s Cafe
Firehouse Design
Taqueria Garcia
Millers Tire
Adlee Conaway-American Family Insurance
Rick Bolton-Farmers Insurance
J&L Drywall
Southside Storage Units
Marty’s Auto Repair
Dusty’s Auto Repair
Equity Bank
Clark Meats
RentAll Equipment
Deluxe Truck Stop
Marek’s Deli
Quick Stop (59 Hwy)
Culvers (Hawkins)
Thompson Gas
Quick Stop (King Hill & Alabama)
Cloud 9
Spanky & Buckwheats Catering
King Hill Christian Church
Interserv

We are missing some that have participated in the past. There are also some new businesses in our community. So if you know of a business that you think would like to participate, please share this with them. We are trying to get everything updated for the year by 11/1/26. Our next flags day will be Veterans Day 11/11/26.

10/23/2026

💙💛 Another GREAT South Side Rotary gathering!

With JP presiding, we enjoyed club updates, fellowship, and a lively, eye-opening presentation by Colleen Armstrong on Stormwater Quality and Streams in Our Community! 🌧️🌿

Colleen shared the growing challenges of flooding and water contamination and simple ways WE can help protect our community!

🌊 Small actions. Big ripples. Lasting impact!

Thanks, Colleen, for reminding us that DO GOODERY comes in many forms! 💙💛

10/12/2026

🇺🇸 Flying flags. Giving back. Strengthening our community.

More than 50 local businesses participate in the South Side Rotary Club’s American Flag Program—a community service project and fundraiser supporting local service projects in South St. Joseph!

On designated holidays throughout the year, our members put up and take down flags at participating businesses. We handle everything—from installing flag holders to storing the flags between holidays. All money collected for this service helps fund projects right here in our community.

Thank you to the businesses that make this program possible! Your participation helps us serve our neighbors and make a difference. ❤️🤍💙

Own a business on the South Side and want to participate? Email [email protected] or contact one of these Rotary members - Carolyn Sampson Winger, Ron Hook, Jeff Penland, or Lindsay Bernard to learn more!

10/06/2026

The South Side Rotary Club is proud to help keep kids safe! ❤️

Our members hosted a booth at the Tiny Tot Town event
today and gave away 57 child safety gun locks during the early session.

We’ll be back from 5–7 PM. Stop by the South Side Rotary booth at East Hills Mall, say hello, and pick up a free gun lock.

Tiny Tot Town is free and open to the public. Come see us!

08/16/2026

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07/30/2026

Southside Rotary had a great offsite service program today at Second Harvest Community Food Bank. We relabeled over 1,195 pounds of pork which equals over 996 meals. Thank you for the members that showed up and for the Second Harvest Community Food Bank staff that hosted. "Create Lasting Impact,"

07/14/2026

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07/10/2026

🚀 A New Rotary Year Is Underway… And What a Start!

Our new South Side Rotary President, Chuck Kempf, kicked off the 2026–2027 Rotary year with a well-prepared, thoughtful, and energizing inaugural program.

Chuck shared a fresh vision built around this year’s Rotary International theme, “Create Lasting Impact.” Rather than trying to do more, the focus is on doing what we do… even better, with practical ideas, greater member engagement, meaningful service, and developing new leaders along the way.

The turnout was outstanding, the discussion was lively, and one thing became very clear…

The energy is building.

One of the highlights of the morning was having our Past President, Michele (“Sponge”), join us by video while caring for four-week-old twins, Martial and Sadie. Judging by the photos, they were paying very close attention to “Uncle” Chuck’s presentation… or perhaps just making sure Rotary starts recruiting early! 😊👶👶

Along with our regular club business, members brainstormed fresh service ideas, new ways to strengthen membership, and opportunities to create an even greater impact throughout our community. It was exciting to see so many members stepping forward with ideas and a willingness to help lead.

If today was any indication…

This is going to be another fantastic Rotary year for our club.

Here’s to creating friendships, serving our community, growing new leaders, and leaving a legacy of lasting Do Goodery!

💙💛 People of Action. Creating Lasting Impact.

07/07/2026

🚨 You’re Invited: Come Hear What’s Next for your South Side Rotary Club! 🚨

Join us this week as our new Club President, Chuck Kempf, shares his inaugural address and challenge for the new Rotary year.

Chuck will lead us through a thoughtful and energizing look at:

✅ What South Side Rotary is already doing well
✅ What we might try differently this year
✅ Creative ways to grow membership
✅ Fresh ideas for service projects
✅ How we can create lasting impact together

If you’ve ever wondered what Rotary is about... or felt a little nudge to get more involved in serving our community, this is a great meeting to check us out.

📅 Thursday, July 9
⏰ 11:45 AM
📍 King Hill Christian Church

First-time guest? Lunch is on us!
Please message us ahead of time so we can save you a seat, or email Diane at [email protected].

Come for lunch. Stay for purpose, fellowship, and a little do-goodery. 💙💛

07/04/2026

🌟 A New Rotary Year… A New Opportunity to Create Lasting Impact!

This past week our South Side Rotary Club officially welcomed our new Executive Team and Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 Rotary year.

Congratulations to:
🔹 Chuck Kempf – President
🔹 Jen Martin – Vice President (unable to attend)
🔹 Diane Waddell– Secretary
🔹 Guylaine Bourgie Thevenot – Treasurer (beginning her 7th year keeping us on track!

Past President Martial Thevenot lead this year’s induction ceremony. Together we reflected on Rotary International’s new theme:

✨ Create Lasting Impact ✨

Lasting impact isn’t always about doing something huge. Often it’s simply about stretching ourselves to do a little more good than yesterday… caring a little deeper… serving a little better… and helping create more leaders along the way.

Our officers and board answered with an enthusiastic “I DO!” as they committed to serving not only our club, but our community and the causes that bring us together.

Of course, no South Side Rotary gathering would be complete without plenty of laughter, wonderful fellowship… and yes… cake! 🍰😊

If you’ve ever felt a nudge to make a difference, build friendships, and leave your corner of the world a little better than you found it, we’d love to meet you.

📅 Join us this Thursday, July 9
🕦 11:45 AM
📍 King Hill Christian Church

We’ll hear President Chuck Kempf share his inaugural vision for the coming year.

Lunch is on us for first-time guests- just let us know you’re coming so we can save you a seat!

Together… let’s create a lasting impact.