Wooster Rotary

10/13/2026

Wooster Rotary is excited to partner with People to People Ministries and The College of Wooster for a FREE Youth Basketball Clinic!

Boys and girls in grades 3–8 are invited to hit the court and learn basketball fundamentals from College of Wooster players and coaches!

📅 Sunday, November 15
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 College of Wooster – Timken Gym / Scot Center
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
🥫 While there is no charge to participate, donations of boxed or canned food for People to People Ministries are greatly appreciated!

10/09/2026

On Monday, we welcomed fellow Wooster Rotarian and Wayne County Sheriff Thomas Ballinger as our guest speaker!

Sheriff Ballinger shared an inside look at “Funding of the Sheriff’s Office Needs,” providing valuable insight into the financial needs, resources, and challenges involved in keeping our community safe.

We appreciate Sheriff Ballinger taking the time to help us better understand what it takes to serve and protect Wayne County!

👏 Thank you, Sheriff Ballinger, for your leadership, service, and commitment to our community!

09/28/2026

Today at Wooster Rotary, we had the privilege of hearing from Vietnam Veteran and author, Greg Gorrell.

Greg shared his personal story and experiences from his time in Vietnam, along with the journey that followed after returning home.

We are grateful to Greg for sharing his experiences with us and giving our members the opportunity to hear his story firsthand. He even provided Rotarians with his book titled “Vietnam Survival, There and Home.”.

Thank you, Greg, for joining us today and for sharing such a personal part of your life with Wooster Rotary. Welcome home, Greg ❤️🤍💙

09/07/2026

08/25/2026

Yesterday at Wooster Rotary, we were excited to welcome Sarah Douglass of Catalpadale Farms! 🐄🌾

Sarah is a third-generation dairy farmer who oversees the day-to-day operations of her family’s three Wayne County dairies. She gave us a great look into the family operation, the dairy industry, and what it takes to manage a modern farming business.

We’re grateful to Sarah for sharing her experience, knowledge, and passion for agriculture with our Rotary members. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn more about one of the important industries that makes Wayne County so special! 💙

Thank you, Sarah, for joining us! 👏🐄

08/17/2026

We took Wooster Rotary on the road today with an off-site meeting at the College of Wooster.

We began at Rotarian Anne McCall's Presidential house and then headed out for a tour of the greenway and Compton Hall. It was a great opportunity to get an inside look at what's happening on campus and learn more about these spaces. Rotarians had the opportunity to walk the campus or enjoy a complimentary ride in the Fighting Scots bus!

Thank you for having us, President McCall!

08/10/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to hear from Larry and Kendra with 58:12 Global. They shared an overview of their organization, the work they are doing to support individuals and families, and how their services are expanding into Wayne County.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn more about organizations that are growing their impact right here in our community. Thank you, Larry and Kendra, for joining us and sharing the mission and vision of 58:12 Global with our club!

08/03/2026

Today we welcomed fellow Rotarian and President of Weaver Custom Homes, Merle Stutzman. He brought his colleague along with him, Dan Freeman, for a look at Northpointe of Wooster.

Northpointe is a new resort-style living community designed to offer low-maintenance homes, modern amenities and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere right here in Wooster. Merle shared the vision behind the development, what makes it unique and how it is helping meet the evolving housing needs of our community.

07/27/2026

Today at Wooster Rotary, we had the privilege of hearing from Sundee Porter, Outreach Coordinator for the Wayne County Veterans Service Commission.

Sundee shared an informative overview of the many services and resources available to our local veterans through the Veterans Service Commission, while also highlighting the outreach initiatives she has implemented to ensure veterans and their families know where to turn for support.

Thank you, Sundee, for your dedication to serving those who have served our country and for helping connect veterans with the benefits, assistance, and resources they've earned. We appreciate the important work you and the Wayne County Veterans Service Commission do for our community

07/20/2026

Today, we heard from Matthew Benko-Scruggs, President & CEO of the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC), for a timely presentation on The Future of Work: What Employers Need to Know About the Changing Workforce.

As workforce expectations continue to evolve, employers across every industry are adapting to new challenges in recruiting, retaining and supporting employees. Matthew will share insights into these changing workforce trends, what employers are experiencing and how innovative community partnerships are helping address today's workforce needs.