Club News Blog
Welcome to our Club News Blog.
Here we post important annoucements of our special events and big news releases.
760 pounds of generosity: Fill The Big Bus 2025 was a big success!
The Rotary Club of Westerville is thrilled to announce that the Fill The Big Bus Middle School Food Drive surpassed expectations, collecting 760 pounds of food and delivering 152 pounds to each of Westerville’s five middle schools. What a phenomenal show of generosity...
Fill The Big Bus Middle School Food Drive 2025
‘Fill The Big Bus Middle School Food Drive’ Returns at WEC’s Night of Hope 5K on Aug. 23, 2025 The Rotary Club of Westerville is again joining forces with two valued community partners, Westerville Education Challenge (WEC) and The Big Bus, for the second annual Fill...
Club donates $32,000 to develop drop-in center for at-risk youth
The Rotary Club of Westerville is proud to announce a donation of $32,427.80 to Westerville Youth Connection (WYC) to support the development of The Launch Pad, a drop-in center for youth and young adults ages 14–24 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. The...
$20,000 in Rotary scholarships goes to three Westerville students
By CHARLIE BOSS,Westerville City Schools Three Westerville City Schools high school students are recipients of the Rotary Club of Westerville’s 2025 Service Above Self Scholarships. The Club has now awarded more than $600,000 in college scholarships to local...
Tracy Davidson honored with 2025 Courtright Award
For more than two decades of dedicated and impactful community service, Tracy Davidson was honored by the Rotary Club of Westerville with its A. Monroe Courtright Volunteer Service Award on Thursday, April 24. The Courtright Award is the highest honor bestowed by the...
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...