Welcome to the Rotary Club of Granville

We are over 75 of your family, friends and neighbors who put service above self to improve the lives of every human being in our community and around the world. We are part of Rotary International, 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting change in our communities and around the world since 1905.

Watch the video below to learn more about what our club does to make a positive impact both locally and globally! And, if you are interested in learning more about the Rotary Club of Granville, and how to become a member, please join us at one of our weekly meetings at the Granville Inn, Mondays at noon, reach out to our Membership Chair, Todd Belt or fill out the membership inquiry form below:

Membership Inquiry Form

Current and Prospective Members: View our program calendar and duty roster here.

45th Annual Granville Firecracker Five

Posted on Jun 11, 2018

Registration is now open for the 45th annual running of the FIRECRACKER FIVE race on Wednesday, July 4th.

Online registration is available at: https://racepenguin.com/events/firecracker5miler/

The Firecracker Five was started in 1974 under the direction of Rotarian Ted Barclay, then the Denison University Athletic Director. It is the oldest continuously run foot race in Central Ohio. ...

The race will start promptly at 7:45 am, rain or shine.

Registration entry fee is $35 for the 5-mile race and for the 3.1 mile walk includes a 2018 Firecracker Five shirt.

The race is a major fundraiser for Granville Rotary, which uses the proceeds to fund its scholarship program, exchange student programs, a variety of local service projects as well as disaster relief worldwide. See More

Pilsners for Polio

Posted on Aug 03, 2017

All are invited to join Granville Rotarians the first Thursday (after the first Monday meeting) of each month at Pilsners for Polio. Starting at 5 pm, enjoy the adult beverage of your choice and donations will be gathered for Polio Plus. Over $1000 has been raised to help End Polio Now since we started this program!

June 20 - Huddleston House

Vocational Service Award Winners Announced

Posted by Charles Peterson on Nov 25, 2017

One is known as Dr. Humble, The Bridge and Dr. Perfect.

The others are credited with “perfection” in the Granville-based restaurant business they launched.

In the first case, the nicknames were assigned to Dr. John Weigand, medical director at the Kendal at Granville retirement community.

He, along with entrepreneurs Chuck and Lisa Whitman, shared the 2017 Vocational Service Award given annually by the Rotary Club of Granville.

Welcome to new member Robin Whittington!

President Andy Wildman inducted a new member this Monday! Meet Robin Whittington, a graphic designer, sponsored by Donald Jones. We're so glad to have her join our club and look forward to helping her be a Person of Action in our community!

ROTARY CLUB OF GRANVILLE AWARDS ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Posted by Connie Hawk on Apr 24, 2017

GRANVILLE, Ohio (April 7, 2017)—The Rotary Club of Granville is proud to announce that it has awarded the prestigious Rotary Youth Exchange Scholarship to three high school students, Anna Baltisberger, Cecilia Reinhardt and Sydney Bednarski, all of Granville High School, Granville, OH. The scholarships, valued at over $24,000.00, cover room, board, tuition and a monthly stipend for one academic year. These scholarships are awarded for the 2017-2018 academic year by the Rotary Club of Granville.

Photos (left to right): Anna Baltisberger, Cecilia Reinhardt, Sydney Bednarski

Rotarians (pictured left to right): Connie Hawk, Melissa Green and Don Yore volunteering at the Market Street Pantry.

Granville Rotarian Visits Haiti to Dedicate Water Wells

Posted by Dena P. McKinley on Apr 30, 2013

On April 6, Granville Rotarian Donald Jones joined representatives from the Worthington AM Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Ouanaminthe, Haiti in dedicating eight water wells in Ouanaminthe and its surrounding villages and countryside, an area where clean and safe drinking water is an incredible need.

The dedication of the wells was the culmination of a two year journey during which the clubs obtained Rotary District 6690 and Rotary International grants to make this achievement possible.

To insure the sustainability of the project, the Rotary Club of Ouanaminthe identified a local committee for each well which will be responsible for its safety and maintenance. With this local oversight, these eight wells will provide clean, safe water for years to come. Additionally, because the project came in under budget, it was anticipated that the remaining funds would be used to repair two additional wells.

During the visit, the three clubs discussed future opportunities for collaboration around issues of clean water, environmental education and sustainable food practices, and are looking forward to future projects.

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