This weeks meeting will be at the Lake County History Center, 415 Riverside Drive in Painesville. Hope to see you there!
July 21, 2026
We are incredibly honored to have Painesville City Council President Jim Fodor present the Rotary Club of Painesville with a proclamation today, recognizing the 100th anniversary of dedication to our community. Over the last 100 years, the club has woven itself into the fabric of Lake County through structural support, hands-on volunteering, and financial contributions. The recognition coincided with the club's "Century of Service" fundraiser. Thank you to the Painesville City Council for this tremendous honor. Here's to the next 100 years of making a difference together!
Jim presenting the proclamation to Stu Lucker, club President. 
Congratulations on a "Century of Service".June 30, 2026
"Out with the old and in with the new"
Today Dan Garry (Past President 2025-2026) handed the gavel to incoming President (2026-2027), Stu Lucker.
Stu promptly took over identifying his staff and recognizing them. Halle Graham will be incoming Secretary. Kathleen Cotter and Debbie Garafalo will be on the board. Patrick Armstrong will continue as Sergeant of Arms and Anita Walters will continue as Treasurer. These were just the members of his staff that were able to attend today.
Stu is stilling looking for a Membership Chairperson. Please let him know if you are interested in being on the committee or being the chairperson. Stu's biggest goal this year is to increase membership!
Congratulations Stu! And thank you Dan for a job well done! September 1, 2026
Today we had an off site meeting at Zapp's Custard and Mustard shop. We had Anthony Zappitelli tell about his father's dream to make this a fun corner! Boy, what fun it is!!
Anthony Zappitelli, Owner of Zapp's Custard and Mustard, Red Hawk Grill, and Zappitelli's Pizza.
We had a choice of a hot dog, plain or with the fixins, or a burger or a cheese burger, with chips and a drink and of course any ice cream that you wanted for dessert. They have soft serve custard and about 25 hand scooped flavors. It's a great place to enjoy the end of summer treats! They do close sometime in September for the winter but reopen on Memorial Day weekend of 2027.
Abby getting her food. Everything was tasty and hot off the grill but I think everyone enjoyed their ice cream the most!! If you haven't been to Zapp's Custard and Mustard, you still have a few short weeks before they close! Get there or be square!!
April 25, 2026
The 2026 fundraiser was a big success! Painesville Rotary is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. The theme for the fundraiser was "A Century of Service Above Self". There were baskets, a 50/50 raffle, side boards, heads and tail game, and the dessert run which all earned lots of money for the fundraiser. Fun was had by all who attended! Below are a few pictures taken at the event and more pictures can be found in the photo album entitled '2026 Century of Service Fundraiser'.
Dan (President) and Becky Garry dressed to kill.
Casey and Julie O'Neil enjoying the evening.
Dick and Marilyn Kretschman having some fun.
Dave Franz and Anita Walters (Secretary) looking dapper.
Dave and Lois Osborn having a good time.
Jerry and Gail Walker, looking good!
Patrick Armstrong (Sergeant of Arms) leading the Pledge of Allegiance.
Stu Lucker (President Elect) saying some words during the program.
Resolutions presented to the Painesville Rotary for 100 years of service. August 18, 2026
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month Painesville Rotary partners with St. James Church and The Western Reserve Junior Service League to provide a hot meal for those people of Lake County who face hunger and other challenges. Please join us, to help prepare the meal, serve, and clean up. Preparations begin at 3:30 and clean up is usually done by 6:15-6:30.
The calm before the rush.
Preparing more pizza, it looks like a big crowd tonight.
Cutting the pizza.
Desserts all ready to serve. 
