Westlake–Bay Village Rotary Club Weekly Meeting Summary

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Date: January 14, 2026

Rotarian Attendees: Bob Maver, Rachel Maver, John Hanna, Tianyi Krupka, Joe Hudak, Jim Strunk, Amy Kubacki, Kevin Krantz, Joe Kraft, Lisa Hebert, Jeff Appel, Justin Hein, Scott Goggin, Tim Opsitnik, and Honary member Mayor Dennis Clough

Guests/Prospect: Glenn Fehribach, Gary Lydrickson, Brian Moran, 

OPENING & CLUB BUSINESS

The meeting opened with Rotary protocol, including the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and the Four-Way Test. Several prospective members have now attended three meetings. A club vote is scheduled for next week, with new member installation anticipated for the last Wednesday of the month, pending scheduling availability.

FEATURED SPEAKER: MAYOR DENNIS M. CLOUGH

The club welcomed Mayor Dennis Clough, who shared insights on Westlake’s governance, fiscal health, and community investments.

Key highlights included:

• Sustained AAA bond rating through disciplined financial management

• Strategic infrastructure and recreation investments, including athletic fields and golf course enhancements

• Strong voter support for police, fire, infrastructure, and community facilities

• Discussion of a proposed statewide initiative to eliminate property taxes at age 65 and its potential impact on municipalities and schools

• Continued collaboration with schools, the library, and community partners

Members expressed appreciation for the Mayor’s leadership and engagement with the club.

COMMUNITY & SERVICE UPDATES

• The Epiphany Project was reported as a successful and well-organized event, with plans to repeat next year.

• Youth Protection Training is pending scheduling, with a preference to conduct training together at a regular meeting location.

• Members were reminded to register for upcoming food bank volunteer opportunities.

ART FEST PLANNING

Art Fest remains the club’s signature fundraiser and community event. Artist applications are already being received through the updated website. Next steps include confirming mayoral attendance, scheduling the first planning meeting, and advancing corporate sponsorship outreach.

SPONSORSHIP & OUTREACH DISCUSSION

The club discussed a potential banner sponsorship at the Westlake Recreation Center. Considerations included budget alignment, visibility benefits, and the potential precedent for future requests. A final decision will be made during budget finalization.

OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION

• One March speaker slot remains open; April scheduling will be confirmed.

• Temporary system access coverage was arranged, highlighting the need for a formal backup access protocol.

• The upcoming Rotary year theme, “Create Lasting Change,” was shared, with additional details forthcoming.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25am after a round of Happy Bucks. 

LOOKING AHEAD

Upcoming actions include:

• Voting on new members

• Coordinating system access and continuity planning

• Finalizing Art Fest timelines and sponsorship outreach

• Completing remaining speaker bookings