Lieutenant Colonel Ken Knotts, USMC (Ret.), Senior Naval Science Instructor, spoke to the Tipp City Rotary Club at their May 26 meeting about the Northmont High School's Navy ROTC Program.  He noted that the goal of NJROTC program is to help build patriotic citizens who are mindful of their duty to serve their community and their nation, without the requirement to join the military after high school.  The Northmont unit has 8 different varsity-level competition teams, and offers a number of opportunities for cadets to participate in community service as well as numerous chances throughout the year to march in parades and compete in drill competitions all over the nation. Pictured are Lieutenant Colonel Ken Knotts and Program Chairperson Dr. Terry Allemang.

The Tipp City Rotary Club hosted four Tippecanoe High School students who recently participated in the Science Fair program at the May 19, 2010 meeting.  This year the efforts of the students, teachers and STEAM volunteers have really paid off.  14 Tipp students competed at the District Science Day, CSU, March 20.  10 received Superiors and became eligible to go on to the State level.
7 additional awards were received by Tipp students including over $600 in prizes.  The Tipp City Rotary Club pays for the District Science Fair entry fees for Tippecanoe Students.  The State Science Day was Saturday, May 8th, where over 1100 Ohio students competed, including nine from Tippecanoe.  8 additional awards or scholarships were received, including two potential scholarships by Andrew Abboud.  Steven Chaney received a 4 year pin for his continued participation at the State level.  While the students competed individually, their combined efforts secured the
Ohio Academy of Sciences' "Harold C. Shaw Memorial Outstanding School Award" for Tipp City Schools, not once, but twice!  Only six other Ohio schools received the award, and the Tipp City School District was the only district to have both its high school and middle school qualify.  Among the criteria listed, a school must have four or more students earn a superior score on their project.  Each year District 10 officials select 2 out of approximately 450 projects to send to the International Science and Engineering Fair.  This year a Tipp Student, Andrew Abboud was selected as a Finalist.  He spent all of last week in San Jose, California.  Pictured (left to right) are Andrew Abboud (11th grade), Steven Chaney (11th grade), Chris Bruening (12th grade), & Briana Schultz (12th grade).

New Business A. Marti Newsome – Remax Professionals - 121 W. Main Street, Tipp City, OH  - Lot: Inlot 3422 The applicant requests Restoration Board approval for the re-installation of the previously existing banister and spindles located on the 2nd floor balcony for the structure.

Present zoning district:  CC/RA- Community Center/Old Tippecanoe City Restoration and Historic District

Zoning Code Section(s):  §154.052(I)(9)

B. James Rousculp - 223 W. Main Street, Tipp City, OH  - Lot: Inlot 141 – The applicant requests Restoration Board approval for the repainting of the exterior structure at 121 W. Main Street.

Present zoning district:  R-2/RA- Community Center/Old Tippecanoe City Restoration and Historic District

Zoning Code Section(s):  §154.052(I)(9)

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Old Business A. Mike Howell – Proprietor, Second Street Eatery - 15 S. Second Street, Tipp City, OH - Lot: Inlot 21- The applicant seeks Restoration Board approval for the installation of a projecting sign at 15 S. Second Street.

Present zoning district:  CC/RA- Community Center/Old Tippecanoe City Restoration and Historic District

Zoning Code Section(s):  §154.052(D)

Possible activities/invitations 2010  – Troy City Council

May 21             Bike to Work Day,  Culver’s Restaurant,   Council may serve between   4 - 7 pm

May 26             Planning Commission, 3:30 pm

May 31             Memorial Day Parade/Ceremonies /Veterans Memorial, Riverside Cemetery, start 9:15 am

June 4,5,6        Various Strawberry Festival Activities

June 5              Strawberry Festival Parade/reviewing stand, start 9 am

June 7              Council, 7 pm

June 8              Teen LT, Roundtable Discussion, City Hall Basement, 8:45-9:30 am

June 9              Planning Commission, 3:30 pm

June 21            Council, 7 pm

June 23            Planning Commission, 3:30 pm

The Tipp City Rotary Club continued its seven year tradition of donating $1,000 per year to the City of Tipp City for tree plantings in Kyle Park.  This year the five Sycamore trees will be planted along the bikeway from Kyle Park to East Main Street.  Each of the five trees honors a past President from the Tipp City Rotary Club.  The past President's honored this year were: Thomas B. Kyle, Jr. (1968-1969), Alva M. Parsons (1969-1970), Russell T. Flora, Jr. (1970-1971), Dr. John Lorms (1971-1972), and James H. Kyle (1972-1973).  The Tipp City Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at noon in the basement of the Monroe Township Building at the southeast corner of Main and Third Streets.  Pictured left to right are City Manager Jon Crusey, 2010-2011 Tipp City Rotary President Mark Mabelitini, and Mayor Dee Gillis.

Mike Lightle from the Tipp City Area Community Foundation spoke at the Tipp City Rotary Club on May 12.  Mike discussed the history of the Tipp City Area Community Foundation dating back to 1943 and some of the various projects, activities, and programs the 18 funds within the Foundation support.  Donations to the Foundation can be mailed to PO Box 626, Tipp City, Ohio 45371-0626.  Pictured are Mike Lightle (left) and Program Chairperson Mark Mabelitini.

Doug Eakin from Unity National Bank spoke at the May 5, 2010 Tipp City Rotary Club meeting about Helping Young Professionals Emerge (HYPE), it’s development and mission in the northern Miami Valley.  HYPE is open to professionals that are 21-39 year old or others “young at heart.”  For more information visit www.hypemv.org.  Pictured are Doug Eakin (left) and Program Chairperson Chris Wampler.