Perrysburg Rotary Weekly Meeting for February 14, 2025

Join us Friday, February 14, 2025, as we welcome guest speakers Annette Wells, Director, and Marissa Muniz Kolhoff, Marketing & Events Coordinator, of the Wood County Museum.

The Wood County Museum was the former Wood County Infirmary, or “County Home.” The West Wing was built with Italianate influence in 1868 for $4,975.00, and used as the quarters for the Superintendent and Matron of the Infirmary. The west attic was added in 1873, followed by the Center and East Wings in the 1880s. Due to safety concerns, these two wings were demolished and rebuilt in 1898 and include a 2-story wooden porch and railings with a unique geometric design. In 1903, the front porch was added to the West wing for residents and staff to enjoy the beautiful grounds. All three wings rest on high, rough hewn limestone foundations.

After 103 years, the Infirmary closed in 1971 when a new County Infirmary (known today as WoodHaven Health Care) opened nearby. In 1972, the Wood County Park Commission and Historical Society became proprietors of the grounds and buildings. The Museum opened in 1975 as the recognized guardian of Wood County’s historical development. (Source)

A few meeting notes:

As you join us for lunch this week, we respectfully ask that you silence your phones/notifications at the start of program.
If you are paying for your lunch online, please click here to log into your Rotary Account. Then click on "My Account Balance" to pay for your lunch. We will also be accepting payment at the meeting by check or exact cash. A buffet lunch will be provided for $20.00 starting at 11:45am.

Rotarian Dave Gemmill will be leading us in Prayer and Pledge as we start our meeting. To learn more about how to sign up for Fine Master and Prayer and Pledge, please contact Sergeant at Arms, Randy Drewyor.

A Zoom link for this hybrid meeting will be sent out February 14th at 9:30 am.