Meeting Recap
Brad Wiemken gave the invocation and led the pledge.
New Member Bio
We welcomed Brad Wiemken as a new member, continuing a long family tradition in Rotary. Brad is a fourth-generation Rotarian, following in the footsteps of his father Greg, his grandfather, and even earlier generations who were active in clubs around Toledo.
Brad was raised in Strongsville, where he played baseball and golf at the high school and participated in Key Club and Special Olympics. He went on to attend Ohio State University, majoring in neuroscience, and was there during the Buckeyes’ 2014 national championship run. After graduation, he earned his podiatry degree from Kent State University.
He completed his clinical and surgical residency throughout Northeast Ohio, training at the Cleveland Clinic, Akron General, MetroHealth, and the VA. Today Brad works alongside his father at Foot & Ankle Specialty Care, where he treats a full spectrum of podiatric conditions, from diabetic foot issues to fractures and complex reconstructions.
Brad and his wife Allison live in Bay Village with their dog, and they enjoy spending time by the lake, traveling, attending Guardians games, and golfing. Recent adventures have taken them to Switzerland, Northern Italy, and even a Browns game in London.
Students
This week we welcomed Kim Scott, the district’s Grades 6–12 Math Coach, along with SHS sophomore Luke Huber, who has been instrumental in building momentum for math enrichment programs across the district.
Kim shared how, when she stepped into the math coach role five years ago, one of her goals was to expand enrichment opportunities. With help from students like Luke—who was already exploring advanced math on his own—the district’s math clubs have flourished. At the middle school, Math Counts participation has grown from 5–10 students to nearly 60 students attending regularly. The clubs work on contest-style problems, including materials provided at our tables, and host events such as the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics contest.
Luke spoke about his journey, beginning with online classes through Art of Problem Solving and continuing through multiple years of Math Counts competition. He placed second in the regional competition in both seventh and eighth grade and finished 15th and 14th in the state, respectively. Now in high school, he continues to compete at an elite level, scoring high enough on the AMC 10 to qualify for the AIME, the next step toward the USA Mathematical Olympiad. He is also a multi-year member of the Ohio ARML team, representing the state in international competition.
In addition to his own accomplishments, Luke returns to the middle school to mentor younger students—something Kim noted with appreciation, as his mastery often exceeds even what is typically taught through precalculus. Together, they aim to continue expanding both competitive and puzzle-oriented math opportunities for students who enjoy problem solving at any level.
Rick Weiser's table won the drawing and are responsible for setting up this week. There are 30 cards in the deck and the Queen is worth $699.
Strongsville student-athlete to JV coach, seven seasons at Brunswick under Joe Mackey, and ultimately returning home to lead the Mustangs program. He also serves as the district’s Human Resources Coordinator.