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Join us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, for a LUNCH (12:00-1:30pm) meeting at The View (1071 Celestial St, 45202), for a program with Dave Lapham, Bengals TV & Radio Color Analyst.

Dave Lapham is an American former professional football guard for the National Football League (NFL)’s Cincinnati Bengals from 1974 to 1983 and the United States Football League (USFL)’s New Jersey Generals (1984–1985). During his career, he played all five line positions and was a key player on the 1981 Bengals squad that won the AFC championship, but ultimately lost Super Bowl XVI to the San Francisco 49ers. He has served as the Bengals radio color commentator for over 30 seasons, is also a local Bengals TV analyst and radio host, and is a Big 12 football analyst for Fox Sports Network.

Lapham was selected by the Bengals in the third round of the 1974 draft. He played with them until 1984, when he signed a 10-year guaranteed personal services contract with Donald Trump, the majority owner of the New Jersey Generals. Lapham called it a “… business decision for my family.”

Lapham resides in Cincinnati with his wife, Lynne. They have two grown children, Dave Jr. and Sarah. Lapham is active in the Cincinnati community and is president of the charitable foundation Charities M.D., which awards scholarships to students looking to pursue a career in healthcare.

RSVPs are required to attend, whether you are eating lunch or not, so if you would like to attend, please click HEREby 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, or contact [email protected]. If you are not a current member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, please note lunches are $30, and payment will be collected at the door via cash, check, or credit card.  Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

Meal Choices – 

Regular Entrée: Stuffed Peppers w/Marinara, Couscous Pilaf, & Green Beans.

Salad Entrée: Flank Steak Salad w/Romaine, Tomato, Cucumbers, Bleu Cheese, Vinaigrette.

Vegetarian Entrée: Seasonal Ratatouille, Wild Rice Pilaf & Green Beans.