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Delicious food from some of the city's finest restaurants will help the Rotary Club of Cuyahoga Falls do their good work. DG Julie Brandle was on hand to support the club and enjoyed visiting with Cuyahoga Falls Rotarian Mayor Don Walters, Club President Lisa Coates, club members Jill Kolesar, Sheila Hedrick, Shay Somerville-Shropshire, Rick Pollak, and so many others! Special shout-out to all of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber Commerce members who were out to support.
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STOW-MUNROE FALLS ROTARY MEMBERSHIP DRIVE EVENT DRAWS SUCCESSIn a vibrant display of community engagement, the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club hosted a Membership Drive Event on February 29th, 2024, at the esteemed VFW Post #4738. Led by Membership Committee Chair, Brad Ruth, and his dedicated team comprising Todd Hearty, Scott Miller, Maria Ferrara, and Leslee Salhany, the event proved to be a resounding success, attracting approximately 45 enthusiastic attendees. The event, marked by an atmosphere of camaraderie, featured an array of festivities including food catered by Pancho & Leftys, music, cornhole, and beverages, ensuring a delightful experience for all who attended. Attendees were not only treated to a jovial atmosphere but also received an insightful Welcome to Rotary presentation. This presentation, created by Maria Ferrara, delved into the rich history of Rotary, benefits of membership, and showcased exemplary works of the organization in fostering community development, service, and fellowship. The success of the event was not left to chance but was the culmination of meticulous planning and strategic outreach efforts. The organizers left no stone unturned in spreading the word about the event, leveraging Rotarian referrals, personal engagement, and social media platforms to reach out to prospective members. Reflecting on the event's success, Membership Committee Chair Brad Ruth expressed his gratitude, stating, "We are thrilled with the turnout and the enthusiasm shown by all who attended. This event was a testament to the strength of our community and the enduring appeal of Rotary's values and mission." Indeed, the fruits of their labor were evident as between 5 to 10 new member applications have already poured in, signaling a promising influx of fresh perspectives and energy into the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club. The organizers extend their heartfelt appreciation to all committee members, Rotarians, and staff of VFW Post #4738 whose unwavering support and dedication contributed to the event's triumph. Their collective efforts have not only bolstered the ranks of the club but have also reinforced its commitment to service and fellowship within the community. As the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club looks ahead, buoyed by the success of this Membership Drive Event, it remains steadfast in its mission to make a tangible difference in the lives of others, one member at a time. The group now turns its sights to the next major event, the annual golf outing! With a spirit of optimism and purpose, the Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club marches forward, guided by its enduring motto, "Service Above Self." |
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IN TRIBUTE
MICHAEL J. JOHNS, SR. February 3, 1938 - February 23, 2024 Those of us who knew the late Michael J. Johns, Sr. were well aware of the enduring mark he left on Rotary, here and around the world, as well as on each of us whose lives he touched. Here we wish to take a few moments to pay tribute to his memory by sharing just a few of the details of his Rotary journey for those of you who did not have the opportunity to meet this Rotary “giant.” “…coach, mentor, cheerleader, craftsman, artist, teacher, scout leader, Rotarian, man of faith and service.” These are just a few of the words used to describe Mike by his family, whom he loved above all else. A monument builder by vocation, he brought an incredible level of artistry to his craft that carried through into all aspects of his life. He was also one of the most humble of individuals you could ever meet and when he spoke to you, you knew you had his undivided attention because for him at that moment, you were sure you were the only one in the room. In 1976, at the invitation of his father, John I. Johns, Mike joined the Rotary Club of Hillcrest where he twice served as Club President (in 1980-81 and 2001-02). He continued to serve with honor and distinction as District 663 Governor in 1986-1987 which later became District 6630. He was then elected to a two-year term on the Rotary International Board of Directors (2007-2009) and represented RI Presidents at numerous District Conferences and Institutes in several countries around the world. Mike, most recently, was a member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland. He was a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a Benefactor of The Rotary Foundation, and a Level-3 member of the Bequest Society. Mike served as a national advisor for the Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation (today known as the Endowment Fund) and had been a Zone leadership trainer, a leadership development trainer for District 6630, and a voting delegate to three Rotary International Councils on Legislation. Mike Co-chaired with PDG Dave Skrzynski, the District 6630 Centennial Celebration in 2016 dedicated to honoring the 100th Anniversary of The Rotary Foundation, founded by Clevelander, our own Past Rotary International President Arch C. Klumph. Mike was also a member of The Rotary Foundation Centennial Speakers Bureau. His belief in the eradication of polio “so that no child would ever experience this deadly and paralyzing disease ever again” was unwavering. The NID’s (National Immunization Days) he would say he had the privilege of participating in, both in India and Nigeria where he was able to administer the life-saving polio vaccine to the babies and children, were some of the most defining moments of his entire Rotary career. Mike lived Rotary’s tenet, Service Above Self, throughout his life, a life which also truly epitomized Rotary’s 4-Way Test, always leading with integrity and with grace. Most don’t know that he sometimes drove new Rotarians to visit different Rotary Clubs so they could truly understand the impact Rotary could have on their lives with so many opportunities for service to those less fortunate and the friendships that would follow with like-minded people. He believed in the Family of Rotary, long before it was fashionable, and time and time again we have heard about the influence he had on so many people who felt so fortunate to have called him “their friend” - here and around the world. In 2009, then District Governor John Bosco created the “Michael J. Johns Lifetime Achievement Award” with 12 Rotarians to date having received this distinguished honor, including Mike himself in 2015. A recent recipient, PDG Bob Johnson, shared that “Mike’s words spoke from this trophy of things like leadership, humility, integrity, empathy and more, but the most meaningful of all was the word - friend.” That Mike passed away on Rotary’s Birthday - World Understanding and Peace Day - was a fitting tribute to this incredible humanitarian who has left a lasting legacy through his and his wife’s, the late Nicolette “Nikki” Johns, six children, fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was so moved when a Water Well was dedicated to Nikki’s memory in Nigeria. The last fourteen years of his life Mike shared with his fiancé Carol Keck, providing both of them with treasured extended families and the opportunity to travel and enjoy life, always making new friends along the way. During the Celebration of Life service, the many facets of Mike’s life were beautifully woven together in the homily when the priest used the history of the Rotary wheel to connect the main ingredients of Mike’s life - family, faith, career and service. To quote Mike, Jr. (third generation Rotarian) from the exquisite eulogy he delivered at his father’s service: “Dad took Will Roger’s words ‘A stranger is just a friend I have not yet met’ to a whole new level. The smile that came to his face when greeting a friend, old or new, would warm your heart like no other.” And later he shared “My Dad, our Dad, or ‘Mr. Rotary’ as so many people called him, left the world a better place like few other people could, just by being himself.” Last Friday evening at the opening banquet of All Ohio PETS in Columbus, Rotary International President-Elect Stephanie Urchick paid tribute to the memory of two past RI Directors who had recently passed away, Theodore “T.D.” Griley from the Rotary Club of Newark, OH/District 6690 and our own Mike, who had been a close friend of hers for many years. She shared stories of past Rotary friendships, events, and wisdom Mike had imparted, and closed her remembrances by sharing a quote which appeared on something Mike gave her after his wife Nikki passed away in 2007. It was a small smooth granite stone that said “when someone you love goes away, you’re left with memories and those memories become your treasure.” Michael J. Johns, Sr. was everyone’s treasure. The District has created a photo library archive in honor of Mike. If you have photos you would like added, please email them as attachments to us by clicking here. |
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APRIL 20 - A TASTE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE |
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HEIGHTS OF GREATER CLEVELAND ROTARY |
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REGISTER NOW! ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, MAY 25-29, SINGPORE - FEES INCREASE APRIL 1stIf you’ve been thinking about attending this year’s Rotary International Convention in Singapore, now is the time to register, as the registration fees increase on April 1st. If you haven’t been thinking about attending this year’s Rotary International Convention, I encourage you to consider it. You’ll see and meet Rotarians from all over the world; learn about and experience a different country and culture; explore new ideas; and expand your Rotary knowledge. Read on to learn more. Your registration includes all of the following:
In addition, through the Host Organizing Committee events (https://convention.rotary.org/en-us/program-and-events/signature-events) you’ll have an opportunity to explore/experience Singapore and its culture with fellow Rotarians and their guests in the evenings and prior to the Convention (requires separate registrations). For more information about Singapore and pre/post tours https://rotarysingapore2024.org/ Julie West District 6630 Governor 2012-2013 216-392-6771 |
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APRIL 13 - CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH GENEVA ROTARY CLUBThis year, the Geneva Rotary Club celebrates its 100th year as a community service organization in Geneva. Geneva Rotary has planned a night of celebration with an event on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The event will be held at the Lodge at Geneva on the Lake. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. and more details will be shared as the event gets closer. Geneva Rotary is excited for this event and hopes Rotary members and their families will join in the celebration. Watch for details on the Geneva Rotary Facebook page. If you would like to attend and get ticket information when it’s available, you can send an email to 100GenevaRotary@gmail.com for more details. |
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APRIL 13 - CASINO NIGHT CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS CLUB |
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MEDINA SUNRISE NEWSOur deep appreciation goes to Medina Sunrise Rotary for hosting the 25th Annual Wine and Roses Event this weekend to support children. For over 14 years, Medina Sunrise Rotary has been our premier Community Partner, playing an instrumental role in our growth and impact on the lives of children in our community. |
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE OUTBOUNDERSRotary District 6630 Youth Exchange Scholarship Students, outbound for adventure 2024-2025! |
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NORTH SUMMIT CLUSTER SERVICE PROJECTThe eight clubs from the N Summit Cluster partnered with NAMI Summit County and Community Support Services in providing Welcome Home kits to clients. This one-time service is provided to individuals who are actively seeking mental health treatment and being housed for the first time. The clients are provided with a list of general household items primarily for kitchen bath and bedrooms. They select the items they are in need of and NAMI creates the Welcome Home kits from these lists. Each kit costs approximately $350. As mental health has been a priority for both District 6630 and Rotary International, Annette Oborn, President of the Stow Munroe Falls Club selected this as the N Summit Cluster project for the year. Each of the clubs provided funds that were matched by the district for a total amount of $5,000. Our goal was to assemble 15 total kits on Friday February 23, which just happened to be World Rotary Day! NAMI had 12 clients awaiting household items so those were provided which came in significantly under budget. So, we are scheduling a second round for later in the spring. |
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CONGRATULATIONS STRONGSVILLE CLUBCongratulations Rotary Club of Strongsville on a successful 31st Chili Open!! DG Julie Brandle was honored to assist Rich with pulling tickets for the final event big winners. Thanks PDG Jay Druzilla for coordinating her on-site tour and tasks! Jerry, Brent, Ashley, TJ, and so many more, thank you all for the warm welcome. Great fun! |
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NIGHT AT THE CAVS GAME WITH ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGERotary District 6630 Rotary Youth Exchange at the Cavs! Holding the flag for the anthem and on the jumbotron!!!! Great time despite the Cavs loss! Thanks to everyone for coming out for this fun Rotary Night Out! |
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BEREA ROTARIANS MAKE A DIFFERENCEThe Berea Rotary Club Foundation presented a check to the Berea City School District for $2,810 to benefit the TLC Rooms at Berea-Midpark High School and Berea-Midpark Middle School. The TLC (Titans Loving Care) Rooms provide clothing, personal hygiene items and school supplies to students in need. The donation was the result of a District Grant, which was matched by the Berea Club. Photo: Berea Rotary President Linda Kramer presented the check to Amanda Slyder, assistant principal of Berea-Midpark High School; Sarah Kolis, counselor at the high school; and Dawn Sansone, 5th grade counselor at the middle school. |
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BARBERTON CLUB: CHANGE FOR CHANGEWow Rotary Club of Barberton you know how to have a party! Thank you to Emma and Mayor Judge for selecting the club to receive the funds collected at tonight's Change for Change. DG Julie Brandle enjoyed visiting with all of you tonight! Thanks for the warm welcome! #CreateHopeInTheWorld #rotaryinternational #dg202324 |
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ATTENTION: ROTARIANS AND CLUBS LOOKING FOR SERVICE AND DONATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS TAILORED AROUND EMPOWERMENT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS!As I visit clubs around our district, I'm often asked about how to participate in projects to empower women and girls, one of our focuses this year. Now More Than Ever - As the world has changed, the needs of girls and the pressures they face have intensified. Numerous reports have shown the decline in girls’ mental health and physical activity levels over the last decade. Girls on the Run helps to address these mental and physical health concerns. Now more than ever, girls need the skills to build their confidence, develop meaningful relationships, and discovery the joy of movement. This is where Girls on the Run comes in! Maybe you or your club would like to get involved as a organization/corporate sponsor or volunteer individually or as a group. If you have questions or need more information please contact Director of Development, Jen Riess at jen.riess@girlsontherun.org. There are two videos you might enjoy: The first is the most recent Girls on the Run awareness video Girls on the Run: 2023 Brand Video (youtube.com) The second is from 2016 but I think it does a really great job of giving a detailed overview of the program How Do You Measure a Girl's Potential? (youtube.com) Download these Group Volunteer Opportunity flyers: |
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BEST PRACTICES FOR ORGANIZING EVENTS INVOLVING CHILDREN AND YOUTH (A Supplemental to the RI District 6630 Youth Protection Policies and Procedures Manual)The District 6630 Youth Protection Committee has been working to assist Club Youth Protection Officers in their efforts to assist club planning and execution of safe youth related activities. The District Website already contains detailed video presentations, as well as power point downloads of the September 18, 2021 youth protection training seminar. The actual policy and procedures manual is also contained on the District website. In an endeavor to assist in using the policies and procedures manual a subcommittee of the District Youth Protection Committee has created the Best Practices for Organizing Events Involving Children & Youth (click here) for your review, study and use. I would like to thank Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski and her subcommittee for their efforts in preparing this document. On a different topic, District Youth Protection Officer Carrie Malotte and her team of Assistant District Youth Protection Officers have been working diligently to implement the District’s Youth Volunteer Management System, including the Youth Protection Course which is part of the system. If your club is one of the dozen or so clubs who have not responded to District Youth Protection Officers attempted contacts please do so (Carrie can be reached at CarrieMalotte@Westfield-bank.com) Sincerely, John L. Reyes Rotary International District 6630 Youth Protection Committee Chair
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INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY ORLANDO, JANUARY 7-11 2024The primary purpose of Rotary's International Assembly is to train incoming District Governors to prepare them for the coming year. About 530 District Governor-Elects from around the world gather for 4 days of intense training and fellowship. It is an amazing mix of Rotarians from around the world and past, present and future Rotary leaders. It was very fun to share a meal with a Rotary International leader and find that they are Rotarians just like you - but they have said "yes" to repeated requests for their help and involvement until they find themselves as a Rotary President, director, trustee, etc. Anywhere and anytime Rotarians gather - even for the first time - they meet as family. I have found that true at every Rotary event I have attended. The days were busy and tiring. The schedule at first glance does not look intimidating. Most days have a general session and a breakout each in the morning and afternoon. The sessions and breakout are both intense mentally and, in some cases, emotionally. All of them are inspiring and motivating. At meals you are seated with DGE's from around the world. Sometimes language is a barrier; Google Translate can be a great help! Beyond the training, motivation and inspiration are the bonds of friendship and fellowship that you build with Rotarians around the world. You find that you have over 500 new sisters and brothers! My Zone 30/31 classmates are some of the dearest friends I will probably ever make. Cultural night - when each zone around the world sets up a booth to represent their culture (we did college football complete with cornhole) - is simply amazing. The vast array of dress, culture and food all meeting within Rotary was an evening I will never forget. The simplest way to sum up the International Assembly is to say that it is the Rotary experience turned up to Dale Smith District Governor Elect (DG 2024/2025) Rotary International District 6630 Past-President Rotary Club of Mentor Create Hope In The World 330-968-7683 |
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APPLICATIONS FOR ROTARY'S PEACE FELLOWSHIP ARE NOW OPEN!Over 1,700 Rotary Peace Centers alumni are working in 140+ countries in roles ranging from leaders of grass-roots organizations to high-level positions with national governments. The Rotary Peace Fellowship application is now open! The 2025-26 Rotary Peace Fellowship application is available online through 15 May 2024. If you know a potential candidate, use our referral form so they can receive more information. or copy and paste the following link: https://my.rotary.org/learn?deep-link=https%3A//learn.rotary.org/members/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/498/all-about-the-rotary-peace-fellowship
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APRIL 19 - REVERSE RAFFLE - TALLMADGE ROTARY FOUNDATION |
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2024-2025 DISTRICT GOVERNORS PARTNER WITH 'ON OUR SLEEVES'The five Rotary International Ohio District Governors, 2024-2025 are pleased to announce that we’re partnering with On Our Sleeves, the movement for children’s mental health – a nonprofit organization committed to breaking stigmas and helping families talk about mental health with their children. At a time of high stress, children need community and social relationships to help. We can encourage connection by teaching them positive social skills, such as kindness. And it’s important to mental health. That’s why On Our Sleeves designed a custom kindness kit for teachers to use in their classrooms. Thanks to generous donors, these kits are free to teachers who request them. For a gift of just $25, you can provide resources for one classroom to encourage our children to build a kinder world together. Donate a Kindness Kit to a classroom now: https://give.nationwidechildrens.org/site/Donation2?df_id=7661&mfc_pref=T&7661.donation=form1 There is a link midway down the page with which you can nominate a school to receive Kindness Kits. Please note that you will need to provide the name of the school, contact at the school (teacher, school administrator, counselor, etc.), and the school address in order for the kits to be shipped. As a reminder, these kits are best suited for elementary-age students. Lastly, there is a link at the bottom of the page with which teachers can request Kindness Kits for their classrooms. Please share this with schools in your area! Dale Smith, 2024-2025 District 6630 Governor |
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE AKRON ROTARY CAMP 34TH ANNUAL CHILI OPENRotary Club of Akron Celebrates tremendous success of 34th Annual Chili Open Golf Classic Wow, what a way to kick off the 100th Anniversary of Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs. On February 3rd, the Rotary Club of Akron held its 34th annual Chili Open Golf Classic presented by Wayne Homes at the scenic Hale Farm and Village, in Bath, Ohio. We are extremely happy to announce that it was a tremendous success, with a final total raise of $380,013! Thank you to all Rotarians and friends that helped us reach our goal! This event was a monumental achievement for the Rotary Club and the Rotary Camp. Click here to watch a short video that captured some great moments of the Chili Open! A special shout out to Wayne Homes for being the presenting sponsor of the event. They have been part of the event since 1993, and the Presenting Sponsor since 2002. Their leadership and support are key to the success of the chili Open. We are grateful to our Community Partners, - Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design; Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Industrial Tube and Steel Corporation; Integrated Project Solutions; Industrial Tube & Steel Corporation; and The VanDevere Bunch. We also want to thank your Corporate Partners for their support, - Air Control Products, Inc.; Friends of Darby Duryea, Lala’s in the Lakes; The Nelson Family, Rubber City Radio, S.A. Comunale Company, SeibertKeck Insurance Partners, Summit DD; Wealth Impact Advisors; and Willoughby Supply. We also appreciate our Premier Partners, Caring Partners, and those who supported with a campership or donations. Congratulations to Dick Siess, recipient of the 2024 Jim Redmond Ambassador of Service Award. This award was established in 1991 in recognition of community leaders who have gone over and beyond in support of the Rotary Club of Akron, Akron Rotary Camp, and the Akron Community. We are grateful for his support of Rotary Camp, and the Akron Community. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition as the 2024 Chili Open Ambassador of Service! Thank you also to all the in-kind Sponsors, - Hale Farm and Village; Main Street Muffins, Pearl Coffee Company; Rubber City Radio Group – WAKR, WONE, WQMX & Alternative Cleveland; SDG Golf and Whitey’s Booze and Burgers, as the official Chili of the Chili Open. Special thanks to all our Rotarians, sponsors and friends of Rotary who sold, purchased and promoted raffle tickets. Everyone rallied in helping us raise $53,800 in raffle ticket sales. Thanks again to The VanDevere Bunch for donating the 2024 KIA K5 through their Thrive and Drive Program. Congratulations to the lucky raffle ticket winners:
The Chili Open is our Rotary Club’s primary fundraiser in supporting the operational needs of Akron Rotary Camp. This event's success is due to the commitment of our Rotary Club and our Corporate Community. We appreciate everyone’s efforts and support in making our 34th annual Chili Open a continued success to benefit our campers and their families served by the camp. Save the Date for Akron Rotary’s 35th annual Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Hale Farm and Village. Click here to view photos and presentation slides from Click on graphics below for larger view |
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FEB 24 - PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT SHAKER LAKES NATURE CENTERJoin the Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland for a delicious pancake breakfast Saturday February 24th at the Shaker Lakes Nature Center. Proceeds support the work of the Rotary Club and the Nature Center. Afterward you can work off your pancakes with an enjoyable walk through the grounds of the Nature Center. Hope to see you there. |
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#ASKMEABOUTROTARYIn recognition of upcoming World Rotary Day February 23rd – a perfect time for clubs and members to share their story, recognize the good work being done in your communities and beyond, and even encourage new membership. How can you do that? • Encourage members to change their profile pictures with one of the photos -- see the sample to the right -- click here to download the photo file (they are embedded in a WORD document for you) – or you can also make your own. • Share a photo daily leading up to World Rotary Day February 23rd on individual member social media, as well as club pages, from a recent project or having Rotary fun and add “Ask Me About Rotary.” • Take it further and post 7 days in a row with different images of projects or events to celebrate “One Week of Rotary.” • Create a new post or image that uses your club logo with a line of text that recognizes World Rotary Day February 23rd. Clubs who post for World Rotary Day and tag the District 6630 page will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon Gift Card from the Public Image Committee! I will personally match this with a second $50 gift card for an individual member who posts and will be entered into a separate drawing. Individual members and clubs who post at least 4 times prior to World Rotary Day February 23rd will receive an extra entry into their respective drawing giving them an extra chance to win! Be sure to #6630 and #askmeaboutrotary! Questions? Send a DM on the District 6630 FB or LinkedIn! Or email DG Julie Brandle. Special thanks to our District PI Committee for their work on these graphics and helping create the plan for the Ask Me About Rotary campaign! I'm excited to hear your success stories and celebrate with you on World Rotary Day February 23rd! In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, District Governor 6630 Past President, Rotary Club of Akron, Ohio Cell 330.858.6672 | jbrandle@metisconstruction.com |
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SOLON CLUB HOSTED "NIGHT AT THE RACES"DG Julie Brandle was honored to be invited to recognize Dolly Slaughter, alongside Club President Judy Caine, with a Paul Harris Fellow at the Rotary Club of Solon, Ohio sold out event "Night at the Races. " Such a fun night out to support The White Butterfly Project. How great it was to see two full tables of our friends from the Rotary Club of Twinsburg! |
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FEB 29 - STOW-MUNROE FALLS 'MEET ROTARY'🌟 Join us for an evening of connection and community! 🤝 Discover the impact of Rotary at our upcoming mixer - let's mingle, share ideas, and explore how we can make a positive difference together! |
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LAKE COUNTY SUNRISE SATELLITE CLUBLake County Sunrise Satellite Club and the Mentor Rotary Club volunteered at End 68 Hours of Hunger. They packed bags, sorted food and learned about the important work they do so no child in Lake County goes hungry over the weekend when they are not at school. Thank you for all you do End 68 Hours of Hunger Lake County, Ohio! Interested in volunteering with us? Email Lori.caszatt@gmail.com |
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CHANGE COMING TO ROTARY CLUB CENTRALAs clubs enter and update their goals for this and the coming year, they’ll see changes in Rotary Club Central. This month, Rotary staff will begin updating it with an easier to use, more streamlined look. Some of these improvements are:
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LEADERSHIP HAS A STRONG ROTARY FOUNDATIONAt the end of the 2022/23 school year, Rotarian Wally Davis retired as the Superintendent of the Woodridge Local School District. To find a new Superintendent, the school district did not have to go far to find Wally’s replacement. The Woodridge Board of Education selected Mrs. N’ecole Ast as the new Superintendent of Schools. It just so happens that Mrs. Ast is also a member of the Northampton Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club. Wally and N’ecole have a couple things in common: both are members of the Northampton Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club, and both are Past-Presidents of the Club. But don’t think it stops there. There have been 4 Woodridge Superintendents that have served as President of the club: Roger Edwards and Dick Clapp have also served their community in this capacity. Here are the years Woodridge’s past and current Superintendent’s have served president.
Incidentally, Roger was a founding member of the club in 1962. At a recent meeting, the club celebrated Wally’s retirement. At the meeting, a picture was taken of N’ecole, Wally, and Roger as they are still very active members of the club. It’s great to know that the leaders of our youth have such a strong Rotary foundation. |
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CLUB HOSTED A FUN FUNDRAISER!The Northeast Ohio Rotary Club (E-ClubNEO) had a wonderful turnout for their flower arranging fundraiser which will support their ongoing service projects. It was enjoyed by all Rotarians and guests who attended. Members of the club supplied delicious food for the event. Thank you to Club Co-President, Linda Boardman, and her staff, for hosting the event at Acorn and Evergreen in Kent. Club service projects June 2020 - present include: Join the Club - Click here for more information
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APRIL 20 - ROCKIN ROTARY EVENT PRESENTED BY PAINESVILLE ROTARY CLUB |
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MARCH 2024 GOVERNORS MESSAGEDistrict 6630 Rotarians, The Rotary theme for March, Water and Sanitation, asks us to focus on the life changing improvements that we can make through projects to provide a more readily available and healthy supply of water to all people. Clean water is a basic need for human beings. When people, especially children, have access to clean water, they live healthier and more productive lives. However, at least 3,000 children die each day from diseases caused by unsafe water, which is what motivates our members to build wells, install rainwater harvesting systems, and teach community members how to maintain new infrastructure. While very few people die of thirst, millions die from preventable waterborne diseases, driving our members to also improve sanitation facilities in undeveloped countries. Members start by providing toilets and latrines that flush into a sewer or safe enclosure and then add education programs to promote hand-washing and other good hygiene habits. These are just a few of the ways Rotarians around the world serve this area of focus. A thank you - to the clubs that have invited me out for events and meetings. What fun! There are even more on the calendar and I can't wait! If you have a date to share please send it my way to my email address below. A reminder - PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE mark your calendars for the District Conference April 26 and 27th in Cuyahoga Falls at the Sheraton Suites. We have some fun plans underway as well as some traditions we know are meaningful for all. Come for a meal, a breakout, a day, or the entire conference! Watch for registration to go live within the week. Let's connect! And...finally thank you for your Service Above Self! In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, District Governor 6630 |
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FEBRUARY 2024 GOVERNORS MESSAGEDistrict 6630 Rotarians, February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month – Rotary’s goal today is to create environments where peace can be built and maintained through sustainable and measurable activities in communities worldwide. Peacebuilding remains a cornerstone of our mission as a humanitarian service organization. *How can we put this theme into action? *Applications for Rotary’s Peace Fellowship are now open! More information later in this newsletter. *Volunteer at your local high school in their Model United Nations program. *Install a Peace pole and plant a Peace Garden in your community. Invite the community to a Peace Day. *Invite opportunities to gather to offer conversation, presentations on conflict management. *What are social determinants of health? How do those set the foundation for societal conflict? How can Rotarians help? Looking forward to getting out to a few newly scheduled club visits in Cuyahoga Falls, Mantua, Wadsworth, Garrettsville-Hiram, and North Ridgeville. Still a few remaining to complete our year together. I can't wait to get out to spend time with you and cheer on all that you are doing in your communities. And lastly... PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE mark your calendars for the District Conference April 26 and 27th in Cuyahoga Falls at the Sheraton Suites. We have some fun plans underway as well as some traditions we know are meaningful for all. Come for a meal, a breakout, a day, or the entire conference! Let's connect! In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, District Governor 6630 |
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JANUARY 2024 GOVERNORS MESSAGEDistrict 6630 Rotarians,
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MULTIPLE PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS RECOGNIZED
The Akron Club's Rotary International (RI) Foundation Co-Chair, Nathanael Billow, recognized two club members who gave additional gifts to the RI Foundation and received their next level Paul Harris pins. Sandy Naragon - Paul Harris +8 District Governor Julie Brandle - Paul Harris +3 Photo L-R: Nathanael Billow, Sandy Naragon, DG Julie Brandle, Club President Tom Knauer About Paul Harris FellowsContinuing the legacy of our founder, the Paul Harris Fellow program recognizes individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. The honor was established in 1957 to show appreciation for contributions that support our Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant. Read more about Donor Recognition Multiple Paul Harris Fellow When you give additional gifts of $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or an approved Foundation grant.
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE NEEDS YOU!WANTED: Rotarians who have an interest in Youth Exchange from a District perspective WHY: To maintain a successful and sustainable Program, we need to have bench strength. WHAT: District Youth Exchange Committee Roles Summary of duties for each District Youth Exchange Role:
If any of the above roles sound interesting to you and/or you would like more information, please reach out to any one of the current District Exchange Committee Members below: Pat Kelley, RYE District General Chair - ryepatrickkelley@gmail.com ; cell: 330-233-7200 Shelia Hedrick, RYE District Inbound Chair & Compliance Officer - ryesheliahedrick@gmail.com; 330-414-2501 David Lariviere, RYE District Outbound Chair - rye6630.david@gmail.com; cell: 330-421-2225 Susan Colville-Hall, RYE STEP Chair and District Trainer - rye6630susan@gmail.com; cell: 330-714-3765 Christina Potter, RYE District Trainer - christinapoteer73@gmail.com; cell: 330-998-1693 |
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2024-2025 ROTARY PRESIDENTIAL THEME2024-25: The Magic of RotaryRI President-elect Stephanie Urchick celebrates the magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary. |
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JAN 27 - SPRING OUT OF WINTER FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP FUNDRAISERGather your friends and let's make a beautiful floral arrangement together!! We have limited amount of space for our fundraiser floral arrangement workshop coming up on Saturday January 27th. Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio of Kent, South Water Street, Kent, OH, USA 1109 South Water Street Kent, OH 44240Register early and get a $10 discount applied at registration
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JAN 2024 - STOW-MUNROE FALLS COFFEE DRIVEIf it is January, it must be coffee drive time! For the fourth year, we are collecting coffee for the Haven of Rest shelter in Akron. This shelter gives people and families a place to stay and food for them year round. They get no government assistance and survive on the goodness of people’s hearts. Last year we collected 210 cans for them, which lasts about three months for the shelter. This year our goal is at least 250. There are several ways to donate.
Thank you in advance for supporting this great cause. Bob & Annette Oborn 381 Silver Valley Blvd Munroe Falls, Ohio 44262 AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Maxwell-House-Coffee-Original-30-6-Ounce/dp/B0084CO2W8/ref=sr_1_7?crid=1XNXW25M6KELF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N3oN7q0_UluNvx-mMepTqxXlpqRlYkfrOxpRD_0rkgM7E2k0UcpJAaQYC63OjJxfa0QMbsJEJLrMWJ77Y5gF5A.ZND08G6wTrifNI3PB0V8_v4Cnhg6DPKNM794ZL75CJQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=coffee&qid=1704986188&sprefix=Coffee%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-7 |
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NORTHAMPTON-CUYAHOGA VALLEY CLUB NEWSNorthampton – Cuyahoga Valley JACKPOT! The weekly 50/50 drawing at the Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club luncheons can be quite profitable – for the winners AND the club! Combined with a “Queen of Hearts” card drawing, the 50-50 provides a nominal weekly prize to the lucky ticket holder PLUS a chance at a larger prize. Each week, 50/50 tickets are sold at $2.00 each. The pot is split – half to the club and half to the winning ticket holder. That ticket holder then gets the chance to draw for the Queen of Hearts from a deck of cards that shrinks each week until the Queen is drawn. As cards are drawn, they are disposed of until the Queen of Hearts is picked. At a recent meeting, long time club member Hans Becker won the daily drawing. What was left of the deck of cards was spread out in front of him. He studied the assortment and drew THE QUEEN OF HEARTS. Hans won $2700.00! Congratulations Hans! Until the queen is drawn – the number of cards decreases – increasing the odds and the suspense! Not only does the club have fun with the weekly drawing and chance at big winnings – but the club treasury benefits as members purchase tickets every week in hopes of a JACKPOT! Club Charter Member, Roger Edwards handles the 50/50 and coordinates the weekly drawing. Roger Edwards presenting the cash award to Hans Becker Foundation Giving – Northampton Rotarians Recognized The Northampton – Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club has long been committed to 100% participation in Foundation giving. The club is proud to be an “Every Rotarian Every Year” club, with every member committed to donating at least $100 annually to the Rotary Foundation. At their meeting on January 4th club member and PDG, David Jones presented “Paul Harris Society” certificates to Club President Elect Dean Thayer and Club Treasurer, Richard Potts. It was fitting that PDG Jones presented the certificates as he himself is a member of the Paul Harris Society. The Paul Harris Society designation is reserved for Rotarians who donate at least $1000 per year to the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations and THANK YOU to these generous donors. IPDG David Jones presenting certificate to Dean Thayer |
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HUDSON ROTARY PLANS TO BUILD ON 2023 SUCCESSES!The Rotary Club of Hudson accomplished many of its strategic goals in 2023 setting the stage for a productive 2024 serving the Hudson community. The following is a year-end recap and a look forward to new projects, new speaker programs, new members and continued involvement with our schools and community. Rotary’s major success in 2023 was the conclusion of a $275,000 fund raising campaign for the restoration of Hudson’s historic log cabin and its August dedication involving community and scouting leadership as well as Western Reserve Academy’s Historian Tom Vince. The refurbished cabin was then used for the Rotary sponsored annual Santa-on-the-Green event entertaining hundreds in a warm, cozy, historic environment. An updating of the Club’s Long-Range Plan is underway to decide what worthy community projects might qualify for the next major fund-raising project. An effort will be made to coordinate with Hudson’s ongoing Comprehensive Plan and the needs of the community that it reveals. The Rotary Speakers Committee has established monthly themes for the coming months to include Health and Wellness, Youth of the Hudson Schools and Scouts, the Environment, local Summer Fun and Community Law. These in-person professional presentations are typically augmented by Club member questions and after meeting discussions with the speaker. Rotary’s Annual Gala, that develops funds for numerous charitable programs and community services, is planned for Friday May 17th at the Hilton Garden Inn. The evening’s format will be enhanced with multiple raffles and entertainment. Typically, over 200 guests enjoy a silent auction with cocktails followed by a full course dinner and live auction. 2024 events that couple Club member networking with community service fun will include the Octoberfest Biergarten, Scout Camp Manatoc service day, elementary school pollinator garden maintenance, community parades, art shows and Gala planning activities. The Rotary Foundation is an important component of the Rotary Club of Hudson funding the annual College Scholarship Program and providing grants to numerous community services and cultural organizations. The Foundation Grant Committee encourages and carefully considers all grant requests received from community organizations and individuals. Membership in the Rotary Club of Hudson provides the opportunity to learn from highly respected weekly speakers, to exchange ideas with members from various professions and to become involved in selected community activities. Rotary is a worldwide network of 1.4 million people of action who tackle the most persistent problems in our communities while building professional and leadership skills through meaningful connections. If you are interested, please check out our projects, speakers and networking activities at www.rotaryhudson.org or talk to any Rotary member. Join us for a meeting any Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 am at Hudson Meadows on Barlow Road. Photos:
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FACEBOOK SPAM ALERTFrom VERIFY analysis of the Facebook Spam message THE SOURCES
THE ANSWERNo, Facebook messages about business pages being deleted are not legitimate. This is a scam. Facebook messages warning businesses their page will be deleted are a scam© Provided by VERIFY Administrators of some Facebook business pages have recently been receiving alarming messages from accounts that appear to belong to Facebook staff members letting them know their page will soon be deleted. “Important Notification: Your Facebook page is scheduled for permanent deletion due to a post that has infringed upon our trademark rights. We have reached this decision after a thorough review and in accordance with our intellectual property protection policies,” a portion of the message says. There is a link in the message for the recipient to click on if they choose to appeal the deletion. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK!! According to the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Scam Tracker, this message is a type of phishing scam. The exact text of the message received by VERIFY was posted on the scam tracker and reported on Dec. 13, 2023. Phishing scams are a type of cyber security attack. Scammers target individuals through email, text messages, phone calls, or other forms of digital communication. The BBB says the goal of these kinds of cyber attacks is to “mislead recipients into providing personal information that the scammer will use to gain access to bank accounts or steal recipients’ identity.” Full article from Verify on MSN.com is located here. |
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DECEMBER 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEDistrict 6630 Rotarians,
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FEB 22 - CAVS GAME WITH RYE STUDENTSThis is a great chance to join the Exchange Students for the CAVS game against the Orlando Magic on February 22, 2024. All Rotarians and friends are welcome for the pregame reception and CAVS game on the 22nd. The reception with the students begins at 5:00 pm and includes a snack with soft drinks at The Clevelander Bar and Grille at 834 Huron Street, Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, we will have a few door prizes and a raffle for the exchange students and their guests. This has always been a fun night, a chance to see the young CAVS and have some great fellowship. Please see the flyer below to order tickets. Any questions, call Stew at 330-607-1442. Stew Buchanan, Chair GO CAVS!!!!!! |
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RC of BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD ANNOUNCES THE 2024 MAPLE SPLASH RAFFLE TO BENEFIT LOCAL ROTARY HUMANITARIAN WORKThe RC of Burton-Middlefield announces the start the 2024 Maple Splash Raffle to begin ticket sales immediately on-line and at points-of-sale. Last year’s wildly successful raffle featuring the awarding of a brand new Chevy Silverado vehicle to the grand prize lucky winner, will once again give away a brand new Chevy Silverado 4-door, 4-wheel drive vehicle. The vehicle is provided by the Pat Preston family of dealerships and Chevy Network in Burton, Ohio. Many other great prizes are available for the winning tickets. A Husqvarna Chain Saw Package donated by Vatty Tree Service, a Husqvarna Z248F Zero Turn Mower from First Quality Power Place, A set of 14K Diamond Studs from Steven DeFranco Jewelers, A DeWalt 20V tripod light and fan from Hartville Hardware, a 65” Flat Screen TV from RadioActive, A Milwaukee M18 Dual-Slide compound mitre saw from Carter Lumber, A vacation Package from Beaches & Dreams travel, a Kreg Mobile Project Center from B & M Tools Sales, a large Green Egg Charcoal Grill from Shetler’s Stove & Heating, a 10’ X 12’ Timber Frame storage building from Pinecraft Storage Barns, one Yeti Red Rescue cooler set, a Moritz DLBH610-10 12,000lb. dump trailer w/aluminum tarp system from O’Reilly Trailer Sales, a Generac 10KW Stand-By Generator from KBR Solutions, a $500 cash prize, and Instant $100 cash tickets. This year we are again featuring Early Bird cash drawings in the amount of $1000. to be awarded monthly December through April. Purchase your tickets early to take advantage of being eligible for all monthly drawings. A new added feature to the raffle is the “Outdoor Adventure” package which consists of various bundles of hunting, fishing, kayaking and an off road vehicle; four bundles in all. Too many items in the bundles to list. See: maplesplashraffle.com “rules” for more complete descriptions of all prizes and “Outdoor Adventure” bundles plus new ticket “packages”. There is a GREAT prize for everyone this year. Last year over $80,000 in raffle profits was given away to many community organizations including food cupboards, The Red Tulip Project, Next Step, children’s meals, scouting projects, the Geauga County Historical Society, A new Rotary Endowed Scholarship through Kent State Geauga and many other worthwhile organizations throughout the county. |
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FEB 3 - WIN A CAR AND OTHER GREAT PRIZES: AKRON CHILI OPENThe Chili Open Golf Classic will be here soon after the Holidays and we need your help to make this another successful event! Purchase or sell a minimum of 10 raffle tickets, (or more), at only $20 each, and stand a chance to win one of the following great prizes:
Please bring any sold raffle tickets to our weekly club meetings, or mail them to the Camp Office (4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319). Tickets can also be purchased online, by clicking on this link. Also share this fantastic opportunity with your friends, family, and colleagues. Funding from the Chili Open helps ensure that no camper is ever turned away from Akron Rotary Camp due to inability to pay. Thank you for your support in making the Chili Open a continued success for our Club to benefit the campers who attend Akron Rotary Camp! Together, we are "Creating a world where there are only abilities!" Laura Smiley
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FEB 3 - CHILI OPEN SNOWMANIA - QUALIFY TO WIN $50,000 |
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AKRON ROTARIANS ARE PEOPLE OF ACTIONThank you to all the volunteers who took a shift to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. A big thanks to Mark Seward for organizing this service project and to Katy Miller for gathering the photos and posting to social media! Several members volunteered ton December 7th to help wrap gifts for The Well CDC - Akron Hope Service Project at Mason CLC. It was rewarding and fun to wrap gifts for those families in need for the holiday. Thank you to all who participated! Well CDC - Akron Hope Service Project Rotarian Coordinator: Doug Kohl The Well CDC's Akron Hope project provides year-round support to its neighborhood elementary school, Mason CLC. This project received grant funding from the Akron Rotary Foundation. One of the ways Mason CLC is supported is through Akron Hope's annual Holidays of Hope outreach that spreads joy to Mason CLC students, teachers, and families during the Holiday season. This is done by providing every student (250+) with a new, wrapped gift that gets hand delivered by volunteers. What an exciting time to be an Akron Rotarian! The opportunities to serve are abundant! So are the needs of the community. Akron Rotary members once again adopted a Kenmore Boulevard storefront. We decorated the window of 960 Kenmore Boulevard on Wednesday, November 29th. The holiday celebration in Kenmore builds community spirit and promotes Kenmore businesses. Thank you to all who helped with this project! Sandy Naragon, Chair Akron Rotary Grant Committee 330-256-5315 - Cell |
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HEIGHTS OF GREATER CLEVELAND - SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENT - HOW ROTARIANS CAN HELP!Rotary International’s newest area of focus is: Supporting the Environment. We continually hear about our warming world, the reduction of the animal and plant populations with whom we humans share this planet, the insidious leaking of plastic into our waters, food and farming systems. We now ask, “What can we, each and every Rotarian do, beginning tomorrow, about these distressing realities and predictions about our environment?” The Heights of Greater Cleveland Rotary Club, in addition to planting trees and reducing food waste, is trying to reduce the plastic we purchase as we shop for groceries, clothing, home goods, equipment etc. We realize its more convenient to pick up a plastic wrapped food item than picking our fresh vegetables by hand, BUT, we are trying to at least reduce the items we buy, that grocery stores sell, encased in plastic. An almost impossible task! We have found a site where we can purchase laundry soaps, compostable sponges, dryer balls, beeswax wrap and toilet cleaners free of all plastic containers. The following link will connect you to the TruEarth shopping site set up in partnership with The Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland. Clicking on this link will connect you to the list of products and ways to purchase these plastic-free items. We often feel so small and think the small things we can do are but a drop in the bucket but one club of 20, and a world wide membership of 1,400,000 can make a significant difference. Happy Holidays, Maria Kaiser mlovittk@gmail.com |
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NOVEMBER 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEDistrict 6630 Rotarians, It has been a fantastic Foundation Month! The Rotary Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective and well-managed charitable organizations in the world, with 12 consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and an A-plus rating from CharityWatch. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects. The Rotary Foundation helps Rotary members advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace by improving health, providing quality education, improving the environment, and alleviating poverty. Visit https://my.rotary.org/en/donate today to learn more about supporting the Foundation and consider a gift the Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund. We kicked off Foundation Month with a fun Topgolf night out (click this link for photos) and raised funds for the Foundation in the process! The month continued with our last Pints to End Polio (here is the link to the photos) at the new Green Valley Brewing co-hosted by the Hudson Club. Check out this new brewery at https://www.greenvalley.beer/ The celebration continued with our Gala where we recognized and celebrated Foundation giving for 2022-2023. Thanks to all who came out to LaVera Party Center for some engaging fellowship with Rotarians across the District. Visit THIS LINK to see event photos. The behavioral health collection is underway and is still going until November 30th. Use the QR code and ship items direct for the much needed items that help children and adults work through their trauma in creative ways. Finally special thanks to these clubs that hosted me as their guest this past month, Nordonia, Wickliffe, Westlake, Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley, Solon, Twinsburg, Chagrin Valley, Bedford and Geauga West. I also enjoyed the opportunity to welcome Interactors to this year's Shaker Heights hosted Interaction where high school students gathered to share Rotary and work together to serve. Watch for Chelsea Talty's (District Interact Chair) article on this amazing day for youth in our Rotary community. Thank you all for all your service to our communities! Wishing you all a happy holiday season. In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, District Governor 6630 |
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INTERACTION 2023More than 100 students from Interact clubs throughout Northeast Ohio met at Shaker Heights High School for our annual Interaction Conference. The day was a great success with engaging speakers, collaboration between clubs, and great opportunities to talk to other students from this area. The students voted to help Refuge Host Homes, who help support pregnant mothers, as our Rotary District 6630 service project this year! More details to come. |
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PAUL HARRIS RECIPIENTS RECOGNIZEDCongratulations to our Paul Harris recipients. Thank you for your dedication and commitment.
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STEW AND CHERIE BUCHANAN HONOREDCongratulations to Stew and Cherie Buchanan! They were recognized for their years of service on events to raise funds for End Polio Now. They have hosted numerous events over the years at Progressive Field and other venues that have raised much needed funds and awareness. Stew and Cherie are amazing individuals and truly exemplify Service Above Self. Photo L-R: Frederick T. "Rory" McGuire, Grandson of Arch C. Klumph, Father of The Rotary Foundation, Rotary Club of Cleveland, Cherie Buchanan, Stew Buchanan, Kevin Kelly, CFRE, Regional Gifts Officer, Rotary International
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ROTARIANS GRADUATE FROM LEADERSHIP 6630 |
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CHAGRIN VALLEY CLUB PAINTS US MAP PLAYGROUND |
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BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD ROTARY RECOGNIZED AT ANNUAL FUND RAISEROn Friday evening, Oct. 13, 2023, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) was one of the organizations recognized at the popular “Pasta with a Purpose” fund raiser held annually by the Red Tulip Project in Claridon Township. This is a Geauga County non-profit that focuses on women in crisis. They provide a home for these victims while they work to get their lives back in order and become productive citizens again. Red Tulip has become a very important part of the social network in our county in just a few years. BMR has supported this project from the beginning, originally helping with some of the actual construction of the house and grounds. They stepped up this year with a major contribution of funds geared to build and strengthen the Red Tulip operation. BMR was recognized as a major sponsor of the program at their popular “Pasta with a Purpose” dinner held this year at Veteran’s Lagacy Park on Rt. 44 in Newbury Township. Over one hundred guests were on hand for a great dinner provided by Guido’s Restaurant in Chesterland, a wide variety of gift baskets, important talks about the health and status of the Red Tulip project and some great entertainment. BMR continues to support this and other critical non-profits in Geauga County through their incredible Maple Splash Raffle which will start this year’s ticket sales soon. |
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BALDWIN WALLACE ROTARACTBaldwin Wallace Rotaract fared very well at BW’s Homecoming celebrations on Sept. 30. Rotaract President Genevieve Carreno was elected to the Homecoming Court and the club won the Breezer’s Cup – a competition among student organizations that included judging for spirit chants, float decoration, T-shirt and poster designs. Unfortunately, the Yellowjackets lost the football game to Marietta College, 42-21. |
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ASSISTANT GOVERNOR COORDINATOR SPOTLIGHT: JULIE BROUHARDAssistant Governor Coordinator Julie Brouhard joined the Rotary Club of Cleveland in 2005. She has served in various capacities including as President in 2016-17. Her favorite service project has been PROJECT YESS (Youth Empowered to Succeed through Sailing) that teaches personal development and leadership skills to high school students. The best part of PROJECT YESS is watching the growth of students from the beginning to the end of the program. Julie also enjoys working at the Cleveland Food Bank and the get-togethers that always follow. Julie was named Assistant Governor Coordinator in 2023. Julie works with the Assistant Governors and the Governor chain as a conduit for information, to answer questions, and to help the Assistant Governors with their clusters. Julie was named Assistant Governor of the NE Cuyahoga Cluster in 2021 and continues to serve in that position until her replacement is named. Julie was honored to receive the Rotarian of the Year Award from Past District Governor David Jones last June. Julie grew up in Indianapolis with her husband Ben. They’ve been married for 53 years and have one daughter and two beautiful grandkids who live in Washington, DC. Julie started her career as an elementary school teacher, but determined she didn’t want to be cooped up with little kids all day! As she & Ben moved to Durham, NC and Galveston, TX, she worked as a legal secretary and finally decided she was just as smart as the attorneys. She went to law school at the University of Houston and worked for a firm in Galveston that specialized in Maritime Law representing shipowners in all kinds of cases. She continued her practice after moving to Cleveland until she retired in 2016. Over the years she had the opportunity to travel to such exotic places as Honolulu, Amsterdam, and Orange, TX. She now keeps busy volunteering for Rotary, Meals on Wheels and the Red Cross. |
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NOV 16th - FOUNDATION GALA: REGISTRATION OPEN |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MONTH - CLUBS ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES & COMMUNITIES |
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WISDOM ADDO PEACE SCHOLARThis is a movie clip embedded in Facebook (you may need to login to view it) and shared by Julie West for Peace Jam hosted by Wisdom Addo. Wisdom is a peace scholar who was sponsored by the Akron and Cleveland Clubs. Many of you had the opportunity to meet him at the last District Conference. The three-day residential training under the theme "Youth Empowered: Unleashing Practical Peacebuilders for Positive Change" was a dynamic and transformative event aimed at equipping young individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective agents of positive change in their communities.
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FUN NIGHT AT STOW-MUNROE FALLS CLUB FUNDRAISERWhat a great night! We had so much fun hosting you for our annual Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction. Thank you for helping us to raise much needed funds to support local and international service projects. |
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OCTOBER 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEHappy Rotary Economic and Community Development Month! Rotary Clubs all over the world help communities and people in other countries with projects that aim to provide sustainable ongoing development and help, not just immediate charity. The Rotary Foundation also enables Rotarians to invest in people by creating sustainable, measurable, and long-term economic improvements in their communities and livelihoods by : * Building the capacity of entrepreneurs, community leaders, local organizations, and community networks to support economic development in impoverished communities; * Developing opportunities for productive work; * Reducing poverty in under-served communities; and * Supporting studies for career-minded professionals related to economic and community development. See a couple articles later in this newsletter about economic development projects past and present in our District. Find out more about the work of the Rotary Foundation and how you can help at https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/rotary-foundation Thank you to all the Rotarians who have welcomed me to their special events and meetings over the last month or so. Club official visits since our last newsletter have included West Shore, Lake County Satellite Sunrise, Stow-Munroe Falls, and this Saturday Northeast Ohio aka E-Club NEO. We have held 3 more Pints to End Polio and Pours to End Polio events since our last newsletter! Cleveland's Forest City Brewery, Akron's Hoppin' Frog, and Norton/Barberton's Winery of Wolf Creek. Check out photos and fundraising results on LinkedIn and FB or view on this website. Next up October 19th 5:30 to 8pm at MadCap Brewery in Kent, then October 26th Beerhead in Concord, and finally November 9th in Hudson at the new Green Valley Brewing. Thank you to all who have come out to support these fundraising efforts to eradicate Polio. Please click here to register for the Kickoff to Rotary Foundation Month event on November 1st from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Topgolf in Independence. If I haven't been out your way, I look forward to visiting soon! Thank you for all you do for our communities!! PSSST...DONT FORGET TO ORDER YOUR DONUTS BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH BY 5PM. In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, DG 6630 |
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BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD CLUB HOLDS SUPER SUCCESSFUL JEEP INVASION 2023On Sunday, Oct. 8, The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) held its fourth annual Jeep Invasion to raise funds for Veteran’s Services in Geauga County. The distribution of these funds will be administered jointly by the county Veteran’s Administration and BMR. Ten BMR members spent Saturday, Oct. 7, prepping for the event by stuffing gift baskets and goody bags and organizing signage and other event supplies at the Rotary building on the county fairgrounds. After a night of steady rain, the morning of the event dawned cloudy and cool but without rain. Jeeps arrived at the Mayfield Road Drive-In on Route 322 (Mayfield Road) from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. This two-hour time frame allowed Jeep owners to roam the event field, share stories and admire the tremendous variety of equipment. Jason Adkins supplied the great background and patriotic music. Lori Weber from N-Power, an organization that supports special-needs children, offered an opportunity for event participants to fill out get-well and thank you cards to send to veterans. Following announcements by event chair Andrew Pleso, the presentation of colors by the Veteran’s Color Guard, and the playing of the national anthem, the parade of over 100 Jeeps followed Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand in his personal patrol car out of the Mayfield Road Drive-In. The tour made a trip to Chardon Square where they paraded around the circle and then went south to the Best Sand Company sand pit on Route 44. A guided course through the pit left the “Jeepers” feeling they had utilized their vehicles for what they were intended for, off-road use. The tour then drove to Merritt Drive in Munson and Claridon Townships for a parade around the county facilities highlighted by a pass under a giant American flag supported by two ladder fire trucks. Patriotic and Veterans were the two key words that described this event. The tour ended back at the Mayfield Road Drive-In for hot dogs and snacks. The owner of the drive-in donated full use of his facility and a portion of his food profits. Thanks also to Best Sand for offering a very rare opportunity to bring private vehicles into their facility and enjoy the off-road terrain. The entire field of Jeeps that arrived in the morning all shiny and clean returned muddy and dirty and looking more like what a Jeep is supposed to look like. Upon their return to the drive-in, participants took part in a giant prize raffle that included special event watches, wooden hand carved event plaques, gift baskets, a 50/50 raffle that generated over $350, and dozens of other prizes. This BMR Rotary-organized event is funded by a small entry fee for the participants and sponsorship by Geauga County businesses, led by the main event sponsor Junction Auto Campus. Junction also supplied several new Jeep models to view, a new GMC truck to move the equipment, and the time of several of their employees. Generous sponsorship is what drives this event and makes it such a great success. A huge thank you to Junction Auto, law enforcement and their vehicles that guided the tour, the Mayfield Road Drive-In, and our many generous sponsors who make this event a yearly success. Over $15,000 was raised and will be used for home repairs, utility bill payments, appliance replacements and other urgent needs for veterans around the county. Photos:
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIPWould you like your club to award a life-changing scholarship to a high school student in your community as an initiative during your presidency? Currently valued at $35,000, the Rotary Youth Exchange District Scholarship may be the only chance for your local middle-class teenagers to afford this opportunity. Your club, at minimal cost, will be in the position to send one of your local high school students to study overseas in 2024-2025. Your District 6630 RYE Committee is making it easy for your club to participate:
Here is an elevator speech for an announcement to your club: “Our Rotary Club has the opportunity to obtain a scholarship for students in our community to study abroad for a year of high school. The scholarship covers room, board, tuition, and even a small monthly stipend. The family is responsible for airfare, insurance, passport, spending money, training camps...etc. Usually, it costs less than staying here in Ohio for that year!” I would be glad to come and share the exciting details about the RYE Scholarship with your members. The presentation is 20 minutes. I’ll bring marketing materials to help your club spread the word to your local high schools. The District Interviews this year is on December 10, 2023. DOWNLOAD the club form to Commit to Host an Inbound student for the 2024-2025 school year I look forward to working with you in presenting this exceptional Rotary program to your club. Yours in Rotary, Shelia Hedrick
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TALLMADGE CLUB INSTALLS LIBRARYThe Tallmadge club installed a Little Free Library at Maca Rotary Park and had their 1st visitors before they left! |
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CHAGRIN VALLEY ROTARY CELEBRATES STORYTELLING THROUGH FILMRC of Chagrin Valley is so pleased to recognize a documentary that celebrates not only the power of storytelling through film, but also the profound impact of service with our Service Above Self award. If you didn't catch Small Town Strong during the in-person viewings, it's streaming through October 16th. The 14th Annual Chagrin Documentary Film Festival winners are in! Sadly, not all are pictured, but we are so excited to celebrate each and every winner! Here are the winners of each category: David Ponce Best of the Fest Award: King of Kings: Chasing Edward Jones, directed by Harriet Marin Jones Ohio Humanities Excellence in Documentary Film: Small Town Strong, directed by Chase Millsap and Spencer Mills John A. Hellman Best International Award: Monument, directed by Michael Turner U.S Documentary Award: Williams & Mansell: Red 5, directed by James Wiseman Emerging Filmmaker Award: Join or Die, directed by Rebecca Davis Best Environmental Award: Patrick and the Whale, directed by Mark Fletcher Human Spirit Award:The Other Fellow, directed by Matthew Bauer Rotary Club of the Chagrin Valley Service Above Self Award: Small Town Strong, directed by Chase Millsap and Spencer Millsap Best Local Short Award: Healing Paws, directed by Henry Ortlip Best Short Award: The Last of the Nightingales, directed by Masha Karpoukhina Best Student Short Award: Zambezia: A Well for Change, directed by Amine Harboul Everyone's A Critic Award: Carpenter, directed by Xelîl Sehragerd Congratulations to all of our wonderful filmmakers! |
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HONORING SHAKER HEIGHTS POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEARHeights of Greater Cleveland honoring the 2022 Shaker Heights Firefighter and Police officer of the Year - Lt. Joseph Sepesy and Detective Matthew J. Lewis! This is the 32nd year of recognition by this club! |
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ASSISTANT GOVERNOR SPOTLIGHT: RICHARD COLEAssistant Governor Richard Cole, Portage County, also Lakemore Mayor, is known for his volunteer work in the community, and for the last 10 years he has been the Co-Director of the Lakemore Food Pantry. He is twice past president of the Rotary Club of Port-Summit, and currently serves as Rotary District 6630 Assistant Governor and is Chair of the District 4 Way Test Speech Contest. He is also a charter member and past president of the Lakemore Lions Club, and currently serves as Lions Club Zone Chairman and Lions District Chaplain. He is Past Master of New Franklin Lodge #803, F.&A.M. of Ohio. He is also a member of the Valley of Akron Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite; the Billow Chapter 483 Order of the Eastern Star; Royal Arch Masons, Royal and Select Masons, Knights Templar, and the Shriners International, Tadmor Shrine, Akron. He also serves on the Board of the Friends of the Springfield/Lakemore Branch Library, GASP (Guardians Advocating Child Safety and Protection), JOG (Jobs for Ohio Graduates), Lakemore Dogs Homeward Bound, PRAISE (Preparing Real Access in Student Education), Rock the Docks, Spartan Snack Pack, the Springfield/Lakemore Chamber of Akron, and SUPER Learning Center. |
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KIVA LOANSJust like most clubs, the Rotary Club of Berea sought an international project. In February 2008, our club did its due dillgence and decided to make a $500 investment with Kiva International. Kiva is a crowdfunding organization that makes microloans available to people and groups around the world. After our initial invesment, the club was so pleased with Kiva’s performance that they made additional $500 investments in April 2010 and September 2011, for a total investment of $1,500. What is Kiva: According to the Kiva webpage, there are over 1.7 billion people globally that cannot access financial services. Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 in San Francisco, with a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive. We do this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva's work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care. 100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes to funding loans. How Does It Work: After the club created its profile, we were able to deposit the intial investment. At any time, the club could request the remaining funds in the account be returned to them. The club appointed a “caretaker” of the account who is responsible for maintaining the account and making loans, as well as reporting to the club members. The account manager reviews story blurbs written by field partners on behalf of loan requesters. The stories share a little about the requester, what the funds will be used for, if they are part of a group or on their own, if they have taken past loans and if so, the success stories of the loans. If the account manager feels the request aligns with the club’s values and the 4-Way Test, the manager will select to make a loan in the amount of $25 (although Kiva has been changing their requirements recently). I typically wait for $100-$200 in loan repayments to be available and will review the stories and make 4-8 loans at a time. This then completes the hands on work of the account manager. Each loan is for a different amount. For example, a loan may be needed for $600. Kiva will accumulate the microloans from 24 other loaners (each in the amount of $25) and once the loan has been completely funded, the local field office will issue the loan and work with the loan requester on a repayment schedule. Once the loan has been repaid (this can be partially repaid or repaid in full), the loaner will get a portion of the $25 loan returned until it is fully repaid. The account manager can then relend the money in the account. Here is the example found on the Kiva webpage: Someone applies for a loan: Margarita needs $1,000 to expand her tortilla business, so she applies for a loan with CrediCampo, a microfinance institution (MFI) and one of Kiva’s lending partners. A Lending Partner disburses their loan and uploads it to Kiva.org: CrediCampo posts Margarita’s loan to Kiva.org to cover the cost of the loan, with editing and translation help from Kiva volunteers. You lend a little toward their goal: You see Margarita’s story and want to support her business. You lend $5 (or more!) to help crowdfund the full loan amount. The loan is successfully funded: Thanks to you and 31 other lenders, Margarita’s $1,000 loan is fully funded! Kiva sends the funds to the Lending Partner: 100% of the loan amount is sent via wire transfer to CrediCampo, who provided Margarita with the capital she needs to invest in her business. The borrower invests in their livelihood: Margarita uses her Kiva loan to buy corn, gas, and firewood so she can improve production, increase her income to support her family, and keep her children in school. You get repaid: As Margarita starts earning more, she begins sending repayments to CrediCampo, which are repaid to you and other lenders who helped fund her loan. These funds go straight into your Kiva account. (Kiva borrowers have a 96.4% repayment rate on average.) Repeat: You can relend your funds to support another borrower again and again! Your dollars can travel the world, changing lives one loan at a time. Our Success Story: We have been making Kiva loans for over 15 years. Through the relending process, we have made 923 loans for a total value of $23,125. It’s staggering to think that our $1,500 has reached the lives of 923 individuals and groups in 82 different countries. Our account is in the 99th lending percentile. We have statistically supported 71.57% females and 28.43% males which is incredible if you think about how difficult it is for women in other cultures to aquire financial security. We tend to favor groups in the agriculture and food service category above others with the thought that groups will hold each other responsible to make repayments. Here is a breakdown of the countries we have supported: Here is a breakdown of the categories we have supported through the years: Rotary International Team: Our club’s first account manager retired from maintaining the account around 2012-2013. After taking over, I realized how beneficial Kiva was to the global community and in July 2014, I began a “Rotary International” Team. Since inception, our team has grown to 84 members worldwide. We have made 9,313 loans (as of October 2023) which has a total value of $291,510. We are the #9 Amount Funded (All Time) and #3 Amount Funded (This Month). What Are The Risks: Every loan has a risk of not being repaid (which is few and far between). In addition, some loans have currency exchange losses when they are repaid. Our initial $1,500 investment is worth $866 today. That means, over 15 years, we have lost $634. This averages to ~$42 lost per year or ~$3.50 per month. In summary, our club has been very pleased with our global impact with such a low investment. We know these “tiny” loans are making an immense impact on the real lives of our global community. The pictures and stories of REAL hardship are humbling and the appreciation shared by the recipients drive us to move forward. If you are interested in joining Kiva (both individually or as a club), please feel free to reach out to Matthew Lombardi at Gian624@hotmail.com or by creating an account with www.kiva.org. Don’t forget to join our “Rotary International” team. |
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OHIO POLIO SURVIVORS GATHER IN NEW PHILADELPHIA, OHIOOhio Polio Survivors gathered this past weekend in New Philadelphia, Ohio for their annual conference and celebrated their 30th anniversary of the organization. District Governor Julie Brandle was honored to speak to attendees about Rotary's worldwide eradication efforts and how Rotary members around the world assist Polio survivors that have residual symptoms from Polio known as Post Polio Syndrome. An excerpt from her remarks can be found here: There are 15-20 million polio survivors in our world. Its reported 60-75% are subject to having Post Polio Syndrome. According to the diagnostic criteria developed by the March of Dimes, Post polio Syndrome is new muscle weakness or decreased endurance that occurs in people with a history of paralytic polio, after partial or complete recovery from the infection and a long interval — typically 15 to 30 years — of stable functioning. The weakness comes on gradually, persists for at least a year, progresses slowly, and can be accompanied by fatigue, muscle wasting, and muscle and joint pain. Some patients also develop sleeping problems, breathing problems, and difficulty swallowing. Currently with no cure for post-polio syndrome (PPS), treatment focuses on helping with symptom management and improving quality of life. In researching the efforts to assist those living with Post Polio Syndrome, I searched near and far and first landed on the generous work of the Warwick Rotary Club in Warwick England. This Rotary Club funds a program, the first of its kind, by PhysioFunction in Northampton and incorporates aquatic and land-based physiotherapy. Kirsten Good, the leading physiotherapist who has initiated the program said: “We have a number of polio survivors attending our groups every week, and the funding we have had to subsidize the program has made it very affordable for them.” I believe this program could easily be modeled in the US in places where these services are not offered. Minneapolis Rotary Post-Polio Conference Twenty-five District 5950 Rotarians from 19 clubs welcomed 300 participants at the "Life After Polio: Realities and Practicalities" conference held on October 2 at the Minneapolis conference with Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute. It was a day filled with advice from medical professionals on methods of dealing with post-polio syndrome, displays of photographs, scrapbooks, and magazines containing information about polio treatments in the 1940's and 1950's, movies of Sister Kenny Institute and the early days of patient care, and a chance for polio survivors to share their common experiences. Polio Survivors Rotary Action Group I went further to learn about the now defunct International Polio Survivors Rotary Action Group. Though their goals included those pertaining to eradication and building awareness, 2 of their goals were to: 1. To support and promote projects of all sizes at the local club, district, and international level that will improve access to quality health services for people with disabilities; strengthen rehabilitation services and include access to assistive products. 2. Initiate Community Based Rehabilitation Centers (CBR) where feasible to identify and provide restorative care for polio survivors. This year the Action Group folded their funding into the Rotary Foundation and ceased meeting due to what is described as a Rotary International change to the guidelines and requirements for a Rotary Action Group and unfortunately, they were not able to keep to these new standards. At the April 2023 RI Board meeting, the board expressed their deep appreciation to the Polio Survivors Rotary Action Group for its 17 years of service and terminated the group. On a more local level Rotary Clubs and Districts are assisting polio survivors individually with personal grants, for equipment, adaptive home improvements, and in one case a generator. This past week for example Martha’s story This polio survivor is one of the last still using an iron lung ventilator https://www.npr.org/2021/10/25/1047691984/decades-after-polio-martha-is-among-the-last-to-still-rely-on-an-iron-lung-to-br was shared with my District Governor class from our Zone. She lives in OK and still uses an iron lung today. Her Rotary district was collecting funds to assist her with these needs. Rotary Clubs all around the world raise funds for programs, services and advocacy for Polio survivors through fundraisers as well. What sort of Rotary projects might be suitable and contributive to aid support for post-polio survivors?
When DG Brandle finished presenting she asked the audience members who were all Polio survivors what assistance they would like to see from Rotary. They had a wonderful conversation. Please consider projects for Post Polio Syndrome. If you want to talk further about the topic please contact Julie Brandle at jbrandle@metisconstruction.com. |
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ZONE MEETING IN MEMPHISMy first real Rotary District Governor Nominee job was 8 days of training in Memphis, Tennessee at the Rotary Zone Institute and training seminar. There were three former Rotary International Presidents and the Current President in attendance. I also had the pleasure to meet my classmates, the 29 District Governor Nominees from the districts in Zone 30 & 31. It was much easier to discuss what we will go through with like people who will be going through the same thing that I will be going through. The comradery was easily the best with my group. I also found out that our district is the smallest geographically in the combined zones. What I liked best about the Zone training was the passion everyone had for Rotary. Spending eight days on just Rotary gave me the jump start I needed to really get involved in the specifics of being District Governor. The only bad thing I could say about the whole trip is that it was expensive to do anything. If you are going to visit Memphis, take lots of money! |
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ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD!!We may have been rained out on August 17, 2023 BUT we made up for it on September 26, 2023. Our annual “ End Polio Now” event went off without a hitch as we watched the Guardians and the Reds play baseball. So our “ End Polio Now “ 2.0 was a success. What a fun time, even if the Guardians did lose. Pregame parade on the field with a sea of red “ End Polio Now” t shirts was impressive. Even saw Tito Francona in the dugout as we marched by. In addition, the many items of food were very tasty. The auction baskets brought in $2350.00, a silent auction of a unique Guardians picture sold for $275 to Lesa Lillibridge and the First pitch/Paul Harris Fellow raffle gathered $3200. Many people went home happy with outstanding special auction items. Thank you all who donated to this auction. You made it very special. The Paul Harris First Pitch winner was Richard Leskovec from TRC of Chagrin Valley. Congratulations Richard! Box seats to a 2024 Guardians game were won by Tyler Reis and the autographed Emmanuel Clase baseball went to Neil Sawicki, from TRC of Mentor. Session 1.0 had a very special guest who never got to meet all of you or see the ball game due to the rainout. Our guest was Rotary International President Elect Stephanie Urchick. She came to Cleveland to be part of the “ End Polio Now” baseball game. We thank her for coming to the postponed event and very sorry she was not able to make the rescheduled event. Thanks to all from District 6600, 6650 and 6630 who made the “ End Polio Now” Guardians game a fantastic success. We sold 323 tickets for the game. |
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PURPLE DUNKIN' DONUTS TO END POLIO
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OCT. 25 - PORT-SUMMIT UNSKATE HALLOWEEN PARTY |
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ROTARY SENDS YOUTH TO WISCONSIN TO LEARNThe Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield met on Wednesday evening, Oct. 20 at Claridon Woods Park for a very enjoyable steak roast to show appreciation for all workers/volunteers who made our 2023 Maple Splash Raffle a major success. Steaks were professionally prepared by Chef Tom Blair with assistance from Co-chef Ken Butler. The picnic was an enjoyable time to get us away from our standard routine of weekly meetings. The highlight of the evening was a presentation by students Caeley Powell, Berkshire student, and Emma Geesling, Cardinal student, describing their Rotary sponsored trip to Wisconsin and the World Community Service Seminar this past June. This is a yearly program which Rotary sponsors to give students an opportunity to mingle with other service-minded young adults in seminars, lectures, field trips and fun activities like a talent show where some creative and incredible talents come out of the participants. The girls had prepared a slide show featuring all the highlights of the week-long event. Fifteen Rotarians attended along with six guests and parents who enjoyed a perfect evening in one of the beautiful Geauga County parks. After a few years hiatus due to COVID, the Rotary youth programs that were put on hold during this period are coming back for our local students under the direction of Rotarian Dave Terrill and are again, gaining in popularity. Photo (l-r) Students, Caeley Powell and Emma Geesling described their Rotary-sponsored trip to Wisconsin. |
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HELP COMMUNITIES IN MOROCCO AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES
Yours in Rotary Service, Larry Lohman 2022-2024 District 6630 Rotary Foundation Chair |
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NOV. 9: PINTS AND POURS TO END POLIOPours and Pints to End Polio is taking place around the district to celebrate the success to date in our fight to eliminate polio from our planet. There is no cost to attend - you will be responsible only for the food and drink that you purchase from the venue. Join us from 5:30-8pm at the next venues: Nov 9 Green Valley Brewing 53 Milford Drive Hudson |
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OCT. 19 - NOV. 9: PINTS AND POURS TO END POLIOPours and Pints to End Polio is taking place around the district to celebrate the success to date in our fight to eliminate polio from our planet. There is no cost to attend - you will be responsible only for the food and drink that you purchase from the venue. Join us from 5:30-8pm at the next venues: Oct 19 MadCap Brewery 1422 Mogadore Rd Kent Oct 26 Beerhead 8003 Crile Road Painesville Nov 9 Green Valley Brewing 53 Milford Drive Hudson Thanks to all who came out to Hoppin' Frog October 5th to have some fun social time and help in our fight to eliminate polio! DG Julie Brandle and DGE Dale Smith welcomed Akron Rotarians who made this event of their Club social gatherings along with Rotarians from other clubs who joined together for fellowship, good food and beverages. Stew Buchanan won the 50/50 raffle and then donated it back to the cause. Thanks Stew! Dale Smith's ticket was pulled from the hat and he took home a basket of goodies from Hoppin' Frog. Thanks to the 30+ Rotarians from Rotary Club of Akron, OH, Northampton Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club, Mentor Rotary Club, Northeast Ohio-EClub, Fairlawn, Medina Sunrise Rotary, Port-Summit, Barberton, and Bob our special guest with the Ohio Polio Network. $365 was raised with $183 50/50 donated back by the winner Sandy Naragon, RC Akron. That's another $1, 095 for END POLIO NOW with the 3 to 1 match by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Special thanks to Metis Construction Services for their sponsorship of the event with snacks from the Winery and Fat Boys Pizza. |
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SEPTEMBER 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEMore than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. That’s 17 percent of the world’s adult population. Rotary's goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy. We support education for all children and literacy for children and adults. I've been so encouraged by our club projects from Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise's book collection that has collected over 50k books over the last three years to the E-Club NEO's Little Free Library that offers books for free to passersby. It's been a busy month 2 (plus)! Hence the tardiness of this newsletter! My apologies. Thank you to all the Rotarians who have welcomed me to their special events and meetings over the last month or so. Club official visits since our last newsletter have included Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise, Hillcrest Sunrise, Mentor, Chardon, Berea/BW Rotaract, Chagrin Highlands, Fairlawn, Ashtabula, Brunswick, Aurora, and Ravenna. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to PDG Mike Davanzo, District Vice Secretary, (Medina Sunrise) for his help in coordinating my visits! It's been a marathon schedule and I sure appreciate him. I was also honored to attend the Medina Sunrise 9/11 memorial. This beautiful ceremony recognized our first responders and honored airline flight crews and all of those we lost that tragic day 22 years ago. Of course we won't ever forget the excitement of welcoming our Rotary International President Elect Stephanie Urchick. Special thanks to Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski (Cleveland) and Dave Skrzynski (Berea) for coordinating and hosting our RIPE with sold out events and Northeast Ohio hospitality! It was such an honor to have her here with us! The visit included lunch with the RC Cleveland at the Union Club, meeting with the RC Mentor and the RC Willoughby at Broadmoor School and culminated with lunch with the RC of Akron and guests at the Akron Rotary Camp. There was an introduction to the camp by Executive Director Dan Reynolds (Akron) and a testimonial by camper parent Judge Brown (Tallmadge). Click on each link to view photos from the RIPE events. We have also held 2 Pints to End Polio and Pours to End Polio events where in total we've welcomed over 50 Rotarians and friends and raised $3,000.00 including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation match. Check out the schedule in this newsletter for an event coming near you. Next up September 28th 5:30 to 8pm at Forest City Brewery in Cleveland. Thank you to all who have come out to support and especially DGE Dale Smith (Mentor) who has been a fantastic partner in making these happen. Looking forward to seeing you at the do-over End Polio Now baseball game at Progressive Field - there will be an opportunity for Rotarians to parade around the field prior to the game and catch up with Rotarians from Districts 6600, 6630 and 6650. Please note the AZ Baker Award Criteria are now available! Please click here. If I haven't been out your way, I look forward to visiting soon! Thank you, thank you, for all you do for our communities!! In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, DG 6630 |
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SEPT. 23 - SPORTS CHALLENGE FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES |
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BURTON MIDDLEFIELD COOKOUT: EAGLE SCOUT PROJECTOn Sept. 13, 13 Burton Middlefield Rotarians and four guests enjoyed a cookout at Oberland Park in Newbury to hear Eagle Scout Alex tell the group about his Eagle Scout Project of building a chimney swift nesting lodge built on the park property. He reported that birds have nested there since before he actually completed the project. The birds have migrated south for the winter already so are not currently occupying the structure but will return in the spring. Chef Jeff Pascoe handled the cooking for the evening meal. |
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NOV 15th - IRS ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTThis was sent from Rotary International via email to all Club presidents, secretaries, executive secretaries/directors, and treasurers reported in our database with a valid email.
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OCT. 1 - CHAGRIN VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL |
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2026-2027For one of your club members, the opportunity is here to take a bold, exciting step in Rotary Leadership. The District Nominating Committee is now seeking nominations for the office of District Governor Nominee Designate. The individual selected will serve as District Governor in the 2026-2027 Rotary year. The role of a District Governor is to lead, encourage, and equip other Rotarians in their leadership roles, and to provide inspiration and motivation to the clubs in the district. The District Governor Nominee Designate will train with Rotary International leaders, travel to Rotary International conventions, and as District Governor, visit with each one of the clubs in the District. This is an excellent opportunity for a member of your club to enrich his or her leadership skills; to encourage and be encouraged; to develop relationships with individuals throughout the District and throughout the world, and to exemplify the Rotary spirit of Service above Self. Each Rotary club may nominate one member from their club for District Governor Nominee Designate. The individual must be a District 6630 Rotarian in good standing, who has served a full year as club President. A nomination form and a biographical information sheet must be filled out, signed and returned to PDG David Jones 1894 Lillian Road, Stow Ohio 44224 prior to November 10, 2023. Interviews for the position will be conducted during the week of November 27th- December 2nd, time and location to be announced. All nominations will be handled in accordance with the bylaws and Code of Policy of Rotary International. RI Bylaws - Articles 12 and 13 Rotary Code of Policies - Sections 17.030.3(A),17.040, 19.030, 26.070 If you have any questions on the nomination process, please contact David Jones at (330) 603-4107. DOWNLOAD THESE FILES: -- David E Jones Rotary District 6630 District Governor 2022-2023 Northampton Rotary Club - Past President 2017 Rotary District 6630 - Foundation Stewardship Chair 2016-2020 , RI Conference Chair 2017-2021 Cell Phone: 330.603.4107 Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com |
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BURTON MIDDLEFIELD "DISASTER AID" PRESENTATIONOn Sept. 6, 13 Burton Middlefield Rotary (BMR) members and five guests met at the Welshfield Inn. The program, a presentation by an organization called "DISASTER AID" (DA) headquartered in Maryland, introduced the group to the volunteer work who maintain 12 cargo rescue trailers in Ohio. These trailers are equipped with water filters, chain saws, fuel, lighting etc and readied to react to natural and man-made disasters caused by tornados, floods, power outages etc. DA, a nationwide organization, is currently serving in Florida helping survivors with damage due to floods and hurricanes, in Kentucky and Idaho where they are helping with firefighting work. DA also provides emergency food service for disaster workers and DA volunteers. In the Welshfield parking lot, the club was given a comprehensive presentation and tour of the DA trailer by Dave Roasa and his wife Jan who are DA directors in Ohio. BMR recently donated funds to DA to partially supply the trailer with equipment. DA is staffed with many Rotarians and every member of their Board of Directors is a Rotarian. Following dinner, Dave followed up with a detailed presentation about DA operations. Photos, Disaster Aid, Zone 30 director, Dave Roasa showed BMR members the newly acquired DA trailer and pointed out contents and their use. President Mike Valentino and Bob Johnson point out the Burton Middlefield Rotary logo posted on the Disaster Aid Trailer, recognition for BMR financial support. |
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Nov. 17-18th - MEDWORKS PROVIDES FREE DENTAL CARE |
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NOV 1st - ROTARY FOUNDATION MONTH KICK OFF |
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SUPPORTING MAUI THROUGH SHELTERBOX
Yours in Rotary Service, Larry Lohman 2022-2023 District 6630 Rotary Foundation Chair |
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APPOINTMENT OF AG FOR DISTRICT CENTRAL CLUSTERRotary District 6630 Governor Julie Brandle announces the appointment of Philip Weiss, Co-President, Rotary Club of Twinsburg as the Assistant Governor for the new District Central Cluster. This cluster includes Bedford, Brunswick, Nordonia Hills, Solon, Strongsville, and Twinsburg. Philip was born in Joliet, Illinois and grew up in Northford, Connecticut. He graduated from North Branford High School in 1972. After 2 years in college, Philip joined the Air Force. After becoming an Aircraft Loadmaster on C-141 Starlifter aircraft, he traveled around the world and saw how other people lived as well as transported mail, goods, equipment, and vehicles for the US military. After 4 years in the active duty, he transferred to the US Air Force Reserves and, in 1987, completed his Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Trenton State College. Upon completion of the degree, Philip moved to the Cleveland area to begin a career in computer programming. He began by working as a programmer for Conley, Canitano & Associates which lead to a job at BP North America. While there Philip enrolled in a Masters degree program at Case Western Reserve University. This led to an MBA in Operations Management and Business Information Systems in 1998. He continued his career at Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), then Mainstream Software Inc and finally CBRE before retiring in 2020. Philip joined the Rotary Club of Twinsburg in March 2005. He has been Membership Chair, Club President (2010-11, 2016-17), Assistant Governor (2011-13) and currently serves as Co-President at the Rotary Club of Twinsburg. In 1989, Philip married his wife, Jane, and settled in Twinsburg where they raised 3 children: Vivian, Gordon, and Peter. Their children are now grown and pursuing their careers and starting their own families. Philip is now enjoying grandchildren, amateur radio, gardening, camping trips, sailing, and supporting the local boy scout troops as committee chair and merit badge counselor. Thank you for your service to our District! Julie Brandle, President Metis Construction Services, LLC 175 E ERIE STREET, SUITE 303 KENT, OH 44240 330.858.6672 C 330.677.7333 X401 O METISCONSTRUCTION.COM |
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SEPT. 26 - END POLIO NOW GAME AT PROGRESSIVE FIELDEND POLIO NOW BASEBALL GAME UPDATE WE HAVE A NEW DATE!!! The game has been rescheduled for September 26, 2023, at 6:10 pm against the Cincinnati Reds. Once again, we will be in the Terrace Club as well as in the lower and upper bowl for seats. We hope you can fit this date into your schedule so we can have a great turnout for our “End Polio Now“ fundraiser and see the Guardians beat the Reds! Also, plan for a pregame parade at 5:15 pm. We will be sending out new tickets for the game and the Terrace Club as we did before. If you are not able to make it that day:
Not sure yet how we will handle refunds, but we are working on it. Just in case they are needed for refund needs – hold on to the old tickets. Thank you for your continued support. Yours in Rotary Service Stew Buchanan |
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HILLCREST SUNRISE CLUB GOLF OUTING RECAPHillcrest Rotary President Jackie Minotas (left photo) presents a check at the annual golf outing to the Mayfield Heights Police which is one of the many community projects the club supports . Most recently they have sponsored “Maverick” the new K9 officer. We also support , meals, elderly and youth programs in our area. We are thankful for the support from our tournament participants and many sponsors. Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Hillcrest Rotary Golf Outing (photos below). They hail from Elyria , Ohio and with a 17 under par game this team may come Golf Outing near you. Watch out! 😀 A lot of fun was had by all who participated. See you next year! |
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SEPT. 9 - COMMUNITY BEACH CLEAN UPPlease join Lake County Sunrise Satellite Club, along with Mentor Rotary and the OSU Extension, for a community beach cleanup! We will meet at Fairport Harbor Beach just before 9am where will get our buckets, pickers and instructions. Please dress for the weather and wear close toed shoes. This is a great opportunity for service hours, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and other community groups. Everyone is welcome! Children attending must have a signed permission slip so please email lori.caszatt@gmail.com and Lori will email the form to you. All other children attending with a parent can sign the day of the event. |
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SEPT. 7 - LOU GROZA MEMORIAL GOLF EVENT |
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AUG. 26 - CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT AKRON ROTARY CAMP |
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS BURTON MIDDLEFIELDOn Wednesday, Aug. 2, the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield was visited by Rotary District 6630 District Governor for the 2023/2024 Rotary Year, Julie Brandle. Julie spoke to the club members about the current status and programs going on in the district and plans for the upcoming Rotary year which runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. Julie discussed some fund raisers being planned to benefit Rotary's polio eradication program which is down to two countries worldwide and the three year waiting period to verify eradication. She also discussed major district events including the Foundation Event and next year's District conference of clubs and various training sessions for incoming club presidents and ther officers. Julie was amazed at the success of our new Maple Splash Raffle (MSR) that has replaced our 70-year run of Pancake Breakfasts that ended with COVID in 2019. Maple Splash Committee Chair Larry Fox explained the operation of the raffle, the Maple Splash Festival and the MSR Appreciation event. The three operations together raise funds, give community exposure to non-profit recipients of our donations at the festival and show appreciation to our sponsors and vendors at our appreciation event. Julie is not only a dedicated Rotarian and member of the Rotary Club of Akron, but she is also a woman minority business owner of a large construction company. Also, she does this while donating time on several Boards of Directors and being an active volunteer with Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. Julie is a committed community advocate and currently serves on the boards of Kent State University's Construction Management program, the Portage Development Board (economic development), Akron Civic Theatre, Akron Urban League, Greater Akron Chamber, ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Northeast Ohio, and the Coleman and Hattie Larlham Foundations. Julie volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together and The Rotary Club of Akron. |
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SEPT. 10 - GROWING FOR THE GREATER GOOD: A TASTE OF KINDNESSGrowing for the Greater Good: A Taste of Kindness Sunday, September 10, St. Sava Pavilion, 2151 Wallings Road, Broadview Heights 4pm – 7pm Rotary Club of Cleveland and Cleveland Rotary Foundation invite all to join us for a farm-to-table culinary fundraiser! Executive Chef Brad Gambrell of Huntington Convention Center brings together five other local chefs for a tasting of their favorite creations using locally sourced ingredients. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind culinary event, all benefiting Rotary projects. PLUS – incredible high-value auction items like vacation rentals, sporting and family event tickets, and many silent auction items, too. Buy Tickets online at: Home Page | Rotary Club of Cleveland |
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OCT. 7 - FAIRLAWN CLUB SPEAKEASY FUNDRAISERThe Rotary Club of Fairlawn will host its 12th annual Speakeasy Fundraiser on October 7, 2023, from 5:30 -10:30, at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The Rotary Club of Fairlawn joins forces with Akron Children’s Hospital, Blick Center, Crown Point Ecology Center, and The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation to make this a very special event. This year’s Community Service Award will be presented to William Roth, former mayor of Fairlawn, for his service and dedication to our community. At this event Bill Roth will also be presented with Rotary’s distinguished Paul Harris Award. The Rotary Club of Fairlawn has raised over $1.5 million for children in this community and around the world since 1964. The Speakeasy event is the club’s major fundraiser. Its purpose is to help fund special projects for local charities. Through the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, this year’s proceeds will help local organizations that support children’s education, health, and welfare. As this year’s recipients, Akron Children’s Hospital, Blick Center, Crown Point Ecology Center, and the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation will receive proceeds from this event. At our last event, the Rotary Club of Fairlawn raised over $50,000 for local organizations. The Speakeasy fundraiser will be a fun-filled evening of dining and dancing in a nostalgic speakeasy atmosphere. Tommy Bruno from The Summit FM 91.3 will be emceeing the event. The ticket price of $125 per person includes a sit-down dinner, an oral and silent auction, a cash bar, and a “best-dressed” costume contest. Raffle tickets for many wonderful gifts are also available for purchase. Of course, the real winners will be the children of our community. The Rotary Club’s efforts to support local charities and build goodwill throughout the community stem from Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Rotary’s compassion stretches well beyond Akron as it works to combat polio, poverty, and illiteracy on national and international levels. Rotary focuses on service projects encompassing peace and conflict prevention and resolution, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, and economic and community development. To purchase event/raffle tickets or to make a donation to the Speakeasy fundraiser, visit www.speakeasy.fairlawnrotary.com. For additional information, please contact Johnathan Roberts at 757-377-7896 or at Johnathan.w.roberts@gmail.com. Corporate sponsorships start at $395, and program advertising starts at $75. If you are unable to attend, but would like to help, please send your check to the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc, at P.O. Box 13063, Fairlawn, Ohio 44334. The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). |
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AUGUST 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEHappy Club Membership and New Club Development Month! How perfect in this "Membership and New Club Development Month" we wish congratulations and welcome to our most recently approved Rotaract Club! Under the direction of Elanah Koh, I'm looking forward to encouraging the new club and seeing all that they have planned to accomplish. Thank you to all of the Rotarians who have welcomed me to their special events and meetings over the last month or so. Club official visits so far to date Akron, Medina Sunrise, Kent, Strongsville, Burton-Middlefield, Mentor, Hillcrest Sunrise and Tallmadge. Inductions of new members or club Presidents/boards, officers Painesville, Port-Summit, Hudson Clocktower, Hudson Rotary, Lakewood- Rocky River and Events for Stow-Munroe Falls/ Stuff the Bus, and even time for a Rotary Camp cookout! Its been a fantastic kick-off to the Rotary year and I'm looking forward to getting out to meet Rotarians all around our District. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about all that are district clubs do for our communities across northeast Ohio. Keep an eye out for Facebook and Linkedin posts for all the fun! We are really excited to welcome Rotary International President Elect Stephanie Urchick next week. We've been planning for the August 17th Guardians game where RIPE Stephanie will throw out the first pitch and join the RC of Cleveland for lunch and the 18th when the Mentor and Painesville clubs will host a visit at Broadmoor and the Akron Rotary Camp and Club will welcome her to Camp. Help us welcome RIPE Stephanie next week with sold out events and Northeast Ohio hospitality! It will be such an honor to have her here with us! Please join us if you are able. A. Lunch with RC Cleveland at the Union Club, 1211 Euclid Ave in Cleveland on Aug. 17 starting with reception at 11:30 and program at 12:00. Cost is $25 per person - valet parking compliments of RW Baird (enter garage on 12th street just north of Euclid) - reservations required via email to rotarycle@gmail.com. B. End Polio Now baseball game at Progressive Field - gates open at 6:00 - Thank you! THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! C. Meeting with RC Mentor & RC Willoughby at Broadmoor School to review projects supported by clubs - check with DGE Dale to register; d6630dgdale@gmail.com D. Lunch with RC Akron at Akron Rotary Camp 4460 Rex Lake Drive Akron, OH 44319 - Aug. 18 at 12:00 pm - cost is $20 check with DG Julie to register jbrandle@metisconstruction.com. In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle, DG 6630 |
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JULY 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEHappy New Rotary Year District 6630! I am so excited to serve alongside you this year! Thank you to all of those who came out and sent messages of support for the Banner Exchange. It was an amazing day for Rotary and so very special to share all of it with my family. Thank you!! Special thanks to our team who planned and executed the event. From our registration and planning team to our friends executing the onsite program and of course the impromptu clean-up crew who had it all wrapped up in no time flat! THANK YOU!! The year has already kicked off briskly with invitations to induct new members, board members and officers, and presidents. Thank you for your hospitality Rotary Clubs of Cuyahoga Falls, Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise, Hudson, Port-Summit, Mentor, Akron and Northeast Ohio, aka E-Club NEO . It has been an honor to serve your clubs in this way and such fun too! I'm also looking forward to my first official visit to Akron, my home club, this week. I say home club, but you know what has been so fantastic? Everyone has made me feel at home during all of my visits...THAT is the power of Rotary. I look forward to sharing my outlook for the new year and learning how I can help your clubs. My role of District Governor will focus on 1) being a resource - what can I do to help your club and your members? Maybe it's a connection or referral. Maybe it's promotion of your service or fundraising event. Please let me know how I can help; 2) sharing the stories of Rotary. Please engage with us on the social media platforms of LinkedIn and Facebook. Follow us, tag us in your posts with #6630 #RotaryInternational, and like and share our posts so we can all help each other spread the word; and 3) convening and gathering Rotarians. Watch for events around the District where we can gather, connect, and learn more about our clubs to support and collaborate with each other. Watch for our first events to get started with our Pints/Pours to End Polio events coming to local breweries and wineries near you to support! DGE Dale Smith and I have scheduled our first event on August 31st from 5:30 to 8 pm at Debonne Vineyards. There will be even more fantastic events in September and October as well. Watch for the dates and locations we have scheduled so far later in this newsletter. Bring a friend you've been wanting to introduce to Rotary, all are welcome! I can't wait to learn more about the good you are doing in your communities as we Create Hope in the World this Rotary year. Please reach out to schedule your club visits or share a fundraiser or service project or really any good news with me at jbrandle@metisconstruction.com. In Rotary Service, Julie Brandle District Governor Rotary District 6630 |
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DISTRICT 6630 AWARDS for 2022-2023This past year has been amazing for our District. We have exceeded our goals in membership, foundation, community service and Partnership development. Our success was possible because of all of the dedicated Rotarians Leading their Clubs and our District committees. During our District Awards ceremony and Banner Exchange on Saturday July 8th we honored Rotarians who IMAGINED Rotary and encouraged us to embrace “Service Above Self”. I had the honor of working with great leaders during my year. Leaders who have a can do, will do attitude. Thank you to our committees and the Chairs who lead them. You are truly the change makers in our district. The District Board and Finance committees have the responsibility to ensure that the District is following Rotary International bylaws and the stewardship of our budget and spending plan. Thank you to Alexandra Jeanblanc of the Hillcrest Sunrise RC as she rotates off of the Board and Carrie Leising of the Stow-Monroe Falls RC as she rotates off of the Finance Committee. Congratulations to the clubs who received the A.Z. Baker Award
Club Training Awards Akron Berea Burton-Middlefield Cleveland Cuyahoga Falls Individual Training Award
Club Literacy Awards Lakewood-Rocky River Sunrise Wickliffe Gary Neuman Award given at the District Conference John Laird, Hudson Clocktower Richard Pritchard Award given at the District Conference Dinah Henderson, Stow-Monroe Falls Appreciation Awards – Assistant Governors
Appreciation Award Vice Governor Patricia Myers, PDG Hudson Clocktower District 6630 Distinguished Service Above Self Awards
District 6630 Outstanding Leadership and Service Awards
Michael Johns, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award Julie West, PDG Cleveland Governor’s Award of Excellence Michael Davanzo, PDG Median Sunrise District 6630 Rotarian of the Year Award Julie Brouhard Cleveland Yours in Service - David Jones District Governor 2022-2023 (District 6630) District 6630 Foundation Stewardship Chair (2016-2020) District 6630 RI Conference Promotion Chair (2017-2020) Past President (2017-18) Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Cell 330-603-4107 | Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com |
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WILDLY SUCCESSFUL EVENT!!ROTARY CLUB OF BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD HOLDS WILDLY SUCCESSFUL MAPLE SPLASH RAFFLE FESTIVAL AT CENTURY VILLAGE IN BURTON ON 7/8/2023The RC of Burton-Middlefield (BMR) held its fourth Maple Splash Raffle Festival at the Century Village grounds of the Geauga County Historical Society on Saturday, July 8th. The event continues to grow in size and popularity with each year it is held. This year’s festival included the final drawing for all the prizes presented in the raffle and also included a 50/50 raffle for tickets purchased on line that featured a $3500 prize, a 50/50 raffle on the day of the festival that featured a $350 prize, multiple food trucks with diverse menus, the popular music of the local band Ace Molar featuring television personality Todd Meaney and the lead in band Rockability. Also the days activities featured a huge collection of raffle baskets that included a wide variety of prizes. One of the most appreciated parts of the event is the ability for attendees to walk around and visit at booths set up by the non-profits that BMR supports throughout the year. This year there were 23 booths and the personnel manning the booths get to talk with the attendees, pass out literature and explain their programs and how their work makes our county a better place for all of us. Attendees that fill out a form, picked up at the registration table, and have it signed by ¾ of the booths are entered into a separate drawing for a beautiful flower basket. “The Geauga community has been extremely supportive of BMR’s fund raising efforts through the raffle in the last five years and has allowed BMR to continue to grow the project. The club is extremely appreciative of all who have supported us and look forward to this support in the future” said club president Mike Valentino. Just under 7000 tickets were sold this year in forty three states so our reach is expanding. Ticket sales will begin before December this year with monthly $1000 cash prize winners and a special month being named later where you can purchase 7 tickets for the price of 5. Of course the most important thing to remember is the amount of humanitarian work that this successful event allows BMR to do throughout the year. None of it would be possible without the revenue generated by the raffle and the festival and our generous sponsors. Rotarians Larry Fox and Kathy Vatty deserve special recognition for all of their amazing efforts putting this on. |
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ROTARY CLUB OF NORTHEAST OHIO (aka E-ClubNEO) IS OFFICIAL!The Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Satellite E-ClubNEO, has become an official Club within District 6630. The Club is now fully chartered under a new name: The Rotary Club of Northeast Ohio. The Chartering ceremony was conducted by 2022-2023 District Governor David Jones. The Charter was presented to Juleta Craig and Kathryn Craig by DG Jones (shown L-R). Juleta and Kathryn were responsible for initially forming the virtual club. The swearing in ceremony of the new Club Co-Presidents, Linda Boardman and Kathryn Craig, was performed by 2023-2024 District Governor Julie Brandle (L-R). The Rotary Club of Northeast Ohio will continue to be a virtual Club with online meetings and in-person service projects and socials. Members who could be present at the event: Front: 2022-23 District Governor David Jones L-R: Carolyn Wysock, Juleta Craig, Asad Khaishgi, Sarah Brittingham, Michelle Oostdyk, Kathryn Craig, Steve Warren (holding the statue of Arch Klumph), Linda Boardman, LuLu McKee, Georgeann Jones, Celeste Rininger |
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JEFFERSON CLUB HOSTED FATHER'S DAY DASHThe Jefferson Rotary Club hosted their annual Father's Day Dash 5k fundraiser and Free Kids Run on Sunday June 18th on a perfect morning. This was their biggest turn out to date with over 125 runners hitting the streets of Jefferson on a tour of the beautiful community. This run just added to the already exciting weekend with GOBA (The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure) and the Strawberry Festival. The morning started with the Kids Free 1/4 mile Dash around Giddings Park! It was a blast to watch! The 5k Dash started right after the Kids Run with an overall Male winner of Gavin Hodge with a time of 19:12 and Female winner Kathleen Pierce with a time of 22:59. There were age group awards for the 5k and all runners received a Commemorate Soup Mug and voucher for free cup of Ham and Bean Soup in October! A big thank you to the local sponsors Ken Forging, Victory Ford, Heritage Mini Storage, Dlugos Realty, Montrose Automotive, Licate's Jefferson Diner, King Luminaire, Caruso Law Office, Julie Stainfield at Mad Hatter Travel, Zehrco-Giancola Composites, Bissel Maple Farm, Jefferson Milling, JR Hofstetter Jewelry, Painesville Dental, The Lantern Beverage, Assures Real Estate, Don and Betty Burkholder, Wall St Coffee Co., Atlmeyer Trailer Sales, The Refindary, Rotary friends Ron Mowry and Joanne Martin, Metal Massage for the snacks and water. Another Thanks to the Jefferson Police Department for keeping the runners and community safe during the event. The Jefferson Rotary Club is looking forward to another great event next year! |
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ROTARY CLUB OF HUDSON ANNUAL RECAPRotary Recounts a Strong Year of Activities Chief Varnes Recognized with Rotary’s Jimmy Sutphin Award The Rotary Club of Hudson has completed its fiscal year ending June 30 and is pleased to report accomplishments in multiple areas of importance to the Hudson community. Going forward, President Fr. Joseph Boyle will turn the reins over to President-elect Terri Bortnik of Howard Hannah Real Estate. Terri has been chairing Rotary’s Community Services Committee raising donations for various charities and area projects. The 37th Annual Rotary Gala was a success, including high quality silent and live auction items, an enjoyable social hour and dinner, exciting raffles and a chance to hear about the featured beneficiaries. We met our financial goals to be able to continue scholarships for HHS seniors, purchase medical equipment needed by Hudson EMS and to support Akron Children’s Hospital/NEO Gift of Life, in their efforts to provide life-saving cardiac surgery to underprivileged children from the third world. One Vocational and Six College Scholarships were awarded in May to deserving HHS seniors in honor of Professor Dan Williams who guided this Rotary program for many years, participating in the extensive interview and selection process. At the awards ceremony each recipient introduced a teacher who had influenced their development and then gave a synopsis of their high school experiences. The awardees for 2023 were Kirra Janecek, Gabrielle Hantzlicek, Kati Babitsky, Maxwell Gyurky, Zane Zarges, Anthony Yohos and Alyssa Zumbo. Another piece of Hudson history has been restored through the fund-raising efforts of the Rotary Club of Hudson and will be dedicated on August 19. The historic wormy chestnut log cabin along Main Street was built by Rotary in 1931 for the Boy Scouts and has been used for weekly Scouting meetings since then. Over $250,000 was pledged for the cabin restoration by various Foundations, individual contributors to the 1913. 1931 and 1953 Cabin Societies, Scouting families, The State of Ohio and many community individuals who bought engraved pavers. The cabin has been the germinating site for over 130 Eagle Scouts, many of whom have become recognized Hudson citizens. Even though the Rotary Club lost a few members over the past couple of years due to illness and relocation, it has added six new members who are already contributing their skills to meaningful Club projects. The current membership stands at 55, meeting each Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:30 at Hudson Meadows on Barlow Road for a networking continental breakfast and a speaker in the theater. Various committees meet monthly after the speaker presentations and would be happy to have new members with ideas for community projects. Monthly speaker themes have been chosen for the remainder of 2023 to include: July—Social Justice August—Service Opportunities with Local Organizations and Efforts September—Government October—Rotary Month, Member Interviews November—Veterans December—HHS Vocal Impact, Guardians Review, Scholarship winners visit Anyone interested attending a meeting as a guest of Rotary may register on our website www.rotaryhudson.org. In 2015 the Rotary Club of Hudson established the Jimmy Sutphin Award to recognize a deserving Hudson Community leader who most closely reflects dedication to the “Service Above Self” Rotary standard. The initial recipient was Jimmy “Inky” Sutphin, a friend and colleague of both Rotary and the Hudson community. Sutphin was universally loved by local citizens who benefited from his communication skills and empathy for all he encountered. This year, on the night of the Gala, the award honored Fire/EMS Chief Jerry Varnes on his 10th anniversary as Chief. Jerry has made a difference in many lives in Hudson and was a courageous leader during the Covid pandemic that changed so many lives in our community. Rotary is a worldwide network of 1.4 million people of action who tackle the most persistent problems in our communities while building professional and leadership skills through meaningful connections.
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REMINDER: UPDATE YOUR 2023-2024 RI PRESIDENTIAL THEME LOGOS!If you are using the RI Presidential Theme logo on your websites or materials, the new theme will became official on July 1, 2023. For help with this process you can also contact the District PI team by emailing publicimage6630@gmail.com
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IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES FROM CLUBRUNNERThere are 8 great new features now in ClubRunner. Please be sure your club looks at this information. There are important new features that affect your data between Rotary International and your Club and the District websites. These will help enhance your Club processes, engagement and much more! From messaging, cloud event tickets, new designs, True Sync with RI, a donation module and Rotaract integration. Information was also sent to all Clubs via email. View details at Need help or want to learn more? -- Reach out to ClubRunner support by emailing them at Support@ClubRunner.ca or call 1-855-621-2582. RI 2-Way True SyncUp until now, RI Integration has updated your member data from ClubRunner to Rotary. True Sync synchronizes any changes made from Rotary to ClubRunner, ensuring your data stays up-to-date at all levels without any manual work on your part. NOTE: If your Club is already set up to synchronize data with RI - you are all set for this new process to take place - nothing else is needed. However, if your Club has not done so, you will need to turn on the synchronization tool for this functionality to work.
Mobile Message BroadcastsConnect with your members and keep them informed of updates, event reminders and more instantly. Compose and send broadcast messages to your members' mobile phones through the ClubRunner mobile app. Through push notifications, members are notified immediately.
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Email Link TrackingMeasure the success of your email campaigns by reviewing the number of clicks each link in your email receives and by whom, giving you valuable insight into what your audience is engaging with. Creating emails for maximum impact has never been easier.
Rotaract Data IntegrationJust like Rotary club integration with Rotary International's database, this new feature enables seamless updates for meeting time information, changes in leadership, member contact details and more, for Rotaract clubs in your district.
New Page & Bulletin TemplatesModernize your pages and bulletins with our fresh, new, creative templates. With a range of eye-catching and professional templates to choose from, continue to showcase your club's identity while keeping your branding on point. |
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JULY 29 - SUMMERFEST 5K AND 1-MILE FUN RUN -- WEST SHORE ROTARY CLUB |
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JUNE 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEJune 2023 My Fellow Rotarians, It has been a real honor to serve as your District Governor this year and I will miss it. The year has passed by so quickly. I’ve spoken of it many times but one of the most humbling part of the position is to visit a Club and learn about all of the wonderful programs they are pursuing on their own. I was able to visit 46 of our Clubs in person this year. What a great honor! You all welcomed Georgeann and me and made us feel like we were members of your wonderful Rotary families. Thank you for that. A Rotary District exists to serve the Clubs, just as the Clubs exist to serve the Members. Our current theme, “IMAGINE” is a perfect summary for this rotary year. As we IMAGINED meeting in person again, reconnecting with our friends and the community, building new connections and partnerships in our community, we truly IMAGINED a better future for our clubs. Our clubs accepted the challenge and inducted nearly 200 new members, we welcomed the new Rotary Club of Northeast Ohio (Formally the E-Club NEO) and we are planning for two new Rotaract Clubs over this next year. Our clubs have IMAGINED new projects and partnerships with more than 30 clubs submitting grants to our grants committee for local projects. Thank you to our members for committing resources and funding to help in the Ukraine, Kentucky, Florida and many other regions that have been devastated by natural disasters. Thank you for your donations to the Annual Fund and Polio Plus Fund which have been outstanding. Thank you for your generosity. We have truly IMAGINED a better future for our clubs, our members and our communities. More importantly you have IMAGINED and delivered a change in yourself. I believe that by committing to “Service above Self”, our own lives will change for the better. You have made me laugh, provided me friendship, helped me grow as a leader and we all had FUN. I cannot thank you enough for giving me the opportunity to help our district grow. Dave Fellowship has been one of the reasons Paul Harris created Rotary over 118 years ago. Rotarians have joined Rotary to make a difference in the community, working together on projects, fund raisers, club meetings, social events; fellowship burgeoned, and became one of the reasons we stay. Fellowship is a part of Rotary Club life and as we IMAGINE this year our clubs have returned to many activities that they had missed. Taking part in celebrating our first responders, Foundation Walk, multi-club pub evenings, BBQs, wine and cheese evenings, Veterans Day Parade, park cleanup, walks, bike rides and many more. Without fellowship and common interest members will soon find other places for their time. I encourage you to look at and join one or more world-wide Rotary Fellowships on the Rotary.org website. Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion. Being part of a Rotary Fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience. Explore our fellowships or start your own.
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CHANGEOVER TRAINING SESSIONPlease remember to set up your new officers in ClubRunner before July 1st!
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AUGUST 17 - END POLIO NOW GUARDIANS GAMEIT WILL BE A GREAT NIGHT AT THE BALL PARK REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND Once again we are planning an End Polio Now Guardians game on August 17, 2023 against the Detroit Tigers. We will be in the Terrace Club for fun, food, and auctions along with drawing the winner of the Paul Harris /First Pitch. We are also able to parade pregame on the field after missing several years. As you are planning your Rotary club’s summer activities, please keep this in mind. It is a great opportunity for fellowship and FUN. Rotary International has long held the fight to eradicate polio as it’s signature fundraising effort. Over $6,000 was raised during the July 13, 2022 End Polio Night at the Cleveland Guardians baseball game versus the Chicago White Sox. Last year more than 300 Rotarians in District 6630, along with those is Districts 6600 and 6650 were in attendance. Each received an End Polio Now t-shirt along with their ticket to the baseball game. Congratulations to Dean Thayer of the North Hampton-Cuyahoga Valley Club who was chosen to throw out the first pitch. The fun continued in the Terrace Club as raffle baskets with autographed jerseys, bats, baseballs and other great prizes brought in over $1,800. Special thanks to the Guardians own Bob Dibiasio, who came by to visit. with Rotarians during the event. Bob’s visit helped ease the sting of the Guardians loss to the White Sox, 2-1. As 2022-2023 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones reminds us, “ As long as polio exists somewhere, it’s a threat everywhere.” With that in mind and with our commitment to “ Service Above Self” Rotary will continue this important mission throughout the coming year. See the District 6630 flyer below and sign up now for August 17, 2023. Pictured: Dean Thayer of Rotary Club of North Hampton-Cuyahoga Valley throws out the first pitch at Rotary’s End Polio Now Night at Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 2022. |
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AUGUST 12 - PLANNING TO BE IN TAMPA? TAKE IN A GUARDIANS GAME WITH ROTARIANS! |
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MAY 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEMay 2023 Dear Rotary members and friends, My year as your governor has been special in so many ways. I am truly grateful for the friendships I have made and the warm welcome from all the clubs that I have visited. This year has made an impact on me. You have welcomed Georgeann, my family and me into your clubs. Your kind words and advice have made me a better leader and inspired me to fully embrace the meaning of “Service Above Self”. As Rotary grows, so too does my family. In June, Georgeann and I will be expecting the birth of our first grandchild, our grandson Tate Jacob Jones. Thank you to all who wished my daughter Makenzie well at the District Conference. We truly are a family, a Rotary Family! May has arrived! Spring is in the air, and we are all getting excited to spend more time on our outdoor service projects. They say April showers bring May flowers. It sure looks like everything is in full bloom this year after all the rain we have endured. Can you believe we have only two more months left in our Rotary Year together? Let’s continue the excitement and finish the year off strong. May is Youth Service Month. District 6630 definitely excels in this area. We may have lost the RYLA Camp during COVID, but the team rose to the occasion and was able to put on another very successful camp in June of 2022. Marc West and the RYLA planning committee have planned for an even bigger event this June. RYLA will be held at Baldwin Wallace University on June 11 – 15. If your club would like to sponsor a future leader, you can find additional information on our RYLA PAGE. Our Interact Clubs throughout the District are thriving. We are teaching community service to these high schoolers and preparing them for a life of service. The Interact Clubs in our district selected to support the Akron Children's Hospital as their district-wide service project this year. They collected clothing, toiletries, board and card games, items for infants and toddlers, school age children, teens, craft supplies and blankets. All supplies were delivered to the Akron Children’s Hospital after the District Conference. Reach out to your local interact clubs and congratulate them on a job well done. Our Rotary Youth Exchange is back and the RYE committee has been keeping them busy. As we come to the end of the school year the students will be returning to their home countries and our outbound students will be returning from their year abroad. I would like to encourage the clubs to consider having one of these Young Adults speak at your club about their experience. Our Rotaract Program has grown by expanding the Baldwin Wallace Club and working to open a couple of new ones. This program has been a challenge for our District, but this year we are making progress. Looking at all of our youth programs in the district, we are supporting the Rotary Action Plan by Increasing Our Impact, Enhancing Participant Engagement, Expanding Our Reach, & Increasing Our Ability to Adapt. A Huge Thank You to the 2023 District Conference Planning Committee, your leadership and dedication made the 2023 “Celebrating our Community Service and Partners” Conference a success. On April 28-29, 2023 we held our District 6630 Conference at the Cleveland Marriott East in Warrensville Hts. This was a Great Conference to attend. Thank you to the over 300 Rotarians who attended and heard some great speakers. Rotarians participated in our District Leadership Assembly, Presidents Elects training, Leadership 6630 class and our general sessions Mental Health, Empowering Women, Veteran Services, and club resources. Keynote Speakers were, Rotary Peace Fellow, Wisdom Addo, , Executive Director of the West Africa Centre for Peace Foundation and Director of Africa PeaceJam, spoke on "My Journey as a Rotary Peace Builder" and Dr. Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, Ph.D., CEO, of the Great Lakes Science Center spoke on “Empowering Girls in STEM: We All Have a Role” On Saturday we honored our Youth Services with the Rotary Youth Exchange students presenting information about themselves and their country in the House of Friendship. Interactors collected and sorted the items for their Akron Children’s Hospital project. We also presented to Dinah Henderson, Interact advisor from Stow-Monroe Fall High School the Richard C. “Dick” Pitcher award for her service to the youth programs in our district. John Laird was awarded the Gary Neuman Award, an award given to a spouse or partner, for his support of PDG Patricia Myers. We honored our 50 and 60 year Rotarians for their dedication to Rotary. Together they have over 607 years of service in their communities. Be sure to thank them for their service. Our 50 year Rotarians were presented with a Crystal Service Award.
Our 60 year Rotarians
Our Special Honoree is Virginia Goodell from the RC of Mantua with over 70 years of service. Virginia became a Rotary Ann in the 1940s when her husband was a Rotarian. Virginia Joined Rotary as a Rotarian in June of 1991 and had her 100th birthday in January 2023. Congratulations Virginia. In addition to that we honored 4 Community Partners: Leadership Hudson, Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, Community Partnership on Aging (CPA) and the Good Knights of Lorain County. A big thank you to the clubs who sent in their support for these Community partners who make a difference in District 6630. I encourage you to visit their website and learn more about their programs. Polio Plus & Annual Fund Fundraising Efforts – We are nearing our goal of $100,000 in donations towards Polio Plus and the Annual Fund and look forward to sharing successful results with you in July. To help us achieve our goal we have received an autographed Tie, Scarf and Theme Print from the First Woman President in Rotary International History. We will have an Online Auction for these items. There will be a preview of the items on June 20th. The Live Auction will be held during the International Conference with bidding beginning on May 26th and ending on June 2nd. All of the funds will go to support the POLIO PLUS FUND and all donations will be made in the name of the winning bidder. Yes, you read it correctly, your donation will be sent to The Rotary Fund, and you will receive credit for the donation. Let’s Finish the Year Strong. Thank You for all of your support. Dave
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HUDSON ROTARY POISED FOR AN EXCITING YEARThe Rotary Club of Hudson has begun the year with new members, engaging speakers, major community projects, charitable activities and plans for an enhanced Annual Gala. A combination of new and veteran leaders is strategically implementing the Club’s Long-Range Plan approved in early 2022. Weekly speakers have addressed the topics of Health and Wellness and community Youth Activities in the first two months of 2023. Upcoming months will be devoted to the Environment, Youth Education, Summer Fun, Public Safety and Northeast Ohio History. These professional presentations are typically complimented by Club member questions after the speech. New Club members in the past year represent a cross section of the Hudson community, including lawyers, business entrepreneurs, school administrators, a financial director and a bar association administrator. These new members have eagerly taken the opportunities to get involved in Rotary projects that suit their interests and abilities to contribute ideas. Major community projects as set forth in the Long-Range Plan are well underway with over $250,000 raised for restoration of the historic log cabin on Main Street and the establishment of two pollinator gardens at Hudson elementary schools. In both cases, Rotary members are working with school and scouting members on projects that will enhance our community. Watch for the log cabin renovation and the pollinator garden sites to become active in the Spring. The dedication of the cabin is scheduled for August. Fun events involving Rotary members will be coming up in the next six months including a Camp Manatoc service day, an Octoberfest Biergarten, the Gala auction and a community parade. These annual events allow Rotary members to participate, side by side, with other Club members and with the public to serve the community. Best of all is the annual Santa-on-the-Green event which became Santa-in-the-Cabin this past Christmas much to the delight of parents and kids alike who enjoyed the warm fireplace and log cabin ambience. The Annual Gala will take place on May 19 at the Twinsburg Hilton Garden Inn, featuring both a silent auction during the cocktail hour and a live auction after dinner. Beneficiaries this year will be Hudson High School college scholarships, Hudson EMS and The Gift of Life Northeast Ohio. Kaulig Giving will once again be the lead sponsor and an exciting gift for the live auction has already been received from Gervasi’s for an overnight stay and dinner. A raffle will again offer a “monthly out-to-dinner date night” package to include many local upscale restaurants. If you are interested in joining the Hudson Rotary, you can check out our speakers, projects and fun activities at www.rotaryhudson.org. You might also contact any of our Committee Chairs listed on the website to explore your specific community interests. We look forward to talking with you or having you join us for a future breakfast meeting. Rotary is a worldwide network of 1.4 million people of action who tackle the most persistent problems in our communities while building professional and leadership skills through meaningful connections.
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JUNE 20 - CLEVELAND HOSTING BILL LaPLACE MEMORIAL GOLF OUTINGBill LaPlace Memorial Golf Outing Scheduled for June 20 The Rotary Club of Cleveland has announced that it will host a golf outing in memory of PDG Bill LaPlace on Tuesday, June 2, 2023, at Coppertop Golf Course in Valley City, Ohio. Bill was a 50-plus year member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland, which he joined in 1968. He served the club as president in 1986-87, as president of the Cleveland Rotary Foundation in 1990-91, and as treasurer of the Foundation for more than 30 years. Bill was District 6630 Governor in 1992-93, and he continued for many years as treasurer of the district. A proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Bill not only earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and an MBA at OSU, but he interrupted his studies for a total of five years to serve as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following graduate school, Bill passed the CPA exam and began a lifelong career at the accounting firm of Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte) in Cleveland, where he retired after many years as a partner. Bill was active in many professional, civic, and social organizations. Bill passed away on January 31, 2023, in Columbus, OH, at the age of 95. All District 6630 Rotarians are invited to honor PDG Bill LaPlace by participating in the golf outing. The price is $95 per person, which covers greens fee, cart, lunch, and a buffet dinner. The shotgun-start scramble will begin at 9:00 a.m. Bag lunches will be served at the turn, and dinner will begin at about 3:00 p.m. For those who only want to attend the dinner, the price will be $30. Beer and soft drinks are included with both meals. To register for the outing (for golf or dinner or both) or to get more information, email Cleveland Rotarian Ed Thomas at edthomascsu@gmail.com. For more details, see the flyer below or download it by clicking here. |
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STEM DAY AT NORDONIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOLThe day consisted of three parts. The first was a vendor show with over 58 businesses and organizations setting up a table with information about what they do and demonstrating one or two hands-on activities on how STEM is used in their business. The students were allowed to pursue the vendor tables independently during their time at the event. They were free to talk to all vendors and experience the active display that each of them brought. Over 800 students were able to participate in this part of the program. The second part consisted of brief talks from professionals in various science and math fields such as NASA. Summit Metro Parks, Oakwood Labs, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Akron Zoo, Peak Nano, University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Radiology Department, University of Akron Esports Department, Ohio State University Biomedical Research Department, Stella Nutrition, Rock the House, and AECOM. These professionals were able to talk to all the students together about the challenges and rewards of a STEM career. Several colleges and universities such as Lakeland Community College, Cleveland State University, and Youngstown State University were also present to explain the programs they offer at their respective schools. The third part of the day was a “Robotics Competition” between the students. There were four groups of five students each that competed against each other with a “robotics” kit from LEGO. Each group was given two hours to build a robot that could accomplish a task. The students received instructions from the kit and had the use of a laptop computer that allow them to program it accordingly. After about 2 hours, each group presented their robot. Judges then awarded each group a prize based on the functionality and efficiency of the robot. Each of the four place finishers were awarded a cash prize provided by two business members in the Nordonia Hills Club. It was very exciting and interesting to watch the students compete and built a robot in about two hours. The students were very focused on their activity throughout the competition. A box Lunch was provided by the local Jimmy John’s shop for all the student participants and vendors who attended the show. Nordonia Hills Rotarian and Organizer, Dr. Lateef Saffore felt the day and entire program was a huge success, and we are looking forward to planning for next year’s event. |
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MANTUA CLUB LITERACY PROJECTCrestwood High School Leadership Students Engage with Eighty World Heroes of Peace Thanks to the Rotary Club of Mantua, seventy-five leadership students from Crestwood High School in Mantua, Ohio, will receive a copy of the new book In the Hearts of Peaceful Heroes: Their Shared and Inspiring Values. The book is the result of a fifteen-year research project conducted by Roger Cram at Hiram College which identifies the shared values and similar methodologies utilized by eighty, handpicked, world heroes of peace. The Rotary Club of Mantua purchased seventy-five of these books and donated them to Crestwood High School for presentation to students with leadership qualities at several scheduled events. Rotarian Helen Hazlett introduced the idea, and the Club agreed that the leadership qualities and values presented in this book align well with Rotary’s mission and will enhance students’ chances for success. By embracing these qualities, students will inspire positive change, not through criticism, but through use of peaceful problem-solving skills and continuous achievements of excellence. They will learn how heroes of peace always maintain the dignity of their enemies and that their behaviors must be conscious choices based on their values; on the kind of person they want to be, never on how others behave toward them. As the heroes in the book have demonstrated, such behavior is the only sure way to lasting peace. It is encouraged that other Rotary Clubs reward their high school leadership students with these books. This project was made possible through a joint effort by Superintendent of Crestwood Schools David Toth, Crestwood High School Principal David McMahon, and the Rotary Club of Mantua. Pictured (left to right) are Principal David McMahon, author of “In the Hearts of Peaceful Heroes” Roger F. Cram, Rotary Club of Mantua President David Becker, and Superintendent David Toth. David Becker, President Rotary Club of Mantua 12068 Abbott Rd. Hiram, Ohio 44234 330-606-3299 dabecker60@gmail.com David McMahon, Principal Crestwood High School 10919 Main St. Mantua, Ohio 44255 330-357-8205 dmcmahon@crestwoodschools.org Roger F. Cram 6752 Bancroft St. Box 642 Hiram, Ohio 44234-0642 330-569-4912 rogerfcram@gmail.com |
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GEAGUA WEST HOSTED "HEARTS FOR SERVICE"Geauga West Rotary recently had it's 32nd annual "Hearts for Service" fundraiser at the EOUV Austrian Club. The event included appetizers, family style dinner, open bar, desserts, main raffle, silent auction, Chinese auction, sideboards, and dancing. This year's primary recipient was Next Step Geauga, who is a nonprofit community-based case management and stabilization program for young adults. In addition to the many programs GW does throughout the year , they were able to provide Next Step with a much needed Buick Envision made possible thru the generous sponsorship of GMC/Junction Auto , along with UH Hospitals and the loyal support of the West Geauga community in general. Pictured above are GW Rotarians John Zachariah, Terry Palermo, Fred Nevar, and Bob Voss along with Next Step Geauga director Andrea Pollock in the driver's seat. Preparing to demonstrate the traditional Austrian "ShotSki" are Next Step advisory board president Scott Wayt, GW Rotary President Lisa Luoma, Junction Auto rep Katelyn Misich, and UH Hospital rep Bill Rice. |
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MARCH 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEMarch 2023 Dear Rotary members and friends, The Rotary theme for March is Water and Sanitation/Hygiene (WaSH). Though one of RI's seven areas of focus, it directly impacts all other areas. Lack of adequate water and sanitation / hygiene is a disastrous problem across the globe and a growing issue in North America. An article published by the USDA-EPA - Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Communities states; “The America that we all believe in is a land of opportunity. But, for historically marginalized communities from Alabama to Alaska, that opportunity is stolen when basic sanitation doesn’t work—exposing adults and children to backyard sewage and disease.” The March, 2022 Rotary magazine had an excellent article on failing sanitation infrastructure in rural America and the role this is having in perpetuating health and socioeconomic disparities. Highlighting the work of MacArthur “genius grant” recipient, Catherine Coleman Flowers, the article offers important insights into what is not working and shares some of the things Rotarians CAN DO to take action! One such action is as much about building positive peace as it is improving infrastructure. This year Rotaract week is March 13th – 19th First, a “shout out” to the Rotaractors across the district. Rotaract was officially inaugurated in 1968 with World Rotaract Week, observed annually the week of 13 March. There are 10,698 Rotaract clubs made up of 203,298 members in 180 countries worldwide. Give a shout out to the Baldwin Wallace Rotaract Service Club – you can follow them and their great projects on Instagram - bwurotaract or on Facebook Rotary and Rotaract should plan to:
Rotaractors are experts at creating friendships and having fun. They partner with local Rotary clubs to organize a networking night or resume-writing workshop to bring Rotaractors and Rotarians together to learn from each other. This a great opportunity to share the amazing work clubs are doing with your community and invite potential members to learn more about Rotaract. Thank you for all the amazing work you are doing through fellowship and service to your community and the world! WELCOME TO MARCH As we enter the month of March we look forward to the new beginnings that Spring brings. Walking in the parks, trees budding, flowers beginning to emerge and clubs continuing to renew and grow. Spring revitalizes our spirit and passion. We, as Rotarians and clubs of District 6630, begin planning for outdoor events, service projects, fundraising and preparing for the changeover of our club and district leadership. This month, March 10th and 11th, the Club Presidents Elect will be traveling to Columbus for the State of Ohio’s All Ohio P.E.T.S. All-Ohio Presidents-Elect Training Seminar is a multi-district P.E.T.S. training sessions of the five Rotary Districts in Ohio. It serves all of the Rotary Clubs in Ohio — more than 250 clubs. During the weekend you and your spouse/partner will meet fellow Presidents-Elect to create new and lasting friendships, and of course learn about the operations of a successful Rotary Club. You will hear presentations by Rotary leaders including Gordon McInally, President Elect Rotary International, and participate in discussions led by the workshop facilitators, all of whom were outstanding club presidents. Your District Governor-Elect, aided by your assistant governors, will conduct special district meetings. DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2023 I would like to invite all of our 1600+ members to the District Conference of Clubs on April 28th and 29th. We will be Celebrating our Community Service and Partners. The Conference will be held at the Cleveland Marriott East, 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio, 44122 Presenters & Special Guests
Continue to Imagine, add your Passion and take ACTion to make an IMPACT!
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SHARE YOUR MESSAGE AT THE CONFERENCE OF CLUBSPlanning is underway for our District 6630 Conference of Clubs and District Leadership Assembly being held April 28-29, 2023 at Cleveland Marriott East in Beachwood. This conference is for ALL Rotarians and we want to give all of you a special opportunity to help promote your club and/or businesses through placing an ad or message in the conference printed program, website, social media highlights and other publicity we are planning. Your message could receive 1,200,000 impressions! Click here for details and various levels available that list the benefits you receive. We also welcome non-Rotarians to place an ad, so if you know or do business with someone who might benefit from the exposure, please feel free to share this accordingly. The deadline for all sponsorship commitments and ad submissions is APRIL 1, 2023. There are six slots for full page, full color ads and all other ads are black and white and vary in size. Ads are first come-first served, so act quickly! Be sure to also save the date to attend!! Registration and hotel links will be sent soon. |
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ROTARY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY FEB 23rdRotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision gradually extended to humanitarian service. Members have a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world.
Our ongoing commitmentThat commitment endures today through an organization that remains truly international. Only 16 years after being founded, Rotary had clubs on six continents. Our members now span the globe, working to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems. We’re not afraid to dream big and set bold goals. We began our fight against polio in 1979 with a project to immunize 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, polio remains endemic in only two countries — down from 125 in 1988.
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FEBRUARY 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEFebruary 2023 February is World Understanding / Peace Building and Conflict Prevention month, which is one of the cornerstones of Rotary International. This past year the world has seen the effects of Global Conflict with the war in the Ukraine, the tensions between global powers, supply chain demands and the tensions in our own economy and communities. Now more than ever WE Rotarians around the world, in Ohio and in our district have taken action to help those in need. It has been said that poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources are some of the triggers of conflicts in our world. Our recent global pandemic has certainly altered their experiences at home, school and in the community, and the effect on mental health should not be understated. Rates of anxiety and depression are documented to have significantly increased, and certainly played a role on interrupting peace for those affected by these stresses. Providing mental health support will undoubtedly reduce conflict and promote peace. I am encouraged by many of our club service projects and your continued support of our youth programs. Our clubs are actively engaged in mentoring their sponsored Rotaract and Interact clubs. Your support of our youth in RYLA, the Four Way Test speech contest, Interaction and our District Youth Exchange program help us to develop young leaders that will understand how to positively adjust in our ever changing world. DID YOU KNOW – that Rotary has Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution? That they offer a Rotary Peace Fellowship program that includes a two-year Master’s Degree Program as well as a 3-month certificate program? That OUR District has sponsored 15 Peace Fellows? Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and 80 for certificate studies at premier universities. Those who attend will be a part of tomorrow's solution in promoting greater tolerance and cooperation among people worldwide. Rotary World Peace Fellows, who are chosen from a wide variety of countries, can help future leaders advance knowledge and understanding. Centers for International Studies in Peace and Conflict Resolution are located in seven leading universities around the world, three of which are located in the United States. Rotary Centers provide Fellows the chance to study in a master's level program in conflict resolution, peace studies, international relations, and other related disciplines. Rotary Peace Fellows work toward mediation, conflict resolution, and peace where there is war, understanding where there is disharmony, food security where there is hunger, health care where there is disease, education where there is illiteracy, conservation where there is environmental degradation, and sustainable economic development where there is poverty. The Rotary Peace fellowship program includes a two-year Master’s Degree Program as well as a 3-month certificate program. At a time when the world seems to be on edge, I again thank our clubs for promoting peace and conflict prevention and I encourage all our Clubs to be intentional in building peace through service. Have you hugged your AG lately? Seriously, this is a special shout-out to all of our Assistant Governors. In addition to their unique relationships with your clubs, these volunteers also frequently work behind the scenes on your behalf. Thank you, AGs, for bragging about the clubs in your area, and for all you do! All-Ohio Presidents-Elect Training Seminar is a multi-district P.E.T.S. training seminar supporting the five Rotary Districts in Ohio. It serves all of the Rotary Clubs in Ohio — more than 250 clubs. This event brings together the club and district officers for inspiration, education and fellowship opportunities. There are almost 550 participants. During the weekend you will meet your fellow Presidents-Elect classmates and develop new and lasting friendships, and of course learn about the operations of a successful Rotary Club. You will hear presentations by Rotary leaders. You will participate in discussions led by the workshop facilitators, all of whom were outstanding club presidents. You will meet the leaders of your district. Your District Governor-elect, aided by your assistant governors, will conduct special district meetings. The entire program is designed so you can JOIN LEADERS – EXCHANGE IDEAS - TAKE ACTION during your year as a successful club president. Come and meet RI President-elect Gordon McInally and his wife Heather. 2023-24 theme CREATE HOPE in the WORLD
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E-CLUBNEO HOSTS SOCIALWhat a perfect setting on a rainy winter day on January 29th! A big thanks to club Past President, Linda Boardman for hosting the E-ClubNEO social at her Acorn & Evergreen Floral Studio. E-ClubNEO member and manager of the studio, Sarah Brittingham did a fabulous job organizing the event - special thanks to her parents for the extra tables and chairs! Guests gathered in the garden room where we all enjoyed marvelous food, inspiring and delightful fellowship, and also discussed future service projects for the club. A special shout out to August Thomas Craig born January 27th. He is the new baby of club secretary Juleta and her husband Tom! |
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ROTARY SPEAKERS NEEDED for ROTARACT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NIGHT (RSVP by 2/13)My name is Jessica Cobb, and I am the Professional Development Chair for the Rotaract Club of Baldwin Wallace University/Berea. Our club is hosting a Professional Development networking event during our meeting on February 21 at 9:00 PM. This event will be hosted on Zoom and will be completely virtual. Our club members come from a wide variety of majors, so we are looking for a diverse group of Rotarians to discuss their career paths and involvement with Rotary. We hope this will give our Rotaractors a chance to learn more about their career interests, and also provide an excellent networking opportunity for our members to connect with the Rotarians in District 6630. The first 15 minutes of the meeting will be our club meeting- you are more than welcome to come for this portion! Around 9:15, we would like the Rotarians to give a short introduction of themselves, including name, career path/experience, involvement in Rotary and what club they are a member. Following the introductions, Rotarians will be put into separate breakout rooms where the Rotaractors can join a breakout room that best suits their interests. Ideally, we would like the Rotarians to have a short presentation prepared to share information about their career and answer any questions Rotaractors may have. These breakout rooms will last about 20-25 minutes. Key points to address in breakout rooms include: · How/why you chose this career path · Advice you would give to someone pursuing this career · Any personal experience that you would like to add · How your career has shaped your life · Any overlaps between your career and Rotary · How Rotary impacts your personal and/or professional life On behalf of all members of the Baldwin Wallace University Rotaract Club, we would love to have you join us for this event. If you are available to speak at this event, please RSVP to Jessica by Monday, February 13th by emailing jcobb19@bw.edu. Additionally, please do not hesitate to reach out via email with any questions. Thank you so much for your time and your continued support of the Baldwin Wallace University Rotaract Club. Sincerely, Jessica Cobb |
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MAR. 15th - CAVS NIGHT with EXCHANGE STUDENTSThis is a great chance to join the Exchange Students for the CAVS game against the Philadelphia 76ers’ on March 15, 2023. All Rotarians and friends are welcome for the pregame reception and CAVS game on the 15th. The reception with the students begins at 5:00 pm and includes a snack with soft drinks at the Clevelander Bar and Grille ,at 834 Huron Street, Cleveland, Ohio. In addition, we will have a few door prizes and a raffle for the exchange students and their guests. This has always been a fun night, a chance to see the young CAVS and have some great fellowship. Please see the flyer attached to order tickets. Any questions, call Stew at 330-607-1442. GO CAVS!!!!!! |
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Feb. 25th - ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST - HTS OF GREATER CLEVELANDAnnual Pancake Breakfast at Shaker Lakes Returns for 2023!Ready to enjoy pancakes?! Bring the family and leave breakfast to the Heights of Greater Cleveland Rotary Club on Saturday, Feb. 25th at the Nature Center of Shaker Lakes. Our club will once more co-sponsor a pancake breakfast in conjunction with the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes. Join us between 8 AM and noon for a homemade pancake breakfast, and while at the Nature Center, learn more about the habits and habitats of birds, enjoy a craft at the front desk, take a guided nature hike, and meet live birds. Cost: $10 adults, $5 children ages 4 and under. All ticket proceeds generated through this site benefit the Heights of Greater Cleveland Rotary Club and our service areas of the Environment, Community Outreach, and Education. Tickets can also be purchased in person from any club member; email Club President Candice Hazelwood to learn more. |
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FEB. 11 2023 - A NIGHT AT THE RACES - SOLONClick to purchase tickets, tables, horses and Super Bowl Squares: |
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2023-24 PRESIDENTIAL THEME ANNOUNCED
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FEB. 4th - AKRON ROTARY CHILI OPENThe Chili Open is the fund raising arm of The Rotary Club of Akron that takes place annually on the first Saturday in February. All proceeds of the event go to the Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs. Presented by Wayne Homeswww.chiliopen.net The 2023 Akron Rotary Chili Open Golf Classic Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |Hale Farm and Village 2686 Oak Hill Road • Bath, Ohio 44210 |
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FEB.11th - WINE & ROSES CHARITY FUNDRAISER
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AKRON ROTARY CLUB NEWSWe all had a great time, fellow Rotarians and guests, Ringing the Bell for the Salvation Army at Acme#10 in Cuyahoga Falls. Participants included are pictured above and can also be viewed in our photo album by clicking here (listed alphabetically): Hugh Alpeter Mella Castner Angie Claypool Lynda Farkas David Hall Laura Horovitz Cyndi Kane Doug Kohl Rob McGregor Katy Miller Dan Riemenschneider Judy Seward (guest) Mark Seward (Event Chair) Karen Taylor (guest) From O’sha Agnewel, Lieutenant, The Salvation Army: “Thank you to The Rotary Club of Akron for coming alongside us to serve our community this Christmas season. Your willingness is greatly appreciated.” |
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JANUARY 2023 GOVERNORS MESSAGEJanuary 2023 Happy New Year to All! December was an exciting month! I’ve been able to visit many clubs for their festivities and important activities. I had a great time attending club meetings, holiday projects, two Christmas parties, a fundraiser, and two Cluster meetings/ holiday parties. Many of our community partners were busy distributing food, warm clothes and toys to families in need. I truly enjoyed delivering toys to 6 families (22 children) before Christmas. It is a real treat to see clubs in action in person. Thanks for all the invitations. A special thank you to Wild Republic for the Donation of 18,000 stuffed toys to the Cleveland Rotary Club. The 18,000 toys were distributed to 44 organizations throughout our district. Thank you to Sharon Lerch and Tina Ingraham for your planning, preparing the toys for distribution and organizing the delivery. Nominations of New Club Officers Hopefully all clubs have nominated and elected leaders for the future. Many of our club Presidents Elect have participated in training on Club Membership, the Rotary Foundation, our District Foundation and on January 25th will attend a session on Public Image. Presidents Elect will also attend the All Ohio Presidents Elect Training Conference in Columbus on March 10th and 11thRotary International considers Ohio’s Multi District P.E.T.S a premiere conference. This status has provided us the privilege of having a Rotary International President Elect attend the conference year after year. Come and join your 2023-2024 Presidents Elect class and meet your Rotary International President Gordon R. McInally and his wife Heather. January is Vocational Service Month
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CHARDON ROTARY CELEBRATES 30th ANNUAL HARVEST AUCTIONChardon Rotary conducted their 30th annual Harvest Auction on Saturday, November 5th at the Hilton Garden Inn, Mayfield Village, Ohio. Started from rather humble beginnings, our largest fundraiser brought in $65,000 this year. These funds will support a host of causes both local & international that are found in need throughout the year. Funds are also assigned to many Student Scholarships to pursue college curricula. Our event raised an additional $51,000, a new record, for our annual dedicated cause, funded by Call to the Heart. This year the Call to the Heart cause was The Geauga County Special Olympics. More than 240 guests enjoyed appetizers, a sit down dinner, open bar & after dinner snacks. Guests enjoyed exclusive bidder access to over 200 items donated by businesses & individuals from Chardon and the greater Cleveland community. Donations for Auction range from food items to garden hardware, sports paraphernalia, collector’s items, wine, liquor, jewelry, contractor services and everything in between. Donated items are won by guests who are the highest bidder via several venues including a Silent Auction, a Chinese Auction and a Restaurant Certificate Board called “Best of Geauga”. Other venues include a Wine Board, a Stock Your Bar Board and a Lottery Ticket Board. Games of chance include our 50/50 Raffle which is conducted throughout the evening. A Live Auction offered items that are one of a kind experiences, many of which are customized by Rotary Club members. The Live Auction & the Call to the Heart portions of the Event are conducted by internationally recognized auctioneer Scott Mihalic, a fellow Chardon Rotarian. The strong spirit of our community was on display as always to make our 30th Harvest Auction anniversary very special. So, come on out next year and enjoy an evening of fun and camaraderie with fellow Rotarians, guests & supporters alike! Our 2023 Event will be conducted on Saturday, November 4. Contact Steve Turpin (440.321.1421) or Jackie Quercioli (330.272.7350) if you wish to attend next year. Or look for a Save-the-Date card in this newsletter in summer 2023. Steve Turpin Contact info: 440.321.1421 (after Thursday, December 8)
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ROTARY 2023 ROSE BOWL PARADE FLOATThis year's float won the Princess Award. View the website for photos and videos and an interesting background about the Rotary floats in the Rose bowl parade over the years. Happy New Year. |
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CLUB CONTRIBUTED 300 LOAVES OF BREAD TO THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS FOOD DISTRIBUTIONMembers of the Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise Rotary Club meet at Breadsmith Bakery in Lakewood every Friday night to pick up leftover bread and rolls. Breadsmith Owner, Sabine Krestmark, former Club member, generously donates the days leftover bread and rolls. Club members then bag the bread and rolls and then take them to Rotary freezers located in churches and homes in Lakewood. Every November and December they bring the donated items to the Lakewood Masonic Hall for the Lakewood Charitable Assistance’s food distribution. The bread is packed for delivery to needed families in Lakewood. Any leftover bread during the year is delivered to local food pantries such as Trials for Hope in Ohio City. This is just one of many community, youth, vocational and international projects of area Rotary Clubs. To learn more about how you can join with men and women in your area to give back through service in your community, and internationally, contact – sloopyohio19@gmail.com |
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MEDINA SUNRISE NEWSKen Richardson, the Executive Director of Miracle League Baseball of Northeast Ohio, was congratulated by Kevin Lauterjung, president of the Medina Sunrise Rotary Club, as a new PAUL HARRIS FELLOW. The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International recognizes Ken Richardson as a PAUL HARRIS FELLOW in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations among peoples of the world. The PAUL HARRIS FELLOW recognition was established in 1957 by the Rotary Foundation to show appreciation to those individuals whose contributions make a difference in building communities and world peace. This distinguished fellowship includes such notables as: Mother Theresa, Dr. Jonas Salk, US President Jimmy Carter, and Astronaut James Lovell; as well as local community leaders, such as: Krista Wasowski-Medina County Health Department and Michelle Powell-Let's Make a Difference. |
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CUYAHOGA FALLS SPONSOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILDThis is Cuyahoga Falls major project for this year which is being supported by a district matching grant and the North Summit County Cluster. Today we had involvement from members of 3 clubs, Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and our District Governor David Jones representing the Northampton Club. The Cuyahoga Falls club has sponsored the Habitat for Humanity build in Cuyahoga Falls and received a matching District Grant. Our North summit Cluster of Cuyahoga Falls, Northampton, Tallmadge, Stow, Hudson, Hudson Clocktower, and the E-Club are participating financially and through volunteer work. The family who is also participating in building the home and will be taking on the financial responsibility for the unfounded portion is a Bhutanese family. |
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RC OF CLEVELAND CLEVELAND COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDPlayhouse Square’s Gina Vernaci given Rotary Club of Cleveland’s Community Service AwardRotary Club of Cleveland was proud to present its 2022 Community Service Award to Gina Vernaci, President and CEO of Playhouse Square Foundation, on December 8th, 2022. The club chose to honor her for innovative leadership and service to the city of Cleveland. Ms. Vernaci worked with Playhouse Square for 39 years, becoming a leader who inspires us all to use our talents and see the bigger picture in servicing all members of our community. The architect of Playhouse Square’s Broadway Series, she is responsible for turning Cleveland into an elite theater destination. She shepherded the growth of our season ticket holder base to be the largest in North America, attracting top touring performances for extended runs. She brought Broadway to Akron to help build its theater community as well. Because of her vision, Euclid Avenue is now a vibrant, bustling community where people live, dine and thrive along with restaurants and shops that bring jobs and commerce to our corner of the Great Lakes. Gina was recognized by her peers including Greg Harris, CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and David Greene, Senior Vice President of Programming at Playhouse Square. The Club was honored to have District Governor David Jones in attendance. |
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THE FIGHT AGAINST POLIO: THE CURRENT NUMBERS
David Jones District Governor 2022-2023 (District 6630) District 6630 Foundation Stewardship Chair (2016-2020) District 6630 RI Conference Promotion Chair (2017-2020) Past President (2017-18) Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Cell 330-603-4107 | Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com |
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SUMMER EVENT REMEMBERED“END POLIO NOW NIGHT” AT CLEVELAND GUARDIANS GAME RAISED OVER $6,000 TO ERADICATE POLIO While the snow isn’t flying yet, we’re reflecting back on a fabulous summer event hosted by District 6630 to continue Rotary’s effort to eradicate polio and raise awareness and funds for the End Polio Now campaign. Our District proudly raised over $6,000 during the July 13th End Polio Now Night at the Cleveland Guardians baseball game versus the Chicago White Sox. Besides being a fun event for all, it was one of the District’s largest events raising funds for End Polio Now. According to event chair Stew Buchanan of the Rotary Club of Akron, more than 300 Rotarians in District 6630, along with those in Districts 6600 and 6650 were in attendance . Each received an End Polio Now t-shirt along with their ticket to the baseball game. Congratulations to Dean Thayer of the Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Club who was chosen to throw the first pitch. The fun continued in the Terrace Club as raffle baskets with autographed jerseys, bats, baseballs and other great prizes brought in over $1800. Special thanks go to the Guardians’ own Bob Dibiasio, who came by to visit with Rotarians during the event. Bob’s visit helped ease the sting of the Guardians loss to the White Sox, 2-1. As 2022-23 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones reminds us, “As long as polio exists somewhere, it’s a threat everywhere.” With that in mind and with our commitment to “Service Above Self,” Rotary will continue this important mission throughout the coming year. Pictured: Dean Thayer of Rotary Club of Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley throws the first pitch at Rotary’s End Polio Now Night at Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox. |
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ROTARACT TELETHON RAISES FUNDS FOR PARAGUAY HOSPITALBW Rotaract Club partnered with Rotaractors in Paraguay and the Rotary Club of San Lorenzo to raise funds for a mammograph machine for the local hospital. San Lorenzo Rotarians zoomed in for the fundraiser. The goal of the annual Telethon on Friday, Dec. 2 was to raise $1,000. The online fundraiser actually earned $1,500 and with more donations expected later this week. The Telethon opened with a tribute to past Berea Rotary president Bob Huge, who also was co-chair of the District's Short-Term Youth Exchange Program. He arranged for Rotaract President Kaylee McKee to visit Paraguay, when she was a high school student. That led to the Telethon fundraiser. One of the highlights was the Lip Sync Contest. Rotaract adviser Marc West nails "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. Rotaractors also saluted Marc for his 25 years as a Rotarian. Once the $700 mark was reached, the Cake Decorating Contest resulted in a win for Christina Psellas. Rotaract President Kaylee McKee was rewarded for all her hard work by getting a pie in the face. She also was egged. Good job, Lulu! Maddie, too!! Maddie put together the awesome videos. |
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“PEACE, LOVE & ROTARY” GALA RECOGNIZES LOCAL ROTARY CLUBS
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MEMBER WITH PERFECT ATTEDANCE TURNS 95!"Team Daily" is a group of Akron Rotarians dedicated to helping long-time Rotarian John Daily maintain his perfect attendance record by helping him Zoom into meetings or come in person with them. John has been an Akron Rotarian since January 1, 1966 and he has maintained perfect attendance since his induction day! They recently delivered a snow globe to John Daily in honor of his 95th birthday on Saturday, December 3rd. Best Wishes John! |
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HOW CAN I HELP WITH HURRICANE IAN RELIEF EFFORTSWhat can I do to help? Here are a few ways . . . We are now accepting donations to the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Trust for island locals who are in need due to the storm. Donations may be given online at https://bit.ly/3VeJywJ, which is linked to our club’s paypal account. All contributions will be directed to the Trust’s Hurricane Ian fund. A Go Fund Me page has also been created. The webpage can be found at https://bit.ly/3rOYDaB. This too is linked to the club’s paypal account with 100% of donations designated to individuals, businesses and organizations on island who need our help. In addition, checks can be written to the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Trust with “Ian” on the memo line and mailed to: Edison Bank, San-Cap Rotary Trust, c/o David Lowden, 13000 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33907. All checks to the fund will be deposited into the account and money will be distributed to locals at the discretion of the Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Trust Board. Information about the Hurricane Ian Relief Fund will be shared on the club website and social media outlets. Please feel free to share widely about the fund, which is specific to locals on Sanibel and Captiva. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (231) 313-1589 or annie@heightsfoundation.org. Also, Fellow Rotarian Taylor Osborne Clary has designed hip, high quality “Sanibel Strong” apparel to raise money for our Rotary Hurricane Ian Relief efforts. 100% of profit is being donated to the Rotary Trust fund. Here is the link to her fundraiser: https://bit.ly/3rmtXNW. RotaryFL.org The outpouring of concern and support from our Fellow Rotarians around the world is tremendous. Please know that Rotary is here for you, now and always. If you need anything (water, shelter, food, supplies, etc.), or would like to help by volunteering or donating, please go to: Rotaryfl.org. This website will help us stay organized and enable us to be more effective. Please share this link widely with family and friends. We WILL get through this together because WE are Rotarians and WE are people of action. Hurricane Ian Disaster Fundraiser Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fundraiser Rotarian Taylor Osborne has created a collaborative fundraiser between the
Sanibel-Captiva Rotary Club and the Sanibel and Captiva Business Women's Association to provide direct relief to the victims of Hurricane Ian. *Proceeds from your purchase will be donated to assist in hurricane relief efforts. https://hurricane-ian-disaster-relief.myshopify.com/ |
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KENMORE STOREFRONT FEATURES ROTARY HOLIDAY TREE |
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NEW OBSERVATION PLATFORM BUILT BY BOY SCOUT TROUP 459 WITH FUNDING FROM LODI ROTARYEagle Scout candidate Zachary Workinger recently led Boy Scout Troop 459 in the construction of an observation platform at Black River Nature Preserve—Bluebell Valley as part of his Eagle Scout service project. Funding for the construction materials was provided by the final donation from the now-dissolved Lodi Rotary as part of its nearly 100 years of community service. The observation platform, located near the mid-point of the nature trail, provides a spectacular view of the river valley and the Virginia bluebells that bloom here each spring. Black River Nature Preserve—Bluebell Valley is located at 8500 Richman Road in Lodi/Harrisville Township. Bluebell Valley is a quiet, remote area in which to enjoy nature. Visitors can expect to experience beautiful views of grasslands and woodlands, interesting walking trails, and lush habitat for butterflies and migrating birds. This area was part of a wetland mitigation and stream restoration project in 2002 that restored 8,000 linear feet of the Black River. |
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RYE STEP PROGRAM INTERVIEWS SET TO KICK OFFIf you know students between the ages of 15-18 ½ who would be excellent candidates to represent America’s youth in a study abroad program – our Rotary Youth Exchange Foreign Study District Scholarship or STEP Programs, information is on the website below. Please tell them to text or email Susan Colville-Hall (330 714-3765/ colvillehall2@gmail.com) stating *Interested Rotary Exchange* and a time they are available to talk. I will call them at the time they indicate they are free. Interviews will take place December 9 & 10, 2022. Students may begin the application as soon as possible. The Scholarship is valued at $25,000-$30,000. Here is the link to information: https://www.rotarydistrict6630.org/sitepage/youth-exchange or the Short Term Scholarship Program |
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ROTARY MEMBER RECEIVED DOUBLE HONORComing off his recent recognition of one of Lake/Geauga's "Top 50 new Small Businesses", Burton-Middlefield member Stuart Miller and his company Geauga Financial Advisors, was just announced in the prestigious "40 Under Forty" by Crain's Cleveland Business, the number one publication in Cleveland and northeast Ohio. Crain's states that this group of under 40 entrepreneurs come from a diverse array of fields including non-profits, educators, scientists and many others and represent an active group that is getting things done and will lead Cleveland area businesses for decades to come. After talking to Stuart about his award, PDG Bob Johnson, a 35-year member of Burton-Middlefield said, "I was most impressed when talking to Stuart how adamant he was about the role Rotary has played in his success. Not just in business contacts but in getting involved in the community on many different levels and applying the Four Way Test to his everyday business activities and the dividends it pays. The two go hand-in-hand in many ways." Stuart is a six year member of the RC of Burton-Middlefield and is currently serving as Club Treasurer. He has attended several District level Rotary activities including a former District Foundation Event and Conference. He has already expressed a desire to get involved in Rotary at the District level when he and his wife Julie's two infant sons get a few years older.
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LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER CLUBS JOIN FORCESIt was a beautiful morning when members from the Lakewood Rocky River Rotary Clubs gathered at the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood for the annual yard clean up. The Beck Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization that is "dedicated to enriching the quality of life for Northeastern Ohioans" through the performing arts and art education. The history of the Beck Center can be traced back to 1931. For over 10 years, Rotary members have done leaf raking, shrub trimming, courtyard refreshing, and overall sprucing up of the grounds in the fall and spring. The Center’s Executive Director, Cindy Einhouse, is grateful for all that the Rotary Club’s members do. Everyone who attends the Center’s programs and theatre performances are greeted with great productions in a beautiful setting. |
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BURTON MIDDLEFIELD ROTARY FEEDS 35 LOCAL FAMILIES AND 136 RESIDENTS!More than 35 families-in-need and 136 individuals in Geauga County received Thanksgiving meals including a whole frozen turkey or turkey breast and all the fixings topped with a pumpkin and apple pie by the Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield (BMR) on Saturday, Nov. 19. Some recipients offered to pick up their food baskets while others had them delivered by Rotarians. Club President Mike Valentino and his wife Linda ran the entire event along with all the purchasing. Mike using his connections at Dave’s Super Markets acquired very generous pricing from various suppliers. Recipients expressed overwhelming gratitude upon receiving the baskets. BMR worked in conjunction with the Geauga County Dept. of Job and Family Services to acquire a list of names that met the requirements for this effort. Mike and Linda contacted all recipients and scheduled a pick-up or delivery. It’s amazing there is this need in our relatively affluent county, but it’s probably shouldn’t surprise any of us as we continue to work our way out of Covid and fight ongoing inflation, rising food and gasoline prices. BMR through the success of our Maple Splash Raffle is proud to be able to financially support this project and many others in our community. This past year’s raffle allowed for generous donations to more than 20 local non-profits. This year’s raffle ticket sales will begin shortly after the first of December and run through the grand prize drawing on July 8, 2023, along with our monthly $1,000 cash winners beginning the last Wednesday of January 2023 and continuing through the last Wednesday in May 2023. Our raffle tickets make great stocking stuffers, hand over and mailable gifts for Christmas. Go to maplesplashraffle.com after Dec. 5, 2022. Contact: Bob Johnson, goracerbob@aol.com |
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LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER RAFFLE - NOV. 30thSunrise Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB 2022 RAFFLE 1 ticket - $10.00 6 tickets – $50.00 13 tickets - $100.00 28 tickets - $200.00 go to www.lrrsunriserotary.org and select “RAFFLE” DRAWING NOVEMBER 30, 2022 |
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E-CLUBNEO LITERACY PROJECT TAKES OFFMembers of Rotary E-ClubNEO (with supervision and help from experienced users Amora and Myra) recently erected the first of three planned Little Libraries – this one located at the “Kids At Play Learning Academy” in Berea. Photos: Christina Tracy, Linda Boardman, Steve Warren, Elana Koh-Bonnell and her children Amora and Myra. |
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JEFFERSON CLUB FOUNTAIN PROJECTThe Jefferson Rotary Club is very proud of their Fountain Project. In beautiful downtown Jefferson at the Ashtabula County Courthouse stands the statue of a Civil War Soldier that was erected in 1914. Rumor has it that the Soldier was purchased through Sears. It was originally built as a beautiful fountain. The fountain came into disrepair and was them turned into a giant flower bed. The flower bed wasn't tended to regularly and weeds began to take over. In the early 1990's the Jefferson Rotary Club got permission from the County to take over care of the Soldier and decided to try and repair the fountain. The club sold personalized bricks that form a walk way around the soldier to help with costs. In 1996 the fountain was restored and is now a centerpiece for the community. More recently the Jefferson Rotary Club has had to replace the pump and reseal the concrete to prevent leaks. The Jefferson Garden Club also donated beautiful Day Lillie's that surround the exterior. Every spring the Rotary Club cleans and fills the fountain and every fall the Club drains it and collects the coins that people may drop in. The Treasurer will count the coins , add $100 and send a donation to Make A Wish Foundation. It's a great service project that all the members and the community enjoy. |
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BEREA CLUB MAKES MORE KIVA LOANSBerea Rotary made 13 more loans through KIVA recently. Chair Matt Lombardi says activity has been really low because of COVID. The new loans bring our total to 894 with a value of $22,400. The recent loans were made to Kenya, Paraguay, Uganda, Mozambique, Tajikistan, Burkina Faso (4), Vietnam (3) and Guatemala. The loans will support food and clothing for resale, cattle and livestock, building a home toilet and farming supplies. All loans were made to individuals who are going into their third loan cycle or greater. The number of countries we are able to make loans to has been limited and those countries have the greatest risk for currency exchange loss. Thanks to Matt for continuing to chair this worthy project in unsettling times. |
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HEIGHTS OF GREATER CLEVELAND CLUB NEWSOn October 19, 2022, the Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland held the 31st annual awards recognition for Shaker Heights Fire and Police Depts. Each year the respective departments select a first responder that models Service above Self. This year the recipients for 2021 were: -Police Award: Det. Brian M Walsh -Firefighter Award: Joseph Leiben Both recipients were honored by Rotary members while being joined by family, friends and staff from both departments. District Governor David Jones joined the celebration with his own remarks. Each award recipient received an individual plaque and stipend as well as their had name added to their department's wall plaque. Photo from right to left: Front- John Sobotincic, Charlie Mayer, Maria Kaiser, Shamsi Lashgari-Saegh, Ruth Severiens, Karen Ault, Bob Ault Back- Adam Davis, Det Brian Walsh, Paul Qua, Joseph Leibin, Julie Brouhard, Candi Hazelwood, David Jones Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland-Club 3560 Update-Oct. 2022 Small but mighty. That’s what some might say about the Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Club has remained busy and involved in recent years with a variety of activities concentrated in three primary areas: education, the environment, and community outreach. In addition to service projects and monthly club meetings, Club 3560 makes an effort to relax and have fun each month by hosting a club social at the Tavern Co. on Lee Rd. in Cleveland Heights. Guests are welcome at bi-monthly club meetings held at Shaker Heights Country Club or the Tav Co social events. Check the Club’s website for more info, or RSVP to Club President Candi Hazelwood. (photo- group sitting around table @ TavCo)
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Outreach Club ShelterBox Sponsorship with District 6630 In Memory of Jack Young The Rotary Club of the Heights of Greater Cleveland has co-sponsored a Shelter Box with other clubs in District 6630 for the first time, in Memory of Jack Young, past District Governor. Shelter Box has become the largest Rotary Club project in the world, responding to disasters and conflict across the globe and providing emergency shelter to over one million people. Since ShelterBox was founded, it has grown from one club’s adopted project to Rotary International’s only Project Partner in disaster relief. Individual Heights club members collectively gave $250 towards the shelter box in Honor of Young. Annual Shaker Heights First Responder Awards Local first responders couldn’t “work from home” during the pandemic -- they remained on call and available to assist anyone in need, often elderly and vulnerable residents suffering from COVID-19 symptoms. The Club recognized those amazing efforts in Oct. 2021 at an overdue Shaker Heights Police and Fire awards ceremony held at Shaker Heights Fire Station 1, 17000 Chagrin Blvd. This event has been held and sponsored by the Club on an annual basis until COVID-19 caused a hiatus, and a combined event for both 2019 and 2020 was therefore held in 2021. Thankfully the event returns again this fall, and is scheduled for Wed. Oct. 19th at 8 AM back at Fire Station #1. Shaker Lakes Nature Center Hike-Run- Sept. 18 Club members including Candi Hazelwood (President) and Ruth Severiens (Treasurer) were on hand for the Sept. 18th annual walk, run and hike sponsored by the Nature Center of Shaker Lakes. Candy and Ruth helped with the snack tables as runners and walkers returned to the finish. The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes has also hosted the Club’s annual pancake breakfast in recent years, which the Club hopes to resume in the near future. (photo of Candy & Ruth in Shelter Area @ Shaker Lakes. |
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AKRON CLUB
ANYONE SHOP AT ACME? Rotary Camp is collecting ACME receipts! Help us earn 5% Community Cashback by shopping store brands in Acme Fresh Market. Save your receipts from August 4, 2022 until December 24, 2022. Receipts can either be mailed to Camp (4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron OH 44319), or be turned in at the weekly Rotary Meetings. Thank you ACME for your continued support to the community! |
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NORTHAMPTON-CUYAHOGA VALLEY CLUBRotary Club Grant Supports WES Butterfly Pollinator Garden It is believed that students learn by doing. With that in mind, the 3rd and 5th grade students at Woodridge Elementary School will benefit from the hands-on learning experience that the newly installed Butterfly Pollinator Garden will bring. Sponsored by a grant from the Northampton Rotary Club, the planning for this project began long before the first shovel hit the dirt. Plants native to Ohio were researched for durability and sustainability as the site on the north side of Woodridge Elementary School was prepared for the new garden. Concurrent with the Nature of Science standards for Ohio’s Learning Standards, learning about the butterfly and pollinator garden brings to life the concepts of ecosystems, scientific investigations, life cycles of species, and observation of wildlife. Students from Mrs. Smagola's and Mrs. Cole’s 3rd and 5th grade classes were chosen to implement the garden plans by digging, planting and watering the garden. Volunteers from the Rotary Club included project coordinator Ray Krusinski, who led the charge of designing the garden and bringing the vision to life. On Oct. 4, Suncrest Gardens and the Woodridge facilities team worked diligently with the students to ensure proper depth and spacing for each planting. “This is a great chance for students to get their hands dirty and use this as a live learning lab” said Krusinski. The finished project left a smile on everyone’s face. A crushed stone path wanders through the garden, offering space for students to study each plant closely. Three benches will be added for students and community members to enjoy the tranquility of the space. Students and Rotary Club members will collaborate to water and maintain the garden so it can be enjoyed for years to come! Permission for use of photos approved by Woodridge Elementary School |
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PORT-SUMMIT CLUBPort-Summit Rotarians served pizza, applesauce and drinks to the participants at the 2022 Unskating Party at Springfield Lake Roller Rink. Our club has a tradition of supporting this event, which has just returned due to pausing for Covid precautions. We purchase supplies and serve food and share goodwill will participants. Other contributors/sponsors include Marco's Pizza and Akron Roller Derby. |
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MEDINA, OHIO PROCLAMATION OF WORLD POLIO DAYMEDINA, OHIO PROCLAMATION OF WORLD POLIO DAY Rotary International Proclamation WHEREAS, Rotary is a global network of neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who unite and take action to create lasting change in communities across the globe; and WHEREAS, the Rotary motto, Service Above Self, inspires members to provide humanitarian service, follow high ethical standards, and promote goodwill and peace in the world; and WHEREAS, Rotary in 1985 launched PolioPlus and in 1988 helped establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to immunize the children of the world against polio; and WHEREAS, polio cases have dropped by 99.9 percent since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease; and WHEREAS, to date, Rotary has contributed more than US$2.2 billion and countless volunteer hours to protecting nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries; and WHEREAS, Rotary is working to raise an additional $50 million per year, which would be leveraged for maximum impact by an additional $100 million annually from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; and WHEREAS, these efforts are providing much-needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials for health workers and parents; and WHEREAS, in addition, Rotary has played a major role in decisions by donor governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort; and WHEREAS, there are over 1.2 million Rotary members in 36,000 clubs throughout the world that sponsor service projects to address such critical issues as poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, and the environment in their local communities and abroad; Therefore, I, Mayor Dennis Hanwell, Mayor of the City of Medina, Ohio, do hereby proclaim 24 October "World Polio Day" in Medina, Ohio, and encourage all citizens to join me, Medina Sunrise Rotary and Rotary International in the fight for a polio-free world. WWW.ENDPOLIO.ORG PHOTO (L to R): Front - David Lariviere, Toby Butt, Kent Morgan, Kerry Gregoire, Frank Festi, Mayor Dennis Hanwell, Kevin Lauterjung, Drs. Shail & Than Jain, Don Spickler Back - Bill Lamb, Paul Rose, Jim Shields, John Coyne, Dennie Simpson, Regie Haire, Jessica Hazeltine |
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LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE - TRAILS FOR HOPE - NOV. 12-19, 2022The Trials for Hope Annual Fall Fundraiser will be here soon, and we need your help!
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INTERACTION 2022 - NOVEMBER 19th!Our annual Interaction event is quickly approaching! It will take place on Saturday, November 19th, at Stow-Munroe Falls High School (3227 Graham Rd, Stow, OH 44224) from 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM. We are currently planning a day filled with speakers, breakout sessions, and fun that will culminate in the selection of a district-wide service project for all clubs to do together chosen by our Interact students. The theme this year is "Imagine Interaction." You can register to attend this event until November 14th by clicking on the link below: We would love to see representatives from all Interact clubs at this event. If your club does not sponsor an Interact club currently, we still encourage you to attend yourself or send a representative from your Rotary club to learn a little more about the process. We will provide a free lunch and snack to any attendees, and a free tshirt to anyone who registers by October 28th (this Friday). Please consider attending this amazing event yourselves, but also encourage your Interact advisors and students to attend as well. Please direct any questions about the Interaction to me at chelsea.talty@westg.org. We hope to see you and your Interact students on November 19th! Thank you, Chelsea
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BROADMOOR BOBCATS REMAIN UNDEFEATED DESPITE CHALLENGE FROM MENTOR ROTARYIt was youth versus experience when the Broadmoor Bobcats faced off against the Mentor Rotary Club in the inaugural outing for the Bobcats in 2022/2023 and the first since the start of Covid. The Bobcats got off to a fast start, leading 22-2 after the first stanza. Rotarians improved a bit in the second quarter, ending the half at 40-10. The game resumed after a dance party at halftime that invigorated the Rotarian offense. However, the Bobcats remained too much for Mentor Rotary with the final score of 64-45. “Broadmoor Bobcats are really competitive and play hard to win,” said Lee Quignano, Mentor Rotarian. “We do service, we don’t play around. We gave it our all but Bobcats took the win!” “I’ve watched many Broadmoor Bobcats games over the years at the county board, but have never played in one,” said Ann Mahler, Assistant Superintendent at the LCBDD and Mentor Rotarian. “ I cannot express in words what it felt like to have this opportunity to play with the students and experience their joy. This type of experience changes people. I am beyond blessed to work at the LCBDD/Deepwood and this opportunity is just one of the reasons why.” Following the hard-fought but friendly match, the competitors enjoyed friendship over a pizza lunch. The Mentor and Willoughby Rotary Clubs have long had a strong partnership with Deepwood Foundation and the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood as we help enrich, empower and engage individuals who have developmental disabilities as well as our Rotarians. The Mentor Rotary Club would love to welcome visitors and new members at our meetings. Mentor Rotary meets Thursdays at noon at the Mentor Harbor Yachting Club. All interested in learning more about the club can contact Dale Smith at 330-968-7683 or rdalesmith@bellsouth.net. About the Rotary Club of Mentor |
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RYE “CLEVELAND DAY” HELD OCTOBER 1, 2022The Rotary Club of Cleveland hosted the District 6630 Rotary Youth Exchange inbound students, potential outbound students and District Rotarians at its annual Cleveland Day on Saturday October 1, 2022. Club President Jennifer Kelly and Co-Chair of the International Service Committee Bruce Jackim helped lead the group on a walking tour of historical downtown Cleveland from Public Square to Playhouse Square. After lunch at the Fifth Street Arcade, the group got a bird’s-eye view of town for the observation deck at Terminal Tower. The day concluded with a walk to the Steamship Mather where the group learned about the history of shipping on the Great Lakes. The Club was glad it could restart this traditional event after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. |
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MEDINA SR CLUB DONATES FOR 'BACK-TO-SCHOOL' |
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CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS 2022 SPORTS CHALLENGEChagrin Highlands Rotary ran our annual Sports Challenge for about 35 people with physical and mental challenges on September 17, 2022. Previous events were held in an indoor gym; this time it was at an outdoor park in Willoughby and the weather was perfect. The pictures below showed most participants playing games that included a corn hole, a racket ball toss, air propelled foam rockets, and a basketball toss. We then provided lunch in an outdoor pavilion. Everyone had turkey, beef, and ham sandwiches, potato chips, and cookies for dessert. Rotarians and the guests all enjoyed the outing.
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PINTS AGAINST POLIOPlease join the Mentor Rotary Club in celebrating the success of PolioPlus! Rotarians will raise Pints Against Polio at Beerhead in Concord Township starting at 5:30 PM on Thursday October 27. We will have a 50/50 raffle with proceeds going to the PolioPlus campaign to finish the job! Additional donations are accepted - remember - the Gates Foundation matches our contributions 2:1! #ThisClose! |
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THANK YOU FROM PDG LARRY LOHMANHappy October! It was a great honor serving as the Governor of this Great District this past Rotary year. What makes being the Past District Governor is seeing the results of all the hard work and generous giving of our clubs and members. I would like to take a moment to thank our District 6630 Clubs and members for their giving to The Rotary Foundation. We had a very solid year in giving; Annual Fund $211,185, Polio Plus $96,535, Our total giving was $312,484. While our District Governor, Governor Elect, and Governor Nominee were at the Zone 30/31 Institute, we were awarded the 3rd overall giving for Polio Plus in Zone 30. I would like to thank the 2021-2022 District Foundation Chair Jim Lechko, for working with our clubs to achieve these levels of giving. I would like to invite all our Rotarians to join us for this year’s Foundation Gala on November 17, 2022. The Gala this year will be held at Windows On The River in Cleveland. We will be celebrating the giving from last year and recognizing Clubs and Members for their giving to The Rotary Foundation. A lot of information will be coming out in the coming week, so keep your eyes and ears open. I am told that this year’s Gala will be very Groovy. Thank you all, and I cannot wait to celebrate with you all on November 17. Larry Lohman 2022-2023 Foundation Chair 2021-2022 District Governor |
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NOVEMBER 2022 GOVERNORS MESSAGENovember 2022 Happy November! I hope you are having a great Rotary year! As Georgeann and I continue our “official” visits to the clubs, we continue to be amazed (and humbled) by all you do. The Rotarians of District 6630 have been wonderful and welcoming. I enjoyed hearing about community partners and club projects that have made our communities and the world a better place. What a legacy! Thank you! October 24th was World Polio Day. Our District is proud of our support to End Polio. During the 2021-2022 year we raised $96,535 for Polio Plus and were awarded the 3rd overall giving for Polio Plus in Zone 30. The End Polio Now night at the Cleveland Guardians was a success and we raised over $6000. Medina Ohio proclamation of World Polio Day, Mentors Pints for Polio, and Ohio Polio Challenge helps the communities in our district understand the long-term commitment we have to eradicating Polio in the world. It is fitting in this Thanksgiving month, that we give thanks for all we have. As Rotarians let us celebrate The Rotary Foundation Month. In his recent post PDG Larry Lohman stated “I would like to take a moment to thank our District 6630 Clubs and members for their giving to The Rotary Foundation. We had a very solid year in giving; Annual Fund $211,185, Polio Plus $96,535, our total giving was $312,484.” The Foundation provides us with a wonderfully efficient opportunity to give back to others. Rotary District 6630 should be proud of its role in the development of the Rotary Foundation. In 1917 at the Rotary Convention in Atlanta, Rotarian Arch C. Klumph proposed the establishment of an endowment, which would later become The Rotary Foundation. It has done so much good while maintaining Charity Navigator’s maximum 4-star rating for at least the last ten years. Our Foundation is such a transparent and efficient charity that the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided it with close to a billion dollars in matching funds to help eradicate Polio. Imagine how you might use the money available through our Foundation to do more good in our communities and in the world— and then take action! I think about projects our members have pursued through grants from The Rotary Foundation that have impacted our communities in ways we may not see for years to come. The beauty of our Foundation (beyond the stellar ratings) – is that it’s OUR Foundation that funds OUR projects, carried out by individual clubs throughout the world, each project the brainchild of a Rotarian. That Rotarian could be you! Many Rotarians throughout our district have seen their ideas come to fruition through our Foundation’s district and global grants. Foundation funds can be used to turn your ideas into action! District grants are easily accessible and are approved – as the name implies – right here in our own district. Club members from throughout the district sit on the Foundation committee that evaluates grant requests. The District Grant Cycle will begin soon. Would your Club like to participate in a district grant or a global grant? Don’t know how? Grant Seminars will be held in the first part of 2023 - watch your email for dates, times and locations. Two (2) or more members of your club members must participate to be eligible to submit a grant. I would encourage you to contact PDG Larry Lohman, District Foundation Chair, or Sandy Naragon, Foundation Committee Chair, to present on the Foundation and the district grant process to your club. Grant Management Materials Toolbox November events: Thanksgiving – November 24th – Let’s give thanks to our members, our partners and the community
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OCTOBER 2022 GOVERNORS MESSAGEOctober 2022 October is upon us and many of us are enjoying college and professional football, the cooler weather, the beauty in the changing of the leaves and the fellowship we enjoy as we visit with friends and family. I truly love Ohio in the fall. The first quarter of the Rotary year has passed with many memories and achievements. I want to thank the Rotary Club of Medina Sunrise for welcoming me on my first official club visit. During the first quarter, I visited more than 25 clubs in the District and met many Rotarians. I am amazed to see that each club is excited about meeting in person and renewing club projects, service activities and raising funds for their community. Thank you for sharing your projects with me as I continue to visit and speak with each member, hearing their experiences as they work in his or her way to serve the community and the world. Please contact me at dejrotary@gmail.com or 330-603-4107 to schedule your visit. October 24th is World Polio DayOur district has been a strong supporter of the End Polio Now campaign. In July we held our Guardians End Polio event. Over 300 fellow Rotarians attended the game and helped us raise $6000 for Polio. As October 24 approaches I would like to encourage each club to participate in a Polio Awareness event. On or around October 24th wear your End Polio Now tee shirts and plan a walk through your downtown, have a social event, have a friendly softball game with another service organization, have FUN and promote the End Polio Cause. I would encourage your club to have a meeting to discuss Polio and show some of the inspiring videos from survivors or an inspirational video from Rotary. Rotary Polio Plus Initiative. Join Rotary for World Polio Day as global health experts and partners share our progress on the road to polio eradication. World Polio Day Toolkit. Download it. Register your club’s World Polio Day activities. Fill in this short form. Recent Polio cases in U.S. and Europe. Read Rotary’s full statement.
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NORTHAMPTON-CUYAHOGA VALLEY ROTARY CELBRATES 60 YEARS OF SERVICEOn September 30th, the Rotary Club of Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley gathered to celebrate their 60th anniversary. It was an evening filled with stories and laughter. Jim McKee served as emcee, taking us back to 1962, when the Club was chartered while “DJ Tony” Karam played the hits from that charter year. Roger Edwards, a charter member of the Club, was also honored as a 60 year member. He regaled the attendees with humorous and thought-provoking tales of Club history. Past Presidents and other Club members shared their fun stories and heartfelt moments. The room was filled to capacity by Rotarians and their guests who enjoyed good food and that famous Rotary fellowship. DG David Jones was required to be at the Zone Institute and unavailable to attend, but he sent greetings via his Vice Governor, PDG Pat Myers. There were several Rotarians in attendance visiting from other Clubs including two Rotaract members from Baldwin Wallace and many members of E-ClubNEO, the first satellite Club in our District, chartered and mentored by RC of Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley. |
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AKRON ROTARY CAMP: WHAT A NIGHT!!Thank you from the bottom our hearts for the incredible support and love for Rotary Camp! It was so great to see everyone back for our 5th Rotary Camp Regatta. With your help we raised $773,000 for improvements to the Waterfront, making it more accessible and safer for our campers. Save the date for our next regatta and Rotary Camp’s 100th anniversary on September 28, 2024! |
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MEDINA SUNRISE ANNUAL CART TIPPER GOLF CLASSICGM Chad Gibson and the friendly staff at Bunker Hill Golf Course made Rotarians, guests and prospective members feel relaxed and welcome at the Medina Sunrise Rotary Annual Cart Tipper Golf Classic. It was a good fall day for golf, fun, fellowship and foursomes as the Rotarians got together to share their experiences in service to the community and plan next February 11th's big fundraiser -- the Wine & Roses Annual Dinner to benefit The Children's Center of Medina County and many other community youth programs. Medina Sunrise Rotary, chartered on July 11, 1994, is a caring, busy and fun club. Partnering with Medina County District Library, Medina 911 Rotary Memorial Park, The Children's Center, Feeding Medina County, Miracle League of NE Ohio, Empower Sports, Medina County Educational Service Center, Let's Make a Difference, CUPS Cafe and many other youth-focused organizations, we make a difference in the lives of children in our community and beyond. Do not hesitate to contact us, ask any question or make suggestions as we move forward with another year of adventure and "Service Above Self". www.medinasunriserotary.com Come and see us at Medina Sunrise Rotary! PHOTO Provided (Becky Shotwell) |
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MEDINA SUNRISE CELEBRATES 28 YEARSMedina Sunrise Rotary |
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OHIO POLIO CHALLENGERotary International President Jennifer Jones appeared on the main stage at the star-studded Global Citizen Festival on 24 September to highlight Rotary’s commitment to eradicating polio and announce an additional US $150 million pledge toward that end. OHIO POLIO CHALLENGE The 5 District Governors in the state of Ohio have a Polio challenge between our districts. The challenge runs until World Polio Day which is October 24TH. To help with the challenge
Every Dollar that you donate will be matched with two additional dollars from the Gates Foundation. Your $10 donation will be matched by $20 making your donation worth $30 towards eradicating Polio in the world. |
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CUYAHOGA FALLS CLUB REPRESENTED AT POPCORN EATING CONTESTTom Nolan, President of the Rotary Club of Cuyahoga Falls, represents the club at the 8th annual Popcorn Eating Contest hosted by Metropolis Popcorn during the Cuyahoga Falls Oktoberfest on Saturday September17th. The contest was Judged by fellow Rotarian Mayor Don Walters, and although Tom tried his best he wasn’t able to complete the gallon bucket in the 10 minute time limit. Proceeds went towards charities in and around Cuyahoga Falls. |
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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2025-2026 DISTRICT GOVERNORDear RI District 6630 Rotarians: We are currently seeking applications for our 2025-2026 District 6630 Governor. One of the most important decisions we make as a District is selecting our future leaders and we are seeking the most qualified person for the position of District Governor. If you have a demonstrated history of leadership and collaboration as a Rotarian and are willing to share your passion and talents as District Governor, please seriously consider this opportunity. The qualifications are as follows excerpted from the RI Bylaws: 16.010. Qualifications of a Governor-nominee. Unless excused by the board, the person selected as a governor-nominee shall at the time of selection: (a) be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district; (b) have served as club president for a full term or as charter president for at least six months; (c) demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a governor in section 16.030.; (d) demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the bylaws; and (e) submit to RI a statement that the Rotarian understands those qualifications, duties, and responsibilities, is qualified for the office of governor, and is willing and able to assume and faithfully perform those duties and responsibilities. 16.020. Qualifications of a Governor. Unless excused by the board, a governor, when taking office, must have attended the international assembly for its full duration, have been a Rotarian for at least seven years, and continue to possess the qualifications in section 16.010. (Complete Duties of a Governor can be viewed in the RI Bylaws – Article 16.030) Our District 6630 Nominating Committee will comply with RI’s election guidelines as described in the attached documents. If you plan to print these instead of viewing them, please be advised that they are extremely lengthy. RI Bylaws - Articles 12 and 13 Rotary Code of Policies - Sections 17.030.3(A),17.040, 19.030, 26.070 The attached Governor-nominee Designate Form and the DGND Candidate Additional Information Form need to be completed by all candidates and mailed no later than November 12, 2022 as follows:
Please send both of these forms to: PDG Lawrence Lohman Chair, District 6630 Nominating Committee 4206 Hattrick Rd, Rootstown, OH 44272 All proposed candidate documents must be postmarked by November 12, 2022: Do NOT email the forms – they must be sent via US Mail. The 2022-2023 Nominating Committee will interview proposed candidates during the week of November 28, 2022 (final date[s] to be announced based on the number of candidates to be interviewed) and select a District Governor Nominee-Designate who will serve as District Governor for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. The 2022-2023 Nominating Committee is made up of: Chair, IPDG Larry Lohman (Kent) PDG Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski (Cleveland) PDG John Reyes (Akron) Todd Kiick (Lakewood – Rocky River) Chelsea Talty (Geauga West) DR. Stephen Atkins (Willoughby) Adam Sonnhalter (North Ridgeville) Randy Rininger (Port - Summit) IMPORTANT: A fundamental principle of Rotary is that the best qualified candidate should be selected for service in elective offices. The RI Bylaws prohibit any effort by a candidate, a candidate’s supporter, or any Rotarian to influence the selection process in a positive or negative manner, including but not limited to, campaigning or canvassing. Brochures, literature, letters, or any form of communication promoting a candidate are not to be distributed or circulated by a candidate or others on the candidate’s behalf. The Bylaws further provide that under certain circumstances the Rotary International Board may disqualify a candidate from election who violates the provision prohibiting campaigning for the position. Please direct any questions to PDG Lohman by cell phone or email: 330-322-2474; d6630dg2122@gmail.com. Thank you for your assistance with this very important process. Yours in Rotary Service, Lawrence Lohman 2022-2023 Chair District Nominating Committee Home Club: Rotary Club of Kent, OH USA Cell: 330-322-2474 | Email: D6630DG2122@gmail.com | www.RotaryDistrict6630.org |
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RYE STUDENTS ENJOY BASEBALL GAMEOn September 13, 2022 Stew Buchanan arranged for the RYE students from District #6630 and #6600 to attend a Cleveland Guardians game. Host families, siblings, and club counselors were also present. Welcome to Ja, Yara, Cristiano, Loris, Chihiro, Jose, Dani, and Madeline ( a potential outbound). It is nice to have exchange students back this year. |
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BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD JEEP INVASION OCT. 9TH TO BENEFIT D.A.R.E. PROGRAMJEEP WRANGLER ENTHUSIASTS Event: Jeep Invasion Host: The RC of Burton-Middlefield, (Ohio) What it Benefits: Geauga County schools DARE programs for Alcohol and drug awareness Date: 9 October This will be the third annual Jeep Invasion event put on by BMR. This highly popular event is better attended every year by rabid Jeep Wrangler enthusiasts. We hold it at a local drive-in theater with use of the donated sound system and food service. The event includes dozens of door prizes, gift bags, a raffle drawing and the main draw is a guided tour of Geauga County led by our county sheriff (a Rotarian) and incorporating some of the off road trails of our great park system which are opened to the Jeeps for a two hour period. Last year’s invasion drew 200 Jeeps. This year we are limiting it to 140 because of traffic concerns. Entry fee is $50/Jeep; no limit on occupants or $25 if you do not go on the tour. Proceeds this year will go to our county school systems DARE drug and alcohol programs. Last year’s event generated $17,000 for local veteran’s needs.
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CHANGE4CHANGE TO BENEFIT AKRON ROTARY CAMP - SEPT. 20th |
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AKRON RYE STUDENT, MANUEL JACINTO NUNEZ, ARRIVES IN SOUTH KOREA |
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PRE PRESIDENTS-ELECT TRAINING: MEMBERSHIP - SEPT. 14 |
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STOW-MUNROE FALLS CLUBThe Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club hosted Stuff the Bus at Giant Eagle and Target in early August during tax-free weekend. Donations helped supply teachers in their district with the items they need all year. |
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OCTOBER IS EDUCATION and LITERACY MONTH |
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CONGRATULATIONS GREEN ROTARIAN JEANANNE CHADSEYRotarian Jeananne Chadsey has been selected as a 30 for the Future recipient by the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce! Congratulations Jeananne! These are the 30 most impactful young professionals in the Greater Akron area. They have been trendsetting and trailblazing their way through projects that grow the region economically. Watch these professionals receive their honor at the 30 For The Future awards ceremony. This will be held on September 15 in the NEW Center at NEOMED. Watch the ceremony: https://bit.ly/3MQX980 |
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTS GATHER AT AKRON ROTARY CAMP |
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SEPTEMBER 2022 GOVERNORS MESSAGESeptember 2022 My Rotary Family, September 8 is Education and Literacy Month
If you would like to see the data on your county visit the U.S. Skills Map: State and County Indicators of Adult Literacy and Numeracy Many Clubs in District 6630, have been significantly involved in the battle against illiteracy over the past few years. If your Club has a literacy project underway, please share it to social media this month and tag the post with the following: use @district6630 for Instagram and use #district6630rotary for Facebook. Thank you, David E Jones Rotary District 6630 District Governor 2022-2023 Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club Past President 2017 Rotary District 6630 -- Foundation Stewardship Chair 2016-2020 -- RI Conference Chair 2017-2021 Cell Phone: 330.603.4107 Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com |
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MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB 'FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY'We had a great group of volunteers from Medina Sunrise Rotary in our warehouse! These Rotarians did a phenomenal job and we are so grateful for their volunteerism and financial support of our Weekender Bags for Children program. |
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REMEMBERING PDG JOHN (JACK) YOUNGDear Family of Rotary: We recently shared with you the sad news of the passing of Past District Governor Jack Young. Here is the official obituary and the information about the graveside service the family has now published: John “Jack” A. Young, 75, of Brunswick, OH, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville, OH. The son of Charles E. Young and Vera Haug Young, he was born in Marietta, OH on May 16, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Hayes Young. After graduating from Marietta High School in 1965, he attended Bliss College where he received his bachelor’s degree in business. He earned two master’s degrees in human resource management and health care administration from Central Michigan University. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Colorado, California, Iceland, and Oklahoma, where he was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant. Employed in human resource management positions throughout his career, he was also founder and administrator for The Villa at the Lake, an assisted living facility in Conneaut, OH. He also served on many professional service organizations from which he received many distinguished honors. In addition to his work with Kiwanis International and the Lions Club, he was an active and accomplished member of various Masonic lodges. A past Rotary District Governor, Jack exemplified the organization’s principle of Service Above Self. In his various roles as a dedicated Rotarian, he traveled the world for Rotary International and Shelter Box USA, an organization that aids in disaster recovery throughout the world. Jack is survived by three children: Melissa (Eric) Yinger, Emily Williams, and Michael (Holly) Young; grandchildren: Kaleb Jolliff, Kameron Young, Cole Young, Zachary Young, Wyatt Williams, Kyleigh Luke, and Mason Luke; nephew Mitchell Young and niece Shelley Forsythe; sister-in law Sarah Young; former spouse, Ann Young; and his beloved dog, Zoey. Burial with military honors will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, on September 10th at noon. Memorial donations may be mailed to ViaQuest Hospice, Metro Pl N, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 Attn: Dyanna; or Shelter Box USA at www.shelterboxusa.org/donate. Ingram Funeral Home of Marysville, is honored to serve Jack’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.IngramFuneralService.com. Jack’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville, as well as ViaQuest and Jill Johnson for their care and compassion. |
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CLEVELAND CLUB CREATES VIDEOCheck out this video from Rotary Club of Cleveland. It's the club's first video in a new series created to bring awareness to club projects as well as other #PeopleOfAction in our community and around the world. Has your club started using videos to share club events or news? Please share them! The easiest way is to tag us or share directly to our page. The Rotary Club of Cleveland As Rotarians, we like to call ourselves “People of Action” and we want to introduce you to some amazing people doing GOOD in our community. Check out this first video where we spend 3 Minutes with our friend Ebonie Joiner of Shalom & Tranquility Community Garden https://youtu.be/_64nr-gV3dA
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LAKEWOOD-ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE WELCOMES EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM SOUTH KOREAJae Hoon Jung arrived in Lakewood in August. He is the first Rotary Exchange Student in a couple years as the Pandemic postponed the Program for two years. For more than 40 years, Rotary Youth Exchange has been one of Rotary’s best-known programs. As an official program, it dates to 1975, but by that time, Rotary clubs had already been sending students abroad for decades with the aim of promoting international understanding and friendship. What the program offers to and asks of participants is an openness to new ideas and experiences, a willingness to adapt and to gain new perspectives, and an opportunity to make new friends and learn new ways of living, the same values that define Rotary itself. Jae is sponsored by a Rotary club in Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea (South Korea). His father is Hang Sup Jun and his mother Ju Won Kim. He will attend Lakewood High School as a junior. Sunrise Rotarian, Lynda Carter and her family, will house him until his first host family, the Schlatzer’s, take over in early September. Jae intends to learn as much as he can about developing his English skills and learn about different cultures during his ten months at Lakewood High School. Eventually he wants to study Business Administration at a university in the states. Photo: Marty Harris, Hoon Jung and PDG Jim Harris met Hoon Jung at the airport. Members of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise will entertain him in their homes and take him to local attractions and events. The club provides an allowance and makes sure he can participate in school events and activities. Jae skis and played soccer in South Korea. He looks forward to getting involved in activities at the high school. In addition to this International Service program, there are many Community, Vocational and Youth Service Activities of the two Rotary Clubs of Lakewood Rocky River. A noon club meets every Monday, and a morning club meets every Wednesday, both at Umerley Hall of the Rocky River Civic Center. Contact Kathy Berkshire at sloopyohio19@gmail.com to learn more and how you can join with men and women in your area to give back through service in your community, and internationally.
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ROTARY RECOGNIZES LEADERSHIP IN HUDSON COMMUNITY AND IN ITS CLUBThe Rotary Club of Hudson celebrated its “changing of the guard” recently at the Blue Canyon restaurant with the swearing in of its next President and the recognition of this year’s Jimmy Sutphin Award winner. The Rotarian of the Year plaque was also presented. Each of these recognitions is part of the annual Rotary celebration banquet. Liz Murphy, founder of Destination Hudson was chosen as this year’s recipient in honor of her contributions to the community over the past 28 years and her meaningful and compelling communications with the public regarding a variety of Hudson opportunities and events. She has been the driving force behind the Downtown Merchants for many years, seeking ways to help our small retail businesses thrive. Previous owner of the Learned Owl, Liz has always been one of our community’s most sincere and active advocates. Liz assured the assembled that “I love Hudson as Jimmy did, and I am honored that the Rotary Club of Hudson felt I deserved this year’s award. Hudson’s spirit of volunteerism is a result of many who feel the same way. One positive that came out of Covid is that the Hudson Chamber, Destination Hudson, City and the Merchants of Hudson are working together more effectively than ever before---Jimmy would approve!” The Jimmy Sutphin Award was established in 2015 to recognize deserving Hudson community leaders who closely reflect the Rotary “Service Above Self” standard. The initial recipient was Jimmy “Inky” Sutphin, a friend and colleague of both the Rotary Club and the community at large. Jimmy was universally loved by local citizens who benefited by his communication skills and empathy for all he encountered. The Rotarian of the Year plaque was presented to James Yard who has been responsible for the Club’s marketing and public relations for the past five years and led the Strategic Planning Committee during 2021. He assured attendees that he has had “the privilege of simply reporting all the good deeds performed by the Club’s members”. Regarding community service over the past year, it was recognized that outgoing President Patrick Scherer led the Club in staging a “comeback” Rotary Annual Gala that raised over $65,000, coordinated the ongoing Scout Cabin restoration project that has secured $240,000 in funding and supervised the planting of two elementary school pollinator gardens, all efforts being part of the Strategic Plan. In addition, his Speakers Committee, Chaired by John Adams, has provided highly engaging and meaningful weekly presenters throughout the year. Father Joseph Boysel, a longtime community leader, was sworn in as the Club’s next President and promised to engage more of our young, diverse and business members of the Hudson community. He encouraged all members to invite a friend to attend one of our meetings to see firsthand what an active, sharing and congenial group we are. Learn more about Rotary and its community projects at www.rotaryhudson.org.
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CHARDON CLUB HARVEST AUCTION - NOV. 5th |
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FAIRLAWN CLUB SPEAKEASY - Oct. 29Rotary Club of Fairlawn’s 11th Speakeasy Fundraiser Is October 29th, 2022 The Rotary Club of Fairlawn will host its 11th annual Speakeasy Fundraiser on October 29, 2022, from 6:00 -11:00, at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The Rotary Club of Fairlawn joins forces with Akron Children’s Hospital, Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation, Blick Center, and The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation to make this a very special event. This year’s Community Service Award will be presented to William Considine for his service and dedication to our community. The Rotary Club of Fairlawn has raised over $1 million for children in this community and around the world since 1964. The Speakeasy event is the club’s major fundraiser. Its purpose is to help fund special projects for local charities. Through the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, this year’s proceeds will help local organizations that support children’s education, health, and welfare. As this year’s recipients, Akron Children’s Hospital, Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer foundation, Blick Center, and the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation will receive proceeds from this event. At our last event, the Rotary Club of Fairlawn raised over $60,000 for local organizations. The Speakeasy fundraiser will be a fun-filled evening of dancing to a live band in a nostalgic speakeasy atmosphere. The ticket price of $125 per person includes a sit-down dinner, an oral and silent auction, a cash bar and a “best-dressed” costume contest. Raffle tickets for many wonderful gifts are also available for purchase. Of course, the real winners will be the children of our community. The Rotary Club’s efforts to support local charities and build goodwill throughout the community stem from Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.” Rotary’s compassion stretches well beyond Akron as it works to combat polio, poverty, and illiteracy on national and international levels. Rotary focuses on service projects encompassing peace and conflict prevention and resolution, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, and economic and community development. To purchase event/raffle tickets or make a donation to the Speakeasy fundraiser, visit www.speakeasy.fairlawnrotary.com. For additional information, please contact Johnathan Roberts at 757-377-7896 or at Johnathan.w.roberts@gmail.com. Corporate sponsorships start at $395, and program advertising starts at $75. If you are unable to attend, but would like to help, please send your check to the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc, at P.O. Box 13063, Fairlawn, Ohio 44334. The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3). CDC guidelines, state, local and venue requirements are to be in effect on the date of the event. ### |
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WESTLAKE-BAY VILLAGE NEWSThe Westlake - Bay Village Rotary Art Festival took place on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Dozens of artists of various mediums participated. Food trucks provided delicious meals. Some of the over 2,000 patrons sipped their favorite cold drink in the beer and wine garden. Musical groups performing throughout the day included classical winds, rock and jazz. Kids and adults enjoyed a balloon artist, the artist raffle, snow cones and popcorn. The Festival was held on the grounds of Westlake Porter Public Library. Shaun Kinley, the festival's featured artist, paints textural acrylics capturing action and energy with intensity as his works illuminate the subjects with brilliant color, stroke and substance. He was honored with a proclamation from Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough. The money raised from this festival goes directly back to the community for funding such things as kitchen equipment for Meals on Wheels, college scholarships for Westlake and Bay Village high school graduates, family dinners at Ames House - Hospice of the Western Reserve, assistance to those with special needs including Best Buddies, Milestones Autism Resources and STAR Camp. Tim Richards of Star 102.1 FM cut the ribbon to start the festival. |
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AURORA CLUB DISC GOLF OPEN - Sept. 24 |
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DISTRICT 6630 RECEIVES RECOGNITIONDear district leader, Congratulations on earning Global Peacebuilder recognition for your district! You’ve achieved this distinction by contributing District Designated Funds or district cash during Rotary year 2021-22 to support Rotary Peace Centers or the peacebuilding and conflict prevention area of focus. Global Peacebuilder Districts like yours play a critical role in supporting the work of the Rotary Peace Centers and our grassroots work in peacebuilding. Each year, your district contributions are part of the funding that allows up to 130 peace fellows to study at our seven Rotary Peace Centers. More than 1,500 alumni of the peace centers program are actively making the world more peaceful, from leading local initiatives in communities to guiding policy development at the United Nations and other multilateral organizations. In 2021, Rotary’s newest peace center at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, began welcoming its first fellows from throughout Africa. This year, The Rotary Foundation is in the process of selecting a partner university to host another new Rotary Peace Center in the Middle East or North Africa, with the first class of fellows to begin study in 2025. Your generous contributions also support the vital peacebuilding and conflict prevention work that clubs and districts do through projects supported by The Rotary Foundation. Through these activities, your donations help train leaders, address the root causes of conflict, and build the capacity of communities around the world to overcome violence and increase their resiliency so people can flourish. Global Peacebuilder Districts like yours are invaluable to Rotary’s peacebuilding initiatives. Thank you for your continued generosity in support of this important work! |
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AUGUST 2022 GOVERNORS MESSAGEAugust 2022 My Rotary Family, I am excited to bring you greetings from my wife, Georgeann and myself as this month we focus on Membership and New Club Development. Peter Tuttle and the Membership committee have been meeting and planning throughout the month of July and we are excited by the opportunities for growth that are seemingly boundless. The committee will be sending out further information over the next few months. The Foundation committee had a successful “End Polio Now” event on July 13th at the Cleveland Guardian’s game. Rotarian, Dean Thayer, from the Northampton Cuyahoga Valley club threw out the first pitch. I would like to thank the Rotarians in District 6600 and 6650 for their participation in the event as we support each other in our efforts to do good in our communities. I would like to thank Stu Buchanan, Polio Plus Chair from the Rotary Club of Akron, for a successful event. His planning of the event and ticket sales brought over 300 participants to the game. The raffle baskets and First Pitch tickets raised $6000 for Polio. My club visits are underway, and I appreciate the reception that I have received from those clubs with whom I have visited. I am grateful for the interaction so early in the Rotary year. All club visits are scheduled and can be found on the District calendar via the website. If you would like to schedule a Governor visit to your Club meeting, Club Social event or service project, please email me at DEJRotary@gmail.com. Our Rotary District 6630 brand is riding high on the waves of change. This year’s theme of IMAGINE is truly a driving force in our goals of “Service Above Self”. Clubs are making new community connections, planning new service projects and partnering with other organizations. Our current members have such tremendous passion and provide amazing support for our Rotary initiatives. Our core values of fellowship, integrity, diversity, service and leadership help our clubs serve their communities and attract new members. Let’s continue to develop new service projects and opportunities that will provide value, keep our current members engaged and also allow potential members to experience Rotary. We will also continue to build on the relationship that has been developed with our Rotaractor’s in order to grasp the countless opportunities for collaboration and sharing of knowledge as true partners within the Rotary family. As we welcome and integrate Rotaract into our club model, the district has integrated members into our district committees, provided them the opportunity to apply for district grants and encourage our clubs to partner with them for service projects. Our LEADS Committee is busy planning programs for our clubs’ membership and leaders. Never in our history has access to knowledge been so available. The true dynamic of Rotary is now more eye catching than ever. The five districts in Ohio have planned three Multi-District sessions focused on Membership, Foundation and Public Image. Club leaders will be receiving Save the Date flyers and are encouraged to share with members who are interested in participating. The Public Image Committee has been busy promoting your club events through our District Website and social media platforms. If you have an upcoming event, a story about your event or Pictures that you would like to promote, please send information to the Public Image Committee Chair Tina Ingraham. Cheryl Warren has done a great job of redesigning the District website to enhance the look and feel to promote our District and Club projects. If you would like to have your event pictures included in our banner please send the images to Cheryl Warren at cawarren@neo.rr.com. Remember, support each other, look for new community connections, bring out your passion and have FUN. Each act of kindness is cumulative in our personal growth. Thank you. David E Jones Rotary District 6630 District Governor 2022-2023 Northampton Rotary Club - Past President 2017 Rotary District 6630 - Foundation Stewardship Chair 2016-2020 , RI Conference Chair 2017-2021 Cell Phone: 330.603.4107 Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com |
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WESTLAKE-BAY VILLAGE GOLF OUTING - Oct. 7th |
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2024-25 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT SELECTEDStephanie A. Urchick, a member of the #Rotary Club of McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA, has been selected to become Rotary International President for 2024-25. Meet the president-nominee: on.rotary.org/pn2425. |
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A MESSAGE FROM JOHN HEWKO, GENERAL SECRETARY ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
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E-CLUBNEO DIZZY DUCK DERBY - Sept. 10thOur Rotary E-Club of Northeast Ohio is again selling Dizzy Ducks, thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Port Summit. This is a traditional event for Port Summit, where they send hundreds of toy rubber ducks down the river, with the "winner" receiving a $1000 grand prize! |
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BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD CLUB NEWSBurton-Middlefield Rotary Club Begins a New Year Every year, the Burton Middlefield Rotary Club (BMR) sets aside the agenda for a regularly scheduled meeting for what is called the “Change Over Banquet”. The purpose of this banquet is to induct the next president, review previous year’s achievements and award exceptional service. On Wednesday, July 13, 2022, the BMR held their 72nd Change Over Banquet at Welshfield Inn in Troy Township, Ohio. Beverly Goodridge, president 2021-22 passed the gavel to Michael Valentino, incoming president 2022-23. Bob Johnson read the oath and swore in Mike and the new Board. BMR’s newest member, Jeff Pascoe was inducted and pinned by his wife Kelly. In review, it was a whirlwind year with Beverly Goodridge at the helm. She detailed many Club accomplishments, challenges and awarded those who were instrumental in making the year a grand success. Brian Brockway was awarded "Rotarian of the Year" because of his steadfast service and support. Kim Breyley received the "Service Above Self" award for stepping up the BMR’s public presence. A new award "Rookie of the Year” was given to newer member Carole Drabek for her great work in scheduling programs for this past year. A Paul Harris Fellowship was given to member Carole Cashion for her exemplary work in writing and acquiring grant money for some club projects. Bob Varga was recognized as a community service chairman. The tremendous value of the Maple Splash Raffle in generating operating funds for the club was noted. It was Larry Fox and Kathy Vatty that made sure this event happened. Larry initiated the fundraiser and continues to lead; Kathy took on the Maple Splash Festival as chairwoman ensuring a fabulous event. A final presentation was a scrapbook put together by Secretary Bob Johnson for Beverly full of highlights of the Club's very productive year under her leadership. BMR members are indebted to Beverly for her year of service and look forward to a productive year with Mike as president. |
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AKRON CLUB NEWSCLUB WELCOMES NEW MEMBER Michael Kahoe was inducted on August 2, 2022. He was sponsored by Tom Knauer. Tom shared that Mike understands the importance of public and community service and enjoys working on behalf of the residents of the state. He is passionate about serving and desires to focus more of his time working locally to improve the lives of residents in Akron and surrounding communities. Mike is the Northeast Ohio Regional Liaison for Lt. Governor Jon Husted. He was born and grew up in Bath and Richfield Ohio. He was involved in helping a number of nonprofit organizations throughout high school. In 2019 he was elected to the Revere Board of Education and in 2021 was appointed to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Board of Education. He also serves on the governing board for the Revere Class of 2020 scholarship, where they reserve funds to send a special needs student to a summer camp each year. He enjoys cooking, traveling, and running. He is training for his first half marathon in August. He said "I am joining Rotary to meet other people invested in the community and find new ways to give back." A party was held for our outgoing President Steve Buie on Friday, July 29, 2022 was great fun!! Past President (2020-2021) Dr. Rob McGregor organized the event and treated Steve to a bagpiper to celebrate his Scottish heritage. |
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MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB: YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT SAYS FAREWELLFarewell Letter Hello everyone, my name is Dustin Haffner and I will soon be studying abroad in Villavicencio, Colombia, through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Before I begin my journey abroad, I would like to acknowledge and thank those who have supported me and allowed for this opportunity to be possible. First, I would like to thank Rotary for all that they have done this past year to prepare me for this adventure. None of this would be possible without the Medina Sunrise Rotary Club, who will be sponsoring my studies abroad. I was fortunate enough to attend many of the club’s weekly meetings and community service projects, and witness first hand the true purpose of this organization, “Service Above Self.” Everyone with whom I have come in contact, in the preparation of this exchange, has been very helpful and truly made the process fun and intriguing. Next, I would like to thank the Community of Medina. Over the years, I have been provided with many great opportunities and have been connected with many great teachers, coaches, and friends. I am truly grateful to have grown up in such a supportive community. Finally, I would like to thank my parents. They have been supportive of my decision to study abroad ever since I first mentioned the idea to them, and have done everything needed to make the idea come true for me. I am very grateful for all the support I have received from my parents, and everyone else who have made this dream a reality. PHOTO (l to r): First Lady Georgeann & Rotary District 6630 Governor David Jones, Justin Haffner, Rotary Youth Exchange Counsellor Anna Guy-Leach, Medina Sunrise Rotary Club President Kevin Lauterjung ___________________________________________________________________ "Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime to make peace in the world, one student at a time," stated Dustin Haffner, a Senior at Medina High School, sponsored by the Medina Sunrise Rotary Club. Dustin will be departing on August 23rd, to live and study in Colombia, in the 2022-- 2023 school year. Whether you are a student, interested in making an exchange, a potential host family for a youth exchange visitor, an interested community member or a volunteer in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, Rotary Youth Exchange is a worldwide program designed for youth between the ages of fifteen and eighteen. It is a Rotary organization made up of professional people in all walks of life who are experienced and dedicated to the youth exchange program. If you are interested in the opportunity to become a foreign exchange student, or to host one, you can assure yourself that you will be immersed in an experience like no other. You will build international friendships and connections that often last a lifetime, as well as discover new characteristics of yourself that will enhance your self identity. The knowledge you acquire will often be an important tool in your future and will uncover opportunities for the entirety of their lifetime. Rotary’s youth exchange program is not a study abroad program, it is much more. It is a unique opportunity to enhance your life and that of others with the goal of achieving peace one student at a time. _________ Rotary Youth Exchange (RYE) is a premier international student exchange scholarship program for qualified students in secondary school. This scholarship's value currently exceeds $35,000 per student. Since 1929, Rotary International has sent highly qualified young people around the globe to experience new cultures, instill service above self, develop leadership, promote international understanding and world peace, and become youth ambassadors of their local communities. Currently, about 9,000 students are sponsored by Rotary clubs every year. Rotary is a fully accredited member of CSIET - Council of Standards for International Student Exchange: http://www.csiet.org. |
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BEREA CLUB GOLF OUTING - Sept. 8th |
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CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT ROTARY CAMP - Aug. 27thJoin the fun at the 13th Annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs Join us for Rotary Camp’s 13th Annual Cornhole Tournament, presented by Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. The tourney will be held on August 27, 2022 at 9:30am on the grounds of Akron Rotary Camp, in the beautiful Portage Lakes! Sign-up your team today for either the Skilled Ringers Division ($90) or the Recreational Division ($60). Winners walk away with cash prizes! Also participate in an Air-Mail toss or Long-Toss for some bragging rights and awesome giveaways! Bring your friends, neighbors and family for a fun day! All registered players will receive a food voucher from the Menches Bros. Food Truck, and an ice-cream station. Beverages from our friends at the House of LaRose will be available for purchase to help keep you cool. There are multiple ways to support this great event to benefit Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs by registering to play, participate with a sponsorship or recruit teams. Your participation will continue to strengthen the Camp's mission of Creating a world where there are only abilities! Any questions? Please call Rotary Camp at (330) 644-4512. Thank you in advance for helping us to make this a successful tournament to support Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs! We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!
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STRONGSVILLE CLUB STRONG FEST - Aug. 27th |
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BEREA ROTARIAN BOB HAMMER RECEIVES HONORBerea Rotarian honored for 50 years in broadcast industry Bob Hammer, treasurer of the Rotary Club of Berea, was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Central Great Lakes Chapter’s Gold Circle. The Gold Circle recognizes those who have served the broadcast industry for 50 years. Inducted along with Bob were Leon Bibb of Channel 3 News, Harry Boomer of Channel 19 and Carl Monday of Channel 8. Bob began his TV career in 1966 as studio lighting director, stage manager and cameraman at KAKE-TV in Wichita, Kansas. He was 19 years old. A year later, he was promoted to producer/director of the 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts. Over the years, he worked at stations in Toledo, where he first teamed up with Leon Bibb;. Fort Myers, Fla.; and Cleveland. He founded Hammer Production Co. in 1993, producing award-winning commercials. “How important it is to make a difference,” Bob said in his acceptance remarks. “Make that significant contribution.” Over the past 56 years, Bob directed 25,000-30,000 TV commercials, specials and events. You may remember some of these tag lines: “Ed Mullinax is a friend of mine.” OR “My dad wants to sell you a car now.” OR “You get a square deal with every square yard.” He is executive director of the Central Great Lakes Chapter and is responsible for producing the regional Emmy Awards programs. He also is a national trustee of NATAS. Bob joined Rotary in 2000. He is a Paul Harris Fellow. |
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AURORA CLUB GOLF OUTING - Sept. 29th |
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JULY 2022 GOVERNORS MESSAGEJuly 2022 I am honored to be your leader for the 2022-2023 Rotary year. It has been a challenge for all of us over the past two years, and I am proud of our members and leaders for the amazing work you were able to accomplish. We are back stronger than ever. We are meeting in person, performing service projects, and holding fundraisers. Take time to renew your club’s purpose, find new community partners to develop new club projects with, and encourage new and newer Rotarians to get involved - to find their own purpose, recommend projects that spark their passion and entrust them to help us lead our clubs and the district to a stronger future. As Paul Harris famously said: “Rotary has to be revolutionary from time to time, and now is the time to be revolutionary." What better way to begin the 2022-2023 Rotary Year then with the selection of Jennifer Jones as Rotary International President, the first woman president in the 117-history of Rotary International. “Imagine, a world that deserves our best,” Jones told incoming district governors on 20 January 2022, “where we get up each day knowing that we can make a difference.” There is no more appropriate theme for 2022-2023 than “Imagine Rotary.” This is the time for change, historic, innovative change in Rotary – new meeting schedules, new club models, innovative and flexible club formats, welcoming Rotaract clubs as they become members of Rotary International, and a well-balanced membership that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. Over the past 2 years our membership has adapted, learned new tools to communicate, performed service projects, and held fundraisers in innovative ways. We need to engage our members again; we need to find the spark, the right connection with our members that will energize them to re-engage. Jennifer Jones stated, “It is our offer of hands-on service, personal growth, leadership development, and lifelong friendships that creates purpose and passion.” We Rotarians are people of action as Rotary's "People of Action" campaign demonstrates. We share a unique perspective and a passion for taking action to improve our communities and the world. Where others see despair, we see hope. Where others see problems, we see solutions. Where others see challenges, we see opportunities. The Rotarians of District 6630 should be proud of the shelters, food, clothing, and medical supplies that were supplied over the past 6 months for individuals around the world that are facing their own challenges. I am looking forward to working with our district Membership Committee and the club membership chairs to Grow Rotary in our district. Chair Peter Tuttle has worked closely with our clubs to Grow Rotary. The Each-One Bring-One campaign has had an impact (a positive impact) on our membership. I would like to encourage all clubs to work together to identify Rotarians that stepped away from Rotary during the past two years and encourage them to rejoin a club that best fits their schedule and can reignite their passion for Rotary. Let’s Grow Rotary by developing new cause-based clubs through partnership with the Jaycees leadership and other service or civic organizations to create a Rotaract Club (thank you IPDG Larry for the idea) or promote Satellite Clubs to encourage the development of new Rotary Clubs. Grow Rotary by getting the word out. Chair Tina Ingraham stated “Our District Public Image Committee is developing sessions to help clubs understand how to publicize their projects and events. As we continue to get better at promoting our clubs, our partnerships, projects and events; the community around us will know who we are and what our clubs are doing to support the community." We cannot predict the future, but we can IMAGINE it. “You don’t imagine yesterday,” Jones said, “you imagine tomorrow.” The most certain way is to do it by working with young people and instilling Rotary values, building their leadership skills and developing their motivation and responsibility, helping them learn those skills for life. We cultivate and shape the future generations of Rotary. I encourage all clubs to get involved with the District Interact and Rotaract Clubs. Our young leaders enjoy service and they are waiting for us to inspire them to action. They are bright, energetic, and get things done! They are smart, faster, more effective, and impatient. They want to see results now and they will do the necessary work to get it done! We Rotarians of District 6630 need to cultivate and shape the future generations. We will work closely with Chair Chelsea Talty and our Interact and Rotaract clubs on service projects. Chair Marc West encourages our clubs to sponsor young leaders to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), Richard Cole and the Port-Summit Club are excited to host the District 4-Way Test Speech Contest and encourage students and clubs to participate. Who wouldn’t want to travel the world by participating in our Rotary Youth Exchange Program? RI cleared students to travel in 2022 and Chair Patrick Kelly stated, “we have 8 participants going to 7 different countries and they are excited for the opportunity to travel to new countries and learn about their cultures.” Over the past year we have accomplished a lot in our district, Clubs are meeting in person and performing service projects, we are beginning to support our community partners and we had a fantastic turnout for our District environmental project. As I planned for my year as Governor, I have three Goals that I would like to accomplish. MEMBERSHIP
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FOUNDATION This is the core value of our own being. Our work through our Foundation truly changes lives. Let’s continue our trademark project to End Polio Now. We must fulfill the promise that we made to the children of this world for a polio-free world. Currently, there are only two countries with new cases of the wild polio virus and unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in cases. I spoke with Chair Sandy Naragon of the Grants Committee, and she stated that “In the past three years our clubs have applied for more local club grants than ever before”. Our previous Foundation Chair Jim Lechko explained that the local grant funds the district receives is dependent on the donation to the Annual Fund Share that our Rotarians contribute. Our members and clubs can help by:
For more information on this program, you can contact the District Foundation Chair IPDG Larry Lohman or DG David Jones. Important Dates for our district Keep the dates open for our: ► Foundation Gala – November 17, 2022, at Windows on the River in Cleveland. ► District Conference – April 27 to April 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Marriot East. Let's plan to celebrate all that we IMAGINED during the 2022-2023 year, honor our community originations. partners and those we serve! ► 4-Way Test Speech Contest – Chair Rich Cole of the Rotary Club of Port-Summit are in the process of forming a committee for the Contest. The District contest will be held in early April 2023. ► RYLA – The participants this year where engaged and excited. It was great to be able to offer this program in person this year. Mark West, RYLA Chair and his committee are planning the dates for the 2023 RYLA Camp week. Proud to serve, DG David Jones – DEJRotary@gmail.com 330-603-4107 |
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AWARDS and BANNER EXCHANGE 2022It was a wonderful night, Wednesday, July 6th at Cuyahoga Falls Downtown Ampitheater, recognizing our Rotarians and Clubs whose acts went above and beyond service above self. We congratulated 2021-22 DG Larry Lohman and thanked him for his service while he thanked his leadership team. We celebrated the induction of our new District Governor David Jones and listened to his inspiring message and goals for the coming year. To “DO GOOD IN THE WORLD.” That is why we all have chosen to join Rotary. In this historic year with Jennifer Jones as our President, we have no doubt David will lead us to do more good and IMAGINE ROTARY. Congratulations to all those recognized and thank you to this amazing Rotary family. |
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HILLCREST SUNRISE GOLF OUTING JULY 28th |
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FAIRLAWN ROTARIAN PUBLISHES BOOKTransform Your Life by Unleashing Your Imagination “Unleash Your Imagination encourages the reader to investigate deeply held values and beliefs and to view the future with an open mind and optimistic spirit.”—Thomas Moore, Ph.D., #1 New York Times bestselling author of Care of the Soul. Dennis Kleidon, member of the Rotary Club of Fairlawn, Ohio, CEO of Kleidon & Associates, and acclaimed fine artist and designer, has had Unleash Your Imagination: Transform Your Life published. The book, published on April 5th, takes you on a journey of self-discovery, showing how innovation and optimism can transform your life. Unleash Your Imagination shows how to use design thinking to challenge your normal routines, increase the power of your imagination, and harness new sources of creativity. A designer’s approach encourages an open mind and curious spirit, leading to fresh solutions you may never have imagined. Both analytical and creative, this values-based process replaces blank-page panic with the thrill of new possibilities. As the designer of your life and with Unleash Your Imagination as your guide, you can plan an extraordinary life with greater purpose and meaning. This is especially useful if you are facing or planning for an important turning point in life. Life is a continuous design process, Kleidon says, as he describes a thoughtful, methodical approach to discovery, experimentation, and planning. |
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HUDSON CLUB NEWSRotary Exceeds Expectations at First Gala in Three Years Funds Raised for Gift of Life, Hudson City Schools and the Scout’s Historic Cabin After cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Galas due to Covid-19, the Rotary Club of Hudson staged a successful evening of community fun replete with a cocktail party accompanied by a silent auction and dinner highlighted by a live auction. Over 115 gifts were bid upon and when coupled with four raffles raised $67,000. All silent auction items were available for bidding on-line four days ahead of the Gala. Generous sponsors of the 36th Annual Gala included:
Live auction gifts included:
Raffles included:
The Twinsburg Hilton Garden Inn staged a spectacular event, as usual, featuring a well- managed cocktail hour with tasty hors d’oeuvres and a delicious steak and salmon dinner topped by a chocolate Bombe dessert. Presentations highlighting the three major beneficiaries emphasized Rotary’s continuing commitment to the Hudson community and to serving the medical needs of unfortunate children. An update on the Historic Log Cabin renovation project indicated that the campaign has achieved 80% its $200,000 goal through community donations and a major grant by the Rotary Club of Hudson. Plans are to proceed with the cabin rebuild and site improvement work in early 2023. The Hudson High School Service Learning program continues to thrive with Rotary’s involvement and the annual college scholarships continue with six $3000 grants just awarded. This Fall, the award-winning Service Learning program begins its 25th year of teaching high school seniors the value of service to their community. The gift of Life Northeast Ohio has benefited from the Gala for many years helping fund heart surgeries for struggling children in underdeveloped countries, one of which is Haiti where Akron Children’s Hospital has recently opened a facility for surgeries. The Rotary Club of Hudson is indebted to Gala co-chairs Marilyn Orr and Kris Barker who engineered a rousing success. Other hardworking members of the Gala Committee were Joe Avella, David Basil, Kelly Brennan, James Field, Dan Filburn, Nicole Kowalski, Jim Lang, Evan McCauley, Bill McClure, Doug McDowell, Thomas Petropolus, Patrick Scherer, Ron Strobl and Jay Yard. Rotary members once again proved that they are People of Action applying leadership skills to solving social issues, tackling community challenges and finding lasting solutions to the world’s systemic problems. |
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MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB NEWSKANIESKI FAMILY DONATES $25,000 SCHOLARSHIP FOR MEDINA SCHOOLS "Medina Sunrise Rotary is honored to accept this check for $25,000 from the Kanieski Family and the Parma Rotary Club. The Kanieski Family's generosity will add a fifth annual Medina Sunrise Rotary 'Service Above Self' Scholarship to our Medina County Partner Schools, currently serving: Buckeye, Cloverleaf, Highland, and Medina High Schools," said Kent Morgan. "The Walter and Mildred Kanieski Scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding graduating senior who has demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and whose service to the community exemplifies Rotary's principal motto of "Service Above Self,'" stated John W. Kanieski, on behalf of the entire Kanieski Family. The Medina Sunrise Rotary Club's “Service Above Self” Scholarships recognize students based on local and global community service involvement, academic achievements, and life circumstances. Given in memory of fellow Medina Sunrise Rotarians who dedicated their lives to the Rotary ideal of service: Superintendent Mark, Dr. Mahadeo Chand, Rotary District Governor Carl Abell, and Walter (Charter Member/President of Parma Rotary and Founder of the Parma Businessmen's Association -- now the Parma Chamber of Commerce) & his wife Mildred Kanieski. Five (5) scholarships will be granted in 2023. Students applying for scholarship funds must reside within the Buckeye, Cloverleaf, Medina or Highland school districts, but may attend a private academy or be home-schooled. Students must be graduating high school seniors, and have plans to attend college, university or technical school in the fall of 2023. |
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WESTLAKE-BAY VILLAGE ART FESTIVAL JULY 30thSave the date for the second annual Westlake-Bay Village Art Festival. Dozens of artists will be participating this year including our featured artist, Shaun Kinley. Food and drink will also be available as well as music scheduled throughout the day. The Festival will be on the grounds just west of the Westlake Porter Public Library. Parking will be next-door at Westlake Elementary School. Admission to the event is free to the public. We are expecting most of the vendors back from last year and are still taking applications to participate. Visit our website for more information or to apply to participate https://www.westlakebayvillagerotaryartfest.com/. |
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FUN AT THE BALLPARKMark your calendar and “End Polio Now” Guardians Game against the Chicago White Sox. July 13, 2022 Always a fun night, dinner in the Terrace Club, good lower bowl or upper bowl seats, silent auction and a raffle for a chance to throw out the first pitch at a future Guardians game and receive a Paul Harris Fellow recognition. You will be able to join with fellow Rotarians from District 6630, 6600 and 6650. What a deal! |
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Here are some photos from Jack's daughter Melissa (shown with him) one from PDG Jim McKee who presented Jack with a Certificate of Appreciation. |
TRIALS FOR HOPE THE BIG WINNER AT SUNRISE ROTARY DERBY FUND RAISER
CLEVELAND CLUB TO HOST MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
Stan Miller Memorial Golf Outing Scheduled for June 21
DISTRICT 6630 CLUB AWARDS and BANNER EXCHANGE
MEMBER DATA UPDATES DUE BEFORE JULY 1, 2022
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WHAT ARE ROTARY FELLOWSHIPS?
Rotary Fellowships are international groups that share a common passion.
Being part of a fellowship is a fun way to make friends around the world, explore a hobby or profession, and enhance your Rotary experience.
How do I join a fellowship?
Membership in a fellowship is open to any interested individual. You can contact a fellowship directly by using the links below or visit https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/more-fellowships.
How do I form a fellowship?
- Read this Guide for Prospective Rotary Fellowships.
- Find others interested in the topic:
- Join a discussion group or start a new one. It's a great way to share your interest with other members.
- Use Rotary’s presence on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to promote your idea.
- Attend the Rotary International Convention or other Rotary events.
- Reach out to district leadership in other countries to build membership.
- Apply for official recognition using this online form.
CLUBRUNNER UPDATES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Did you know that Rotary Club Officers can be synced to RI in your ClubRunner platform? How about our new member transfer feature? Below, we'll summarize just a few updates you may have missed! Rotary Club Officers Supported with RI Integration We're happy to share further improvements to the RI sync feature with the support for integrating two more executive positions with Rotary International:
When managing your club executives, you can simply select these two positions from the Club Executive and Leaders list and assign members to the position. Based on your RI Integration settings, these details will automatically sync with RI. If you do not see these positions in the Club and Executive Leader list, contact your district administrator, Cheryl Warren. Once members have been assigned, you can track the sync using the RI Compare and Sync feature. Learn More Member Transfer Feature For Rotary clubs that have the RI Integration service enabled, did you know that you can search to find and or confirm a member's Rotary details before adding them into ClubRunner, making it easier to add members that were part of other clubs. Learn More New Member and Admin Dashboards for Districts and Zones We started with the dashboards for clubs and are happy to share that we’ve now updated the dashboards for Districts and Zones! A fresh new approach to your admin page based on access roles, you now will be able to quickly navigate and view the features relevant to your permission settings. Not only is it easier to navigate but accessing help resources is also just a click away! Have you checked out the new dashboards yet? Learn More Missed our updates or looking for more information on how to navigate through these new features? Don’t forget about our training webinars! We host live training webinars on a weekly basis covering everything there is to know. Check out our schedule! |
CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS CLUB NEWS
The Chagrin Highlands Rotary Club Sports Challenge was able to resume in October 2021. Many students as well as Rotarians had not seen each other since the pandemic began. This was a great way to reunite and regenerate after this long time of separation. The Sports Challenge consisted of Rotarians having a day of fun indoor sports games with developmentally disabled adults at the New Avenues to Independence home in East Cleveland. They played basketball, ping pong, corn hole and many more activities. After a playing games, doing arts, crafts and puzzles they were given a lunch also provided by the Chagrin Highlands Rotary. This annual event has been championed by Rotarian Greg West for many years. This year it especially brought joy to all involved. This was a great project that took one Saturday afternoon. | ||
March 2022
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
Larry Lohman
2021-2022 Rotary International District 6630 Governor
Home Club: Rotary Club of Kent, OH USA
Cell: 330-322-2474 | Email: D6630DG2122@gmail.com | www.RotaryDistrict6630.org
BALDWIN WALLACE ROTARACT NEWS
Great job, guys!
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB NEWS
FEBRUARY FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION
You're Invited!
CONGRATULATIONS ROTARY CLUB OF MEDINA SUNRISE
"Committed to making a difference in the lives of children in our community and beyond
STOW MUNROE FALLS CLUB NEWS
to the Haven of Rest
with Annette and Bob Oborn.
January-February 2022
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
Yours in Rotary Service,
Larry Lohman
2021-2022 Rotary International District 6630 Governor
Home Club: Rotary Club of Kent, OH USA
Cell: 330-322-2474 | Email: D6630DG2122@gmail.com | www.RotaryDistrict6630.org
4-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST
AKRON CLUB NEWS
Our sincerest thanks to all who helped make our 2022 Chili Open such a success! We raised over $370,000.00 which is AMAZING! This will be so very helpful for our campers and their families. More to come on the follow-up as we continue to total the generous donations and silent auction purchases! |
GIVING and GRANTS
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YOUTH PROTECTION
YOUTH PROTECTION COMMITTEE
John L. Reyes
Chair RI District 6630 Youth Protection (2020-2022)
Past RI District 6630 Governor (2019-2020)
Past Chair RI District 6630 Nominating Committee (2020-2021)
Past President, Rotary Club of Akron, OH USA
Phone: (330) 258-6497 Email: johnreyes131@icloud.com
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
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3. ADVANTAGES—Staying at Rotary suggested hotels allows for the Rotary Free Shuttle and convenience. Posted in the lobby of these hotels is the schedule of the pick-up and return times to the convention center or convention events. You never have to get into a car.
4. ADDED BONUSES— The daily presentations are only one part of the convention. There is a wide variety of Rotary sponsored events happening all around the city. Visit and have dinner at NASA, attend a professional soccer or rugby game, visit museums, enjoy an evening of dining and magic with friends, the list goes on.
5. INSPIRATION— The Convention will expand your Rotary knowledge, but even better, it will inspire you. You will no doubt return to your club with a renewed enthusiasm and great ideas for fellowship and projects.
YOUNG LEADERS IN ACTION
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PAINESVILLE CLUB NEWS
OUR ROTARY PRESIDENTIAL THEMES
2021-22: Serve to Change Lives | 2022-23: Imagine Rotary |
RI President Shekhar Mehta is urging members to become more involved in service projects, saying that caring for and serving other is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own. | RI President-elect Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences. She urges members to engage more with each other and use these connections to build partnerships that change the world. |
ShelterBox: EMERGENCY ALERT - SUPER TYPHOON RAI
A MESSAGE FROM DGE DAVID JONES
Presidents Elect Service Project for All Ohio PETS My Very Own Blanket - Service Project Competition - With a goal to donate 16,000 blankets to warm the hearts of children in the foster care system throughout Ohio, the five Rotary districts in Ohio will hold a competition to see which district can donate the most blankets per capita, based on membership of each district as of July 1, 2021. How can you and your club get involved?
IF you have any questions contact DGE David Jones at 330.603.4107 or DEJRotary@gmail.com |
January 2022
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
Yours in Rotary Service,
Larry Lohman
2021-2022 Rotary International District 6630 Governor
Home Club: Rotary Club of Kent, OH USA
Cell: 330-322-2474 | Email: D6630DG2122@gmail.com | www.RotaryDistrict6630.org
October - December 2021
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
TENNESSEE TORNADO RELIEF EFFORTS
- Rotary District 6760 is accepting donations to assist communities in need who have been affected by the tornado. Please make checks out: to:“Rotary District 6760” and include “Disaster Relief” in the memo, and mail to:
RI District 6760 Treasurer
P.O. Box 399t
Dickson, TN 37056
- The Rotary Club of Dresden, through Past District Governor April Lieberman, has established a relief fund that they will use in assisting victims.
You can make a donation:- Online at this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/dresdentornado
- Via Venmo to @DresdenRotaryTornadoReliefFund
- By mail to Dresden Rotary Club Tornado Relief Fund, P.O. Box 652, Dresden, TN 38225.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Usovicz
Director, Rotary Zones 30 and 31
DISTRICT GOVERNOR NOMINEE DESIGNATE ANNOUNCED
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE TRAINING
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE CLUB
TWINSBURG CLUB
for Fallen Twinsburg Officer
BURTON MIDDLEFIELD CLUB
BEREA ROTARACT NEWS
The annual BW Rotaract’s international fundraiser raised $1,309 on Dec. 3 to benefit Fundacion el Arenal – a non-profit in Cuenca, Ecuador, that helps at-risk children. Rotaract’s goal was $1,000.
Fundacion el Arenal provides educational and social services to the children of families who bring their goods to sell at La Feria Libre market. Most of these families are low-income with few resources. Rotaract funds will pay for school supplies and a laptop computer. Kaylee McKee, Rotaract president, will deliver the items during Winter Break.
Fundacion el Arenal was founded in 1997 and serves more than 60 children and teens with after-school programming, mental health counseling and a lunch program.
Thirty-five students and Rotarians logged on to the Zoom-based fundraiser on Friday night. They were treated to an Oreo-eating contest, potato sack race, cake decorating contest (the winner used M&M’s) and the ever-popular High Heel Contest – a repeat from last year, among other fun activities. Last year’s champ, Kaylee McKee, was bested by Grant Cordle, who rocked those spike heels.
HUDSON CLUB
Restoration Project and
Fund Raising Campaign
GIFT OF LIFE NEO
INTERACTION 2021
- Collect pull tabs from pop cans. RMH collects these tabs and submits them for money. Last year they were able to make more than $6,000 from these tabs!
- Sponsor a room at the house. The cost for a family to stay in a room is $100. RMH asks families for a donation of $20 when they stay in a room, but many families are unable to contribute. Families are never turned away because they can’t pay, so RMH appreciates donations from people like us. You can donate online and learn more information at https://www.rmhcneo.org/ways-to-give/room-sponsorship/.
- Contribute to their Amazon Wishlist. RMH has a constant need for many different items, and an easy way to help is to buy something from their wishlist. The items are sent directly to RMH, so you don’t have to worry about dropping something off or shipping items yourself. Here is the link to the Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XXZBUFNHGZBM?ref_=wl_share
- Unfortunately, the vast majority of the volunteer opportunities at RMH are suspended due to Covid. However, I encourage you to check back on their website later to see if there are other ways you can help out!
BEREA CLUB
ANNUAL FOUNDATION EVENT
PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR MEETING
AKRON CLUB
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Executive Team: July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
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The Akron Rotary Foundation |
The Akron Rotary Foundation runs on a calendar year. New Directors (terms as indicated):
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The Rotary Camp runs on a calendar year. New Directors: January 1, 2022- December 31, 2024
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or cut and paste this link into your browser: https://youtu.be/mbGbRFqoGSg
Malcolm J. Costa has devoted his life to community service: developing programs and creating opportunities to benefit workers in Akron and Northeast Ohio.
Born and raised in Akron, Mr. Costa is a graduate of Akron South High School. He started his career at the IBM Corporation as a computer service dispatcher while earning a bachelor’s degree. From 1972 to 1974, Costa served as Director, United Services for All at the Akron Urban League while pursuing a master’s degree in Urban Studies and Public Administration. From 1974-1977, Costa held the position of Director of Student Development at Youngstown State University where he designed and implemented programs for non-traditional students. Costa also completed his master’s degree in Urban Studies at the University of Akron in 1977.
Since 1977, Costa has served as President/CEO, Community Action Akron Summit, Inc. where he manages 250 employees operating Head Start, the Foster Grandparent Program, Emergency Services, Child Assault Prevention, Emergency Home Energy Assistance (E-HEAP), and other community programs. In 1983, when Community Action Akron Summit, Inc. (formerly Akron Summit Community Action, Inc.) and Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership created the Greater Ohio Health and Welfare Benefits Plan (GOHIO), Costa was appointed as a trustee and vice chairman for 600 employees’ health benefits; he was elected chairman and administrator of the trust in 1989. Costa is certified as a community action professional (1996) by the National Association of Community Action Agencies. From 1994-2001, Costa served as an outside director of Bank One Akron NA. He is also a graduate of the 1990 Class of Leadership Akron.
Costa currently serves as Secretary - Downtown Akron Partnership. He received the University of Akron Outstanding Alumni Award in 2000.
Mr. Costa and his wife Crystal Ann have five children.
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
PHOTO (L to R):
Dan Sebaugh - Jacob's father, Jack Young - Chair Rotary International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians, Jacob Sebaugh - Troop 507 Leader & Eagle Scout Candidate, Kevin Wermer - Past Rotary Club President & Assistant Governor, Craig Wrobleski - Troop 507 Scoutmaster
KENTUCKY TORNADO RELIEF EFFORTS
Dear Rotary Members in Zones 30 and 31, Rotarians are People of Action.
Throughout the world in disaster recovery situations, our compassion and commitment to service are a significant part of relief efforts. Right here, right now, your help is needed here in our own zones.
The tornado that touched down Kentucky has devastated communities in 18 counties in our District 6710. The loss of life in many small towns, such as Dawson Springs and Mayfield, is heartbreaking, and survivors have lost their communities, their homes and livelihoods. In many areas, there is limited electricity, resources for food, gasoline and supplies and medical services. Now more than ever is the time for us to live our hashtag, #Rotary Responds.
Rotary District Governor Gail Story and the leadership of District 6710 are in the process of assembling a committee to identify needs and coordinate response across affected areas.
Here’s how you can help.
• Please make a donation, and encourage your club, club members and district to make a donation.
• Donations can be sent to the following address:
Rotary District 6710 Relief Fund
c/o Sheila Stoke
7906 Westover Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
Donations will be used to help affected communities in District 6710 Kentucky. At this time, donations are not tax-deductible, a tax-deductible option may be available in the future. If you have a network to suppliers who are willing to donate supplies, or are considering sending a team of recovery volunteers, please contact Kaytlin Edwards at kedwards.rotary@gmail.com.
Please consider helping those who have lost so much by responding with a donation. Thank you for being a Rotarian, and on behalf of District 6710 and people of Kentucky, thank you for your compassion.
Elizabeth Usovicz
Director, Rotary Zones 30 and 31
I first want to thank all of you for reaching out and asking, what can we do? You are all so special and your kindness is what makes our world a better place. You give us hope for the future as we begin to rebuild our cities, towns, and our lives.
September 2021
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
AKRON NEWS
The Dragon Dream Team was on
Good Morning America Oct. 5th
Sunday, October 31, 5-7pm
In order to make this fun for our campers and their families we are asking for donations of bags of wrapped candy, or by making a monetary
donation. Campers will have the opportunity to Trick-or-Treat from cabin to cabin and enjoy a s’more around the campfire afterwards.
Donations can be dropped off at the camp office, or with Mella or Amanda at Rotary Lunch, by Friday, October 29, 2021.
Thank you for your support!
Presented by fellow Rotarian, Geraldine Wojno Kiefer
August 28 – October 29, 2021 at Akron Women’s City Club, 732 W. Exchange
Residencies, Reflections, Rememberings
A Retrospective Exhibition of Landscapes and Maps, Dedicated to Bruce W. Kiefer
Gallery hours: 9 am- 3 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
> > October 16th 5pm-7pm: Reception, given by Virginia Wojno
The drawings comprise imaginative places inspired both by historical reproductions (exploratory sketches, Chinese brush paintings, historical maps) and by Dr. Kiefer’s processes of making, which include soaking watercolor papers in coffee-based solutions, then drawing and/or collaging over them. The colored-pencil-overlaid photographs were taken both by Dr. Kiefer and her late husband, Bruce Kiefer, architect and master art photographer.
BRUNSWICK CLUB
SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2024-2025
Unless excused by the board, a governor, when taking office, must have attended the International Assembly for its full duration, have been a Rotarian for at least seven years.
- District Governor Candidate should complete and sign both forms.
- The Club Secretary should sign the Governor-nominee Designate form verifying the Club’s statement of Candidate’s Qualifications.
Zone 30 & 31 CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER VIRTUAL SERIES
UPCOMING EVENTS
2021 9:00 am central | Conversations That MatterPeace Project Incubator75 minutes Three projects clubs can participate in, presented by three Peace Fellows |
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2021 5:30 pm central | Conversations That MatterA Look Back, a Look Forward: Future Directions for Zones 30 and 31 and Virtual/Video Presentation of our 2021-2022 District Governors 75 minutes |
BEREA NEWS
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
(missing from photo: Katy & Mark Fuerst, Janie Parish)
CLEVELAND NEWS
BURTON MIDDLEFIELD CLUB
FAIRLAWN CLUB
CHARDON CLUB
- Maple Highlands Pavilion
- 211-United Way
- Community Fund Partnership
- Adopt-A-Highway Rte. 44
- Adopt-A-Family
- Old Glory Days
- Home Delivered Meals
- Salvation Army Clothing Drive
- Chardon Fireworks
- WomenSafe
- Geauga County Home
- Polio Eradication
- Rock Foundation School - Masindi, Uganda
- Hospital Albert Schweitzer in Haiti
- Thailand Sister Club
- Rotary Student Exchange
- Shelter Box - World Wide Relief
- Chardon High School Interact Club
- Five Scholarships for High School Seniors
- NatureScope Binocular Program
- Science Olympiad Support
- Summer Reading Program
- Third Grade Project
FOUNDATION EVENT - NOVEMBER 11, 2021
WORLD POLIO DAY, OCTOBER 24th
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August 2021
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
STOW MUNROE FALLS CLUB
REVERSE RAFFLE
500 E. Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44319
AKRON CLUB
FOUR NEWEST
AKRON ROTARY MEMBERS
She refers to herself a “camp nerd” and served as a camp director so she is excited about helping with projects at our Rotary Camp for Special Needs Children.
Akron Club President Steve Buie
Yours in Rotary Service,
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE
The Rotary Club Of Lakewood-Rocky River Sunrise Sets Goals For The 2021-2022 Rotary Year
Assistant District Governor Adam Sonnhalter administers the oath of office to Sunrise Rotary Club President Jason Pickering.
Newly installed Club President, Jason Pickering, has accepted the challenge of Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, to add members to Rotary. The R.I. Theme for his presidency is “Serve to Change Lives.” New members will join existing members to practice the motto of Rotary, “Service above Self.”
The Sunrise Rotary Club members work through committees such as Community, New Generations, Vocational and International Service. Service projects implemented by these committees can truly “Change Lives” in Lakewood and Rocky River.
At his installation on July 28, President Pickering challenged the Club members to reach out to friends and business associates, particularly younger men and women, and give them an opportunity to help “Change Lives” by joining Rotary!
R.I. President Shekhar Mehta has been a Rotarian since 1985. He trained as an accountant and founded a real estate development company, Skyline Group, which he also chairs. Jason Pickering, Sunrise Rotary President, lives in Lakewood and is active in his family’s farm and retail market in Avon, Ohio. The Sunrise Club has a Co-President, Marty Harris, a past president of the Club, who will assist Jason during peak farm work seasons and share work with the various committees.
Rotary is a vibrant organization with a 116 year history, with 1.2 million members in 220 countries and geographic areas. It is the oldest and largest service organization in the world. It has a rich legacy of work in polio eradication and other humanitarian programs. President Mehta’s goal is to add 100,000 members by June 30, 2022.
To find out how you can be a part of the dynamic organization of Rotary, visit the Rotary Club of Lakewood-Rocky River Sunrise website, www.lrrsunriserotary.org.
You will learn more about how you can join with men and women in your area to give back through service in your community, and internationally. Then contact Kathy Berkshire at sloopyohio19@gmail.com.
Larry Faulhaber is Public Image Committee Chair for Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise Rotary Club.
Larry Faulhaber
Larry Faulhaber is Public Image Committee Chair for Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise Rotary Club
- Sep. 18 - Trials for Hope Saturday bag packing from 10 am - Noon. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4n5hu477.
- Oct. 13 - Noon Club Clambake social. More details to come. NO MORNING MEETING THIS WEEK
- Oct. 14 - Rocky River Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Our club will have a table. Please talk to Jason if you would like to help out as we will need volunteers to run the table from 1pm-6pm. This is a great way to get our name out in the community and to recruit new members. Details at the following link: https://www.rockyriverchamber.com/events/details/18th-annual-business-expo-382?calendarMonth=2021-10-01
- Oct. 16 - Trials for Hope Saturday bag packing from 10 am - Noon. If you are interested in joining or need more information, please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/4n5hu477.
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
EARTHQUAKE APPEAL FOR HAITI in COORDINATION WITH AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND GIFT OF LIFE
Dear friends, Our strategy is well underway, in collaboration with local authorities (State or Church or both), and is fourfold: 1. Our medical team is working daily with the people at the various tragic sites, with their base at Port Salut, 2. St Luc Hospital (among other hospitals) is receiving medically evaluated patients, 3. We are sending loads of supplies daily to our emergency medical team, to other St Luc clinics in the affected areas as they restart their function, and to hospitals and clinics in Jeremie and Les Cayes as we receive requests, 4. We are starting to put a solid roof over people's heads. This is all in progress. We have some roofing activity starting in Rendel, Morne Blanche (Nippes) and Aquin, but on a larger scale the St Luke leaders have practical plans for roofing for all affected St Luke staff, and families of school children, in the hard hit areas along the fault line. This may call for as many as 600 roofs. We are trying to avoid tarps and tents, and provide roof shelter that might be a first step to a new "house". My own team and I just returned from our third trip to the south, delivering these loads of requested goods, and then going by motorcycle and by foot through muddy rivers, to visit communities and see where our teams are working and what more is needed. On this trip we went to Jeremie, Maniche, Ranbo, Port Salut and Aquin. We had a surprise on arriving to Jeremie late last night with a loaded truck: the suspension bridge into Jeremie, with 16 cables on each side that suspend it, had 3 broken cables on the west side. Also, since there are many places to buy scrap metal by the pound for export and recycling, someone with a huge wrench removed several the huge iron bolts where the cables originate. Talk about being "penny wise and pound foolish." Weakening a feeble lifeline to the city for a few dollars. Traffic had been crossing the bridge for all these days since the earthquake, but a heavy truck passing on the side of the three broken cables yesterday buckled the bridge, and put it in danger of collapse. So the only crossing allowed, as we got there at 10pm, was by motorcycle and foot. In any other country the bridge would be condemned. But to condemn that bridge totally right now would be to condemn Jeremie city and beyond. It's the only practical way in. A new temporary dirt road will soon be cut further to the east, where traffic can drive through the river shallows, until a bridge can be built The scene at the bridge was phenomenal. Food roasting on open fires, glowing on the dark street, rum flowing everywhere, overloaded motorcycles bobbing and weaving, bringing goods to the other side, clobbering foot passengers with their enormous cargo (including enough carbonated beverages to fill a lake , and tons of the ever present "cheese twists" or Cheetos.) There were men rolling 50 gallon drums of fuel over the bridge by hand, and thieves were not taking. They are so good at their craft that they could steal the eyes out of your head. I felt like I was in a scene from a movie about old time pirates at a Caribbean port town. If, in your mind, you peel the thieves out of the scene, the human ingenuity and persistance is astounding and well worth imitating. Instead of cheetos, we were crossing with high level intravenous antibiotics and ER/ICU medicines, syringes, IV fluids, oral medicines of all stripes, bandages and casting material, lidocaine and sutures. Not sure how we would get our 400 boxes across the bridge, where Nebez already had a truck waiting for us on the other side, we settled on using three wheelbarrows and two motocycles, instead of a "combit" by hand. I had to surrender any hope of the boxes arriving to St Antoine Hospital right side up, uncrushed and unopened, as we had meticulously packed them. We succeeded after 10 crossings, largely because in order to pack as many boxes as possible on a motocycle, and not having large bags or sacks on hand for this unforeseen complication, we used body bags as sacks. It is amazing how people ceded the way to us, owing to their doubt about the contents. We got everything to St Antoine Hospital, Jeremie Ville, late last night. It is more and more evident the earthquake is an off road/off radar emergency. It is not, like the last time, primarily a collapse of populated mega-centers. It means, as is evident if you visit, that there was more damage done by landslides and rolling boulders, to people who live and farm on high mountainsides, than to the cities. Many of these landslides left scars on the sides of mountains, and became the burial ground for those taken under by the avalanche. On the mountain pass at a place called "Fam pa dra" (a strange name meaning "women are not sheets"), we stopped to see what we once knew to be a high peak, look now like a crater. The farmers of the area came to us as we looked on, and we had a quiet prayer. They told us us how many in the community were dead under the rubble, and about the 6 they were able to save. These very poor people are community heroes. It only a minute they were horrified, stunned, and yet began a vigorous search and rescue for their neighbors. Because the damage is not central in a city, help is characterized by long distance search and rescue, or in biblical language, by the work of the Good Shepherd seeking the lost sheep. For believers, prayers for the dead recognize the passage of the soul from a life of flesh and blood to a life of light and grace, as the souls are made holy, by God's Holy Spirit. We should all, each in our customary way, add to the prayers for the rite of passage of the souls of these people who died so tragically. Sometimes there are messages from those who have crossed, to us on this side of the grave. We just received a donation with many levels of meaning. The father of Molly, a young vibrant women who died when our former hospital collapsed in the 2010 earthquake, just sent what was left in Molly's personal account with this message: "Molly would want this to be of help to the Haitian people." When I read this, I was totally speechless. For us and for countless others, this earthquake has reopened many painful memories of sadness and loss. And yet, in such a tremendously motivating way, from across a decade and across the Great Divide, the will of Molly is made known and becomes of practical and inspiring help, compassion from victim to victim. Only the great Heart of God makes this possible. Please pray for those who are struggling and suffering, as well as for those who have died. We so appreciate the strength of your prayer, and your sacrifices to help at this urgent moment. Fr Rick Frechette CP,DO August 21, 2021 |
ROTARIANS OUT & ABOUT
MY LIFE WITH POLIO
"END POLIO NOW" WITH THE INDIANS: OVER $5000 RAISED!
HUDSON CLUB
- President Marilyn Orr presenting the Sutphin Award to Marty Hills
- James Field holding the Rotarian of the Year Award
- New President Patrick Scherer being inducted by Rotarian Joseph Zapytowski
WESTLAKE BAY VILLAGE CLUB
BEREA GOLF OUTING
HEIGHTS OF GREATER CLEVELAND CLUB
AKRON ROTARY CAMP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
CONNEAUT CLUB
Rotary Club of Conneaut celebrates its 100th annual installation of club officers on June 29th at Bucci Vineards.
Nicolas Perkoski, 2021 club president welcomed everyone to this special event. 1999-2000 Conneaut Club president and 2005-2006 District 6630 District Governor installed the new officers of the club for the Rotary year 2021-2022. In Rotary procedure, PDG Jack Young was presented the club gavel by current president Nick Perkoski who in turn presented the gavel to the new president for 2021 -2022 Ryan Wilson on behalf of the 2021-2022 District 6630 Governor, Larry Lohman.
The other new Rotary club officers for Conneaut for 2021-2022 were also installed by PDG Young. They are:
Zach Freeman. Vice President
Larry Infield. Treasure
Wendy Dubey. Secretary
Lori Riley. Sergeant at Arms
Chris Brecht. Foundation Liason
Tim Neal. Membership
Amanda Smith. Program Chair.
In addition PDG Young inducted 4 new members into the Conneaut Rotary Club. They were:
Tim Hicks
Jamie Hochscko
Dick Trigg
Chuppie Holdson
For more information on the club and how you can become involved please contact Tim Neal, membership chair; Ryan Wilson, club president or any Rotary Club Member.
Those in the picture...L-R
Nicholas Perkoski..2020-2021 club president
Ryan Wilson...2021-2022 club President
District 6630 2005-2006 PDG and 1999-2000 Conneaut Rotary President Jack Young
AURORA CLUB
HUDSON CLUB
PAT MYERS HONORED FOR WORK AS DISTRICT GOVERNOR
To honor Pat's service, we presented her with an engraved stone that will be placed in the pollinator garden at Ellsworth Hill Elementary school. The 50-pound stone will be a lasting testament to Pat's hard work and dedication to the values and ideals of Rotary International.
July 2021
Photo: Tracey Lohman with her father DG Larry Lohman
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE IS CLEARED FOR LIFTOFF
Chair Marketing and Communication
DISTRICT AWARDS NIGHT, BANNER EXCHANGE AND INDUCTIONS
AKRON CLUB
The Rotary Club of Akron inducted the 2021-2022 President and Officers:
President: Steve Buie (photo)
President Elect: Lynda Farkas
Vice President: Tom Knauer
Secretary: Terrance Dalton
Treasurer: Michael Gladysz
Past President / Nominating Committee Chair: Dr. Rob McGregor
Sergeant-at-Arms: David Hall
Director 7/2019-6/2022: Karen Hrdlicka
Director 7/2019-6/2022: Tom Knauer
Director 7/2019-6/2022: Nichole Major
Director 7/2020-6/2022: Thane Billow
Director 7/2020-6/2023: Katy Miller
Director 7/2020-6/2023: Tamara Mora
Director 7/2020-6/2023: Jacinto Nunez
Director 7/2021-6/2023: GK Maddox
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Doug Kohl
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Katerina Papas
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Laura Smiley
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Mike Shearer
Welcome to The Rotary Club of Akron!
AIMEE WADE
Aimee Wade was inducted into the Rotary Club of Akron on July 20, 2021. She was sponsored by Julie Brandle who said "Aimee has a heart to do good for others."
Click here to view the induction and weekly meeting.
She is married to Ryan and is a life-long resident of Summit County.
She has worked with the ADM Board for more than a decade where she was recently appointed as the new Executive Director.
Wade is the first woman and the first person of color to serve as the Executive Director of the ADM Board. “I recognize the significance of this role in our community, and I am committed to working with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that quality, effective and equitable behavioral healthcare services are available for all Summit County residents,” she said. “Moving forward, I am concentrating on providing HOPE for the community: Health and Wellness, Outcomes, Potential and Equity. I firmly believe that together our collective impact has infinite potential.”
Wade holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminology from The Ohio State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Akron. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and an Ohio and Internationally Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC).
She is also a member of the Summit County Opiate Abatement Advisory Committee and the Summa Community Engagement Committee. She is a past Board Member for Child Guidance and Family Solutions and a graduate of Leadership Akron Signature Class 35.
Please join us in welcoming Aimee to the Rotary family!
AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD
Special thanks to Julie Brandle, Pat O'Neill and Mella Castner for the photos and to Sandy Naragon for the PowerPoint slides.
BEREA CLUB
ROTARY PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD - SHOE BOXES FOR NICARAGUA
PDG Jack Young confirmed that the previous Shoe Boxes which were on hold were recently released by the government. Of Nicaragua and distributed to the Children.
Young is preparing to make his 12th trip to Nicaragua to help the impoverished children of the Chinandega Dump* with support from the Rotary Clubs of Ohio District 6630 and Shoe Boxes for Children of Nicaragua.
Shoe boxes for the Children of the Dump in Chinandega, Nicaragua, are filled with personal care items, clothing, school supplies and age-appropriate games or toys.
Each year, Rotarians travel to Nicaragua to deliver and participate in the work being done there, as well as to help deliver supplies to the children. The recently filled shoe boxes will be delivered to an area collection facility, where they will be picked up and transported with other clubs' boxes to Nicaragua. Shoes boxes were filled for young boys and 20 for young girls. They contained items like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, underwear, flip flops, one outfit of top and pants for girls or an outfit of shirt and pants or shorts for boys, a baseball cap, a doll and toys for girls and toys such as a yo-yo and matchbox cars for boys, card games, coloring book with crayons and markers, notebook, three pencils, pencil sharpener and a pocket folder.
The shoe boxes are used as incentive for children to remain in school. In order to receive one of the boxes, the child must be attending school on a regular basis and earning satisfactory grades. The goal is to break the cycle of poverty by providing food, education and programs to encourage good health. Rotarians said the ultimate goal is to relocate the children from the dump to a life of dignity.
*The Chinandega Dump began in 1998, in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch, which dropped more than 60 inches of rain on the area. A 30-foot wall of water flowed down the volcano, picking up trees and boulders before smashing into a village, destroying everything in its path. Before the mudslide, the town had about 4,500 residents. Twenty-eight hundred remain buried from the disaster. They estimate that there are 800 children aged 5 or younger in Chinandega who are fending for themselves, often competing with dogs, cattle and goats for food.
BURTON MIDDLEFIELD CLUB
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
JACOB SEBAUGH
ASPIRING EAGLE SCOUT FROM BSA TROOP 507
MEDINA SUNRISE ROTARIANS BECOME FIELD BUDDIES
FOR THE MIRACLE LEAGUE BASEBALL ALL STAR NATIONAL TEAM
DISTRICT YOUTH EXCHANGE PLANNING UPDATE
RI PUBLICATIONS IN SEPTEMBER
- Rotary pledges $97 million at Global Citizen Live
- Celebrate small wins in DEI
- Rotary magazine's What Would You Do
- What would you do?
- Action Plan White Paper
- Our logo: representing Rotary
- Grow Rotary through Each One, Bring One
- Club Clinic: How you can support diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Call for breakout session proposals for the 2022 Rotary International Convention in Houston, Texas USA
- Youth exchange officers preconvention 3-4 June 2022
- Virtual exchanges
- Tips for learning a language in Rotary service
- Interact Awards 2021
- Be a part of the 2022 Rotaract Preconvention
RI PUBLICATIONS IN AUGUST
- Delivering COVID-19 vaccine into dense forest
- Follow up on membership leads for member growth
- Calling all breakout sessions
- What would you do?
- African region marks one year since being certified wild polio-free
- Get ready for World Polio Day - October 24th
- Lessons from the African region
- Rotary in the news
- Encouraging healthy habits through a comprehensive water, sanitation, and hygiene project
- Supporting education through The Rotary Foundation
- Learn more about our Foundation's Annual Fund
- Grant Updates: Environment-focused global grants now available
- New area of focus managers
- Grant management recertification and qualification courses in Rotary's Learning Center
- Rotary adopts new diversity, equity, and inclusion statement
- Membership and New Club Development Month
- Introducing the Membership Society for New Member Sponsors
- Engaging your club's newest members
- 2020-21 in review
- Virtual Exchanges
- Taking Action
- Nominate your outstanding Rotaract project
ZONES 30-31 CONFERENCE: REGISTER NOW!
May 2021
RI PUBLICATIONS IN JUNE
- How Rotary works to alleviate refugee crisis
- Hope for Venezuelan refugees
- Stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Bangladesh
- Rotary Magazine's What Would You Do?
- Programs of Scale
- New polio eradication strategy takes aim at remaining challenges
- Why vaccinations matter
- Understanding herd immunity
- Talking to someone who is vaccine hesitant
- Rotary in the news
- 5 tips for making your training accessible
- Learn about our new service-learning approach
- Featured courses
- Accountability and Inclusion: A DEI Webinar Series
- Training Tip
E-CLUBNEO
E-ClubNEO Passes The Golden Mouse
ROTARY YOUTH PROTECTION AND SAFETY - A COMPELLING AND CURRENT TOPIC
CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS CLUB
CHAGRIN HIGHLANDS ROTARY CLUB
Sponsored Community Garden In Woodmere, Ohio
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
CONGRATULATES
RHONDA WURGLER
BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD CLUB
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On Wednesday June 9th. The RC of Burton-Middlefield held its annual scholarship night for recipients of our $2500 Service Above Self Scholarships. The students are asked to write a one page essay explaining how service above self has touched their young lives. This year we received a record number of applications with 19 in all from the three school systems we support. The winners were Greg Wenner from Auburn Career Center I-STEM school, Samuel Layman from Cardinal High School and Walter Pleva from Berkshire High School. All three winners attended our awards night accompanied by their parents and read their essays to the club membership. We are always amazed at the quality of the writing and the presentations by these gifted students. |
HILLCREST SUNRISE CLUB
AKRON CLUB
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HUDSON CLUB
Recognition & Awards Banquet
Live Meetings to Resume for Hudson Club
We are very pleased to report that the Rotary Club of Hudson will resume live meetings in July, 2021. The location will change to Hudson Meadows Retirement Community, 1275 Barlow Rd, Hudson. The meetings will start at 7:30 a.m. and end at 8:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be available immediately prior to the meeting beginning at 7:00 a.m. We will gather in their pub area for a breakfast of yogurt parfaits, pasties, coffee and tea. At 7:30 a.m. we will enter their theater for a hybrid meeting (Zoom will still be offered for those who are unable to attend in person). The breakfast will be sponsored by the club for the initial return meeting on July 7th. Subsequently, if you desire coffee and continental breakfast, your dues will be increased by the cost of $7 per meeting. Basic dues will remain at $55 per quarter.
BEREA CLUB
JUNE MESSAGE FROM 2020-21 DISTRICT GOVERNOR PAT MYERS
District 6630 Rotarians and friends,
- I felt so strongly that I had a banner made with the R. I. Vision statement and the Core Values of “Fellowship, Integrity, Diversity, Service, Leadership. The banner was used in every official visit with clubs and events.
- Clubs have continually focused on uniting, acting, and creating change with others who share the same core values for over 116 years.
- Offered to reimburse virtual software licenses for each club.
- When preparing our 2020-2021 Club Presidents and Officers, our LEAD Team (Leadership Education and Development), led by Ryan Knotts and Steve Zabor in conjunction with Assistant Governors, pivoted to virtual sessions. They incorporated topics to help our Clubs prepare for the unknown situation Clubs were facing with the pandemic.
- Provided training of Zoom and other virtual technology.
► Have completed 46 official visits thus far. This has been an opportunity to:
- Acknowledge all each club was doing to still meet and serve others – even during a pandemic.
- Share latest R.I. and District updates, resources, events.
- Share creative ways with each club what other clubs were doing for service projects, virtual fundraisers and ways to incorporate fun into virtual meetings.
- Supplied PPE to communities, hospitals and schools, hosted blood drives, food drives, collected cloth and made masks for distribution, provided educational supplies, set up free book libraries, purchased and delivered refrigeration and sanitation equipment, participated in environmental projects both globally and locally.
- Many clubs took the opportunity to learn ClubRunner and expanded their ability to communicate via Club Bulletins.
- Public Image expanded its reach via more social media outlets using integrated software.
- The plan is developed and implemented with a strong leadership team, chaired by Peter Tuttle.
- E-ClubNEO a virtual club chartered in June 2020 as a satellite of Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley held several service projects and continues to add members.
- Mentor chartered a satellite club, The RC of Lake County Sunrise.
- The District 6630, 6600, 6650 Tri-District Membership Seminar was held virtually with several hundred attending.
- Bylaws completed and approved by Board of Directors Feb 27, 2021 and the clubs at the annual meeting on April 22, 2021. The Manual of Procedures presented and approved June 8, 2021. Chaired by PDG Mike Davanzo.
- Visioning workshop with R. I. Director-Elect Elizabeth Usovicz and District officers, chairs January 9, 2021. The District 6630 Strategic Plan 2021-2024 presented at the June 8, 2021 board meeting by Chair PDG John Bosco and Vice-chair Steve Zabor. Progress will be reported at all future Board of Director’s meetings by the Strategic Plan Champion Sandy Naragon. Click to view the Strategic Plan Initiatives.
- The amended policy by Chair PDG John Reyes was approved on June 8, 2021. Information about the policy is in this newsletter edition.
AKRON CLUB
THANK YOU TO THESE PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS
ROTARIANS GET AKRON ROTARY CAMP READY FOR THE SEASON!
Akron Rotary Camp
Welcome to The Rotary Club of Akron!
DONNA SKODA, MS., RD., LD
Rotarians Spotted at Akron Zoo Wild Asia Grand opening
Julie Brandle, DGND,
ran into fellow Rotarians,
Geraldine Kiefer and Ginny Wojno
BALDWIN WALLACE ROTARACT CLUB
BEREA CLUB
AURORA CLUB
Final Fill A Bag, Feed a Family report
Congratulations to everyone!
After nine months of planning, re-planning and more re-planning, the My Fill a Bag team is happy to announce that, thanks to the generosity of our neighbors, a record 26,400 lbs. of food were collected. This is 2 tons more than any previous drive.
Altogether, over 400 local volunteers donated their time to make this a success. For most adult volunteers, it was an opportunity to show their children the importance of helping others--. This is a great Aurora tradition.
Both the Volunteers of America-Aurora Food Pantry and the Aurora Family Relief Fund were very pleased with the results.
Because there was so much food collected, smaller amounts were shared with the Food for Friends pantry in Bainbridge and the Mantua backpack program.
Further, 100% of the cash donations will go toward fresh produce and will be deposited into the 2 Aurora Pantry’s accounts at the grocer of their choice.
I apologize for the delay in getting this good news to all of you. I have been focused on writing “thank you’s” and 501-c-3 letters to the over 100 families that sent in a cash donation. $8,055.00 has been received to date. (I believe that no additional donations will be coming in.)
To make this result possible, it took a tremendous effort from many wonderfully devoted leaders and some incredible donations from local companies/Churches.
Scott McFerren, (who lives in Hudson!) was the co-chair of this drive and along with Steve Waisala and Barry Wessels, conducted planning meetings back in October of last year. This team created an entirely new way to meet Covid-19 challenges and still reduce the food collection and processing time by over 2 Hours. Despite having to collect a record amount of food, the design enabled volunteer families to donate time but not get exhausted in the process.
Chuck Marusic is the master of transportation and again provided excellent direction for all volunteer drivers and their families.
Walden has been a huge part of the drive’s success. Jim Fisher worked closely with us and communicated everything needed to his 13 Walden association groups. Miriam and Ryan Conner, handled all the bag delivery and food pick-up in the stand alone Walden homes for the 7th straight year. And Carol Cole, once again, handled all the signage and bag deliveries (with help from Eileen Gaston) to all the Walden condo families-- and there are almost 700 of them!!
Jeff Filarski took on the task of doing 3 straight days of food collection at the Walden mail huts. He and Mike Fritz moved about 3,000 lbs of food around during that time.
And I cannot forget the support that we are given by our Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin. She and Kris Allen teamed up to remove roadblocks at the local Aurora Advocate and enabled promotion of this event.
Mary Kohanski and school Superintendent Michael Roberto supported every facet of this project, even to the point where teacher Mr. Logalbo brought 18 members of the football team to help move almost 700 bins (loaded with food) to our warehouse. Melissa Foster and her school Interact- student volunteer group were great helps and one member, Lydia Schiopota, managed our social media efforts!
But this project needed other areas of help that we critical to its success.
Amy McDougald Eckard and Erik Eckard provided, at no cost, 2 huge lift-gate trucks to move a mountain of supplies and food . That was a back saver!!
John and Terri Updyke, owners of Mad Jacks and The 1815 Tavern and Grill, rewarded all the volunteers (who worked to sort and store the donated food) by providing a large variety of pizzas and salads on two different occasions.
Ann Yan, owner of Surge Industrial not only supplied us with a place to do our final sorting but also a place to store the food. Without this donation--- there is no drive.
Christ Community Chapel, (Pastors Mark Lile and Todd Iannetta led this effort) did four-color printing on 6,000 letters and 100 posters and also provided a location for us to process and store (for a week) all the food donations. They also provided the location for the registration of all the events.
Many churches pitched in to help roll bags like Cornerstone Church along with Christ Community Chapel/Aurora, The Church in Aurora, and especially Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Thank you Jeff Botos, Mary Corrigan and Father Conoboy. You helped so much in so many areas.
As always, Aurora’s incredible group of instant volunteers--- the Rotary Club of Aurora, provided all 6,000 bags that were delivered and volunteers from their membership.
Dave Pavlick of Pavlick Marketing, provide the most unseen but critically needed support—financial donations to pay for the cost associated with running the drive. For years Dave has chosen to be the “anonymous donor” that help keep the operations side afloat. He is a previously “unheralded hero”.
Finally, everyone has seen the over 700 bins that we use to collect food. Those bins have been donated by the wonderful people at Akro-Mills in Seville, Ohio.
How generous is that company to donate to families far away in Aurora?!?!?!
As all of you (that were kind enough to read this far) can see, an effort like this takes the help of many people. We all know that the effort is worth it because our neighbors in need won’t have to worry about feeding their families. Ultimately, that is what this whole project is about.
Remember how many families would suffer if all of us did not take the time to make a difference.
Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help this past year. (If I missed your name or gift---I apologize.)
God bless all of you,
Bruce
Bruce Harris, Executive Director – Food2Share Inc.
By Ben Askren, Aurora Club President
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HUDSON CLUB
Rotary Membership Allows Hudson Citizens to Get Involved
- Programs Committee--responsible for Rotary’s monthly theme and weekly speakers. Expectations include engaging community/business leaders and accomplished youth for weekly presentations.
- Community Service Projects Committee--responsible for major undertakings such as the Scout Cabin refurbishing, Ellsworth School pollinator garden and other conservancy efforts. Expectations are to maintain a high profile of service to Hudson.
- Youth Leadership Development and Education Committee--responsible for HHS Service Learning and college scholarships, the 4 Way Speech Contest, the WRA Interact Club and local Scouting. Expectations are to promote and sustain all of Rotary’s youth programs.
- Community Health and Safety Services Committee--responsible for charitable projects including support for Gift of Life NEO, Hudson EMS, Hudson Food Bank and Hudson Job Search. Expectations are for the continued support of the critical services of the community and assistance for those in need.
- Fund Raising Committee--responsible for the Annual Gala, the Fall Fund Raiser and Fine Day. Expectations are that significant funds will be raised to support the Hudson Rotary Foundation’s many grants to community causes.
- Membership Development Committee--responsible for recruiting, orienting and mentoring new Rotary members. Expectations are that the Club’s growth will continue and include increasing numbers of women and minorities.
- Community Events Committee--responsible for Rotary’s involvement/support of annual community social events and celebrations such as Santa on the Green, Art on the Green parades and concerts. The expectation is that Rotary will continue to be an “involved citizen”.
- Marketing and Public Relations Committee--responsible for continuing communications with the community regarding all Rotary activities. Expectations are that Rotary will be prevalent in local publications, Facebook, YouTube, HCTV and on the Rotary website.
- Phil Butto--Treasurer of Hudson Schools
- Terry Bortnik--real estate professional, Humane Society
- Chris Foster--Hudson Council, publisher, bee keeper
- Nikki Kowalski--Hudson Council, graphic arts marketing, Leadership Hudson
- Geoff Korff--entrepreneur, lawyer
- Pat Goetz--MD psychiatry
- Jane Howington--City Manager
- Chuck Nnabuife--home health care finance
- Bill McClure--retired, Bikes for Christ
- Bill Libby--veteran Cleveland Club Rotarian
SHELTERBOX USA
Together, with our incredible family of supporters worldwide, ShelterBox has officially provided aid to 2,000,000 people across 100 countries.
While we supported the first million people in the first 15 years, you have helped us reach our second million in the space of just 5 years!
From the Caribbean to Cameroon, all the way to the Philippines and Vanuatu, you have helped transform the lives of 2 million people after disaster. This achievement would not have been possible without the generosity of individuals like you and our global network of partners that go the extra mile to help us reach more people.
District 6630 Past District Governor, Jack Young, is in the top 5 of highest individual fundraisers for ShelterBox and credits the members of his district for their ongoing support!
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BARBERTON CLUB
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MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
KATELYN RUPERT - EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR - BSA TROOP 7507
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY WELCOMES UBC YOUTH MINISTRY
"END POLIO NOW" NIGHT AT THE INDIANS 2021
WE ARE BACK!!!!
“End Polio Now ” Night at the Indians 2021
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE CLUB
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER ROTARY DOES BECK CENTER BEAUTICATION PROJECT
BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD CLUB
BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD ROTARY HOLDS
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GEAUGA JEEP NIGHT
RI PUBLICATIONS IN MAY
- Members in Ontario, Canada volunteer at largest vaccination center
- Day in the life of a vaccination volunteer
- About Youth Service Month
- Measuring our impact
- Survey to be part of DEI assessment
- Celebrating Youth Service Month
- Join the 2021 Virtual Rotaract Preconvention
- Build strong intergenerational relationships
- Service-learning resources now available in languages
Making communities around the world more peaceful and vibrant | May 2021
- Join the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association Annual Conference
- Generous gift funds new Rotary Peace Center
- Rotary Peace Fellow sheds light on multicultural identities in Japan
- Register for the Intercountry Committees (ICC)
April 2021
- By-Laws were amended and the Financial Report for 2018-19 was ratified and the 2019-20 Financial Report was approved. These are on the District website (login required)
- PDG Stew Buchanan will be the delegate and PDG Cheryl Warren, the alternate to serve on the Rotary International Nominating committee to select the R.I. Director from Zone 30 in 2023-2025
- PDG Julie West, Council on Legislation District Representative, gave an update on the Council of Resolutions.
MANTUA CLUB
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LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE CLUB
EXCEEDS GOAL
2021 DISTRICT LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY
NEW & SEASONED ROTARIANS
CLUB BOARD & CHAIR PERSONS
PRESIDENTS-ELECT (required)
WHAT IS A ROTARY FELLOWSHIP?
Rotary Fellowships consist of members who share a common interest in recreational, sports, skills, foster vocational development. And enhance the Rotary experience by exploring interests while developing connections around the world.
OVERVIEW
Help participants make lasting friendships outside their own club, District or country.
Advance Rotary's public image and identity
Serve as an incentive for joining Rotary and for maintaining active membership.
ORGANIZATION
Functions independently of Rotary International by establishing their own rules and requirements
Are open to Rotarians, their family members, as well as participants and Alumni of all Rotary and Foundation programs.
For additional information on Fellowships please feel free to contact District Fellowship Chair PDG Jack A. Young.
Fellowship of Scouting Rotarians Past InterAmerican Region Chair (2018-20) for North, Central and South America.
Member of Rotary Fellowship for Past District Governors.
Jack1villa@aol.com
440-759-4000
HUDSON CLUB
- Refurbishing the Scout’s historic Wormy Chestnut log cabin located along Main Street that was originally built in 1931 by the Rotary Club of Hudson. It is anticipated that, when completed, the grounds and cabin will offer opportunities for community gatherings as well as scouting activities.
- Establishing a pollinator garden at Ellsworth Elementary School by first removing the invasive plants and weeds from the designated area and then planting the bushes and perennials that will attract birds and bees so vital to our natural environment.
RYLA (ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS CONFERENCE) ANNOUNCEMENT
- Baldwin Wallace University will not be hosting overnight camps this summer.
- Many school districts will still be in session during the time Camp RYLA is supposed to be held.
- Camp RYLA will not be able to be as effective or deliver quality outcomes virtually.
D. Marc West ---
Chair – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Camp RYLA)
District 6630 RYLA Committee
Rotarian – Rotary Club of Berea
Advisor – Rotaract Club of BW & Berea
Student Life Center – Union (Strosacker Hall)
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017-2088
Phone: 440/826-3483
Fax: 440/826-3484
Email: mwest@bw.edu
Schedule Appointments: https://calendly.com/bwmarcwest
BARBERTON CLUB
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AKRON ROTARY
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The Rotary Club of Akron sponsored a 4-Way Test Speech Contest for students at North High School. The contest provides a challenging way for students to develop critical thinking, ethical decision making and public speaking skills. The purpose of the speech is to apply the principles of the 4 Way Test to a current ethical issue. Students are challenged to identify a topic they feel passionate about and to adopt a point of view from which they will seek to persuade others. In addition to recognition, students can also win cash prizes at the Club and District levels of the contest. The contest was held on March 31st. Rotary judges included Lynda Farkas, Sandy Naragon and Cheryl Warren. Based on the judging criteria and point distribution guidelines from Rotary District 6630, judges awarded: Tam Chau – Third place with prize of $75 Ter Nay – Honorable mention with prize of $50 Although the Club didn’t have a contestant qualify for District, the students had strong messages and were given constructive feedback to raise scores based on Content, Organization and Delivery. They were encouraged to enter again. Yours in Service - Sandy Naragon |
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On April 20, 2021, our Club honored students in the fields of Allied Health, Automotive, Bio-Science, Criminal Justice and Education.
On April 27, 2021, we honored the last of our 2020-2021 students. This group focused on career fields of Business and Hospitality/Tourism.
YOUR SUPPORT OF ST. THOMAS GLOBAL GRANT
Hello Fellow Rotarians,
We are very pleased to be able to provide this St Thomas Global Grant Application Update:
You may not recall, as your participation in this International Rotary Grant began over three years ago.
In the fall of 2017, hurricanes severely damaged the schools of St Thomas of the Virgin Islands. Based on the pleas for help from a West Geauga High School Alumni teaching on the Island, the West Geauga Interact club initiated a project to raise funds to support the recovery of the Island's Ivanna Eudora Kean High School.
By the fall of 2018, 19 District 6630 Rotary Clubs and 13 Interact Clubs joined with 2 St Thomas Rotary Clubs and the Ivanna Eudora Interact Club to raise $38,488. We are now pleased to report that the Literacy Grant for St Thomas Ivanna Eudora Kean High School was fully funded. With matching funds from District 6630, Virgin Islands District 7020 and Rotary International, $109,938 will enable a 4-year literacy project to raise severely under-grade reading levels of St Thomas students.
This 4-year project will provide 900 Ivanna Eudora Kean High School students of St Thomas VI with the tools, resources and classroom instruction required to acquire the reading skills needed to secure the education, training, and life skills to contribute to their community and attain their life goals. Our goal is to have students graduating at the reading level required for college, career training or immediate employment.
This week, planning has been initiated to launch this literacy project with the school year beginning September2021. The project has four core elements. (1.) Teacher training, (2.) reading books for all students, (3.) English classroom workbooks and (3.) the highly regarded online Achieve 3000 literacy solution. Achieve 3000 is used in 48 countries to ensure all students, especially the most vulnerable, continue to accelerate their literacy growth.
Your club's participation is greatly appreciated. Please share this exciting news with your members. It is another great example of how Rotary clubs join to impact lives around the world.
Peter D. Tuttle
Membership Chair Rotary District 6630
Youth Chair Geauga West Rotary Club
ptuttle@ptcdi.com
216-470-4352
2021 R.I. VIRTUAL CONVENTION
REGISTER NOW
June 12-16, 2021
Virtual
Rotary International
Convention
The 2021 Virtual Convention will be better than ever, opening more innovative opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary, near and far. You’ll be able to network in virtual lounges, meet new partners in service, and join fun activities with Rotary members from around the world.
This event is open to all Rotary members and participants from 12-16 June 2021. Registration fees are as follows:
- US$65 - 8 May through 16 June
*Registration must be paid in full between 16 April and 7 May to receive the US$49 rate.
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Please join us for 2021 Virtual Convention: Rotary Opens Opportunities, 12-16 June. This year’s event will connect you, virtually, with members around the world. It will open new opportunities to learn and to engage with the family of Rotary, near and far. Together, we’ll inspire action, strengthen our commitments, work on our challenges, and celebrate our successes. Visit the convention event page on Facebook to connect with other participants and share what you’re looking forward to experiencing with #Rotary21. The Virtual Convention is open to all Rotary members and participants, so invite a friend to join you or share the event with your community. | ||
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB
COME SEE US --WE'RE OPEN, WE'RE HERE!
WADSWORTH CLUB
SHELTERBOX
This year marks the 10th year of the war in Syria. Described as the worst humanitarian disaster of our time, the conflict has caused untold suffering for more than 11 million people. Families continue to flee unspeakable violence, only to find themselves in crowded displacement camps facing the life threatening danger of corona and freezing winter temperatures.
Syrian families are in desperate need of Shelter, blankets and hygiene items their children safe, warm and protected. While Shelter Box remained committed to do everything we can to help families displaced by the violent conflict, there is an ever increasing. Need for humanitarian aid.
Most recently, snow and high winds , followed by torrential rains, created extreme flooding within the camps, forcing more than 20,000 families to abandon their tents. Many families are living in public spaces, making them even more vulnerable to contracting COVID 19, while others are sleeping unprotected outside in harsh conditions that typically fall below zero at night.
Shelter Box has been responding to the conflict since 2012. Working with our partners, we have sheltered over 250,000 people affected by the conflict. Our custom kits contain emergency shelter and supplies needed to survive the winter.
We need your continued support now more than ever to provide families with the essential supplies to protect them from contracting the virus and help them make it through the winter.
For more information please contact PDG and Past SB Board of Director Member Jack Young. (Jack1villa@aol.com or 440 759 4000)
With gratitude,
Kerri Murray
President, Shelter Box USA
HUDSON CLOCKTOWER CLUB
SILVER WHEEL AWARD PRESENTED TO PDG JACK YOUNG
On APRIL 22, District 6630 PDG Jack Young and Past Chair for the North American Region (North, Central and South America) for the International Fellowship of Scouting Rotarans was presented The Silver Wheel Award from the FSR.
The Silver Wheel Award was presented to PDG Jack in Brunswick, Ohio in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the advancement of the understanding and cooperation between Rotary International and Scouting.
The IFSR Silver Wheel Award has been reserved for those individuals with outstanding International Service to Rotary and Scouting. Therefore PDG Young was recognized for his years of exceptional and exemplary service in support of IFSR International activities, Scouting and guidance of International Service. He is also a Past Board of Director Member for the IFSR and a Past advisor for the Ashtabula County Scouting Venture Organization and has attended a number of Scouting Jamborees in West Virgina along with receiving the Cliff Doutcherman Award, Past Rotary International President Scouting/Rotary Award.
Pictured L-R
- Steve Wilder..Ohio Rotary District 6650 Governor Elect 2021-2022 and Mayor of Canton Ohio.
- Ohio Rotary District 6630 Jack Young and Past Chair for the North American Region.
- Lee Peters..Rotarian of Ohio Rotary District 6600 and Unit Commissioner for the Boy Scouts of America.
KENT CLUB
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2005/2006 DISTRICT EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM ICELAND TO SPEAK MARCH 31st
E-ClubNEO
March 2021
- Voting Certification Instructions.
- The required Elector Credential Certificate form. This form MUST be returned to Mike Davanzo (mdavanzo@zoominternet.net) by April 12, 2021. This is required to be able to vote at the Annual Meeting.
- A spreadsheet showing the number of eligible electors for each club.
- The documents for the proposed District 6630 Bylaw amendments:
- 2018-19 Financials which had been approved via a vote in December 2020, and now need to be ratified per our Bylaws at the Annual Meeting.
- 2019-20 Financials which need to be approved per Rotary International at this meeting.
- Annual Meeting Agenda.
Thursday 4/22/2021 D6630 Only:
9:00 am - 11:00 am We will have interesting speakers from around the country and world plus comments from the four District Governors.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm District 6630 will have an exclusive breakout with our 4-Way Test Speech Contest winners / Interact-Rotaract Recognition and more!
I look forward to seeing you with us at this special event.
MEDINA SUNRISE
Williams on the Lake
AKRON CLUB
On March 16, 2021, our Club honored students in the Manufacturing, Engineering, Skilled Trades & Health and Human Services categories.
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Mary Winer | Anjana Tamang | |
Emma Grass | Tam Chau |
- SIMI SUNRISE RC
- SIMI SUNSET RC
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE SUNRISE RC
- WESTLAKE VILLAGE NOON RC
- CONEJO VALLEY RC
- SAN LUIS OBISPO RC
- BAKERSFIELD EAST RC
- NIPOMO RC
- CAMBRIA RC
- SANTA BARBARA SUNRISE RC (all clubs from District 5240 California)
- AKRON OHIO RC (club from district 6630).
Welcome to The Rotary Club of Akron
Geraldine Kiefer and Ryan McCauley
were inducted March 2, 2021!
MEMBERSHIP
The following testimonial from John Bosco is outstanding. The Nordonia Hills Club is a fantastic example of how to grow membership by 60% in a 12 month Rotary Year. How did they do it? John Bosco said "How did we get so many new members? We asked people to join Rotary and they did".
THE ROTARY CLUB OF NORDONIA HILLS
During Rotary year 2019-2020 the Club added approximately 15 new members. The Club went from 25 to 40 and even with the Pandemic we have retained all but 3. 2 moved out of the area and 1 was not a good fit.
How did we get so many new members? We asked people to join Rotary and they did. Getting new members, to join a club that has become stale or set in its ways, requires trying something new. We not only asked community leaders to join us, but we tried to find out the real reason they have not joined in the past.
Many told us they had never been asked or they did not know what Rotary did. That was easy to remedy. Some, especially the younger generation, were concerned about the financial obligations and the time commitments. We tried to make Rotary affordable by changing how we charged for meals. Our regular members were prepaying for meals, so we allowed the younger members to only pay for the meals they ate. We were able to do this because we did not have to commit to a certain weekly minimum. We also waved a portion of the dues for 1 year if it would help someone on a fixed income or if they could contribute to the club in other ways such as putting our club in the local newspaper and online every week.
In other words, we were creative. We were not afraid to go to the Board of Directors and say, let us try something new to increase our membership”. Most of the time they said yes, and it has paid off.
We added a new member last month because she was following our club on Facebook. She asked to attend a few meetings and then she wanted an application. She is not only highly active, but she is inviting one of her friends to join our meeting next week.
People have many misconceptions about Rotary. It is not like it was when I joined in the 1970’s. For example, a member is not asked to leave if they miss a meeting or two anymore. There are many ways to be a good Rotarian even if you can not attend every meeting. Rotary is no longer just a “Men’s Club “ either. Rotary membership is open to community leaders and others who want to help make the world a better place. We must be enthusiastic participants and tell our friends and acquaintances about Rotary.
I was told a long time ago to let people know that Rotary can help someone fulfill their passion. That is very true and also much easier to attain with the help of a worldwide organization.
VOLUNTEER TO BE A (virtual) STORYTELLER
After you take a look at the directions (click here or on the graphic below) please let Megan know if you have any questions.
Megan A. Mannion
Library Media/SEL Learning Specialist
Ott Staff Development Center
Sylvester Small Administration Building
10 North Main Street | Akron, OH 44308
330.761.3045 |
mmannion@apslearns.org
Past President, Rotary Club of Akron, Ohio
Cell 330.858.6672 | jbrandle@metisconstruction.com
CLUBS HELPING CLUBS: HOW THEY DID IT
WE NEED JUDGES!
April 10, 2021
Time may be shorter.
We are working on the virtual timeline
HUDSON CLUB
For many years, The Rotary Club of Hudson has featured monthly themes for weekly meeting presentations. Speakers in February included medical professionals discussing cancer research, mental health, underprivileged student mentoring and the pandemic's psychological and health impacts on children. These past programs can be viewed on YouTube Rotary of Hudson or HCTV.
March programs offered a trip through the local Arts and Culture scene with 7:30 a.m. Zoom broadcasts as follows:
- March 10 we hosted Seema Rao, Chief Experience Officer, Akron Art Museum
- March 17 we hosted Chris Meyers and Ali Miller, Cleveland Playhouse Square
- March 24 we feature Dahia Fisher, Director of External Relations, Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Anyone interested in joining the Zoom calls for these meetings should contact Marilyn Orr, president, at marilynjorr@gmail.com. Check the Rotary website www.rotaryhudson.org for information about the club's activities.
Scholarship applications due March 25
The Rotary Club of Hudson will award six scholarships worth $3,000 each.
The applications are available in the Hudson High School guidance office. The completed applications are due to the guidance office by Thursday, March 25. If you have any questions, contact Kathryn Sines or Dan Williams of the scholarship committee at sineskathryn2@gmail.com or jdw@uakron.edu.
CHILDREN OF THE DUMP
WESTLAKE - BAY VILLAGE CLUB
STOW CLUB
ZONES 30-31 NEWSLETTER MARCH-APRIL 2021
Please click HERE
to view the March-April Edition of your Zone 30-31 Newsletter,
THE HEARTBEAT. Please be sure to share the zone newsletter.
ADVISORY COUNCIL OF PAST GOVERNORS
FROM PRESIDENT HOLGER KNAACK - YOUTH EXCHANGE SUSPENSION
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LAKEWOOD-ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE
Motivated by other clubs that have replaced in-person fundraisers with creative virtual solutions, The Rotary Club of Lakewood-Rocky River Sunrise has launched a virtual "Jewelry Raffle". The Raffle replaces our annual fundraiser dinner and auction that has been in place for 12 years. Transactions are virtual through credit cards or the good old US Mail.
The attached flyer has all the details as well as a picture of the diamond bracelet valued at $3750. Information and links for payment are also available on our club’s website: https://www.lrrsunriserotary.org/page/raffle.
Please help us by sharing this information and/or purchasing a raffle ticket, one ticket is only $10 or you can purchase a bundle of tickets at a discount!
Thanks for your help and support,
Eric Jolly, President, TRC Lakewood-Rocky River Sunrise
MEDINA SUNRISE
Medina Sunrise Rotary Receives $50,000 Anonymous Donation
HUDSON CLOCKTOWER CLUB
What RC of Hudson Clocktower Has Been Doing
ONLINE FUNDRAISING TOOL TO HELP CLUBS
YOUR CLUB CAN DO THIS TOO!
ONLINE TOOL PLATFORM
DETAILS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED
RI PUBLICATIONS FOR THIS MONTH
- Achieve your professional development goals in the new year
- Rotary Award for Excellence in Service to Humanity
- World Rotaract Week is March 8-14, 2021
- State of Rotary's Membership
- The 2019-2020 RI Annual Report
- 3 ways to create a harassment-free zone in Rotary
- RYLA fuels the creation of new clubs
- How we held our speech contest on The Four-Way Test online
- 3 ingredients to keep members happy
- Nigeria conference celebrates youth, collaboration
- Rotary remains committed to fighting polio and responding to COVID-19
- World Immunization Week is April 24-30, 2021 | Toolkit available for Clubs
- Rotary members persevered to eradicate wild polio in WHO's African region
- Polio infrastructure supports contact tracing to control disease
- Rotary in the news: An article in WIRED magazine
- Be an everyday peacebuilder
- Collaborate with our partners to foster peace
- Newly recognized Rotary Action Group for Refugees, Forced Displacement, and Migration
- New Leadership Development Courses
- Connect with new fellowships
- Create and take part in meaningful virtual exchanges
- 2021 Youth Exchange Officers Preconvention to be held virtually
- Learn about our new service-learning approach
- Service-learning: Empower youth, change the world
- Celebrate World Rotaract Week March 8-14, 2021
- Why you should care about Rotary branding
- Apply for a Rotary Peace Fellowship
- How Africa achieved wild polio-free certification
- Walking the walk on Covid-19 vaccinations
- Peacebuilding crosses divides
- Changing the funding model
- Celebrate Rotary's anniversary
SHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT
MENTOR CLUB
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RECIPIENT
Congratulations Roger Sustar! What a great Rotarian!
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS GEAUGA MEDICAL CENTER THANK YOU
AKRON CLUB
Virtual
Akron Rotary Chili Open Raises
$315,961.00
THANK YOU!!!
The generosity from all of our fellow Rotary Club members, sponsors and volunteers made this Chili Open a monumental success.
The celebration for 31st Chili Open Classic took place this past Saturday, February 6th. The total amount raised this year was $315,961(photo was taken prior to the final tally)! Our presenting sponsor Wayne Homes has been a part of the Chili Open since 1993. This year they stepped up their support with a matching raffle ticket purchase which resulted in $7,420 in raffle ticket purchases. Wayne Homes leadership also presented the Chili Open with a $5000 donation in addition to the presenting sponsorship. Thank you again to all the sponsors listed below in this newsletter. 1st Prize: Rhonda Mele Vandevere Sponsored 2021 Chevrolet Trax LS 2nd Prize: Keith Anstine S Group Sponsored 55" 4K Smart LED TV 3rd Prize: Julie Lehman Steve Warren Sponsored FOX Sports Ohio Media Package Snowmania Winner: David Miller Our club members went above and beyond in securing sponsorships, camperships, raffle ticket sales, donations, and silent auction items. It was truly a remarkable day to celebrate as a club. Mark your calendars for the 32nd Chili Open on Saturday, February 5, 2022 where we hope to be back at Hale Farm. |
We welcomed two new members
Steve Bossart and Zach Prosser!
Steve is very involved with his fraternity, Delta Chi, and serves as an alumni advisor.
Akron Rotary Foundation & Akron Rotary Members Help Refugio de Ancianos San Cristobal in Medellin
Rotary Club of Akron District 6630 Ohio Mrs. Claudine Schooley Dear Rotarians, As legal representative of the Refugio de Ancianos San Cristobal in Medellin I wanted to express my deepest appreciation for your kind donation to our institution. Your donation is very important and will help us maintain a dignified and brighter life for our 60 seniors, all of them coming from a previous life of neglect and abuse. Please remit our appreciation for your generosity to the members of your club. Warm regards DORA LUZ MEJIA PIEDRAHITA Director AYUDAR A UN ANCIANO ES PREPARAR NUESTRO INCIERTO FUTURO Teléfono 216 16 58 - 216 16 40 Nit 890 984 879-8 Personería Jurídica 12191 |
NORDONIA HILLS CLUB NEWS
Club Donates $2,000 to Community Partners
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Steve Bugenske, President of The Rotary Club of Nordonia Hills, presented $1,000 checks to two cherished community service organizations, The Emergency Assistance Center and Campus Life, aligned with the club’s goal of serving the community. “The services provided and the ethics that both The Emergency Assistance Center and Campus Life live by perfectly align with what Rotary is all about. It is a privilege to support both organizations!” said Bugenske. |
The Emergency Assistance Center provides food, clothing and personal hygiene items to Northern Summit County neighbors in need. First and foremost a pantry, it provides a monthly 7-day supply of food to feed the hungry. They serve those in need of emergency help, as well as those in the service area who need continued help. According to Joyce Hunt, Director, “This generous donation comes at a critical time when so many families are experiencing difficulties, often for the first time, brought on by COVID-19.” www.teacenter.org |
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HUGE REVERSE RAFFLE WITH HUGE PRIZES!
- First place - $2,000,
- Second Place $1,000
- Third Place $500
- Fourth Place $250
- Fifth Place - $100.
- Other prizes include $50 gift cards for Mantua Village businesses for the first number drawn and every 10th number beginning with the 10th and ending with the 140th.
- Go to https://www.revitalizemantua.org/ to purchase via PayPal, or
- Visit one of these five Village of Mantua stores Restoration 44 Coffee Shop, Jake’s Eats, Bibury & Co., Crooked River Florist, and R44 Butcher and Baker
- Contact Steve Zabor at MantuaRotary@Gmail.com
2021-2022 PRESIDENTIAL THEME
DISTRICT 6630 PETS -2
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE SNOMAN IN HUDSON!
CHAGRIN VALLEY CLUB
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE
THE LAKEWOOD RIVER SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB BOOKS FOR KIDS PROJECT IS A BIG SUCCESS WITH OVER 3,500 BOOKS DONATED TO THE BOOK BANK.
ROTARY IN REVIEW
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BRUNSWICK CLUB
AURORA CLUB
We can't hold our regular fundraiser this
Valentine's Day, but you can help out virtually!
The Rotary Club of Aurora is holding a 50/50 raffle for Valentine's Day. The deadline to enter is Feb. 13 at midnight and the drawing will be on Valentine's Day.
The drawing will replace the Aurora Rotary's biggest fundraising event this year, which was cancelled because of the pandemic.
Tickets are $20.
You can access the entry form here.
GLOBAL REWARDS: EARN CASH BACK FOR CLUBS OR DONATE CASH!
(you will be asked to sign in to the RI website to access this)
PETS-1 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 2021
WHY I AM SO PROUD TO BE A ROTARIAN!
SHELTERBOX YEAR IN REVIEW 2020
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ROTARY ON JEOPARDY!
HOW THEY DID TWO SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL FUNDRAISERS: THE JINGLE BELL GALA & PIG ROAST
MENTOR ROTARY MAKING GREAT THINGS HAPPEN
MEDINA SUNRISE THANKS SANDY HINKLE
HUDSON CLUB THRIVING AFTER 90 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
The year 2020 has presented the ultimate challenge to the Rotary Club of Hudson, testing its strengths in engaging its members, attracting new members, presenting meaningful weekly speaker programs, raising funds for community needs, serving local youth and planning for the future.
The Club is pleased to report a successful 90th year in most regards including an evolving strategic plan for the coming years. Some of the areas embraced by the Club’s membership include the following:
- Weekly meetings:
- New members:
- Fund Raisers:
- Youth Education support activities:
- Strategic Planning:
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT of ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, TO SPEAK AT TRC NORTHAMPTON-CUYAHOGA VALLEY ZOOM LUNCHEON MEETING JANUARY 28th
ADVISORY COUNCIL OF PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS
E-ClubNEO INDUCTS MEMBERS & STARTS NEW SERVICE PROJECT
ROTARY in REVIEW
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The following is excerpted from Carol Crimi's award speech presenting the Glenn Saltzman Award For 2020: |
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SECOND DONATION TO VETS AT WADE PARK
Due to the help of DGND Julie Brandle, Linda Farkas and PDG Jack Harig, I was able to make our Second delivery of games, puzzles, CD’s to our Vets who are experiencing health issues.
I delivered the items to the office of Cortney who is the manager of volunteer services at the hospital. In the 2 deliveries I estimate our District thus far has donated over $700 of new board games, puzzles, CD’s and video items. Remember they must be new items. Due to Covid 19 the VA cannot accept paper type books.
Hopefully we can make this a total District 6630 wide project to help our Veterans and have all clubs participate in some fashion. Sine the first article in our newsletter, I have already received two additional Rotary clubs contact me as to how the can help.
For more information as to how you or your Rotary club can help, please contact me at 440-759-4000 or Jack1villa@aol.com. Best wishes to you and your family for the Holidays and remain safe.
Yours in Rotary Spirit and Friendship,
PDG Jack A. Young, 2005-06
MEMBERSHIP MINUTE
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MATCHING GRANT MONEY FOR YOUR ROTARY CLUB 2021-22 PROJECT(S)!
- be current on Rotary International (RI) Dues
- be current on District Dues
- be current on reporting for any existing grants
- have attained $40 in per capita giving, to The Rotary Foundation's Annual Fund, prior to June 30, 2021 (based on club membership as of July 1, 2020). Your per capita giving status may be found on your Club Fundraising Analysis report from Rotary International.
- submit your grant inquiry for your local project no later than May 15, 2021.
jimlechko.rotary@gmail.com
(440) 376 9191
AKRON CLUB: We can't let what we can't do, interfere with what we can do!
We have had a very busy month - we hosted our 106th Annual Meeting, and had some great speakers. We record our presenters at our virtual meetings and post them to our YouTube channel and website (click to go to our YouTube channel).
- Ali Miller and Chris Meyers from Playhouse Square at our Tuesday, December 8, 2020 weekly meeting. Click to read the recap and view the video
- Julie Frey,Curator, Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens took us on a virtual tour of Stan Hywet Hall during our Tuesday, December 15th holiday club meeting. Click to read the recap and view the video
The Rotary Club of Akron | |
Executive Team: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
| Directors: July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
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The Akron Rotary Foundation |
Directors: Terms as noted
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The Akron Rotary Camp |
Directors: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
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It's good to have fun!!
During our December 15th meeting, we added more fun by having a virtual "Holiday Top Contest". President Rob McGregor had secret judges who selected the Most Stylish, Most Original and Tackiest.
- Tackiest: Steve Buie with a Santa hat and elf sweater outfit and Wanda Whipkey with her Christmas light necklace and sweater
- Classiest: Rob McGregor with his bow tie and cummerbund
- Most Unique: Cheryl Warren as Mrs. Claus deferred her award so we could give out TWO for Tackiest!
BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD CLUB MAPLE SPLASH RAFFLE
BRANDLE SELECTED TO SERVE AS GOVERNOR IN 2023-2024
Julie Brandle is a past president of the Rotary Club of Akron and currently serves District 6630 as Assistant Governor for Summit S - Medina County Cluster, chair of the District Conference Committee, and member of the Foundation Gala committee. She has also served the District as a facilitator for the Tri-District Membership Event and chair of the public image committee.
Julie is a committed community advocate and currently serves on the boards of Kent State University's Construction Management program, the Portage Development Board (economic development), Akron Civic Theatre, Akron Urban League, Greater Akron Chamber, ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Northeast Ohio, and the Rotary Club of Akron. Julie volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. Julie is a Lifetime Gold Award Girl Scout and holds the adult honors of Women of Distinction and the Thanks Badge.
Julie is a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, as well as Bowling Green State University where she earned a double major in Interpersonal and Public Communication and Soviet Studies and a travel grant scholarship to study in Kiev, Ukraine. She is a graduate of Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses, ScaleratorNEO, Leadership Portage County and is currently in Leadership Akron's Class 37.
Julie is the president and a founder of Metis Construction Services, a female-owned commercial general contractor located in Kent. Metis completes ground-up, renovation, and facilities maintenance projects throughout Ohio, along with projects currently in PA, IL, KY, MI, and NY. With over 25 years of experience in sales, marketing, and public relations, Julie oversees these areas of expertise for Metis along with being an integral part of the management team that designs and manages the overall business strategy for Metis Construction.
Julie is the daughter of Rich(deceased) and Leann Soika and has a brother Rich (Sharon) and sister Kristen (Orlando) and 5 nieces and nephews (Orlando, RJ, Lydia, Ardynn and Reid). Julie and her husband Steven reside in Brimfield Twp. Their daughter Kimberly is a senior Intervention Specialist major preparing to graduate in May 2021 from Bowling Green State University.
ROTARY'S HIGHEST RECOGNITION
GEAUGA WEST VP IN THE NEWS
NE OHIO ROTARY CLUBS DONATE $25,000 TO REGIONAL HOSPITALS TO FIGHT THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
- Akron Children's Hospital - Rotary Club of Akron, President Dr. Rob McGregor
- Ashtabula Medical Center - Rotary Club of Ashtabula, President Trevor Sprague
- Cleveland Clinic - Rotary Club of Cleveland, President Ron Felgenhauer
- Southwest General Hospital - Rotary Club of Berea, President Linda Kramer
- UH Bedford Medical Center - Rotary Club of Bedford, President Hazana Rivers
- UH Geauga Medical Center - Rotary Clubs of Chagrin Valley and Chesterland, President Kathaleen McWilliams
- Western Reserve Hospital - Rotary Club of Cuyahoga Falls, President Rick Pollak
ASHTABULA CLUB HELPS SOUP KITCHEN
ROTARIAN JIM WEST RECEIVES OHIO REALTORS AWARD
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ROTARY GLOBAL REWARDS
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SHELTERBOX SENDS AID
PAINESVILLE CLUB NEWS
WE FILLED THE BUS!
The Rotary Club of Painesville along with its community partners (Laketran, Fairport Harding High School, LCE Federal Credit Union, Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce, First Federal Lakewood Concord Branch, and Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood)"Fill the Bus" to help those in need living in the Painesville and Mentor areas.
Thank you St. Gabriel Food Pantry for everything you do for those in need in our community!!
CLEVELAND CLUB
GIVE A STUDENT A GIFT OF A LIFETIME
AKRON CLUB
Wanda Whipkey, Co-Chair
Although the Chili Open will look different from previous years due the impact of COVID-19, and whether you choose to attend in person or virtually, your gift will make a significant impact allowing us to continue to serve the vulnerable youth in our community.
The annual fundraiser represents 30% of operating costs to the Rotary Camp's annual budget. This ensures that no child is turned away due to their family’s inability to pay. We are extremely thankful to our Chili Open Presenting Sponsor, Wayne Homes for their continued commitment to the camp.
Each raffle ticket includes $25 in discounts:
- $10 off oil change at The VanDevere Bunch
- Purchase two entrees and receive $15 off your bill at Lala’s on the Lakes, located on Manchester Road, Akron.
There are great chances to win the following prizes:
- 1st prize is a 2021 Chevrolet Trax LS, or $13,000 cash prize – Thank you The VanDevere Bunch!
- 2nd prize is a 55” 4k Smart LED TV, courtesy of the S Group, Inc. – Thank you Rotarian Jeff Sheeks!
- 3rd prize is a behind-the-scenes media package at a 2021 Cleveland Indians Game – Thank you Rotarian Steve Warren!
Follow us on Social Media
- Facebook (@AkronChiliOpen)
- Instagram (@akronchiliopen)
MEDINA CLUB NEWS
BEREA CLUB NEWS
BEDFORD NEWS
ASHTABULA NEWS
HELPING OUR VETERANS
The Veterans did have some board games, CD’s and puzzles but one can only use the same item so many times before they become boring. They did receive a virtual TV and headset and PDG Young was asked to be the first Vet to use it, but only one Vet at a time could participate.
With the conversations he had with the Vets, PDG Young saw a need to secure more new games, CD’s and puzzles to be used by the Veterans. Because of COVID, no used items can be accepted by the VA. ONLY BRAND-NEW ITEMS can be accepted.
With that PDG Young contacted Andrew Mangels of the RC of Westlake-Bay Village to see if he could have several clubs help get items for the VA. He also asked Rotarian Marsha Pappalardo if the Rotary Club of Brunswick might be willing to help as well.
In addition, he was talking with PDG Jack Harig who is a Veteran and works with Veterans and asked if he could possibly do the same thing in the Akron area.
With that PDG Jack Young talked with Courtney Mashits of the Wade Park VA Volunteer Services about the need for these items. Thus, they scheduled the first delivery of items from the Rotary Clubs of Westlake and Brunswick for Thursday, November 19. PDG Jack Young met PDG Jack Harig and presented the items to Volunteer Services. Over 25 new games, etc., were delivered to the VA.
In addition, PDG Harig contacted Julie Brandle and Linda Farkas of the RC of Akron and they are collecting items from the Summit County S-Medina County Cluster to be delivered to the VA Hospital the first of December.
PDG Jack Young that this process and suggestion is only designed to help those Veterans who are hospitalized and served our country. These types of games give them hope during their time in the hospital.
He also hopes that after the second Delivery in December that all clubs in Rotary District 6630 can help with items or cash donations to the VA. This would send a special message from our district to all individuals in Ohio that Rotary really cares about those who have served our country.
As a final note, PDG Young has also shared this process with are Rotary Friends in Michigan, PDG Larry Wright and past Rotary International Director Mike McCullough to see if they may want to do the same thing in their district. As a final note, the reason for sharing this information with the district is to give back to those Men and women who have served in the military to defend our freedom.
Special thanks to PDG Jack Harig and Andrew Mangels who have helped make this process a reality. For more information, please feel free to contact PDG Jack A. Young (Jack1villa@aol.com or 440-759-4000)
FOUNDATION CELEBRATION VIDEO
BALDWIN WALLACE ROTARACT
- $5.00 Each
- Tie-Dye Masks by the Rotaract members
February 2021
- Environment: Rotarians around the globe have become increasingly concerned about the environment and the need to work together to ensure that when addressing clean air, water and sanitation, peace and conflict prevention, curing and preventing disease, the underlying conditions in the environment provide that opportunity. Gary Huang, the chair of the Rotary Foundation Trustees, said “Rotary is a global group of problem solvers with diverse talents.” Therefore, the Foundation has made the Environment the seventh area of focus and has established guidelines in the grant funding models with applications now available for funding beginning July 1, 2021. Click here to access the Areas of Focus Policy Statement.
- Diversity: Rotary has always united with other countries and cultures around the world, whether to eliminate polio, support exchange students and youth programs, peace fellows, global grants, and more. R.I. President Holger Knaack said, “we should be proud that Rotary reflects so many cultures, generations and lived experiences, and offers the potential for countless leaders to tap into those experiences to make a difference.”
Pat Myers
January 2021
December 2020
I am grateful to be a part of such a wonderful Rotary District with members who are so very committed and dedicated. On behalf of all the people you have lent a hand to this year, thank you for your ongoing support.
May you and your families have a very Happy New Year of good health and happiness.
MENTOR CLUB TO HOST KATIE SPOTZ JANUARY 7th
November 2020
October 2020
- Jim Lechko, Lakewood-Rocky River
- Barbara Stettnisch, Strongsville
- Dr. Joseph Boydel, Hudson
- Gayle Woodrow, Painesville
- Terry Dalton, Akron
- Tom Kaser, Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley
- Marc West, Berea
SHELTERBOX INVITATION
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2020
8:00 - 9:00 PM ET
Join ShelterBox for an hour of inspiration, highlighting the lifesaving work you have enabled and the lives your support has transformed.
READ MORE HERE https://www.shelterboxusa.org/home-page/news/vanuatu
https://www.shelterboxusa.org/home-page/news/cyclone-amphan
Looking for a presentation or keynote address? Need video to share at your next event? Send me a note with your requests and I will be sure to get it scheduled. We have curriculum for PETS and District training and leadership learning events. Contact me for more information btobin@shelterboxusa.org
Bill Tobin Rotary Relations Manager |
SHARE A SPEAKER . . .
DR. TIM COLLINS, PRESIDENT, WALSH UNIVERSITY 330-490-7090 | |
PATRICK LEDWIDGE, Ph.D. 440-826-3173 Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Baldwin Wallace University and Director of the Cognition, Brain & Language Lab. pledwidg@bw.edu 440-826-3173 | |
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL Find a Club near you to contact https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club | |
BILLY TAYLOR Click to meet Mr. Taylor 330-217-7074 His theme throughout the presentation was “people driven excellence.” Mr. Taylor is an American business executive, dynamic speaker, and leadership guru. He is the CEO and President of LinkedXL, a Business Operating Systems Architecting Firm. Mr. Taylor spent 30 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT), serving as Director of North America Manufacturing and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. As the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Goodyear, Mr. Taylor led diversity and inclusion strategies for 64,000 employees across the 22 countries where Goodyear operates. Mr. Taylor has been called upon by universities, international conferences, global publications, and the U.S. Army to demonstrate how to drive and sustain effective results through embracing the culture and enabling employee ownership. | |
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES Don't forget about people within our own District who would love to present as well (https://rotarydistrict6630.org/districtorganizationchart ) Jim Lechko, Foundation Chair; Rick Pollack, Peace Fellows; Jack Young, ShelterBox; Cheryl Warren, ClubRunner and MyRotary; to name a few!! | |
THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION has speakers available for virtual appearances at Rotary Clubs. The FTC protects economic markets by investigating and prosecuting deceptive advertising and unfair methods of competition and by providing free resources for individuals and businesses. As part of its education mission, attorneys, investigators, and paralegals from the Commission’s Cleveland office routinely speak on topics such as Coronavirus scams, privacy, scams that target small businesses, and much more. Contact: Jon Kessler at 216-263-3436 or JKessler@ftc.gov. We’re also available for presentations to regional and state (or nationwide) Rotary meetings. |
DONATIONS NEEDED!
Make A Difference: E-Donate
PRESIDENTS ELECT: FALL LEADERSHIP SERIES III
THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SHELTERBOX HERO CLUBS!!
A ShelterBox HERO is a Rotary Club that has committed to making an impact in worldwide disaster response by giving $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000 within the Rotary year.
HERO Clubs enable ShelterBox to have the resources and time to be ready when disaster strikes by allowing ShelterBox to purchase and pre-position aid in or near countries where we respond often, resulting in a more efficient and timely response.
There are three HERO levels:
Bronze ($1,000); Silver ($3,000); and Gold ($5,000)
District 6630 is honored to have
one silver and seven bronze recipients.
To become a HERO, funds must be sent directly from the Club or a combination of gifts from individual members all sent in together.
We ask that all gifts specifically state “HERO Gift” on the check or accompanying note. Gifts via the HERO program will be designated to Deployment Essentials, directly and quickly aiding families in need.
Recognition
When a Club becomes a HERO Club, they will receive a certificate and a HERO digital badge for their website. They will also be listed on this webpage.
Upon the third year of consecutive giving, Clubs will receive a banner reflective of their giving level.
Upon the tenth year of consecutive giving, special recognition will be ordered.
Read about ShelterBox’s partnership with Rotary.
Read the HERO FAQs
Questions? Email rotary@shelterboxusa.org
Silver BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD |
Bronze BARBERTON FAIRLAWN LAKEWOOD-ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE NORTHAMPTON-CUYAHOGA VALLEY PAINESVILLE SOLON WESTLAKE-BAY VILLAGE |
SUCH A GREAT HONOR - CONGRATULATIONS DISTRICT 6630!!
Dear district leader, Congratulations on achieving Peacebuilder recognition for your District! You’ve achieved this distinction by donating District Designated Funds to help Rotary Peace Fellows become catalysts for peace around the world. Peacebuilder Districts like yours play a critical role in supporting the work of the Rotary Peace Centers. Each year, DDF contributions are part of the funding that allows up to 130 peace and development leaders to study at one of our seven Rotary Peace Centers. Starting in 2021, Rotary is offering a yearlong certificate program at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda, the site of our newest peace center. More than 1,300 alumni of the peace centers program are actively building a more peaceful world, through work that ranges from leading grassroots initiatives to helping guide policy development at the United Nations and the World Bank. Peacebuilder Districts like yours contribute to this important work. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of the Rotary Peace Centers! | ||
ROTARY in REVIEW OCTOBER 2 2020
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GREEN CLUB NEWS
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BRAND NEWS OCTOBER 2020
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Ideas for Strengthening Rotary's Brand October 2020 |
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2020 INTERACT AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
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FOUNDATION VIRTUAL GALA - NOVEMBER 19th
MEDINA SUNRISE NEWS
Medina Patriots Day Celebration Inspires
JULIE WEST IN THE NEWS: BIRDWATCHING FELLOWSHIP
Pull out your September issue of "Rotary". Julie is President of the International Fellowship of Birdwatching Rotarians and is quoted a number of times throughout the article. You will find that the Black-capped chickadee is a favorite of Julie's. Congratulations Julie! Jim Lechko Foundation Chair District 6630 |
ROTARIAN TUNJI FUNSHO NAMED ONE OF TIME's 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD
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AKRON CLUB NEWS
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Thank you to FOX 8 producer Rachel Inch for airing our Lets be Social...Apart social project initiative featuring several Akron Rotarians who have already participated. The below story from Katy provides you with all the details! Here is the clip from the news: Click here to view FOX 8 News Clip (email clients generally do not allow embedded videos so this link will open our YouTube video)
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HUDSON UNSUNG HERO
ASHTABULA CLUB NEWS
BEREA CLUB NEWS
John Fred and His Playboy Band were part of the One-Hit Wonders of the 1960s. |
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CLUSTER CLUB POLIO FUNDRAISER
BARBERTON CLUB NEWS
Tow Path Trail off Snyder Ave. |
OCTOBER 24th IS WORLD POLIO DAY!
World Polio Day is a time for Rotarians and Rotaractors across the globe to raise awareness about our work to eradicate polio for good. If we stay committed to making progress, polio will be the second human disease ever to be eradicated. In our fight to end polio, we’ve used our collective strength to defeat this devastating disease in almost every part of the world. This year, the World Health Organization’s African region was certified free of wild poliovirus – showing that eradication is possible even in very difficult circumstances. Wild poliovirus still paralyzes children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and as long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere. Let’s Take Action A polio-free world is possible, but we can achieve it only by taking action together. With the challenges to vaccination programs posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more crucial that Rotary continues to build awareness and raise funds for polio eradication. Join the effort to vaccinate children and end polio by organizing a World Polio Day event for your community. In 2019, Rotary members held more than 5,900 events in 136 countries. This year, online events and activities will allow us to expand our reach even more and inspire others to join us. Not sure how to take action for World Polio Day? From virtual event ideas to social media posts and photos, the World Polio Day Toolkit can help you start planning and promoting your activities now. | ||
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LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE UNSUNG HERO
The Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise Rotary club was pleased to honor Marty Harris with the 2020 Unsung Hero Award. Marty is a Charter member of the club which was chartered in 2007. Her husband, Jim was District 6630. 1993-1994. She is a Club Past President, and Chair of the Club’s International Service Committee. She has been the coordinator of the Rotary International Rotary Student Exchange Program for the Sunrise Club since it started. Prior to the founding of the Sunrise Club, Marty spearheaded that program for her husband Jim’s, Lakewood Rocky River Rotary Club. Marty has a passion for supporting youth. This passion drives Marty to go above and beyond expectations. During her career as a Lakewood High School Counselor, she continuously encouraged students to expand their connection to the world by signing up the Rotary Student Exchange program. Students spend nearly one year in a foreign Country living with host families, going to school, and learning the culture of the country.
DOLLS FOR CHILDREN OF THE DUMP
HOW TO DO A VIRTUAL RAFFLE AND SELL OUT IN ONE MONTH!
CHICKEN RAISING PROJECT / HEARTS for HUE
ROTARY E-ClubNEO MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Caleb Robinson | Lulu McKee | Assad Khaishgi |
Kathryn Craig | Juleta and Tom Craig | Celeste and Randy Rininger |
Linda Boardman | Steve Warren |
END POLIO NOW NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2020
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BATH NATURE PRESERVE & ROTARY OBSERVATORY
WHO DECLARES AFRICA POLIO-FREE
The World Health Organization’s African region is officially
certified free of wild poliovirus!
Rotary and its GPEI partners celebrate a monumental achievement, say global eradication of wild polio is possible with the continued dedication and persistence of Rotarians
The World Health Organization (WHO) on 25 August announced that transmission of the wild poliovirus has officially been stopped in all 47 countries of its African region. This is a historic and vital step toward global eradication of polio, which is Rotary’s top priority. After decades of hard won gains in the region, Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) — WHO, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the vaccine alliance — are proclaiming the milestone an achievement in public health. They offer it as proof that strong commitment, coordination, and perseverance can rid the world of polio.
SAVE YOUR ACME RECEIPTS TO HELP SEND KIDS TO CAMP
Fellow Rotarians, it's that time again! Help Akron Rotary Camp earn $ to send kids to Camp! Save your ACME receipts from August 6 to December 26 to earn some Community Cash Back on ACME Fresh Market Store Brands. Receipts can be mailed or dropped off to Akron Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319. As always, thank you for your support!
Regards,
Mella Castner
Director of Development
Akron Rotary Camp
4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, OH 44319
330.644.4512 ext. 3206
330.322.7206
www.rotarycamp.org
MEDINA SUNRISE FEEDS COMMUNITY
Medina, Ohio
HUDSON ROTARY HONORS MEMBERS
Rotarian of the Year
The Rotary Club of Hudson was additionally pleased to bestow its annual Rotarian of the Year award on Club member Donna Kastner, who has also dedicated her recent years to local seniors by launching the Retirepreneur, offering guidance to forward thinking executives for establishing new income generating professions in retirement. See www.Retirepreneur.com for networking and upcoming conferences.
Kastner was recognized by Rotary for leading the Club’s transition into the stay-at-home COVID-19 period by establishing Zoom meetings and educating its 55 members in the subtleties of on-line protocols. With Donna’s hands-on assistance, the club continues to feature weekly community speakers and to conduct the club’s community service projects. Kastner leads the Rotary flock with kindness, patience and and a determination to bring all into the cyber communication age. It has been a great success.
To view replays of the weekly Rotary meetings, see YouTube Rotary Hudson.
MANTUA CLUB EMBRACES NEW AREA OF FOCUS
Ironweed with a Monarch Butterfly | The Southern half of the garden |
BRUNSWICK CLUB NEWS
The Rotary Club of Brunswick and the Residents of the Cities of Brunswick and Brunswick Hills showed their appreciation and support of our First Responders through our drive-by at Brunswick City Hall on Sunday, August 23, 2020, next to the Police Station.
We were pleased to have Ohio State Senator Larry Obhof, Ohio House of Representative Steve Hambley, Brunswick City Manager Carl DeForest and Brunswick Hills Trustee Mike Esber will be in attendance. The Medina Gazette dent a reporter and we appeared on the Channel 5 News!
Our Proclamation from the Ohio Senate (click to view larger)
Here are some photos in case you missed it…
PDG JACK YOUNG RECOGNIZED BY SHELTERBOX
ShelterBox issued a press release recognizing PDG Jack Young
“The lifesaving work of ShelterBox is only possible because of our inspiring volunteers like Jack Young, whose service in their communities is ensuring families made homeless by disaster and conflict situations have access to essential shelter and supplies.” said Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA. “This distinction truly sets him apart as someone committed to serving others and making the world a better place.”
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a special recognition presented on behalf of President Donald Trump. The award is part of a national recognition program created in 2003 through the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation for individuals of all ages who contribute a significant amount of time to volunteer activities.
BEREA CLUB NEWS
Founded in 1924, Toastmasters International has a lot in common with Rotary International, said Alicia Smith-Kirk, the newly elected director of Toastmasters District 10, which encompasses northeast Ohio. In many ways, she is the equivalent of the District 6630 governor.
Smith-Kirk told Berea Rotarians on Aug. 4 via Zoom that, like Rotary, Toastmasters is global with similar objectives. It is diverse and inclusive with the education component a priority. “Leadership in the community is dominant,” she said.
The main focus of Toastmasters is public speaking and making members comfortable with composing and delivering a variety of talks. Speeches are evaluated. “We have um and er counters,” Smith-Kirk said.
Rotary and Toastmasters announced last year a new collaboration with Toastmasters adding to the Rotary leadership training partnership. The two groups have put together a series of eight courses to improve public speaking and leadership skills. The courses can be found on the RI web site.
Smith-Kirk, who used to be a dancer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, said she became involved in Toastmasters in 2012. “I love words. I love listening to people speak. I wanted to get better, to get my message across,” she said. “I stayed in the club because of the leadership opportunities. You can grow and learn.”
Smith -Kirk, who lives in Berea, is a member of Westlake Toastmasters. It meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Wednesdays – now via Zoom. The district is in the process of forming a Berea Toastmasters Club.
Smith-Kirk invited Rotarians to visit a Toastmasters meeting and Marc West invited her to speak to Rotaractors at BW. Young people tend to speak very rapidly and older folks often have a hard time understanding what they are saying. Smith-Kirk said that may be because of social media. “They are used to posting and learning quickly,” she said. For teens and young adults, verbal communication is not a priority.
For more information, visit www.district10.org, www.toastmasters.org or contact Smith-Kirk at districtdirector@district10.org or 216-219-9619.
KENT CLUB HOSTED VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER
JENNIFER JONES - FIRST WOMAN NAMED ROTARY PRESIDENT NOMINEE
Jennifer E. Jones, a member of the Rotary Club of Windsor-Roseland, Ontario, Canada, has been nominated to become Rotary International’s president for 2022-23, a groundbreaking selection that will make her the first woman to hold that office in the organization’s 115-year history.
Jones will officially become president-nominee on 1 October if no other candidates challenge her.
Jones says she sees Rotary’s Action Plan as a catalyst for increasing Rotary’s impact.
“As we reflect upon our new strategic priorities, we could have never envisioned that our ability to adapt would become our North Star during what is inarguably the most profound time in recent history,” Jones said in her vision statement. “Silver linings rise out of the most challenging circumstances. Using metric-driven goals, I will harness this historic landscape to innovate, educate, and communicate opportunities that reflect today’s reality.”
As the first woman to be nominated to be president, Jones understands how important it is to follow through on Rotary’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement. “I believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion … begins at the top and for us to realize growth in female membership and members under the age of forty — these demographics need to see their own reflection in leadership,” Jones said. “I will champion double-digit growth in both categories while never losing sight of our entire family.”
Jones is founder and president of Media Street Productions Inc., an award-winning media company in Windsor. She was chair of the board of governors of the University of Windsor and chair of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce. She has been recognized for her service with the YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and Wayne State University’s Peacemaker of the Year Award, a first for a Canadian. Jones holds a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.).
A current Rotary Foundation trustee, Jones has been a Rotary member since 1997 and has served Rotary as RI vice president, director, training leader, committee chair, moderator, and district governor. She played a lead role in Rotary’s rebranding effort by serving as chair of the Strengthening Rotary’s Advisory Group. She is the co-chair of the End Polio Now Countdown to History Campaign Committee, which aims to raise $150 million for polio eradication efforts.
Jones recently led the successful #RotaryResponds telethon, which raised critical funds for COVID-19 relief and was viewed by more than 65,000. Jones has also received Rotary International’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service. She and her husband, Nick Krayacich, are members of The Rotary Foundation’s Arch Klumph Society, Paul Harris Society, and the Bequest Society.
The members of the Nominating Committee for the 2022-23 President of Rotary International are: Robert L. Hall, Dunwoody, Metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Bradford R. Howard Oakland Uptown, California, USA; Per Høyen, Aarup, Gelsted, Denmark; Peter Iblher, Nürnberg-Reichswald, Zirndorf, Germany; Ashok Mahajan, Mulund, Mah., India; Sam Okudzeto, Accra, Accra, Ghana; Eduardo San Martín Carreño, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain; Takeshi Matsumiya, Chigasaki-Shonan, Chigasaki Kanagawa, Japan; Michael K. McGovern (secretary), Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA; José Alfredo Pretoni, São Paulo-Sul, São Paulo, Brazil; Saowalak Rattanavich, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand; Hendreen Dean Rohrs, Langley Central, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada; Kenneth M. Schuppert, Jr (chair)., Decatur, Alabama, USA; Ravindra P. Sehgal, Belur, West Bengal, India; Noel Trevaskis, Merimbula, Tura Beach, Australia; Giuseppe Viale, Genova, Genova, Italy; and Chang-Gon Yim, Daegu-West, Daegu, Korea.
MY ROTARY - NEW AND IMPROVED
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Welcome to the improved My Rotary! Completing your club administration tasks just became much easier. The My Rotary site is now faster and easier to navigate. It has enhanced search functions and streamline workflows. Plus, it’s accessible on all mobile devices. Ready to begin using the updated My Rotary? Get started here:
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HILLCREST SUNRISE SAID GOODBYE TO RYE STUDENT
ROTARY SERVICE AND ENGAGEMENT
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TRI-DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP WORKSHOPS
PRESIDENTS ELECT: FALL LEADERSHIP SERIES II
PRESIDENTS ELECT: FALL LEADERSHIP SERIES
State of the Urban Forests in Akron and Cleveland
ZONES 30 & 31 VIRTUAL SUMMIT
- network online with other Rotarians;
- get a quick, 20 minute overview of four key Rotary initiatives;
- take a deeper, 60 minute dive into one of six specific areas of interest;
- get a quick, 15 minute update on Rotary’s progress toward global Polio eradication;
- hear a humorous and motivational message about Rotaract;
- get new ideas on building your club’s membership;
- hear from the Rotary International President-Elect Shekhar Mehta or Foundation Trustee Ian Risely;
- get tips on leading your Rotary or work team through a crisis;
- support our Zone service projects
- and more, all without having to pay for registration, meals, travel or lodging!
Visiting our House of Friendship will allow you to dive deeper into a variety of Rotary experiences, shop our vendors and network with old and new friends.
Rotary International Director Zones 30-31 2019-21
2020 Zone Summit General Chair
For questions contact registrar
Jill Pietrusinski
jspietrusi@yahoo.com
AURORA CLUB NEWS
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
AKRON CLUB NEWS
We raised over $13,500!!!
Akron Club Members Stepping Up To Help The Akron Urban League
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Distribution Project
The Akron Urban League is part of an initiative with all Urban Leagues in the State of Ohio to assist with the distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for those in need in our community. We have received hand sanitizer and over 7,000 masks to give away. The corporations of Proctor & Gamble and Cleveland Whiskey teamed up with The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network (MAGNET) and the Greater Cleveland Urban League, to manufacture and provide these needed items to cities across Ohio served by Urban Leagues. All of that is wonderful news and this is where we come in!
This week, the staff will fill 500+ 12 oz. bottles with hand sanitizer so that we can distribute to households, but we also have gallon containers that will be distributed to minority businesses, churches, non-profit agencies, etc.
Our members will distribute the PPE on Tuesday, July 28th and Saturday August 1st from 11am – 3pm in the AUL parking lot.
Sanitizer kits will be loaded into car trunks that pull in so that there is “no touch”.
A flyer will be distributed this week to WFD clients, minority businesses, barber shops, hair salons, day cares, AMHA, Head Start, non profits and churches, inviting them to register and plan to drive through and get their FREE PPE.
If you have questions about this project, please contact - jbrandle@metisconstruction.com or 330.858.6672
CONGRATULATIONS
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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP OF SCOUTING ROTARIANS
MEDINA CLUB NEWS
Medina Rotarians among VIPs who welcomed Ms. Wheelchair USA July 20, 2020.
City of Medina and Medina Creative Housing was first official stop for new Ms. Wheelchair USA and titleholders.
A wonderful story was published in the Medina-Gazette (click here to view)
Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell – Speaker/ MC
Executive Producer Ms. Wheelchair USA Lowery Lockard
Executive Director Client Services Dane Foundation Patty Moser
Congressman Anthony Gonzalez Representative Brandon Gibson
Medina County Common Pleas Judge Joyce Kimbler
US Navy Commander, Medina County Auditor Michael Kovack
Medina County Commissioner William Hutson
Medina County Prosecutor Forrest Thompson
Main Street Medina Board Kevin Rych
US Military Chaplain Dr. Reid Miller
Executive Director of Medina Creative Housing Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty
Past Judge Ms. America Lynda Bowers
President of Medina Sunrise Rotary Kevin Wermer
Rotary International Director for Wheelchairs in Latin America Jack Young
President of SACS Consulting Tim Dimoff
Operations Director of Medina TV & Videographer Miles Reed
FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY
THANKS FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY VOLUNTEERS
SPC DUSTIN GREEN, TOBY BUTT, DAVE BROWN, SGT JEFF CAIN, LEON SKOWRONSKI, COL REID MILLER | SANDY BOVE HINKLE, SPC DUSTIN GREEN, SGT JEFF CAIN |
CUYAHOGA COUNTY NORTHWEST-LORAIN COUNTY CLUSTER NEWS
HUDSON CLUB NEWS
WADSWORTH CLUB NEWS
BURTON MIDDLEFIELD CLUB NEWS
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION (TRF)
Akron Children’s Hospital | Cleveland Clinic Main Campus |
Southwest General | University Hospital Bedford |
University Hospital Geauga | Western Reserve Hospital |
Ashtabula Medical Center |
Annual Fund: | $204,195 |
Polio Plus: | $121,579 |
Other Funds: | $20,675 |
Endowment Fund: | $0 |
Total Giving: | $347,169 |
- We have 68 Paul Harris Society members in the District. The PHS members have committed to contributing a minimum of $1,000 annually to the TRF Annual Fund and/or Polio Plus.
- We have 153 Benefactors who have committed to leave at least $1,000 to TRF through Estate Planning.
- We have 36 Bequest Society members who have committed at least $10,000 to TRF through Estate Planning.
- We have 57 Major Donors who have contributed a minimum of $10,000 to TRF.
- 3,734 all- time Paul Harris Fellows in the District
- We have 87 Rotarians who participate in Rotary Direct, an automatic payment system for Rotary contributions.
- We had 11 Rotary Clubs with 100% member giving to TRF.
- We had 7 Rotary Clubs with 0% member giving to TRF.
- 41% of District 6630 Rotarians contributed to TRF during the 2019-20 Rotary year.
- 59% of District 6630 Rotarian contributed $0 to TRF during the 2019-20 Rotary year.
AWARDS and INSTALLATION PRESENTATION
ROTARY'S NEW AREA OF FOCUS
The Trustees and Directors have unanimously accepted our recommendation to create a 7th Area of Focus of our Rotary Foundation, being the Environment. As Chair of the Task Force that put together and argued for this decision, I'm enormously proud today. This photo is of the 4 Trustees, 1 Director and 1 Rotaractor who comprised the Task Force plus the outstanding and dedicated staff who assisted us in arriving at our recommendation. We still have lots of work to do, including finalizing the Area of Focus statement and getting the fundraising going to support the grant applications that are sure to come flooding in after 1st July 2021. Congratulations team, we just made Rotary history!
2020-2021 PRESIDENTS RECEIVE THEME BANNERS
VIRTUAL DISTRICT AWARDS & BANNER EXCHANGE - Advance Registration Required
SHELTERBOX - TYPHOON GONI
Over the last weekend of October, the strongest storm to make landfall in 2020 occurred. Super Typhoon Goni, devastated the eastern Philippines. The fifth tropical storm to hit the island nation in the past 3 weeks. It’s winded of 140 miles per hour and torrential rainfall have caused landslides and extensive flooding, forcing almost 1 million people from their homes.
In addition to seeking shelter in evacuation centers and unable to protect themselves from COVID-19, thousands of families are particularly vulnerable to contracting the virus.
ShelterBox is working hard to mobilize our response teams to respond to affected areas to help the families Needing help. With that ShelterBox needs you and your Rotary Club's continued help and support.
For further information as to how you can help, please feel free to contact Jack at Jack1villa@aol.com or 440-759-4000
ShelterBox - June 2020
DISTRICT 6630 COMMISSIONS E-ClubNEO
BEREA ROTARY DONATES MOBILE DISINFECTION UNIT TO CITY
demonstrate the MoonBeam 3 for Bob Huge, president of the Rotary Club of Berea.
GREEN CLUB TAKES ACTION
AURORA CLUB SHARES A WORD (or 2) ABOUT WORDS
YOUNG LEADERS IN ACTION - MAY 2020
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June 2020
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
MEDINA SUNRISE NEWS
AND COMMUNITY
IN THE NATIONAL GUARD
On his day off from work at Lowe's in Dublin, Ohio, SPC Lucas Hammond drives over 100 miles to Medina, Ohio, to volunteer alongside his father, Sergeant First Class Eric Hammond. Together they join the National Guard, Medina County Sheriff, Ohio State Highway Patrol, and other volunteers in packing 1,500 school meals at Feeding Medina County during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I am excited for the opportunity to serve in the National Guard with my son, Lucas, who is a construction and engineering Specialist," Sergeant Hammond stated proudly. "It's an honor to have him follow my path in the National Guard and watch him progress as an adult and a Soldier while he serves our state and nation. Lucas is the third oldest of our 12 children, and he sets a great example for his younger siblings." The National Guard is as proud of the legacy of the Hammond family as Sergeant Hammond is of his son Lucas. They represent both the history and the future of men and women in meaningful service. Can you see yourself serving your country and community in the National Guard? If you can, please contact Sergeant Jeff Cain: 330-631-5836, or jeffrey.w.cain.mil@mail.mil |
May 2020
- The health and safety of all participants in Rotary programs, meetings, and events is of paramount importance
- No in-person meeting or event shall be mandatory for any Rotary participant who may feel uncomfortable because of the pandemic
- All conveners and organizers of Rotary meetings are strongly encouraged to consider all health concerns in deciding whether to hold in-person meetings
- All conveners and organizers of Rotary meetings should fully comply with all health and safety rules in effect in that location
- All R.I. Board meetings shall be conducted virtually (and not in-person) for the remainder of the calendar year 2020
- All R.I. Committee meetings shall be conducted virtually (and not in-person) for the remainder of the calendar year, 2020
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- Governors are strongly encouraged to use virtual meetings for club visits during calendar year 2020
- Regional leaders are strongly encouraged to use virtual meetings for training seminars and other events during calendar year 2020
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
2020 RI VIRTUAL CONVENTION
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BARBERTON CLUB HELPS COMMUNITY IN NEED
CHESTERLAND CLUB DONATES LUNCH
Hats off to Skip Claypool, Terry Palermo,
and Bob Piecenski.
Caretakers at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center did not know why firetrucks from five different cities were parked outside the main entrance to the hospital last Thursday morning.
A few nurses trickled outside to take pictures of the large U.S. flag suspended in the air between the ladders of two trucks.
The grand display was part of a lunch delivery the Chesterland Rotary Club provided — 300 pizzas to feed the entire hospital staff.
With a police escort, rotary club President Walter “Skip” Claypool led a procession of club members who honked and yelled “Thank you!” from their cars to the cheering hospital staff.
Claypool (affectionately known as Bada Bob) drove to the front door of UH to make the drop off, his car sporting a Bada Bing Pizza delivery sign.
VETERANS OF DISTRICT 6630
CLEVELAND CLUB RAISES FUNDS VIRTUALLY
GRANTS NEWS
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ROTARY COVID-19 TELETHON
Rotary’s 1.2 million members across the globe have taken swift action to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. More than $3.4 million in Rotary Disaster Response Grants have already been put into action on the frontlines to battle COVID-19.
Additionally, millions more have been raised by our #PeopleofAction - they have responded quickly and are truly saving lives. Now, we need to do more and the need for additional funding is a priority.
Join this live event to hear stories of hope, inspiration and gratitude from Rotarians, Rotaractors and friends of Rotary from across the globe as they share what they are doing to help their communities. The telethon will also showcase how our polio eradication infrastructure is helping to combat COVID-19.
How can you participate:
1. Participate in the telethon on Facebook Live on 2 May at Rotary International's Facebook Page (facebook.com/rotary). The live stream will be simulcast in eight languages.
2. Share this event & spread the word through your social media channels.
3. Invite friends, family, and members of your community to watch and see first-hand what Rotary's People of Action are doing to combat COVID-19.
4. Post on social media during the broadcast and on the day of the event using the hashtag #RotaryResponds.
5. Donate as an individual or as a club at http://on.rotary.org/drf
6. Encourage your Rotary District to donate District Designated Funds (DDF) at https://on.rotary.org/ddf-donate. (Note: DDF received between April 22st and May 3rd will be considered part of the telethon fundraising total.)
ShelterBox NEWS
ShelterBox USA HERO CLUB AWARD
I have received word that 13 clubs in Ohio, 6 Rotary clubs from our district, have been recognized as HERO AWARD Clubs, of Shelter Box USA. During the Rotary Year 2019-2020 the following clubs have donated at least $ 1,000 to ShelterBox to continue the efforts of providing hope to others in the world.
Congratulations to
Rotary Clubs in our District
who have recently supported our efforts:
Solon, Burton-Middlefield, Westlake Bay Village, Fairlawn,
Northhampton Cuyahoga Valley and Painesville.
AKRON CLUB NEWS
Due to the generosity of our 1,000 volunteers, $825,000 went to Northeast Ohio non-profits! |
ROTARY BRAND NEWS
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April 2020
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
PolioPlus RESPONDING TO COVID-19 CHALLENGE
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REMINDER TO ORDER YEAR END SUPPLIES
We Are Here For You We are currently operating with minimal staff as a result of a regional stay-at-home order which runs through April 22. We will be doing everything in our power to meet your need-by date and we will keep you updated during this period. We ask for your patience as we navigate these extraordinary times together. We continue to be available by email, fax and phone, and will respond as quickly as possible. Placing your order online continues to be the best option. Even as this pandemic displaces "normal" and causes so much suffering in our world, we are here for you and we will stay in touch. | ||||||||||
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MENTOR CLUB REPURPOSES FUNDS TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RELIEF
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE CLUB TAKES ACTION
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS
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District 6630 2018-20
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
We know that disasters can devastate a community, leaving people in urgent need of medical care, housing, and other necessities. Unlike most natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic is having a global impact that affects all of us. Rotarians like you are people of action even in a time of crisis, and Rotary is uniquely prepared to help communities around the world. Clubs and districts can apply for Rotary disaster response grants to support COVID-19 relief efforts. These grants can be used to provide supplies and medical care and to support rebuilding efforts. The Rotary Foundation Trustees recently approved placing $1 million in our Disaster Response Fund to make these grants immediately available for applications related to COVID-19. To make sure these grants can remain available, we’re asking for personal contributions to the Disaster Response Fund. Your contribution will support grants that help Rotarians care for and protect people in their local communities and around the world. Make a gift to the Disaster Response Fund now. Thank you for your dedication and service on behalf of Rotary. Sincerely, Gary C.K. Huang Chair, The Rotary Foundation 2019-20 | ||
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BURTON-MIDDLEFIELD CLUB DONATES CRITICAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL INVITATION TO HONOR WW II VETERANS - THE GREATEST GENERATION
MOVED TO THE FALL OF 2020.
AKRON ROTARY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS UPDATE
MEMBERSHIP MINUTE MARCH 2020
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PAUL HARRIS SOCIETY CAMPAIGN
TASTE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE
ROTARY IN ACTION
RI CONVENTION CANCELLATION NOTICE
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SPECIAL MESSAGES from Governor John Reyes 3-18-20
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
SCOUTING MUSEUM NEWS
FAIRLAWN ROTARY NEWS
HUDSON ROTARY NEWS
to its Thirty Sixth Annual Gala and 90th Year Celebration
- The Gift of Life of Northeast Ohio, a program that the Rotary of Hudson has supported for many years. Funds raised at the Gala provide needed heart surgeries for medically struggling children in underdeveloped countries such as Haiti. Doctors from the area, some of whom live in Hudson, as well as local hospitals, donate their skills and provide facility access.
- Hudson Community First’s “Uncharted Waters: What Every Senior Needs to Know Before Entering College”, a comprehensive full day workshop for all Hudson High School seniors to examine the challenges young people may face upon starting their college years. Topics include anxiety and depression, binge drinking, drugs, date rape, fire safety and overall wellness. Speakers include psychologists, lawyers, safety counselors, college administrators and college students.
- Boy Scout Troop 321’s planned restoration of the historic Boy Scout Cabin located at Hudson’s Green on Main street downtown used by the Scouts for meetings and by the Hudson community for various activities. The log cabin was originally built by the Hudson Rotary in 1931 and is considered an important Hudson landmark. Founded in 1918, Troop 321 has developed leadership, personal and life skills in thousands of Scouts. Over the years, 145 local members have achieved Eagle Scout, a rank attained by less than two percent of all Scouts nationally.
- Kaulig Giving of Hudson-Platinum, lead sponsor, supports more than 30 non-profit organizations that assist the well-being of children, educational and health care institutions and non-profit organizations having a positive impact on the local community. Kaulig Cos. operates brands across a spectrum of businesses including consumer discretionary products, sports and entertainment, media and marketing services and finance and financial services. Some of their high profile brands include LeafFilter, Kaulig Racing, Kaulig Media, Kaulig Capital, LLC and Ellsworth Advisors.
- Northwest Bank-Silver sponsor, providing J.D. Power award-winning retail banking services in the region, offers a team of people that like to take problems off their clients’ shoulders, “doing what it takes to make something happen, even when it is not easy”.
- Akron Children’s Hospital-Silver sponsor, ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the country, taking a compassionate approach to treatment. Through a combination of treatments and patient experiences, their care does more than heal--it brings the entire family together for emotional support and understanding across multiple locations. A new facility opened in Hudson late 2019.
- Forhan Family Foundation-Silver sponsor, established by Drew Forhan founder, President and CEO of ForTec Medical Inc, created to provide mobile access to technology and highly trained technicians on an as-needed basis for hospitals, surgical centers, medical offices and patients in more than 40 states.
- University Hospitals, Portage Medical Center-Silver sponsor. UH, one of the nation’s leading health care systems, provides high quality, patient-centered medical care throughout Northeast Ohio. They offer the region’s largest network of primary care physicians, outpatient centers and hospitals and is an affiliate of Case Western Reserve University.
- A comprehensive orthodontic care package for a child or an adult provided by John White DDS, MSD, owner of Smiles by White, worth $6500. White offers both Invisalign and traditional metal braces in that he can achieve the same results with both options at the same cost. He lets patients choose which treatment they prefer. White is recognized as one of the top orthodontists in the country.
- An overnight stay, dinner and breakfast at the Spread Eagle Tavern and Inn, Hanoverton, valued at $500. Golf at the Zoar Golf Club, rafting on the Tuscarawas river and tickets to the Football Hall of Fame are available.
- A sports convertible for the month of June or July generously donated by Don Sitts Auto Sales in Cuyahoga Falls, valued at $2500. Last year’s “ride” was a red 2019 Camaro convertible.
- A unique dining experience for up to 14 guests created by celebrity chef Mitch Firis of The Blue Door in Cuyahoga Falls. Prepared at the host’s home, dinner will feature 4-5 courses of paired food and wine valued at $150 per guest.
- A basket of assorted vintage wines chosen by Rotarians to please a range of palates, donated by the Rotary Club of Hudson Board and the Gala Committee valued at $500.
PDG YOUNG RECEIVES VISIONARY AWARD
At the Friday Saturday night Banquet of the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Shelter Box International, Ohio Rotary District 6630 PDG, Jack Young was presented ShelterBox's VISIONARY AWARD for 2019 in appreciation of his extraordinary service and Dedication to Shelter Box USA and Shelter Box International. Since 2005, PDG Jack Young has served on the Board of Directors of SB USA for 7 years; was chair of the Rotary Relations Committee, served on 2 CEO Search Committees for a new CEO and along with Rotarian Marsha Pappalardo, Jack were personally invited by the founder of ShelterBox to visit their home site in Cornwall, England in 2010.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
NEWS FROM ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
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SPECIAL MESSAGES from Governor John Reyes 3-13-20
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
SHELTER BOX NEWS - COVID-19 RESPONSE
AKRON CLUB NEWS
Thank you Wayne Homes, for your amazing support for
Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs!
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP ASSEMBLY 2020
LAKEWOOD ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE NEWS
RYE STUDENTS HAVE SOME WINTER FUN
PHOTOS:
SAVE THE DATE
The flyer is being finalized and will be out soon.
INTERACT/ROTARACT DISTRICT PROJECT
"GIVE WHERE THE NEED IS GREATEST"
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HOUSE OF FRIENDSHIP AT DISTRICT CONFERENCE
DISTRICT CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
ROTARY SERVICE and ENGAGEMENT
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Message from Governor John Reyes February 2020
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
BALDWIN WALLACE ROTARACT FUNDRAISER
SHELTER BOX NEWS - FEBRUARY 2020
ALOHA!
- Be inspired by world leaders, philanthropists, and celebrities during general sessions.
- Learn about international and local projects, enjoy live entertainment, and sample regional cuisine within the House of Friendship.
- Experience the heart of Hawaii through a rich mix of cultures, cuisines, and traditions.
- Explore thought-provoking topics and learn skills to strengthen your club through lively discussions, seminars, and workshops.
- Connect with people of action from around the globe.
- Form new friendships that last a lifetime.
See a full list of hotels and check current availability.
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RYE STUDENTS ENJOY CULTURE TRAINING
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Phakawan Theerawatananon, Zoé Mayeur, Sergio Neto, Auri Gaston and Juliet Aini present "Be First" | Molly Kleintop, Audrey Carroll, Elin Na , Margaux Faure, and Gulia present one of the Six Be's |
CAVS NIGHT FOR ROTARY
ALL OHIO PETS REGISTRATION
March 2020
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
A ROTARY MEMBER BENEFIT
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GRANT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR DATES
It's that time again! Any clubs wishing to participate in The District 6630 Matching Grant Program for a district or global project during the 2020-21 Rotary year must have at least two members attend a Grant Management Seminar (GMS). Ideally, the 2020-21 President and President Elect should attend but do not have to. It is also recommended that the club Foundation Liaison or any club member involved in the projects attend also. All Rotarians are welcome.
4-WAY TEST SPEECH CONTEST is APRIL 11
DISTRICT CONFERENCE and DLA
SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 24-25, 2020
Registration will open soon.
Rotary District 6630 Annual Conference of Clubs and
District Leadership Assembly
District Governor John Reyes
Please join Rotarians, Rotaractors, and Interactors from across the district as we gather at the Sheraton Suites in Cuyahoga Falls April 24-25, 2020 for our annual Conference of Clubs and District Leadership Assembly. The theme of this year’s conference focuses upon assisting at risk youth and the keynote speaker will be the nationally award winning Summit County Juvenile Court Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio. Watch for registration details coming soon!!!
For more information:
jbrandle@metisconstruction.com
Julie Brandle, District Conference Chair 2019-2020
Message from Governor John Reyes December 2019
Medina Cluster will be eliminated, effective December 31, 2019.
There will be no change to the composition of the Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, and Cuyahoga County Northwest—Lorain County clusters.
The Rotary Club of Chagrin-Highlands will move from the Cuyahoga County Southeast Cluster to the Cuyahoga County Northeast Cluster.
The Rotary Club of Tallmadge will move from the Summit County South Cluster to the Summit County North Cluster.
The Rotary Club of Port-Summit will move from the Summit County South Cluster to the Portage County Cluster.
The Rotary Club of Medina-Sunrise, and the Rotary Club of Wadsworth will move from the Medina Cluster to the Summit County South Cluster.
The Rotary Club of Brunswick and the Rotary Club of Lodi will move from the Medina Cluster to the Cuyahoga County Southwest Cluster.
Any Rotaract or Interact Club will remain in the same Cluster as the sponsoring Rotary Club when the changes in the various cluster become effective.
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
Awards Celebration Becomes Party of the Year!
DG Class of 2020-2021
Christmas Tour of Homes November 15, 16 and 17
Christmas Tour of Homes
A Message from Mayfield HS Interact
Berea Club News
Giving and Grants: Helping communities recover
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Strongsville forum will address human trafficking
- What is human trafficking and what does it actually look like right here in Northeast Ohio?
- What is Rahab doing to combat this form of modern day slavery?
- What can you do to be a part of the solution?
- Tools and knowledge to protect yourself and your children from the dangers of the Internet, mobile apps, sharing personal information and online interactions;
- The the dangers of popular Internet sites and mobile apps, problem areas and potential red flags;
- Cyberbullying and sexting, and the consequences associated with these dangerous trends.
Giving Tuesday
Speaker Suggestion for your Club
New Youth Exchange Graphics
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Medina Rotary Sponsors The Inkspot - Medina County Schools Literary Magazine
Understanding the Hudson Rotary Foundation and its Good Works
- Promoting peace
- Fighting disease
- Providing clean water
- Saving mothers and children
- Growing local economies
- Donated over $750,000 to youth education and scholarships, Hudson community projects and local related international health causes.
- Involved Hudson citizens and leaders in numerous community projects where they contribute their time and talent.
- College scholarships
- Hudson High School seniors college preparation
- Boy Scout facilities and activities support
- Life saving heart surgeries for third world children
- Emergency Medical Service equipment and RUOK program
- Hudson Library and History Center support
- Hudson Cable TV funding
- Music from The Western Reserve
- The Hudson Job Search
- Santa on the Green
- The Rotary Club of Hudson Annual Gala which generates approximately $50,000 per year.
- The Holiday time sale of gourmet popcorn and long stem red roses with over $7,000 in sales.
- Through joint programs with Rotary International
- Join the 300 local citizens at the Rotary Gala in May
- Buy popcorn and roses from Rotarians in November
- Join the Rotary Club of Hudson to add your talents to our projects
- Visit the Rotary website www.rotaryhudson.org and click on The Rotary Foundation.
- Email Richard Nebiolo, Chairman of the Grant Committee at nebiolorichard@gmail.com
Rotary Club of Cuyahoga Falls Sponsors Interact Club
Message from Governor John Reyes November 2019
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
PEOPLE of ACTION
LEAD News for October
- Tri-District Membership Seminar October 26
- PETS 1 November 23
- PETS 2 TBA (Webinar)
- All-Ohio PETS March 13-14
- District Leadership Assembly April 25
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Celebrating World Polio Day October 24, 2019
- To Improve lives
- To invest in the future
- To improve child health
- To save money
- To make history
Berea News in October
Brandle Accepts AG Position for South Summit Cluster
Join Us October 19th
Congratulations Linda (Schoolcraft) Reyes
Congratulations to our District 6630 First Lady, Linda Reyes for her lifetime achievement award she received from the Cleveland Clinic. You are an amazing, gifted and incredible woman. What a tremendous accomplishment!
The following was shared: "Your work ethic is second to none and it’s great to see your hard work pay off. We are so lucky to have you, and proud to call you Mom. Love you! Michael Schoolcraft and Sharea Schoolcraft
Medina Rotary Celebrates 25 Years
Medina Sunrise Rotary Celebrates
25th Anniversary of Service with its Community Partners
PHOTO CREDIT BECKY SHOTWELL (L to R):
November is Rotary Foundation Month
LEADERSHIP 6630 – One of our district gems
STEP 2020
October 2019 District eNewsletter
Wreath Sale
West Shore Reverse Raffle Nov. 2nd
PETS-1 Registration is Open!
Nordonia Club Activities
District 6630 Foundation Celebration set for Dec. 5th
RYE Students Get Some R&R
Fellow Rotarian Inducted into Ashtabula Hall of Fame
Ashtabula High School Class of 1979
In 1996, he became a Rotarian and served as his club’s president 4 times culminating in serving as the District Governor for Rotary District 6630 in 2016-17. In 2015 and 2019, he received the District Governor Award for Service acknowledging numerous programs and contributions. He assisted Rotary with making contributions locally and abroad emulating Jim’s philosophy and the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.” One key program he has championed is SWAG (Student’s With A Goal) which serves Akron’s at-risk students. Jim’s signature project and proudest accomplishment was developing “Rotary Swims” in Cuyahoga Falls, which has taught over 300 youngsters how to swim.
Jim is dedicated to living a “green life.” He operates a farm with free-range eggs and grass fed beef cattle, solar panels to provide electricity, and a private CNG plant that he uses to power his carpet cleaning fleet with clean fuel.
Recently, Jim has been spending more time in Ashtabula looking to make a difference and give back in his home town. He founded the organization, “I’m in…Amazing Ashtabula” to collaborate various community organizations into working collectively on positive projects in Ashtabula, usually focusing on clean-up and beautification. His goal in all his endeavors is “to make a difference.”
North Ridgeville Club Champions Literacy Via Library
Brunswick Rotarian Recognized by President Trump for ShelterBox Service
Solon Club is In The News
Donation to help Solon area residents take spin on bicycle
by SUE REID, The Solon Times
Taste of Strongsville October 3rd
Aurora Interact Club Hard at Work
Helping Members Promote Rotary
Rotary Service and Engagement
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Peace in the Streets Conference Oct. 25-26
Berea Rotary Keeping Busy
Nearly 40 golfers hit the links at Coppertop of Cherokee Hills for the 15th annual Lou Groza Charity Golf Event on Sept. 5. The weather was perfect and proceeds benefit the Berea Rotary's scholarship fund. | Thanks to Browns alumni Greg Pruitt, Ben Davis, Ernie Kellerman and Rod Morris for supporting the Lou Groza golf outing. Ernie is a member of the Chagrin Valley Rotary Club. | Thanks, as always, to our Rotary volunteers: Jim Walters, Trevor Koenig, PDG Dave Skrzynski, Bob Huge, Bob Hammer, Don Voigt. Seated, Linda Kramer, JoAnn Solnick and Judy Stull. Missing in action, PDG Jack Young, who took the photo. |
Year of Adventure Begins for Ohio Erie - District 6630 Youth Exchange Students
Celebrating World Polio Day October 24th
Willoughby Rotary Foundation Event Oct. 6th
Taste of Hillcrest October 3rd
"Thirst Project" - World's Largest Youth Water Organization
Hudson Rotary Update
- A presentation by District Governor John Reyes who reviewed Rotary International projects, highlighted many Club successes and emphasized the plans to recruit women, retirees and young people worldwide.
- A recognition of the Hudson Club’s “Unsung Hero” by President Tom Tobin. Awardee Ron Barnhouse has diligently set up and dismantled every weekly meeting for many years. This has required arriving before 7:00 a.m. for each meeting and then staying after to secure the displays and A/V equipment.
- The Introduction of our newest Youth Exchange Student, Serena, from the Spanish Canary Islands. Serena is attending Hudson High School, learning English and tackling a number of scientific courses.
Suggested Speaker
Medina 9/11 Memorial Event
ShelterBox September Update
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Shoe Box Record Year!
Hurricane Dorian Disaster Relief Fund
Interaction 2019 Slated for Nov. 2nd
Lights, Camera, Interact!
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Notice for ALL Clubs: Remember to file your Annual IRS Information!!
Dear 2019-20 club officers:
Greetings from Rotary. Your Club and District Support (CDS) team is contacting you to remind you of the IRS’ annual filing requirement for all Rotary clubs in the U.S. and U.S. territories.
Note: If your club has already completed this requirement this year, please disregard this message.
Whether your club is a subordinate under Rotary International’s 501(c)(4) group exemption or is independently tax-exempt, the IRS requires that all Rotary clubs in the U.S. and its territories file an annual information return. For those clubs whose tax year follows the Rotary year, the deadline to file is 15 November. The form a club must file is dependent upon its gross receipts for the year. For more information, please see Frequently asked questions about annual reporting requirements for exempt organizations at www.irs.gov.
It is important that your club comply with IRS requirements. Please note that Section 6033(j) of the Internal Revenue Code automatically revokes the exemption of any organization that fails to satisfy its filing requirement for three consecutive years.
Our Frequently Asked Questions will answer many of the general questions you may have about Rotary clubs and the IRS. Please direct any specific questions regarding your club’s tax-exempt status or reporting requirements to local counsel, your tax adviser, or the IRS at www.irs.gov or 877-829-5500.
Please note this email has been sent to all club presidents, secretaries, executive secretaries/directors, and treasurers reported in our database with a valid email.
Thank you for your attention to this important reminder.
Sincerely,
Your CDS Team
Medina Sunrise Welcomes RYE Student
IMPORTANT REMINDER: CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR 2022-2023 DISTRICT 6630 GOVERNOR
September, 2019 Dear RI District 6630 Rotarians: As announced on August 18th, we are currently seeking applications for our 2022-2023 District 6630 Governor. One of the most important decisions we make as a District is selecting our future leaders and we are seeking the most qualified person for the position of District Governor. If you have a demonstrated history of leadership and collaboration as a Rotarian and are willing to share your passion and talents as District Governor, please seriously consider this opportunity. The members of the 2019-2020 Nominating Committee are as follows: Chair/Immediate Past District Governor Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski (Cleveland) Kathy Berkshire (Lakewood-Rocky River Sunrise) PDG Stew Buchanan (Akron) PDG Mike Davanzo (Medina Sunrise) Ken Fogle (Chagrin Valley) Bob Fratino (Painesville) Dave Hansford (Kent) Tracy Jemison (Burton-Middlefield) Linda Kramer (Berea) John Laird (Hudson Clocktower) To reiterate, the qualifications are as follows which are excerpted from the RI Bylaws: 16.010. Qualifications of a Governor-nominee. Unless excused by the board, the person selected as a governor-nominee shall at the time of selection: (a) be a member in good standing of a functioning club in the district; (b) have served as club president for a full term or as charter president for at least six months; (c) demonstrate willingness, commitment, and ability to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a governor in section 16.030.; (d) demonstrate knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of governor as prescribed in the bylaws; and (e) submit to RI a statement that the Rotarian understands those qualifications, duties, and responsibilities, is qualified for the office of governor, and is willing and able to assume and faithfully perform those duties and responsibilities. 16.020. Qualifications of a Governor. Unless excused by the board, a governor, when taking office, must have attended the international assembly for its full duration, have been a Rotarian for at least seven years, and continue to possess the qualifications in section 16.010. a) Be a Rotarian in good standing of an active club in our District. b) Have served a full year as Club President or have served a full term (six months at a minimum) as a Charter President of a new club from the date of charter to June 30. c) Be willing to fulfill the duties of and responsibilities of the Office of Governor, demonstrating commitment and ability, both physical and otherwise. d) At the time of taking office as Governor, must have attended the International Assembly (held in January of the preceding year) and have been a Member of one or more Rotary Clubs for at least seven (7) years. (Complete Duties of a Governor can be viewed in the RI Bylaws – Article 16.030) Our District 6630 Nominating Committee will comply with RI’s election guidelines as described in the the following links If you plan to print these instead of viewing them, please be advised that they are extremely lengthy. These forms (links) Governor-nominee Designate Form and the DGND Candidate Additional Information Form need to be completed by all candidates and postmarked no later than October 18, 2019 as follows:
Please send both of these forms to: PDG Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski Chair, District 6630 Nominating Committee 690 Wyleswood Drive Berea, OH 44017 All proposed candidate documents must be postmarked by October 18, 2019: Do NOT email the forms – they must be sent via US Mail. The 2019-2020 Nominating Committee will interview proposed candidates during the week of October 28, 2019 (final date[s] to be announced based on the number of candidates to be interviewed) and select a District Governor Nominee-Designate who will serve as District Governor for the 2022-2023 Rotary year. IMPORTANT: A fundamental principle of Rotary is that the best qualified candidate should be selected for service in elective offices. The RI Bylaws prohibit any effort by a candidate, a candidate’s supporter, or any Rotarian to influence the selection process in a positive or negative manner, including but not limited to, campaigning or canvassing. Brochures, literature, letters, or any form of communication promoting a candidate are not to be distributed or circulated by a candidate or others on the candidate’s behalf. The Bylaws further provide that under certain circumstances the Rotary International Board may disqualify a candidate from election who violates the provision prohibiting campaigning for the position. Please direct any questions to PDG Ghent-Skrzynski by cell phone or email: 440-915-4992; bgs1819@aol.com. Thank you for your assistance with this very important process. Kind regards, Beverly Beverly A. Ghent-Skrzynski Chair, 2019-2020 RI District 6630 Nominating Committee Rotary International Past District Governor (2018-2019) Past President, Rotary Club of Cleveland, OH USA Cell: 440-915-4992 | Email: bgs1819@aol.com | www.RotaryDistrict6630.org IMPORTANT LINKS IN THIS DOCUMENT |
Message from Governor John Reyes Sept 2019
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
Dolls to Nicaragua
Mentor Club is in the News!
End Polio Now News
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August 2019 District eNewsletter
Berea Club
Berea Rotary honors scholarship winners
Berea Rotary picnicks in the Metroparks
Berea Rotary President Bob Huge flips burgers and hotdogs for the annual family picnic at the Albion Woods Picnic Area in Strongsville. | Co-chef Bob Hammer warms up the beans. Thanks also to Don Voigt, our super shopper. |
Rotarian Trevor Koenig brought his family to the picnic. | Rotarian Trevor Koenig brought his family to the picnic. |
Message from Governor John Reyes - Aug 2019
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
District 6630 Foundation Committee Update
I would like to introduce you to your 2019-20 District Foundation Committee:
Jim Lechko | Foundation Chair/Paul Harris Society/Major Donor Chair |
Wayne Brodnan | Fundraising Chair |
Randy Rininger | Annual Giving Chair |
Matt Liebson | Grant Committee Chair |
Rick Pollak | Peace Fellowship Chair / Scholarship Chair |
Bob Johnson | Vocational Training Team (VTT) Chair |
Stew Buchanan | Polio Plus Chair / Indians Baseball Chair |
The Foundation committee is responsible for raising funds, approving matching funds used for your club projects both locally and internationally, Vocational Training Teams and reviewing potential Peace Fellow Scholars. Most importantly, we are here to educate you about The Rotary Foundation (TRF).
TRF raised over $395 million last year. Three years from now, 50% of those funds are available to our District to fund both local and global projects. These funds are knows as District Designated Funds (DDF). The other 50% will be used to fund global projects from our district and others.
This year, District 6630 received $117,103.16 in DDF based on our contributions from the 2016-17 Rotary year. We can designate up to 50% of these funds for matching grants of local projects. We had 25 clubs qualify for the spending plan totaling $65,678 in matching dollars! TRF gave an exemption this year which allowed us to exceed 50% of our 2016-17 contributions for our local projects.
The good news is that this is probably the most grant activity we have ever seen. The bad news is that we did not have enough money to fund all of the requests. We were forced to scale back all grant requests to about 80% of the amount requested. How do we fix this going forward? We need more contributions to TRF Annual Fund. If you are already giving, are you able to do more? If you are not giving, can you do something?
November is Foundation month. Please schedule a date for one of your November meetings for a TRF presentation by your club’s TRF expert! Our Foundation committee will be meeting in August to plan for TRF presentation ideas and recommendations that we can pass along to you.
Rotary World Connections
Rotary District 6630, Rotary RC Akron OH USA and
RC Freshwater Bay Australia
It is such a wonderful time when we see friends from close by Rotary Clubs and get reconnected with old friends we do not see often from other clubs in the District 6630 or 6650. The same is true when you get a call from someone “just to check” on how you are doing. I also get a warm feeling when I can call a Rotarian from another state or district for advice and council or to ask for help on a project. In late August I needed some contacts for a veteran’s project in Gainesville, Fla. How better to start than calling a Rotarian friend who served with you in the Army, now a retired Maj Gen living in Ft. Myers. After a chat Jim said he will work on some contacts, but why not just call some Rotary Clubs in Gainesville. “Brilliant!”
The next morning I received a link to an online Facebook Live meeting of the RC Freshwater Bay, Perth, Australia. Well, you who know me know I could not resist. Lady Vivian and I watched the RC Freshwater Bay meeting live, it was a great program “Sun Spots and how they affect our climate and climate change over the millennia”.Times like this remind Vivian and I of the wonderful stories told by Rotarians like PRIP Cliff Dochterman’s on “If I could be President again”, “Women in Rotary”, and so many other adventures in Rotary that have been shared by our many friends from so many close and faraway places. When I have my morning coffee in my 1 cup French Press I recall the good times with PDG Ricardo Bicaro, RC San de Bariloche, Argentina. Ricardo and I met when he was team leader of Group Study Exchange to District 6630 many years ago. Our bond is both Rotary and military, he was a retired Argentine Ordinance officer. After the team visit Ricardo and his wife hosted us for the 2000 RI convention. PRIP Frank J. Devlyn was RI Pres. The theme was “Create Awareness – Why do I think of PDG Carlos, he carried a press with him and introduce how to make a fine cup of coffee his way, so, each morning I not only think of him, I thinks of all our friends there and “Frank Talk” by PRIP Frank, that makes me think of his short elevator talk each of you should have to share about your life in Rotary.
The Road To Leadership - Finding a Life of Purpose
Gift of Life
Chesterland Rotary Taking Action for 30 years!
Chesterland celebrates 30 years of service and Unsung Hero
Chesterland Rotary is now in its second year of organizing community Fill the Police Cruiser with items needed for USO boxes. The boxes are assembled in Chester and mailed to deployed service personal. This year food, gift cards, and money, was in access of $3,500. If you have names/address of a service deployed person please forward.
Our Causes
Six areas of focus - names adjusted
We’ve made changes to Rotary’s areas of focus. We’ve kept the existing six areas but adjusted three names (marked with asterisks) to better reflect the types of projects that Rotary members are carrying out. The areas of focus are now:
Some of the goals of the areas have changed, and we’ve included activities that relate to the environment for most areas. The Areas of Focus Policy Statements reflect these updates. |
Medina Sunrise Club
Allan Kizito at 312-515-7370 (mobile), or https://www.sanyukachildren.org
PolioPlus Program and Communications Update
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5 Ways to End Polio
July 2019 District eNewsletter
Akron Rotary Camp Regatta
Annual Cornhole Tournament July 27th!
Co-Founder, Charity Cornhole Tournament
Medina Sunrise Celebrates 25 Years of Service
"Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For 25 years, Medina Sunrise Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects," stated President Shail Jain. From literacy and peace to water, food security and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to making a difference in the lives of children in our community and beyond through our time, talents, and treasures.
PHOTO Top (L-R): Rob Starcher, Dale Huefner, Will Koran, Brendan Rose, Mike Davanzo, Shail Jain, Frank Festi, Becky Shotwell, Dennis Powers, Than Jain, John Verdile, Rich Pace, Daryl Kubilus, Roger Hassler, Reid Miller, Mike Morse, Kevin Wermer, Ed Jakubick, David Vogelgesang, David Loeper
End Polio Now at Progressive Field
Thank You Rotary Club of Aurora
Message from Governor John Reyes - July 2019
Rotary District 6630 Governor 2019-2020
Tel: 330.258.6469
Email: jreyes@bdblaw.com
LEAD News for August
Notes from the District Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Committee
It’s hard to believe, but we are almost one and a half months through the Rotary Year. Time flies when you are having fun - and we hope you ARE having fun!
June 2019 District 6630 Newsletter
A Letter From Our Governor June 2019
May 2019 District Newsletter
A Letter From Our Governor May 2019
About Shelterbox USA
Rotary Leader
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April 2019 District Newsletter
A Letter From Our Governor April 2019
Rotary International's new monthly theme for April is
March 2019 District Newsletter
February 2019 District Newsletter
A Letter From Our Governor March 2019
IT IS TIME TO REGISTER NOW!
A Letter from our Governor February 2019
Prevention/Resolution Month
Governor Beverly
January 2019 District Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's Rotary District 6630 Newsletter (click to open), your newsletter. Thanx to all those who contributed to make this another great issue. Next month maybe you can share something that your club has been up to. The deadline to submit for the February edition will be Feb 15th. Please be sure to include Article for District Newsletter in the subject line and send it to me at stonecut@sbcglobal.net
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
A Letter from our Governor January 2019
January is Vocational Service Month ROTARY’S SECOND AVENUE OF SERVICE |
District Conference of Clubs
INSPIRING PEOPLE OF ACTION
April 12-13, 2019
Cleveland Airport Marriott, Cleveland, OH
Click here to book your room
Rotary RYE Night at CAVS
December 2018 District Newsletter
A Letter from our Governor December 2018
We had a record-breaking turnout for the December 6th Foundation event when we came together in friendship for fun, great food AND desserts to truly celebrate “Doing Good in the World” (see the article on page 3. The highlight of the evening was when John Daily of the Rotary Club of Akron was inducted into the Arch Klumph Society of The Rotary Foundation. John is pictured here with Frederick T. “Rory” McGuire, the grandson of Arch C. Klumph, and Kevin Kelly, Zone 29 Major Gifts Officer. Our Rotary Family, as always, demonstrated incredible generosity and on behalf of PDG Amy Kapostasy and myself, thanks you to everyone who had a part in its success. |
District 6630 E-Club Social Hour for Prospective Members
A Letter from our Governor November 2018
FOR THE PURPOSE OF
“DOING GOOD IN THE WORLD”
— Arch C. Klumph, Father of The Rotary Foundation
November is the month when Rotarians world-wide have historically focused on The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International and when we as Americans pay tribute to those men and women who have served with honor and distinction in the US Armed forces in war and in peacetime, and particularly those who have given their lives, the ultimate sacrifice, so that we as a nation remain free.
November 2018 District Newsletter
Hard to imagine that Thanksgiving is here already! Hope you and yours have a happy and healthy one. Please enjoy this month's newsletter (CLICK HERE). Thanx so much to all of you that contributed. Be sure to send all submissions to me at stonecut@sbcglobal.net . BE SURE TO INCLUDE "Article for District Newsletter" in the subject line. The deadline for the December Newsletter will be Dec. 14th.
Regards
Mike
Mike Johns, Jr.
Public Relations Chair
TRC Hillcrest-Sunrise
(Cleveland) Ohio USA
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
2018 Foundation Celebration
A Letter from Our Governor, October 2018
Dear District 6630 Rotarians and Friends:
It is hard to believe how quickly the first three months of the 2018-2019 Rotary year have simply flown by – something that each and every Past District Governor warned me about. This phenomenon happened when I was a Club President, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised - so none of the 2018-2019 Presidents of Action should be either. I would not take back a moment, though I wish sometimes there were more hours in the day and I had the ability to be in more than one place at a time. That is the hardest part for me – to not be able to attend all of the incredible club events and projects that are occurring each and every week in this district.
I have completed two-thirds of my club visits as of this writing, or 34 of 53. I will regret when they are over. If everyone in this district could look “through my eyes for a brief moment” – they would be overwhelmed by and disbelieving of the number of humanitarian projects there are and have been in District 6630 since its inception and the millions of people whose lives have been made better for having been touched by Rotary. It is life-changing to even think about and something I am in awe of each and every day. Our Club Presidents are energetic, “forward thinking” and engaged as agents of inspiration and change for their clubs and communities.
This is a changing world; we must be prepared to change with it. The story of Rotary will have to be written again and again. — Paul P. Harris, Founder, Rotary International.
August was Membership and New Club Development Month and the efforts in place by many of our clubs to Share Rotary and bring in new members have resulted in positive growth with a net increase for our district as of September 30th. Congratulations! Attracting new members is important for growth and new perspectives, but now it is incumbent upon each of us to engage these new Rotarians and help lead them to their own “Rotary Defining Moment.”
“The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” - Harvey S. Firestone, American Businessman
October is Economic and Community Development Month and Rotary International shares the following: Nearly 1.4 billion employed people live on less than $1.25 a day. Our members promote economic and community development and reduce poverty in underserved communities through training, well-paying jobs, and access to financial management institutions. Projects range from providing people with equipment to vocational training. Our members work to strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
This is woven into the mosaic of all of our clubs and takes many different forms whether within our own communities or serving a need across the ocean. That is Rotary and that is what our clubs do.
World Polio Day was established by Rotary International over a decade ago to commemorate the birth of Jonas Salk, who led the first team to develop a vaccine against poliomyelitis. In less than two weeks, on October 24, Rotarians from around-the-world will come together “as one” for this year’s commemoration to continue to place emphasis on the elimination of this crippling and debilitating disease. Please see the different articles included in this newsletter not only detailing the history of Polio Eradication, but also answering some common questions from Rotarians on the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI).
In the coming days you will receiving information on a special initiative that has been launched in our district on Polio Eradication. In conclusion, I want to share some thoughts with you from my husband, PDG Dave, on Polio eradication. He actually will probably be quite surprised to see it appear here with his byline.
Governor Beverly
As I reflect on World Polio Day, October 24, 2018, I find Rotary's investment amazing. If you ask almost any Rotarian they will say PolioPlus started in 1985 and that is true. Others may say it started in 1979 when 6 million children in the Philippines were vaccinated with a grant from Rotary, that is also true. However, if you look into the history of our Rotary District alone, you will find that the effects of Polio were foremost in the minds of Rotarians and their Clubs. Without exception every Rotary Club chartered before 1960 and most chartered after that, supported significant programs for children crippled by Polio. From Camp Cheerful and Akron Rotary Camp to major support of local county schools for crippled students, and in one case inventing and producing self-powered wheelchairs to provide mobility to those not able to walk. Even as we approached the New Millennium and Polio had been eradicated from the Americas, Rotarians of District 6630 never took their focus away from this debilitating disease. Some traveled overseas to administer vaccines, some sent wheelchairs, crutches and other equipment to help those already affected and just as important most raised or gave money so that all of these efforts were possible.
It is believed that Polio has been affecting humans for 3,000 years and untold millions of children. Thanks to Rotarians around the world, just like us in Northeast Ohio, we are only 19 cases away from removing this terrible disease from the face of the earth.
Please take the occasion of World Polio Day to make others aware of these efforts, and the importance of eradicating this debilitating disease.
PDG David Skrzynski
Chair, District 6630 International Service Committee
October 2018 District Newsletter
All Ohio Pets
A Letter from Our Governor, September 2018
September 2018 District Newsletter
Tri District Membership Summit
A Letter from Our Governor, August 2018
August 2018 District Newsletter
A Letter from Our Governor, July 2018
Happy New Year to the Family of Rotary of District 6630!
Rotary Year 2018-2019 has kicked off with excitement and a true spirit of inspiration. The Rotary clubs in District 6630 haven’t missed a beat and I have already witnessed firsthand what I already knew – that we are the premiere district in the level of our dedication and commitment. There is not a day that goes by that a life is not better for having been touched by Rotary.
I am honored to be your District Governor and privileged to be guided by a team of Club Presidents “on the move” who are truly People of Action. They are a force to be reckoned with…they are energized and committed to working hard and having fun while doing it. They are diverse in almost every way imaginable representing a multitude of generations, vocations and avocations… all with a single goal in mind. They all want to leave this Rotary year a little bit better than they found it and it is my goal to help them do just that. When you receive their call – please answer it. They can’t succeed without you and I can’t do it without them.
Rotary International President Barry Rassin “believes Rotary still is the organization Paul Harris originally envisioned…a place where people from every corner of this earth can come together to become something greater than themselves.” He wants the impact that we have on our communities and around the world to be sustainable and is committed to strengthening our public image and the use of digital tools to maximize Rotary’s reach.
President Barry believes in our youth…as we do in this district. One of his focuses this year is to strengthen Rotaract and encourage Rotaract Clubs and their members to “take the next step.” There are already plans under way for two new Interact Clubs and we are committed to a renewed focus on our involvement in the Youth Exchange program. See President Barry’s letter and use this link to be connected to his speech at the Rotary International Convention in Toronto (On to Hamburg, now, of course!)
Our District 6630 kicked-off the new Rotary year on July 12 with our annual End Polio Now event at Progressive Field with the Cleveland Indians! Once again, the Children of the World “won” because of your generosity even though the Indians didn’t. Those darn Yankees! We are so appreciative of the participation from our surrounding sister districts, but especially District 6650.
Last Thursday, July 19 was a wonderful gathering of the Family of Rotary and the incredible leaders we have in our district. Governor Amy (2017-2018) and I appreciate so many of you being in attendance to honor those who were committed to Making a Difference last year and to celebrate those who will Be the Inspiration in 2018-2019. It was also a very special opportunity to be able to recognize and honor so many of our Past District Governors and their spouses and partners who have stood by their side. The August Newsletter will include coverage of the event! Thank you to my Home Club – the Rotary Club of Cleveland - for all your support.
We have another extremely important celebration coming up that doesn’t occur very often within the life of a district and that is the chartering of a new Rotary club. Please come and support the Rotary Club of Green on Friday, August 10. We are honored that RI Director Robb Knuepfer will be in attendance to officiate over the charter ceremony. This is a unique example of membership extension as it is a result of a partnership between District 6650 and District 6630! All the details are located on page three of the newsletter.
We all know we are at an important crossroads whereby Rotary as a whole, particularly in North America, needs to continue to find ways to engage its members and grow its membership base. Additional “hands and voices” increases our influence and ability to “do good in the world.”
Since I promised our Club Presidents “the how” (they already know “the what and the why”) we kicked off the year with the first of several membership initiatives by conducting a brainstorming session on the “state of membership” in District 6630.
We will be sharing these results with you as well as the plans that are in process for a regionalized Membership Summit joining together with Districts 6600 and 6650. In the meantime, a recommendation they felt particularly strongly about was to include in our monthly newsletter, effective immediately, a feature entitled “My Rotary Defining Moment.” This is that moment in time in our Rotary journey when it became clear as to what Rotary truly means to each one of us – why we stayed, what ignited our passion and inspired us to do more. And isn’t that what we should each be doing...helping our new and newer members to find their own Rotary Defining Moment? See page thirteen for the first installment! Our August newsletter will contain information about additional district programs that support membership development and engagement.
Rotary started paying it forward about 100 years earlier than it was fashionable…we not only join to serve a need in our communities and around this incredible and challenging world of ours…but we also join to take care of each other and we always receive more than we could ever give. That is what a family does. That is the gift called Rotary.
July 2018 District Newsletter
June 2018 District Newsletter
May 2018 District Newsletter
Rotary District 6630 April Newsletter
March 2018 District Newsletter
Join us for End Polio Now at Progressive Field
February 2018 District Newsletter
January 2018 District Newsletter
2018-19 Rotary International Theme Announced
December 2017 District Newsletter
November District Newsletter
October District Newsletter
Hope you enjoy this edition of your Rotary District 6630 Newsletter (click to view).
Interaction 2017 "Together We Can"
CLICK HERE TO EMAIL BOB OBORN
before October 20, 2017
- 9:30 – 10:00am – Registration and pick up your t-shirt. Please bring non-perishable foods for our food drive.
- 10:00 – 10:30 – Ice breaker. Get to know each other
- 10:30 – 10:45 Interact club introductions
- 10:45 – 11:00 – Cameron Gable – Short term exchange student talks about his time in Germany.
- 11:00 – 11:30 Scott Snyder – Talks about making homemade rocking horses for children of fallen heroes. Military, police and Fire.
- 11:30 – 12:15 – Lunch and get to know each other
- 12:15 – 12:40 – Long term Youth Exchange Students
- 12:45 – 1:15Pm – Annal Vyas – “How do I know if I make a difference”
- 1:15 – 1:30 – Jenna Kull, Emily Clark & Jasleen Gill – Their RYLA experience and how it helped her grow as a person.
- 1:30 – 2:00 – Discussion to choose our annual District Service Project
- 2:00 – 2:30 Vote on service project, take group pictures, clean-up, say goodbyes
September 2017 District Newsletter
Volunteers Needed at the Browns Game!!
We will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at the Cleveland Browns home games.
These tickets will benefit Shoes and Clothes for Kids and help us at the same time!
This is a WIN, Win!! (maybe not for the Browns).
All ticket sellers must be 18 years of age or older.
We need to have 25 ticket sellers for the following dates:
Register for December 10 - Click here
Ticket sellers will need to arrive at 8:45 am at the Browns stadium at the gate on the Northeast part of the stadium/ marked staff parking.
Parking and meals are included for all ticket sellers.
We will be done selling tickets by the beginning of the fourth quarter.
Instructions will be provided the Friday prior to the game for all registered volunteers.
You cannot volunteer unless you register in advance.
August 2017 District Newsletter
July 2017 District Newsletter
Thanx to all of you who submitted content.
Rotary Night at Progressive Field
Join Us at the 2017 Governor's Banner Exchange
2017-18 Rotary International President Ian H.S. Riseley
June 2017 District Newsletter
May 2017 District Newsletter
On Sale Now: Arch C. Klumph - Rotary's Renaissance Man
Join Us!! 2017 District Awards Picnic
April 2017 Newsletter
March 2017 District Newsletter
February 2017 District Newsletter
December 2016 Newsletter
November 2016 Newsletter
October 2016 Newsletter
Celebrate World Polio Day this October 24th!
Young Leaders in Action
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September 2016 Newsletter
August 2016 Newsletter
June 2016 District Newsletter
Governor's Message June 2016
May 2016 District Newsletter
April 2016 District Newsletter
February 2016 District Newsletter
Governor's Message January 2016
Make Your Club Meeting THE Place to Be!!
"What can we do to improve your Rotary experience in our Club ?"
- Meeting time
- Speaker lineup
- Communications
Home Club: Rotary Club of Akron, Ohio
January 2016 District Newsletter
2016-17 Rotary International Theme Announced
December 2015 District 6630 Newsletter
November 2015 District 6630 Newsletter
Who is Arch Klumph?
October 2015 District Newsletter
I hope you enjoy this month's District Newsletter (Click to open). Thanx to all of those who contribute and those that take the time to read it. When submitting articles, please include the following info in the article itself: your name, club name and business name. The deadline to submit for the November Edition is 11/14.
Regards
Mike
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
September 2015 District Newsletter
August 2015 District Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's District Newsletter (click to open). Thanx to all those who contributed. Mark your calendar, next month's deadline is Sept. 12th.
In an effort to promote vocational awareness in Rotary please be sure to put the author's name, Club name and Company name in all articles submitted (not in the email it is attached to).
Have you created your listing in our District's eYellow pages? I have!
Click the link to enjoy the newsletter and remember there are embedded videos and other goodies in all of the images.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
July 2015 District Newsletter
June 2015 District Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Charter President
TRC Hillcrest-Sunrise
(Cleveland) Ohio USA
Newsletter Editor, District 6630
Assistant District Governor / Cuyahoga County NE/ District 6630
May 2015 District Newsletter
April 2015 District Newsletter
JOIN OUR CONVERSATIONS
March 2015 District 6630 Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Join us for Rotary Leadership Youth Awards in JUNE!!
February 2015 District 6630 Newsletter
Please click here to enjoy this month's District Newsletter. Be sure to click on the icons photos and thumbnails of larger more readable documents. Thanx to all who contributed to this month's edition. I guarantee you will be much warmer when you read the March edition (at least one can hope)!
Mike Johns, Jr.
Successful Vocational Training Team (VTT) Grant Continues
A team of eight specialists from ACH including:
January 2015 District 6630 Newsletter
Regards,
2015-2016 Rotary Theme and Logo announced at International Assembly
PRESIDENT- ELECT URGES ROTARY MEMBERS TO 'BE A GIFT TO THE WORLD'
Using their talents, expertise, and leadership, Rotary members worldwide are asked to be gifts to the world this upcoming 2015-16 Rotary year. Rotary International President-elect K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran called Sunday's address to incoming district governors the "most significant moment of my life." All of you have been given so many gifts. And you have now been given this great gift: one year to take all your talents, all your gifts, everything that you are and can become -- and Be a Gift to the World," said Ravindran, revealing his presidential theme at the annual five-day training meeting in San Diego, California, USA. "You have one year to take that potential and turn it into reality. One year to lead the clubs in your district and transform the lives of others. The time is so short, yet there is so much to be done."Highlighting Rotary's biggest challenge, the eradication of polio, Ravindran said, "A future without polio is a gift that we have promised to the children of the world. And indeed it is a gift that we will give."
Ashtabula Cluster Plans Rotary Days Event
American Nicaragua Hope & Relief Foundation
December 2015 District 6630 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's Newsletter (click to view). Please be sure to click on the links to articles and videos by clicking on the images.
The Rotary logo on page 2 will take you to discussions about using social media in your club.
If you click on the Rotary Foundation logo on page 4 it will take you to a page that will either help your Club find an International Project to help fund or funding for your existing project.
There area few more as well. As always, thanx to all those who contributed to this month's edition. Here's wishing one and all a Healthy, Happy, Prosperous and Giving New Year.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Shoe Boxes Delivered to Nicaragua
Rotary Youth Exchange: An Opportunity of a Lifetimes
Rotary is upgraded by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION RISES ON EXPERT LIST OF TOP NONPROFITS
The Rotary Foundation has continued its steady growth, moving up 35 spots to 85th in The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual ranking of the top 400 nonprofit organizations in the United States. The ranking is based on monetary contributions from private sources and reflects the increasing generosity of those who support Rotary's mission.
November 2014 District 6630 Newsletter
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October 2014 Newsletter
Once again, here is YOUR District Newsletter (Click to download).
As always, many thanx to those who contributed this month. If you didn't contribute, perhaps you'll have something next month.
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Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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A photo of Fall colors in Northeast Ohio
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NOMINATIONS FOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR – 2017/2018 ROTARY YEAR
The time is fast approaching for submitting the names of candidates to be interviewed for the position of District Governor for the 2017/2018 Rotary year. The deadline is Friday, Nov. 14th. to have applications sent in. This is a very important appointment for our district and identification and selection of the right person is crucial to District 6630 continuing its line of excellent leadership that we have been lucky to have received over the years.
Forms can be accessed by CLICKING HERE The depth of good potential leaders is out there. Please help us identify this person and offer them this wonderful and rewarding opportunity of a lifetime. Applications should be sent to:
Robert Johnson
Chair-2014 Nominating Committee
14372 Broadwood Dr.
Burton, OH 44021
August 2014 District Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's District 6630 Newsletter (click to open). Special Thanks to all that contributed.
Regards,
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Assistant District Governor
Cuyahoga County NE
District 6630
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Rotary Youth Exchange 2014 Orientation
Rotary Youth Exchange 2014 Orientation
Rex Lake, Akron, Ohio -
Aug 29, 2014
by Susan Colville-Hall Erie-Ohio Rotary District Youth Exchange 2014 Orientation at Akron Rotary Camp - Rex Lake
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July 2014 District Newsletter
District Announces 2015 Speech Competition Date
District 6630 "2015" 4-Way Speech Test Competition
event will be held on Saturday April 11, 2015 at Aurora High School in Aurora, OH.
VIEW THE FOUR WAY TEST SPEECH PAGE FOR TIIME AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
District 6630 June 2014 Newsletter
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Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 February 2014 Newsletter
Please note the request for speaker information on page 3 as the notice is not listed in the table of contents.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor, District 6630
January 2014 District 6630 Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
RI President 2014-15 Theme
Order theme materials from the Rotary Shop
Read comments from the incoming class of district governors on Rotary Voices
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Cleveland Rotarian Participates in Polio Immunization in India
December 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Exchange Student Sends Thanks and Video Greetings
November 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's edition of the District Newsletter. Thanx to all those who contributed to it. If your Club has not contributed anything lately (or ever) I hope you will try to in the future. Let's all take a minute and be thankful for what we have and remember those who might not be as thankful. The deadline for the Dec. edition will be Dec 13th.
Regards and Happy Thanksgiving!!
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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October 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's Newsletter (click to open). Thanx to all those Clubs and individuals that contributed. Be sure to click on the Rotary wheel to see a re-broadcast from World Polio Day. Special thanx to those that contributed to the article on pg 7.
click the link as indicated...
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Oct 13 final.pdf
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Governor's Challenge
There IS Hope
While Americans are preparing for flu season, we shouldn't forget global diseases that are less visible -- yet far more devastating -- that require the world's attention.
To many Americans, diseases like polio and measles may seem to be threats of the past. But they continue to cripple and kill children in other parts of the world.
World Polio Day, which we recognized on October 24, is a reminder that even though this disease is gone from the United States, it must not be forgotten.
Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan have not yet been able to stop the transmission of polio. This has far-reaching consequences for all countries, including the United States. As Dr. Thomas Frieden, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has said, "Polio anywhere in the world is a risk everywhere in the world."
Polio is a highly contagious disease that moves quickly and does not respect borders. Countries, especially those with a low immunization level against polio, are at risk of importing the disease. A recent outbreak in the Horn of Africa is a sobering reminder that until polio is eradicated, pockets of outbreaks will continue to paralyze children for life.
We must put an end to this devastating disease.
World Polio Day ReBroadcast
The event features an overview of the progress of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. Panjabi will join world’s leading expert on polio eradication, Dr. Bruce Aylward, assistant director-general for Polio, Emergencies and Country Collaboration at the World Health Organization; Dennis Ogbe, polio survivor, Paralympian, and ambassador for theUnited Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign to promote child immunization; and Dr. Robert Murphy, professor of medicine-infectious diseases at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
September 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
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Please enjoy this month's District Newsletter. Thanx to all of those who contributed. To those Clubs that have not... maybe next month? Click the link...
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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2013 Grand Foundation Event - Save the Date!
August 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
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Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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July 2013 Rotary District 6630 Newsletter
Welcome to the new Rotary Year. You have a month of it under your belt so far. Please click here to enjoy this month's District Newsletter. Be sure to click on the photos and images for interesting links to stories and videos etc. Thanx to all of you who contributed this month. If your Club didn't submit anything this month, perhaps you can make an effort for next month. I'm definitely interested in what your Club has been up to. Just click here or the link below to open this month's edition.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Assistant District Governor
Cuyahoga County NE
District 6630
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June 2013 Rotary District 6630 Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Rotary Partners with the Cleveland Indians
May 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's District Newsletter. CLICK TO VIEW/DOWNLOAD.
As always, thanx to those who contributed! Please try to support the events hilighted in this edition.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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may final.pdf
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2013 4-Way Test Speech Contest Winners
Congratulations to all of our 2013 winners!
1st Place: Jimmy Miller - Stow-Munroe Falls High SchoolSponsor: Rotary Club of Stow
Topic: Derogatory Speech
2nd Place: Shanti Fencl - Eastlake North High School
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Willoughby
Topic: Immersion in a Language
3rd Place: Nikhil Goel - Gilmore Academy
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Hillcrest (Sunrise Club)
Topic: Energy Ethics
Honorable Mention: Melissa Gramajo
Sponsor: The Rotary Club of Cleveland
Topic: Education
Honorable Mention: David Ludick
Sponsor: The Rotary Club of Aurora
Topic: Importance of Family
April 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
My mother always told me, "Good things come to those who wait." Hope you enjoy this month's District Newsletter (click to open). As always, thanx to those of you who helped by contributing. For those of you who have not, there's always next month!
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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March 2013 District 6630 Newsletter
I hope you enjoy this month's edition of The District Newsletter (Click to Open). Secretaries of Clubs who have not provided the District with email contacts for your members or that do not use ClubRunner please forward this and every Newsletter to your members. Thanx to all of you who submitted articles this month.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Register to Golf at Quail Hollow During The District Conference!!
Congratulation to the Winners of the Interact District Dodge-ball Tournament!!!
Last Saturday's Interact District Dodge-ball Tournament was a big success with Interact clubs fielding 11 Dodge-ball Teams!
Congratulations to the winning team, the "Slendermen", from North Royalton Broadview Heights! As the winners they got to choose International charity to receive all the proceeds from the event - their choice to send the proceeds to Polio Plus will help immunize hundreds of children against polio!
Every one had a great time playing dodge-ball, eating pizza, and socializing.
Having a great time, raising funds, and completing an International project. Another stroke of genius put together by the Interact Club of North Royalton Broadview Heights - they deserve congratulations too!
February 2013 District Newsletter
At long last... Hope you enjoy this month's Newsletter (click to open). I am hoping to have an earlier deadline for the March issue (say March 11th). Thanx to all of you who contributed this month. Here's hoping that some of the clubs that have not contributed to this point might submit something for the March Newsletter.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Discover the world of Rotary
Find out how to become a Rotarian.
Learn about the benefits of getting involved with Rotary.
Support Rotary’s efforts to help people in need worldwide.
'Engage Rotary, Change Lives' is 2013-14 RI theme
He unveiled the RI theme during the opening plenary session of the 2013 International Assembly in San Diego, California, USA, the annual training event for incoming district governors.
January 2013 District Newsletter
WHEN SUBMITTING ARTICLES BE SURE TO SEND THEM TO ME AT THIS ADDRESS: stonecut@sbcglobal.net FOR YOUR INFORMATION ANY ROTARY EMAIL THAT YOU RECEIVE FROM mailservice@clubrunner.com could come from anyone using the District email service SO DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLY TO THAT ADDRESS. IF YOU HAVE SENT ME ARTICLES THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PUBLISHED IT IS LIKELY BECAUSE YOU SENT THEM TO THE WRONG ADDRESS AND I HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING. I WILL ALWAYS CONFIRM I RECEIVED ARTICLES SUBMITTED (USUALLY WITHIN 3 DAYS OR LESS) SO IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE CONFIRMATION PLEASE RESUBMIT. I WOULD RATHER GET THE SAME SUBMISSION TWICE THAN MISS ONE.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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The Final Battle Against Polio?
December 2012 District Newsletter
Happy Holidays to all. I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter - Click to Open. Thanx to all of you who contributed. Please remember the family of the late, Past Rotary International Vice President and Trustee of The Rotary Foundation, Lou Piconi who passed away on Thursday in your prayers. I was very fortunate to be able to call him friend. He will be missed around the world. That is the power of the family of Rotary.
Warmest Regards of the Holiday Season
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Being A Rotarian
My Rotary, My Passion
Vote to Help Rotary Give Airline Miles for Humanitarian Projects
Until 25 December, vote daily for Rotary on each of your devices such as laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc. Charities receive a portion of the miles based on the percentage of the overall vote they receive. So forward the link http://10millioncharitymiles.com/charity/39 to everyone you know.
Last year, we took second in the contest, receiving 2.5 million charity miles. We’re in fourth now and need your votes!
Posted By Antoinette Tuscano
November 2012 District Newsletter
Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful to all of you who contributed this month! Remember, there is not enough tryptophan in turkey to account for your Thanksgiving nap! Follow this link to find out the truth. http://7CZ.r.mailjet.com/jtVjHxH1/1P9VEw/g2WBoJ/www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/the-truth-about-tryptophan
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Sandy Relief Information in NY, NJ and CT
This just in (via DG Melissa Ward) from DG Bonnie Sirower (NJ) - it's truly heart breaking
Dear Rotarians and other Friends…
A week after the storm, things are slowly starting to return to what is now taken for normal. But we have another nor'easter that will hit our region tomorrow, bringing with it wet snow, heavy winds and flooding. We all fear that any progress made thus far will be undone by this new storm.
At a District 7490 Staff meeting last night that 75 District Staff, club Presidents and members attended, DG Joan Vas of District 7500 (Ocean, Monmouth and Burlington Counties), DG John Andrews of District 7460 (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Gloucester Counties) and Matts Ingemanson, DGE from District 7230 (Manhattan, Staten Island, Westchester, Bronx and Bermuda) all gave reports on their districts.
Joan reported on the devastation that hit her district, with many towns washed away, including the iconoclastic Seaside Heights Amusement Park. People are without homes or infra-structure. Many roads were washed away. Even government buildings have been washed away. John Andrews told us that Brigantine was pretty much wiped off the map, and that there were 3,000 refugees from the storm stranded in shelters in Atlantic City. Matts talked about the despair on Staten Island, where homes were swept away and 19 lives were lost. In my own District, the towns of Little Ferry, Moonachie and Carlstadt were totally inundated. The water came in so fast at 2 pm in the morning after a berm broke by the Hackensack River that even emergency personnel had to be rescued.
About 40% of us (this author included) still have no power, and there are very LONG gasoline lines, as deliveries cannot get through and many gas stations have no power.
As Rotarians, we are participating in VOAD, the Volunteer Organizations Aiding in Disasters. This group is holding a daily conference call so that we can all coordinate our efforts to provide supplies and volunteers.
Where to bring donated items
We have established three warehouses in our District to which donors from all over may bring supplies.
October 2012 District Newsletter
Thanx to all of you who contributed to this month's Newsletter. Hope all of you enjoy it! Click here to view.
Maybe next month your Club or District Committee will have something worth sharing.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Through the Lens Photography Article - Issue 2 October 2012
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September 2012 Newsletter
Thanx to all of you who contributed to this month's newsletter. Enjoy! Feedback is always welcome. Click here to download and view the newsletter.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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News Flash!! Winners of the First Pitch Raffle are...
Second Place - two Club seats for future game: Ken Laino, Rotary Club of Cleveland
Third Place - autographed baseball: Patricia Myers, Rotary Club of Hudson Clock Tower
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who purchased tickets.
August 2012 District Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's District Newsletter (click to view). Be sure to click on all the photos, documents and images; the bugs are out and they all lead somewhere. Pay special attention to the Helpful Resources for Club Officers and the Weekly Update Documents. Not only do they enlarge when you click on them, but they also contain links to great resources as well. Thanx to all of you who took the time to submit articles. Click the link to view the Newsletter.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Meet New Canine "Rotar"...
Nancy D'Amato Chartrand posted in Rotary District 6630
Meet "Rotar," one of the newest canines to join the Geauga County Sheriff's Office. The Chardon, Burton-Middlefield, Chesterland & Chagrin Valley Clubs along with a district grant donated |
District Banner Exchange
PRID Mike Johns installing and congratulating DG Julie West
IPDG Steve Zabor Pinning DG Julie West
July 2012 District Newsletter
Greetings Rotarians:
I know you all have been anxiously awaiting this month's District Newsletter. Well, we had some technical difficulties this month. Because of these difficulties you will not be able to zoom in on the photos in this edition as you usually would. You can still click on the Rotary emblem and logo as well as the attached documents to get larger, downloadable versions or to be taken to a great video and some Rotary/Olympic news. I hope you enjoy it. Club Secretaries, please forward the newsletter to the rest of your Club if your members' email addresses have not been submitted to the District. If you are not sure, please forward it anyway. Remember, the purpose of the Newsletter is to share what your Club is doing and see what is going on outside of your Club. To read the Newsletter just CLICK HERE. If you find the print is too small to read you can enlarge the document (depending on what pdf reader you are using the actual methods vary) Please send articles for the August Edition no later than Aug 5th.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Update from Turkey Ridge
June 2012 District 6630 Newsletter
May 2012 District 6630 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's newsletter. Click Here to View The Newsletter
Also please be advised that the deadline for June articles will be June 2nd FIRM!! So please email your articles ASAP. Thanx for reading and for your support.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Charter President
District 6630
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2012 Four Way Test Speech Contest Winners
Congratulations to all of our winners!
1st Place: Ashwin Rane - Solon High School
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Solon
Topic: Talking
2nd Place: Conner Hooper - Rocky River High School
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Lakewood/Rocky River
Topic: Remodeling American Policy
3rd Place: Joy Schaeffer - Strongsville High School
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Strongsville
Topic: Addiction
Honorable Mention: Monica Mehta - Western Reserve Academy
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Hudson
Topic: Fearing Embarrassment
Honorable Mention: Jasmeen Randhowa - North Royalton/Broadview Hts. High School
Sponsor: Rotary Club of North Royalton/Broadview Hts.
Topic: The Medias Mind Control
April 2012 District 6630 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's newsletter. Click here to view now.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Charter President
District 6630
District 6630 March Newsletter
Hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. Click here to view.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Study Exchange Team Arrives from India
Rotary Lights Up the World
For the past three years, Rotary clubs have illuminated landmarks and iconic structures around the world with the humanitarian group's dramatic pledge to End Polio Now. This year's round of light displays takes on added significance due to the progress Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have made in India. In January, India -- until recently an epicenter of the crippling childhood disease -- reached a historic milestone by marking a full year without recording a single new case.
February 2012 District Newsletter
Please enjoy...click here to download There are several video links in this month's edition including a link to Rotary Radio where you can watch and listen to past programs. Thanx to all of you who support the newsletter by submitting articles etc. This month's is 13 pages worth. I'll bet DG Steve is glad we are no longer printing and mailing! Remember it was on Feb 23rd 1905 that Paul Harris gathered with three friends to hold the first ever Rotary meeting. Happy Birthday Rotary!
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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Feb Final.pdf
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SKYPE helps D6630 with Outbound Student Orientation
This video shows how SKYPE can be used at a district orientation to introduce current Inbounds on their exchange to Outbound students getting ready to depart for their year abroad.
January 2012 District Newsletter
Enjoy! Thanx to all this month's contributors. To download and view the newsletter, please click here.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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December 2011 District 6630 Newsletter
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Blessed Kwanzaa, etc... I hope whatever Holiday Tradition you hold dear fills you with the spirit of the season! Hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. Thanx to all of you who made this edition what it is by taking the time and sharing your Rotary experiences with other members of the District. I hope to hear from more of you next month!!
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Warmest Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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November 2011 District 6630 Newsletter
Hope all of you Veterans got the recognition you deserved last week! This month's newsletter has a couple of articles written by Rotarian veterans.
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Please check out all the links from photos etc. Please note the clipart flag and cornucopia don't lead anywhere. Please remember that this newsletter is a vehicle by which all Rotarians and Clubs can share interesting items with the rest of the District. As far as I am concerned any Rotarian may make a submission (your club leadership may think differently so you may want to ask first). My requests for articles go to every member in the District's database so don't worry that I have contacted the wrong person from your club. The "right" person was contacted too. Just remember when submitting article to consider the readership... Would you find this article interesting if it came from a different club? Hope you enjoy the newsletter and have a happy and safe Thanksgiving... no premature napping at the dinner table!
Mike Johns, Jr.
Charter President
TRC Hillcrest, Sunrise
(Cleveland) Ohio USA
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Videos from Rotary International
Click on these Rotary International Videos to view them
October 2011 District 6630 Newsletter
I hope you enjoy this month's District Newsletter. Remember it's an empy shell until clubs in the District contibute. Thanx to everyone who did so this month. Please be sure to find all the links. I think everyone should be especially moved by the 2 videos embedded in the Rotary emblem links. I think the videos are quite good (you may also veiw them on our District home page). Also, once you get to Rotary International's own YouTube channel, you can check out some other great videos. You can even link to them from your clubs' own websites. Remember, the deadline to submit articles is about the end of the month before the newsletter is published (end of October for November Edition). You usually get a little latitude on that. Keep in mind that if you have an event you want publicized, if it is before the 20th of the month be sure to submit for the month before's edition.
Regards
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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September 2011 Disrict 6630 Newsletter
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Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 August 2011 Newsletter
Please enjoy this month's District Newsletter. Thanx to all for your submissions. Please have articles for the Sept issue to me by Aug 30th.
Thanx
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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District 6630 July Newsletter
Hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. To download and view the attachment, please click here.
Please start sending me your submissions for the August edition. The cut-off for the August edition is July 30th. Be sure to click on the photos and graphics for links to larger images or even videos. The student bios on page 6 and 7 do not enlarge.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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District 6630 June Newsletter
Hope you enjoy this month's edition. Click here to read. Sorry to be so late! Be sure to click on the images for enlargements or links to interesting features. Please send your June articles as soon as you can. We would like to publish the June Newsletter in the first half of the month. And as always, THANX FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND SUPPORT! Club secretaries, be sure to distribute to your Club's members!
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
Exchange Students Enjoy "Dare Program"
DISTRICT 6630 MAY 2011 NEWSLETTER
Hope you enjoy this month's edition. Sorry to be so late! Be sure to click on the images for enlargements or links to interesting features. Click to view May 11 Final.pdf
Please send your June articles as soon as you can. We would like to publish the June Newsletter in the first half of the month. And as always, THANX FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND SUPPORT! Club secretaries, be sure to distribute to your Club's members!
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
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District 6630 Exchange Students Enjoy An Akron Aero's Baseball Game
DISTRICT 6630 APRIL NEWSLETTER
Click to view this month's newsletter. Also - my apologies to the members of TRC Bedford for not getting this flier into the April newsleter. Please Click Here and save the date for what promises to be a great event!!!
Please submit your May articles soon!! Don't forget to sign up for the District Conference. Registration deadline has been extended! Also be sure to click on the Rotary International icon in this edition. It may take a minute to load but you will get a preview of the electronic version of The Rotarian Magazine.
Thanx to all of you who submitted articles for this month! Also thanx to the many Rotarians who took the time to comment on the new format of delivery for the newsletter, glad you like it. Club Secretaries, be sure to forward the newsletter to your members.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
DISTRICT 6630 MARCH NEWSLETTER
I hope you enjoy the newsletter this month. Keep sending information for upcoming publications to Mike Johns Jr. Click here to view this month's newsletter!
DISTRICT 6630 FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
CLICK HERE and enjoy this month's newsletter! Send me new articles for the March edition as close to Feb 23rd as possible. Thanx to all of you who updated your Club Executives and Directors on the District website. For those of you who forgot, please do so ASAP.
Thanx
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 December 2010 Newsletter
Happy Holidays!!! Please enjoy the December edition of the District Newsletter. Thanx to all those who contributed! Please remember to get your articles for the January edition in by December 28th (adjusted deadline).
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 January 2011 Newsletter
Hope you enjoy this month's edition - Click here to open! Please be sure to submit articles for the February edition as close to my Jan 23rd deadline as possible. Remember, there is no newsletter without YOU! Also please be sure your club has updated all the email addresses (and other info) in the club executives sections on the District Website. Finally, Club Secretaries, be sure to forward this newsletter to all of your members. Thanx for your help again in making this Newsletter possible.
In addition to the newsletter here is a snapshot from the district website which shows the number of current club officer emails registered with the district. Then below it is a snapshot showing the same listing for next year's officers. The more complete the list, the better the communication. So please do your part and get your Club's info updated!
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 September Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 August Newsletter
Greetings Rotarians. I hope you enjoy this month's newsletter. CLICK HERE and be sure to move your cursor over the graphics and photos as they will take you to larger images, videos and other interesting places. While looking at the Rotary video on YouTube (another link) be sure to sign up for a subscription to Rotary's own YouTube Channel. That way you can receive new videos as they are released. Please remember to distribute this and every newsletter to the rest of your club every month as I only have access to specific members (officers) of your clubs. Also be sure that all your email info for officers is in place under the define club executives section on the District Website.
Finally remember that my PUBLISHED Deadline for article submissions is the 23rd of the month for the next month's edition ie Aug 23rd for the September Edition so please start submitting articles for that newsletter as soon as possible!! Just use this as your guide... If another Club submitted this article, would I find it interesting? Typically you should expect the Newsletter about mid-month.
Mike Johns, Jr.
Editor
District 6630
Newsletter
July 2010 District 6630 Newsletter
Click here and enjoy this month's newsletter. For those of you who are receiving the newsletter for the first time, be sure to move your cursor over the graphics as they will take you to larger documents, videos and other interesting places. While on the RI website be sure to sign up for the electronic newsletters that RI offers. You can also go through member access to set up this and other great features. While looking at the Rotary video on YouTube (another link) be sure to sign up for a subscription to Rotary's own YouTube Channel. That way you can receive new videos as they are released. Please remember to distribute this and every newsletter to the rest of your club every month as I only have access to specific members (officers) of your clubs. Also be sure that all your email info for officers is in place under the define club executives section on the District Website.
Finally remember that my PUBLISHED Deadline for article submissions is the 23rd of the month for the next month's edition ie July 23rd for the August Edition so please start submitting articles for that newsletter as soon as possible!! Just use this as your guide... If another Club submitted this article, would I find it interesting? Typically you should expext the Newsletter about mid-month.
Buchanan Inducted
On July 1, 2010 Stew Buchanan was inducted as Governor for District 6630 at an event hosted by his home Club in Akron, Ohio. As his first official duty, he then inducted Janet Williams as the 2010-2011 Akron Club President.
June District 6630 Newsletter
May District 6630 Newsletter
April District 6630 Newsletter
District Governor 2012-2013 Announced
Governor John Bosco made the announcement at the District Assembly that t
he nominating committee has selected James Lechko of the Rotary Club of Lakewood-Rocky River to be the District Governor for 2012-2013.
March District 6630 Newsletter
10 of the Best Charities Everyone's Heard Of
Interact Video Contest 2012
For Clubs with Interact Clubs or those interested in starting one...
Interact Video Contest 2012: Past, Present or Future?
The 2012 Interact video contest is underway! This year Interactors can choose one of these three the... |
1. Past: The unbelievable history of my Interact club (bonus points for interviews with past Interactors)
2. Present: Five ways my Interact club makes the world a better place
3. Future: Interact 2062 -- How Interact will change the world in the next 50 years
Submit your entry by 3 December 2012. Read the official rules (http://tinyurl.com/interactvideocontest) and fill out the online entry form (https://rotary.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0Dm2wyoizUFCSgJ) when your video is read to submit.
2011 Four Way Test Speech Contest Winners
Congratulations to all of our winners!
1st Place: Joy Schaeffer
Rotary Club of Strongsville
Topic: National Debt
2nd Place: Divya Thomas
Rotary Club of Chagrin Valley
Topic: Intelligence
3rd Place: Paul Krause
Rotary Club of Parma
Topic: Renewable Energy
Honorable Mention: Mary Kazec
Rotary Club of Chesterland
Topic: Brothers
Honorable Mention: Benjamin Pykare
Rotary Club of Cuyahoga Falls
Topic: Time Management
District 6630 November Newsletter
There are links to photos, some to web articles and some to documents, so be sure to find them all by moving your mouse over graphics, links and small documents. Enjoy! Click Here to View
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
District 6630 October Newsletter
Mike Johns, Jr.
Newsletter Editor
District 6630
What is Rotary ...
View the latest clip from youtube that answers the question in only 1 minute and 18 seonds ... CLICK HERE