WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2024
TIME: See Schedule of Events Below
COST: Breakfast tickets are pre-sale only -- Individual Ticket $6; Seniors and Youth (Ages 4-17) $4; Children 3 & under - Free
Inclusion Egg Hunt - 9:30 am (Free)
Inclusion Breakfast - 10:00 am (Tickets Required)
General Public Breakfast - 10:30 am (Tickets Required)
General Public Egg Hunt - 12:00 pm (Free)
We are seeking volunteers to help with this event, Resilient Minds: Artistry After Injury benefiting The Brain Injury Association of Ohio.
Volunteers will be picking up food from local restaurants/caterers, serving appetizers, and closing the auction.
Event Details:
March 22, 2024
Volunteers needed 5pm - 9pm for one and two hour time slots
Location: Highland Universal Gatheringspot (HÜG)
2133 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER - CLICK HERE
ABOUT THE EVENT
Resilient Minds: Artistry After Injury benefiting The Brain Injury Association of Ohio.
"Resilient Minds: Artistry After Injury" is a full day event designed to celebrate the abilities and talent of brain injury survivors through various forms of art including multi-media and movement. The Resilient Minds event will include a multi-media art gallery featuring art by survivors and artists, interactive artistry workshops (canvas painting projects, dance lessons, mindfulness/yoga) led by a local artist, and an evening event featuring various dance, music and other artistic performances.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Reader – $10
Supplies one book to one classroom for Read to Me Day
Classroom – $250
Supply a classroom set of a book to a classroom for Read to Me Day
Grade – $500
Supply an entire grade a class set of a book to a classroom for Read to Me Day
School – $2,500
Supply entire school with book for Read to Me Day
For more information about Read to Me Day contact Darion Karam and dkaram@uwsummitmedina.org
Hey there! Have you heard about the upcoming District 6630 Governor's Conference hosted by this year's Governor and Akron Rotarian, Julie Brandle? It's an annual gathering for all members and guests, and it's happening on April 26 & 27. Save the dates!
Why should you attend? Well, for starters, it's a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians. With our District boasting more than 2,000 members and 50 clubs, you're bound to make some new connections and renew old friendships.
Plus, there are breakout sessions to help your club thrive and make a bigger impact in your community.
And let's not forget the chance to celebrate our Rotary Youth - from exchange programs to speech winners!
Registrations will open soon, but you can secure your hotel room now. Don't miss out on the fun and learning - mark your calendars and join us!
#RotaryDistrict6630
RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY
Special Group Rate: $139 USD per night
LAST DAY TO GET ROOMS IS MARCH 31st.
No extensions available due to the Kayak race being in town that weekend. This hotel is expected to sell out.
Program Begins at 5:30pm
Thank you,
Darethann Krill
Darethann Krill
- If the parking lot is full, please park in the grass lot or proceed to the Shipping and Receiving parking lot on the other side of the building.
- If entering through Shipping and Receiving, enter through the RED visitor door and proceed to the front desk.
- We also recommend carpooling when possible.
- Face Masks are optional.
- Safety is our priority! Please note that open-toed shoes are not permitted in the warehouse. Jewelry is not permitted in the clean- room and we recommend wearing limited jewelry when volunteering.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended as you may be on your feet the entire time.
- It is best to dress in layers. The weather outside may affect the temperature inside the warehouse.
Thanks to those who attended our morning gathering on January 26. There was good discussion and wonderful fellowship!
In attendance: DG Julie Brandle, Jack Harig, John Reyes, Gerry Kiefer, Ginny Wojno, Dan Riemenschneider, David Hall, Sandy Naragon, Sarah Buccigross, Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin, Michael Gladys, President Tom Knauer, Cyndi Kane, Doug Hausknecht, Jeff Sheeks, Mark Seward, Fred Carter, Angie Claypool.
Photo courtesy of DG Julie Brandle
The Akron Club's Rotary International (RI) Foundation Co-Chair, Bill Manby, Jr., recognized Nathanael (Thane) Billow who received his Paul Harris +5 pin. Thank you Thane!!
Photo courtesy of Katy Miller
L-R: Bill Manby, Jr and Nathanael Billow
About Paul Harris Fellows
Continuing 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.
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 Fellows
Continuing 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.
- President: Nathanael "Thane" Billow
- President-Elect: Katy Miller
- Vice-President: Michael Gladysz
- Secretary: Terry Dalton
- Treasurer: Brian Kosarko
- Paul Jarrett
- Karen Hrdlicka
- Cyndi Kane
Akron Rotary Foundation
- Carol Marturano-Becker
- Karen Hrdlicka
- Laura Smiley
- Tim DelMedico
- Michael Gallucci
- Nick George
- Pamela Kiltau
- James Redmond