In February of 1914, The Rotary Club of Akron became the 107th Rotary club with 31 charter members meeting at the Portage Hotel.
The charter members and their classifications were:
Charles B. Akers
Akers & Harpman Co.
Roofing & sheet metal construction
Fred W. Albrecht
Grocer & Founder, Acme stores
Retail Grocer
Dr. George P. Atwater
Rector, Church of Our Savior
Clergyman
Harry A. Bauman
B.F. Goodrich Co.
Sales
George E. Billow
Billow Co.
Funeral Director
R.R. Bowman
Nat'l Blank Book & Supply Co.
Office Outfitter
George W. Carmichael
Carmichael Construction Co.
General Contractor
H.P. Cohill
H.P. Cohill Plumbing Co.
Plumber
George C. Dietz
Burkhart Brewery Co.
Beer Manufacturer
Freeman T. Egleson
Attorney and Assistant Attorney General of Ohio
William C. Hall
Hall-Harter Co.
Financial Insurance
Milton E. Harpster
Architect
George W. Hawkins
The Lyman Hawkins Lumber Co.
Lumber
James G. Hoover
Mantels and Grates
R.B. Johnson
Superintendent, Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co.
Charles L. Knight
Publisher & Owner, Akron Beacon Journal
Publisher
N.F. Laubach
Akron People's Telephone Co.
Manager
Dr. F.H. Lyder
Dentist
Dr. Simon Morgenroth
Physician
Mark F. Murdock
M.F. Murdock Co.
Rubber Goods Distribution
J.O. Murphy
The Portage Hotel
Manager
Bert A. Polsky
Founder, Polsky's Department Stores
Dry Goods
William M. Shoemaker
Day Drug Co.
Retail Druggist
John F. Spellman
Merchant's Credit Association
Credit Association Manager
John J. Starr
Robinson Clay Products
Service Pipe Manufacturer
John V. Swartz
J.V. Swartz Co.
Confectioner
Mulford Wade
Broker
Harry Williams
National City Bank
Banker
William G. Wise
Wise Furnace Company
Warm Air Furnaces
William E. Wright
Founder, W.E. Wright Co.
Builders' Supplies
Sam F. Ziliox
Commercial printer (printed 1st Akrotarian, Feb. 15, 1915)
Printer
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.
It's time to register! Click here for more information about the event and the registration.
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!
Don't miss out on the fun and learning - mark your calendars and join us!
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- 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.
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