Telling the Story: Protecting the Legacy

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on Nov 01, 2011

On November 1, 2011, The Rotary Club of Akron inducted another 10 new members into its ranks at a festive luncheon that included balloons, streamers, noise makers, cake and even a champagne toast.

Left to Right: Membership Chair, Lance Chima; New Members:
Wazir Sain, Patricia Smith, James Castrigano, Louise Mazur,
Shon Christy, Mary H. Wojno, Samuel J. Lupica, David Hall,
Rowena M. Wilkins, Peter Kalgreen; Akron Club President, Mark Krohn.

A diverse group, the new inductees included business owners, bankers, lawyers, volunteers, and other community leaders. For two inductees, Rotary has truly become a family affair, with no less than three other family members who are also members of Rotary. With more than six months remaining in the year, the club has plans to add fifteen more new members by June, who if added, would exceed 30 for the year, a goal that few would have believed was possible when the year started.

When asked why this year has gotten off to such a fast start regarding membership recruitment, Club President Mark Krohn quickly complemented Lance Chima, Membership Committee Chair, his committee and the entire club for embracing the Club’s theme for the year which is “Tell the Story: Protect the Legacy”.

Krohn stated that people are still actively seeking out ways to give back and make a difference and that each and every time we tell people the amazing things our club is doing, the overwhelming response is “How can I help?”

While Krohn finds it difficult to believe that the answer to Rotary’s membership problem may simply be boasting about past success , he is glad that his club has become more forthcoming about all of its achievements and doing so is compelling to others to join.

Krohn concluded by stating “We have an amazing club that simply accomplishes every goal it sets, and it is my privilege to know and be associated with these fine people. I have no doubt that these 10 new members will take us to even greater heights.”