Rotary Club of Akron Directors in Action in October 2014

Posted by Lorie Travaglino 
on Oct 20, 2014
 
The Akron Rotary Board met on October 14, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Portage Country Club.  The meeting was called to order by President, Shon Christy.  Minutes and financial reports from September were accepted and approved unanimously by all Board Members. From a vacancy, the Board voted to make Jeff Sitz the new Vice President.  The following slate of Officers and directors was approved for 2015 and will be put on the Ballot for the Club Members to vote accordingly : 
  • Sandy Naragon: President
  • Jeff Sitz: President Elect
  • Julie Brandle: Vice President
  • Lorie Travaglino: Secretary
  • David Smith: Treasurer
  • Directors: Julie Brandle, Charles Billington, Mark Seward, and Chris Manby
Additionally, the board made motion and fully accepted the following for Club Membership as presented by Dan Riemenschneider - these prospective members will now be put forth to the Club Members for consideration:
 
  • Carol Haines
  • Steve Buie
  • Eric German
  • Scott Sarborough
  • Rev. Mark Pruitt
 
Several committees made reports including the Chili Open Committee who reported that corporate sponsors are currently being solicited.  For radio advertisement, sponsorship needs to be in by December 20 and for print media by January 9.
 
The Public Relations Committee chaired by Julie Brandle, reported that there will be a PR/Marketing meeting at camp on October 22 at 9:00.  Focus will be given to the Chili Open.
 
The Service Committee report chaired by Graham Reinke, reported on activities, including the After-School program at The Salvation Army, Dictionary project, Read to Me Day and much more.  Help is needed for upcoming Salvation Army Red Kettle day and Read to Me Day. 
 
Meeting adjourned at 11:50.
 
Submitted by Lorie Travaglino, Board Secretary
 
 
 
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