Welcome to The Rotary Club of Akron, Ohio

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We meet each Tuesday

We begin promptly at Noon

(we suggest arriving at 11:45 am to allow
time for check-in and to get your lunch).

Portage Country Club

240 North Portage Path | Akron, OH  44303

Tel: 330.644.4512

$13.00 per person for lunch
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John Margida

 

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Change your community with us by volunteering on a local project or attending a community event.
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We work with groups and organizations of all sizes to accomplish even more.
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Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with a global organization.  
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Club President's Message

John Margida

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Dear Rotarians and Friends of our Club-
 
This week at our meeting we had Jan Conrad, the Executive Director of the Women’s Network of Northeast Ohio speak to us.  
 
She gave an excellent presentation and was very informative. She informed us about how her organization helps with Leadership Development, Civic Engagement and gaining ground in the Corporate Environment.  She shared with us the “Women and the Workplace” study for both national and local and the information was very informative and called for action.
 
Next week our weekly Club meeting will be dedicated to presenting the new Club Strategic Plan.  
 
Carol Marturano – Becker who has been our Facilitator for the Strategic Plan, will be our featured speaker.
 
I cannot stress enough the importance of your presence at this meeting.  Our committee has worked diligently on this plan and our goal is to provide our members with a complete overview of the plan and address any questions and/or suggestions you may have.
 
I hope you will be able to join us next Tuesday!
 
Sincerely,
John Margida, CPA
Club President
 
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Akron Rotary Camp Employment Opportunities
Posted on Mar 28, 2019
Akron Rotary Camp would not be the place it is today without the tireless work of our many amazing staff members. Through the hard work and dedication of our staff, we are able to change the lives of our campers every time they come to camp.
 
Rotary Camp will be hiring between 70-80 seasonal staff for the summer. We are looking for energetic, responsible and passionate individuals who will put the well being of our campers first.  While at camp, staff will spend their days outside playing, having fun, and learning more about themselves, than they ever thought possible.
 
Please share this opportunity with anybody you think that might be a good fit to Rotary Camp. We would also really like to connect to as many universities and/or colleges.  Please let us know if you have any contacts with professor/educators and would be able to introduce Tina Gardner, our Program Director. Tina would be happy to speak to the students to let them know about all the benefits of working at Rotary Camp. (Classes do not need to be in the special education field.)
 
Working at camp is a very rewarding experience.   Watch this short video to hear first-hand from our counselors. Feel free share it with your colleagues, friends and family, or potential staff can click here to apply.  For additional information or to reach Tina, please contact 330.644.4512 x 3204 or tinag@akronymca.org
 
In the Spirit of Camping,
 
Dan Reynolds
Director of Endless Possibilities

United Way Day of Action 
Posted by Mark Seward on Apr 03, 2019
It's never too early to ask that you please Save the Date for The United Way Day of Action on Friday, June 21st (9:00 am – 3:00 pm).   
 
Our volunteer registration will officially open once we have the specifics for the day . . .but our Club has committed to providing 25 volunteers.   
 
United Way has given the agencies (requesting help) to submit their projects by May 1st. Hopefully, soon thereafter, we’ll find out who United Way has matched us up with and where we’ll be working and what we’ll be doing - Volunteer sign up will then be opened.
 
More information to come as soon as possible! 
 
Yours in Service - 
 
Mark
 

RYE Students Overnight was Educational & Fun!!
Posted by Susan Colville-Hall
On Feb 2nd and 3rd Akron Rotary Camp was the scene of an invasion of curious and interesting young people who are becoming citizens of the world.  From District 6630 there were eight Inbound students (including our own Ana from Spain and Sotaro from Japan) and eight probable Outbound students including Patrick Culliton (host brother of  Sotaro).  And the wonderful addition of Drew Vargo (N. Royalton) who spent last year in France gave us the maximum learning potential for intercultural sensitivity training and learning.   Serious cultural content juxtaposed with Brian Chima’s charming games made for a wonderful experience at the camp.
 
Kudos to Emily Patterson, Brian Chima and Susan Colville-Hall for heading up the training and to Doug Hausknecht, Joe and Tamara Mora for a sumptuous breakfast Sunday morning.  Bob Heydorn, District RYE Chair, and Pat Kelley, District Outbound Chair were responsible for the weekend.   
 
 
 

Tremendous People of Action!!
Posted by Amanda Warner

Thank you for helping us raise over $283,000 to benefit Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs.

February 2, 2019 was a beautiful winter’s day at Hale Farm and Village with over 550 golfers and volunteers attending the 29th annual Chili Open Golf Classic, presented by Wayne Homes. 
 
The day was a huge success and with your help, we raised over $283,000 benefiting Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs.  Annually, the net proceeds from the Chili Open will provide financial support to families in need. We are committed to never letting a family's personal financial resources prevent a camper from attending Rotary Camp. Last year, Akron Rotary Camp provided over $240,000 in direct financial assistance and served 1,900 children through their summer camp and year round respite programs, where campers can enjoy many traditional activities including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, sports and games, team building and more.
 
We are extremely grateful to all Rotarians, sponsors, donors and volunteers who have helped make a difference in the lives of our campers through this year’s Chili Open! Because of your generosity and support, we will be able to provide meaningful opportunities to the campers and their families regardless of their ability to pay.  Congratulations also to all the winners of the Raffle Prizes and Closest-to-the-Pin contest.  We sure hope you enjoy your prizes.
 
A big thank you to all the committee members for all your efforts and support to make this a very successful event.  Your hard work and commitment surely means a lot to us.
 
Save the date for the 30th Anniversary of Akron Rotary’s Chili Open Golf Classic that will be held on February 1, 2020.  It is going to be big celebration.  
 
Hope to see you there!
 
Dr. Rob McGregor and Wanda Whipkey
Co-Chairs, 2019 Chili Open Golf Classic

John Daily, A True Rotarian, An Accomplished Athlete!
Posted by George Rooney on Jan 08, 2019

[Following a series of referee whistles to position the swimmers]

"Take your mark"

[Then the starting signal, and they're off!]

 

That's competitive swimming, something that is near and dear to John Daily’s heart.      

John Daily is a most interesting man, and has lived a most interesting life.  I recently had the pleasure of meeting with John for some hours at his home.  My purpose was to gather some information regarding his swimming prowess; but, in doing so, I learned so much more. For sure, among John’s accomplishments are those in the area of swimming, but there is much, much more, so I’ll first provide a brief sketch of John’s life.
 
Shortly after John’s birth in Cleveland in December 1927, his family moved to Detroit. The Great Depression soon followed, and, to survive, the family moved to Colorado Springs CO, to Richmond CA, back to Colorado Springs, on to Columbus (where John spent his younger school years through part of grade 3), and finally back to Detroit, where John spent the rest of grade 3 through 12.
 
Upon graduating from high school in January 1946, on the heels of WW II, John enlisted in the Army, where he served 1-1/2 years and was discharged in 1947 as a PFC. John then attended Michigan State College (now Michigan State University), studying Park Management and Municipal Forestry, graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry.  Along the way, John enrolled in ROTC for his junior and senior years, which seems prescient, as South Korea was invaded in 1950.  Upon graduation in 1951, John also received his Army officer commission as a 2d Lt, and served for another 2 years in the Korean War before being discharged as a 1st Lt in 1953.
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