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Doors open at 11:45am

 
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44304
 
$20.00 per person
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Nathanael Billow
2024-2025 Club President

 

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Upcoming Speakers

Jaclyn Palumbo, Elder Law Attorney
Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Palumbo and Sweet
Palumbo and Sweet

Jaclyn Palumbo is an elder law attorney practicing in Fairlawn, Ohio, with her law partner Allan Sweet. Her focus is elder law combined with estate planning and probate administration. Her job is to protect assets for loved ones from the nursing home and government, and she wants to hopefully educate and ease fears about the Medicaid process. Her objective is to conserve assets for a spouse living at home to make sure he or she doesn’t go bankrupt, and if the family wishes, to conserve assets for a potential inheritance for their children. She prides herself on client interaction and ability to help people of all walks of life. She has been practicing for the past ten years.  

Rev. David Brindling
Oct 22, 2024 12:00 PM
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kent
Kevin Coughlin
Oct 25, 2024 7:30 AM
"Final Friday" Guest Presenter (Portage Country Club 7:30am)
Renato "Ren" Camacho, President and CEO
Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM
Akron-Canton Airport
Lisa Gray
Nov 05, 2024 12:00 PM
Ohio Excels
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News and Activities
Rotary Cares
Posted on Oct. 08, 2024
 
The purpose of Rotary Cares is to show our support for Akron Rotary members and their families when dealing with the loss of a loved one, the hardship of illness and also to celebrate the joy of a new baby, job, marriage or other events in their lives. Please <Click to Email us> to let us know of any news you would like placed here. Note that health related information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
 
 
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
 
Last week we announced the passing of long-time Rotary member Virginia 'Ginny' Wojno prior to the obituary being published. 
 
Some mentioned they had not seen the official obituary this past Sunday - here is what appeared in the Beacon Journal:

Virginia “Ginny” Wojno Forney passed away on September 30, 2024.

Ginny is preceded in death by parents, Stanton and Alice Ballard; husbands, Walter Wojno and Richard Forney, MD.

She is survived by daughter, Geraldine Kiefer, PhD; grandchildren, Walter Kiefer and Virginia Corrigan, DVM and 3 great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. By her wishes, there will be no funeral. Inurnment St. Paul Episcopal Church Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to St. Paul Episcopal Church Auxiliary Guild, 1361 W. Market St. Akron, Oh 44313 or Rotary Club of Akron, 4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron, Oh 44319.

Summing her life, good friend Frank Harvey once said, “She was weird but I loved her.”

Akron Rotary Celebrates 100th Anniversary
 
 
On September 28, Rotary Camp hosted it’s bi-annual Rotary Camp Regatta while also celebrated its 100th Anniversary.

We not only celebrated our history, but also looked to the future by establishing the Akron Rotary Camp Endowment Fund at the Akron Community Foundation.
The evening was a remarkable success, and thanks to the community’s generosity, we raised $855,000 for the fund. This endowment will support the Camp, ensuring that the developments and improvements made in recent years are preserved for the next century. It will be a fund cherished by our community of donors, generating essential resources and income to maintain the camp's facilities and grounds.
For the past one hundred years, Akron Rotary Camp has provided many life-changing experiences to children and adults with disabilities. This year alone, we will serve over 1,100 campers through our summer day and overnight camps, year-round respite weekends, and school days out programs.
 
Once again, thank you for your support in helping us Create a world where there are only abilities for our campers and their families!
 
Please click this link to watch the video in celebration of our past!
 
 
 
Akron Member Dr. Rob McGregor to dance to raise money for Akron Children's
Hey Rotarians!! Have you heard??
 
Akron Rotarian, Dr. Robert McGregor will be taking the stage at the Akron Civic Theatre, on October 18th to raise money for Akron Children’s.
 
We hope you will join him and 10 other local “celebrities” as they dance onstage with their choreography partners to support the famililies in the Akron Children’s Showers Family Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. You can purchase tickets online at https://give.akronchildrens.org/.../2024-dancing.../e571435.
 
You can support his fundraising efforts by donating at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/.../team/DrRobertMcGregor or Text to give code: dftk31 to 71777.
 
He will be dancing with Gianna to a number from Princess and the Frog. Guess who is not the princess!! Please see for yourself. THANKS!!
 
 
Purple Dunkin' Donuts To End Polio! -- Pre-Order by October 17th 
Its super simple to help Rotarians eradicate Polio around the world in 3 easy steps!
 
1. Click on the link and order your donuts for World Polio Day (October 24th) by October 17th at 5pm!
 
2. Pick them up at your local Northeast Ohio Dunkin' store location on October 24th between 8 and 10am! (see list on the link for participating store locations.)

PRE-ORDERS ONLY 🙂

3. Enjoy the yummy purple frosted donuts! Share some with friends and co-workers!
 

Oct. 23rd - Reading, Writing and Diversity - Service Project
"Youth Author Spotlight" promotes literacy, youth success, and college/career readiness among 740 middle school students from Akron Public Schools and other local school districts. This event will enrich the lives of our young readers and serve as a positive representation of diversity and representation. Justin A. Reynolds is a Black male author from Ohio to connect with our male minority audiences. He will share his journey as an author, discuss the creative process behind his books, and inspire the students to pursue their passions and dreams.
 
Akron Rotarians will be working in two shifts--9:00 am to 11:30 am and 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. at the main campus of the Akron Summit Library on October 23rd.  
We'll be assisting students and teachers at the photo opportunity station; monitoring the "roving" microphones as students ask questions and handing books to the author on stage while he distributes books to students!
 
 
Sandy Naragon, Chair
Grant Committee
330-256-5315 - Cell

Oct. 23rd - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank - Service Project
Posted by David Hall
Oct. 23rd - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank - Service Project
I am looking for volunteers (spouses and friends are welcome; they just need to signup for volunteering with ACRFB!) for Wednesday, October 23 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.  
 
The service project involves breaking down large containers of food into smaller portions for redistribution to area food pantries.  The two hours flies by as we all have fun with the project and we get the opportunity to work with our fellow Rotarians and strengthen our friendships and maybe meet a few new people from other organizations/companies that are there volunteering as well.    
 
IF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE AT THE FOOD BANK THEN I NEED YOU TO REGISTER.  See volunteer application link below. 
If you have any questions please call or text me at 330-714-1044.
 
I need a head count by noon Friday October 18th, so if you would please let me know by then if you plan on attending by sending me an email or text:  dhall@preferredlegacy.com or 330-714-1044.  I would greatly appreciate it!
 
Address:  350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.  
 
Thank you for volunteering!
 
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PLEASE COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION –This is only needed if you have not volunteered with the Foodbank in the past 2 years.
  
 
Preparing for your visit, main Akron Campus:
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Main Campus is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307, at the corner of Dart Avenue and Opportunity Parkway off of OH-59 near Downtown Akron. Get Directions.
 
When you arrive, please park in the front of the building or in the Dart Avenue parking lot. Use the front glass doors to enter the building.
  • 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.
 
What to wear:
  • 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.
Through Dec. 5th - OPEN M Backpack Servivce Project 
Akron Rotary's Open M has resumed their Food Backpack Program for food insecure students at Innes Middle School.  Akron Rotary is continuing its support of the supplemental food service through a 2024 Akron Rotary Foundation grant.
 
Click on the link below to sign up for packing on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm and pickup/delivering on Thursdays at 9:30 am.
 
We've had Dr. Gerry almost single-handedly doing deliveries but she can't do it in Oct-Dec so we need some new helpers!
 
 
 
Sandy Naragon, Chair
Grant Committee
330-256-5315 - Cell
 
 
Dec 6th & Dec 13th: Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Service Project
Posted by Mark Seward
Dec 6th &amp; Dec 13th: Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Service Project
Our Rotary Club will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at ACME #1 and ACME #10 in December. This is an opportunity to share an hour with one of your fellow Rotarians, family members or friends in support of a very worthy cause for our community. Below are the dates/times we will be participating.
 
You can sign-up to participate using the following links. We will need two Rotarians (or guests) for each hour during these two days.
 
ACME #10
2226 State Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
 
 
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR 12/13
ACME #1
1835 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44313
 
Please contact Mark Seward with any questions
330-414-2075
 
Thank you for your participation!
 

The Salvation Army Meets Human Need Wherever, Whenever, However We Can! 

The donations we collect by our Bell Ringing efforts will be used to support hard-working families stay in their homes, and provide food, shelter, and utilities to those in need in your community.  

District 6630 Governor Presented October 2, 2024
We sincerely appreciate the time that District Governor Dale Smith took out of his busy schedule to talk with our Club members. 
 
He discussed the importance of engagement of our current members and best practices for bringing on new members. 
 
Governor Smith also made time while at the Club to induct our newest member, Chief Brian Harding.
 
Photo:
District Governor Dale Smith, Chief Harding, Club President Nathanael Billow
Rotary Cares
Posted on Sep. 11, 2024
 
The purpose of Rotary Cares is to show our support for Akron Rotary members and their families when dealing with the loss of a loved one, the hardship of illness and also to celebrate the joy of a new baby, job, marriage or other events in their lives. Please <Click to Email us> to let us know of any news you would like placed here. Note that health related information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
 
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO THANE AND GABBY
 
Gabriella "Gabby" Zuschak and Nathanael "Thane" Billow were married on August 31, 2024 at St Peter Catholic Church in Canton, OH. 
 
Thane shared "Gabriella has always went by Gabby and she now goes by Gabby Billow 😀"
 
Best wishes for a lifetime of love and happiness Gabby & Thane!
 
 
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