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The Club Board of Directors meet the
2nd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Board meetings are open
to Club members.
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Michael Gladysz
2026-2027 Club President

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Tina Graver, Founder & Owner

Nov 03, 2026 12:00 PM

Trees & Gardens Consulting, LLC

Tina Graver is the founder and owner of Trees & Gardens Consulting, LLC, a woman-owned arboricultural consulting and plant health care company based in Northeast Ohio. An ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, Tina has spent more than a decade working in professional arboriculture and holds degrees in Botany and Environmental Science.

She founded Trees & Gardens Consulting in 2024, took the business full-time in 2025, and has since grown it from a one-person operation into a growing company with employees, a dedicated facility, and an expanding range of consulting and plant health care services. Her work combines science, practical field experience, and a lifelong fascination with plants.

When she isn't talking about trees—which is admittedly rare—Tina is usually outside, working on the business, or spending time with her son and her dog, Star.

Morgan Lasher, Chief US Democracy Leagues

Nov 10, 2026 12:00 PM

Unify American

John Shulan

Nov 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Rotary's role in the creation of the country's 8th-best amateur observatory-right here in in NE Ohio

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Weekly Meeting Set Up/Technology:Volunteer Signup (7/1-12/31/2026)

Jul 01, 2026 11:45 AM – Dec 31, 2026 1:00 PM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Greeter/Lotto at Weekly Meeting: Volunteer Signup (7/1-12/31/2026)

Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM – Dec 31, 2026 1:00 PM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Invocation at Weekly Meeting: Volunteer Signup (7/1-12/31/2026)

Jul 01, 2026 12:00 PM – Dec 31, 2026 1:00 PM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Volunteer at the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank

Jul 22, 2026 4:30 PM – Apr 28, 2027 6:30 PM

Akron Canton Regional Foodbank

Open M Food Packing - Wednesdays (thru Dec 2026)

Sep 09, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026

Open M

One Hot Meal Program (4th Tuesday of each month)

Sep 22, 2026 4:45 PM – Jun 22, 2027 6:30 PM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Board of Directors Meeting

Nov 10, 2026 10:45 AM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Salvation Army Bell Ringer Volunteer Sign up 12/4/2026

Dec 04, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Acme Store #10

Board of Directors Meeting

Dec 08, 2026 10:45 AM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Salvation Army Bell Ringer Volunteer Sign up 12/11/2026

Dec 11, 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Acme #1

Board of Directors Meeting

Jan 12, 2027 10:45 AM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Board of Directors Meeting

Feb 09, 2027 10:45 AM

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

Get Involved

Change Your Community

Change your community with us by volunteering on a local project or attending a community event.
Email our Service Committee Chair.

Partner With Us

We work with groups and organizations of all sizes to accomplish even more.
Email our Service Committee Chair.

Discover New Cultures

Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with a global organization.
Email our International Exchange Chair.

DONATE TO THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION DONATE TO AKRON ROTARY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS FIND OUT HOW TO JOIN USDONATE TO THE AKRON ROTARY FOUNDATION Click to email Doug Kohl

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Rotary Cares

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 MATT LONG!!

Fellow Rotarian, Akron Children’s Foundation Director of Major Gifts, Matt Long, was recently recognized as one of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy's 2026 40 Under 40 Award winners at the AHP Conference in Nashville!

This national recognition honors rising leaders who are helping shape the future of healthcare philanthropy through innovation, impact and service. In just a few years at Akron Children's, Matt has helped lead record fundraising success, advance critical initiatives for children and families, and build meaningful relationships that inspire generosity and lasting impact

Congratulations, Matt, on this honor.

Volunteer Spotlight

Help us spotlight Akron Rotary volunteers

If you spot our Rotarians volunteering in the community - snap a picture and <Email the photo to us> with the name(s) of people in the photo and the activity.
Even if it is just you - get a selfie and send it our way!!

Thank you to those who took time to get these pics of our volunteers
and to
Sandy Naragon and Cyndi Kane for sending the photos to us!

October 24: Annual Spaghetti Dinner at Messiah Lutheran Church to Benefit Akron Rotary Camp

Messiah Lutheran Church, located at 4700 S Main Street, Akron, is excited to host its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, October 24, from 6 to 8pm to benefit Rotary Camp. The evening will include a great meal, a performance from the Blue Tip Big Band, Raffle baskets and more. Take a break from cooking and join us for the best Spaghetti Dinner in town! Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door. We hope to see you there!

Amanda Warner
Director of Volunteer Opportunities & Special Events
Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
(330) 644-4512 x 3205

Rotary Club of Akron Scholarship Interviews

** The Scholarship Interviews have been moved to the fall (previously held in winter) to accommodate the holiday schedule and to avoid snow days.

The Club will begin interviewing Akron Public School students for the 15 $1,000 Akron Rotary Foundation scholarships at the end of October.

Interviews will be conducted in person at the APS Administration Building (10 North Main Street). We are looking for two or three Rotarians to assist with each interview session. The time commitment will be approximately 3.5 hours, depending on the number of student applicants in each category. Interviews will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Interview Dates

Manufacturing, Engineering and Skilled Trades: Wednesday, October 28 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Health and Human Services: Friday, November 6 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Public Service: Friday, November 13 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Arts, Media and Communications: Wednesday, November 18 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.
Business, Marketing and Information Technology: Friday, November 20 | 8:00–11:30 a.m.

We will forward the student application materials we receive from APS a few days prior to each scheduled interview session. We will also provide you with a copy of the interview questions for your guidance.

If you are interested in participating, please email Amber at amberbarkoukis@gmail.com and let her know which category or categories you would be interested in interviewing. Amber will notify volunteers as soon as possible regarding selections.

We encourage our new members to consider volunteering. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet some truly remarkable APS students, and we think you will be impressed by their accomplishments, goals and commitment to their futures.

Thank you for considering volunteering and for your continued support of Akron Public School students and the Akron Rotary Foundation scholarship program!

Best,

Amber, Liv and Terry

Youth Protection Training: A Simple Step That Makes a Lasting Impact

One of the most important ways we live out Rotary's commitment to youth is by ensuring that every member completes our annual Youth Protection Awareness training. This training is required for all Rotary Club of Akron members each fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) and helps us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for the youth we serve through our programs and activities.

If you have not yet completed this year's training, please check your inbox for an email from NAYEN Training Administrator (noreply@nayen.org) with the subject line "Rotary District 6630 Training Course: Youth Protection Awareness." The email contains your personal link to access the training. If you cannot locate the email, please be sure to check your spam or junk folder as well.

To date, only 17 members have completed this year's training. We need everyone's participation to ensure our club remains compliant and continues to uphold Rotary's commitment to youth protection. The training is straightforward, completed online, and only takes a short amount of time.

If you have not yet completed your training, please make it a priority to do so as soon as possible. Protecting youth is everyone's responsibility, and your participation helps the Rotary Club of Akron continue creating a safe and lasting impact in our community.

If you have any questions or experience any issues accessing the training, please contact me directly at michael.h.gladysz@huntington.com and I will be happy to assist.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this important requirement and for your continued commitment to Rotary's mission and values.

Michael Gladysz
Rotary Club of Akron
Club President 2026-27

Gather Your ACME Receipts!

Hello Akron Rotarians - it's that time of year again when we gather Acme Receipts! Please assist us in earning community cash back by saving your Acme Receipts dated August 1 to February 15, 2027, and sending them to the camp office, or turning them into Kelly at Rotary Lunch. The funds raised through Community Cashback will help provide essential program supplies. Thank you for your support!

Kind regards,

Amanda Warner
Director of Volunteer Opportunities & Special Events
Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
(330) 644-4512 x 3205 | gotcamp.org | Facebook | Instagram