The first 2013 Board of Directors meeting for the Rotary Club of Akron was held January 8^th.   Treasurer Dave Smith reported that the club is in a good financial position.  This is due to the growing membership and increased participation by Rotarians at our weekly luncheons!

The most exciting news shared by President Bill Manby, Jr., was that Mary Weaver will be participating in the AIPNO-Medical Mission to India.  Akron Rotary will be contributing $2,000 toward the mission.  This trip will enable Rotary volunteers and funds to complete 4,000 medical procedures.

Committee reports worth noting include the PR/Chili Open Committees.  Chair Shon Christy shared the news about the electronic marketing and PR strategies being used to share Akron Rotary’s story.  For example the website and Facebook will be used to raise awareness, sell raffle tickets and secure sponsors for the upcoming Wayne Homes Chili Open.  As chair of Service Projects, Graham Reinke reported that Akron Rotary will be able to provide dictionaries to all the third graders in Akron Public Schools.  This news thrilled President Manby as it is the first of his Presidential goals to be completed!