President's Article - August 2011
Hard to believe it is August already. Where did the Summer go? All I know is that it certainly has been a busy month at Rotary. Since my last newsletter, our capital campaign crossed the two million dollar barrier, we have inducted one new member, George Romanoski, former City of Akron Fire Chief, and approved two more: Robert Cooper, Principal at CB Richard Ellis in Akron, and Tom Baugh, Chief Executive Officer and Owner of Marketplace Events, our nation’s largest home tradeshow planner and promoter.
Robert Cooper is back from his recent trip to Russia and will be inducted August 16th and I hope you will join us for this very special event. I am working with Tom Baugh on a date that will be convenient for his induction and will keep you posted.
Momentum certainly is building all around us and I am really looking forward to seeing all that we can accomplish together over the next 11 months.
This month, many exciting things are planned in that our committees take over leadership of our board meeting, report their lofty goals for the year and set expectations as to timing and accountability. We also have an all-star lineup of speakers.
On August 2nd, Gary Hartman will be talking about “Everything you always wanted to know about Akron and were afraid to ask”. This fun and engaging program has met with rave reviews in other venues and Gary is happy to bring it to our club.
On August 9th , our own District Governor, Steven Zabor, will be presenting “Rotary Now and making a difference in 2011 and beyond”. I cannot wait to hear where our district is headed and all the great things the clubs in our district are doing.
August 16th should be a real treat in that 15 year old, Matt Tiffts, will tell us how he is taking the wild world of car racing by storm and how at 14 he won his first race (that is right 14, not even legally able to drive).
August 23rd will be another installment of “My Passion: My Life” where three Rotarians will share their accomplishments, defining moments and dreams for the future. If you have not been present for one of the last two sessions, I suggest attending as this is a must see! Each time I have been blown away by the stories.
Should be a great month. By the way, If you have read this newsletter and though you may have missed a lot by missing the last month at Rotary, you have. Think about making some time for your Rotary family. I think you will be glad you did and we would love to see you. Hope to see you soon.
Yours in Rotary,
Mark Krohn
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