Rotary Veterans to be Honored by District Governor

Posted by Sandy Naragon

on Sep 23, 2014

On November 11^th at the Rotary Club of Akron’s regularly scheduled lunch meeting, District 6630 Governor Mike Davanzo will honor the club’s veterans.

Each year, the District Governor visits every club in the district. The primary purpose is to motivate and inspire members and offer district level support for achieving club goals. Prior to addressing the club, Govenor Davanzo will attend the Board of Directors meeting to hear committee reports and get a Club update from President Shon Christy.

The highlight of this year’s visit will include Governor Davanzo’s presentation of Rotary Armed Forces pins to those who’ve served. Those Veterans being recognized for their service at the luncheon include:

Rotarian	Branch Served	Years Served	Rank Upon Discharge
Charles Billows	Navy	2 years active 2 years reserves	Pharmacists Mate 3^rd Class
Dan O’Connell	Army	2 active; 7 years reserves	Captain
Dan Sveda	Army	2 years	SP4
Fred Swartz	Army National Guard	6	E-5
Frederick Boyd	Army	2 years	Corporal
Harry Stewart	Navy Reservist	2 years 2 years	Yeoman 1^st Class
Hugh Alpeter	Army Reserve	7 years	Captain
Jack Harig	Army	10	1^st Lt.
Jerome Wagner	Army	3 years
John Daily	Army	3.5 years total 1.5 after WWII 2 Korean War	Private 1st Class -WWII 1^st Lt – Korean War
John Saros	Army	2 years	1^st Lt
Keith Shy	Air Force National Guard	6 years	E-5 Staff Sgt.
Kevin McGee	Army	4 years (2008-current)	1^st Lt.
Matt Johnson	National Guard	8 YEARS	E-4 Specialist
Mike Soful	Army	3 years	Sergeant
Richard Farkas	Navy Air Force	29 years	Colonel, U.S. Air Force
Roger Read	Army	2	1^st Lt.
Steve Shechter	Coast Guard	5 mo. Active; 5 years total	E4
Terry Dalton	Army	3 years	SPEC 5

If you are a veteran and haven’t yet confirmed your attendance at the lunch, please RSVP to Sandy Naragon at SNaragon@AkronClevelandREALORS.com or leave her a message at 330-940-1502!