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Our Speaker October 25, 2022
RICK ROGERS
Executive Director
Curated Storefront
The Curated Storefront was initiated by Rick Rogers. Rick holds an MBA from Ohio State University (1979) and a BA in Biology and Chemistry from Hiram College (1977). A consummate entrepreneur with an innate propensity for leadership, Rick began his career in 1980 as founder and president of Tribute, a software company based in Akron, Ohio. He assumed leadership of B. W. Rogers Company, a manufacturing and distribution company founded by his grandfather, in 1994. Over the course of twenty years, Rick expanded the family business from six offices in the state of Ohio to twenty-one offices spanning seven states. He assembled and led a diverse team of over 250 people, and it was through his ability to identify talent and cultivate a sense of creativity and independence in his employees that his company was able to thrive and contribute to the economic vitality of his beloved hometown, Akron, Ohio. Rick continues to give back to the city that allowed his business to flourish through his civic involvement with and contributions to a number of area charities, including Akron Children’s Hospital; the Akron Art Museum; the Intermuseum Conservancy Association, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Western Reserve. Rick is deeply engaged in the arts, and he is a leading collector of contemporary ceramics from Asia and the US and twentieth-century American and European design.
Through Rick's leadership, The Curated Storefront has successfully secured and managed funds to launch an impressive array of installations in downtown Akron. Rick is also responsible for negotiating the use of vacant storefronts and maintaining healthy relations with property owners, who have generously donated their spaces.
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 be sure to let us know any news you would like placed here. Note that health related information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
DR. ALBERT NICELY
CELEBRATION OF LIFE OCTOBER 29, 2022
Dr. Alfred Nicely was a long-time active Akron Rotarian joining December 1, 1976.
He served as an active member until June 1, 2020 when the Club made him an Honorary lifetime member.
Dr. Alfred Lorenz Nicely, passed away on October 15, 2022, at Ohio Living, Rockynol, Memory Care Unit, where he lost a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
He was born June 26, 1935, in his grandparents’ house in Nicelytown, VA, near Clifton Forge. Al had many fond memories of his childhood home and returned often to visit his Virginia relatives. At the age of three, the family moved to Madison, Ohio where he attended Madison Public Schools. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University, with both undergraduate and medical school degrees. He completed an internship at Milwaukee County Hospital and ophthalmology residency at The Ohio State University. Al and his family have lived in Akron since 1965 where he practiced ophthalmology for 40 years.
He was a passionate Buckeye and Cleveland professional sports fan. He enthusiastically attended football, baseball and basketball games with his children and grandchildren. Al was an avid golfer and enjoyed the camaraderie with his friends at Portage, Firestone, and many golf trips.
He and his wife, Judy cherished many close friends and enjoyed traveling and attending cultural events and supporting local arts and musicians. He was a lifelong learner and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron, YMCA, Rotary, and OSU Alumni Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Pauline Nicely; brother Carl Nicely Jr.; and grandson, Travis Nicely.
Al is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy; brother, Gale (Sylvia) Nicely of Bradenton, FL; sister-in-law, Helen Nicely of Madison, OH; children, Chuck (Diana) Nicely of Powell, OH, Cindy (Jeff) Stevenson of Indianapolis, IN, Fred (Cheryl) Nicely of Wooster, OH, Ben (Bambi) Nicely of Vero Beach, FL and Catharine (Wolfgang Nieblich) Nicely of Berlin, Germany; grandsons, Jake, Jonah, Colton, Carmine, Eli, and Parker.
The family wishes to thank his warm, caring, and attentive caregivers at Rockynol Memory Care, Summa Hospice, and other special caregivers these past few years.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), First Congregational Church Memorial Garden (akronfcc.org), Summa Health Foundation (summahealth.org), Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (cff.org).
Celebration of Life Service will be on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Congregational Church of Akron at 292 East Market St., Akron, OH 44308. Friends may call from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the church. A reception will follow the services.
Sundays: October 16th, 23rd, 30th Event runs from 11:00am-7:00pm
Three shifts are available: 10:00am-1:15pm (October 29th 9:00am-1:15pm), 1:00-4:15pm, and 4:00-7:00pm You may sign up for more than one shift per day. Event occurs rain, snow or shine.
Boo at the Akron Zoo is a non-scary trick or treat experience for all ages that runs Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 (Presale)-7:00pm. All guests must purchase tickets, either an observer or treater, before entering the event and can be purchased presale or day of the event. Presale tickets gain entry at 10:30 a.m. and all treat stations close by 7:00pm. Treaters will have a candy passport allowing them to collect candy at each station. The entire zoo is open for guests to enjoy.
Volunteers staff each treat station and are paired with a zoo volunteer (EdZOOcator). This allows questions or concerns to be addressed quickly. We need approximately 24 volunteers for each of the three shifts to comfortably staff the event. Volunteers that are part of a large group will be split up in pairs. We are not able to keep groups together.
Boo at the Zoo is one of your Akron Zoo’s main events. As a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on our revenue from the concessions, gift shop, admissions, carousel, etc. These monies allow us to provide our animals with the best possible care. In addition to our earned revenue, the Akron Zoo receives funding from a Summit County tax levy, private donations, and fundraisers, such as Boo at the Zoo. In order to keep costs low, we rely on assistance from volunteers, such as those from your organization.
I truly hope your organization will join us for this family friendly, non-scary event. To schedule your volunteer shift(s), please use our VolunteerSignUp.org link: volunteersignup.org/HKFJ9 Please contact me with any further questions. Shelley Orloski, Career Pathways Manager, boo@akronzoo.org, 330-375-2550 ex 7286. The Wednesday before your shift, you will receive detailed information regarding parking, check in location, etc.
Thank you for your support,
Shelley Orloski, CVA Boo at the Zoo Volunteer Team Leader
Rotary Camp is collecting ACME receipts! Help us earn 5% Community Cashback by shopping store brands in Acme Fresh Market. Save your receipts from August 4, 2022 until December 24, 2022.
Receipts can either be mailed to Camp (4460 Rex Lake Dr., Akron OH 44319), or be turned in at the weekly Rotary Meetings.
Thank you ACME for your continued support to the community!
The Rotary Club of Akron, during its Tuesday, October 18, 2022 weekly Club Meeting, enjoyed learning a little more about a treasure within our local community. Unfortunately, many residents of Northeast Ohio know little about the history of the Cascade Locks.
Scott T. Read is the Executive Director of the Cascade Locks Park Association (“CLPA”), part of the Summit Metro Parks stretching from Lock 10 to Lock 16. Since starting with the CLPA in October 2021, Scott has worked to activate the park space, bringing new thoughts, energy, and programming to one of Akron’s most historic districts. Click here to view the presentation.
Cascade Locks Park, a Heritage Park for Akron's Future, offers a unique opportunity to celebrate our industrial, commercial, and cultural heritage and reclaim a bit of long abandoned and abused urban geography into an outdoor laboratory for environmental education, historic interpretation, and community recreation. The CLPA is a collaborative partner with the City of Akron, Metro Parks, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, the University of Akron, and the National Park Service.
Spanning Locks 10 -16 of the Ohio & Erie Canal, this historic area is a must-see for trail users and history buffs alike. Here you can find evidence of much of Akron's canal and early industrial history, all within a short walk from downtown! Cascade Locks Park is part of the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway with access to the popular towpath trail and the Ohio & Erie Canalway Byway. The park boasts the Jewel of the Canal, the c.1850s Mustill Store, house, and yard. The Mustill Store houses one of the canalway's most important visitor centers, and contains many fascinating exhibits on the beginning, heyday, and demise of the canal.
The Cascade Locks Park is the southernmost segment of the Cascade Valley Metro Park in a once abandoned and abused urban landscape. The mission of the Cascade Locks Park Association (CLPA), incorporated in June 1989, is to preserve, protect and promote the industrial, commercial, and cultural heritage of the park along locks 10-16 of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
The Mustill Store Museum and House are the Park's showcase pieces. Located in their original site at Lock 15, these faithfully restored canal-era buildings are believed to have been built in the 1850s, although the exact date is unknown. The Mustill Store is free to the public, handicap accessible, and perfect for all ages. Cascade Locks Park Association is headquartered in the Mustill Store Museum in the Cascade Locks Park.
Scott began his presentation with the question, “What defines a Park?” His response – A park is a physical space. He also asked, “What does a Park do?” His response - It provides activities.
His goal for the Cascade Locks Park is to increase the activities provided within the park space. Some of activities held this year include “Lock of the Irish”, “Duck Derby”, “Locktoberfest”, and “Free Lunch Fridays”. He has invited artists to utilize the park space. This year the Rubber City Jazz and Blues Fest was held at the Cascade Park.
To make the park more inviting for those walking the trail, etc., Scott has overseen the picnic tables being moved closer to the trails to encourage trail users to sit and take in the scenery and when the Mustill Store is open, to stop in and browse.
Scott would like to see the Cascade Locks Park become an Art Centric Park in the future. He envisions artists painting murals on the Towpath. His hope is that by providing more activities along the park, visitors will slow down and enjoy the beauty and history of the area.
To learn more about the history and current activities of the park, I encourage you to visit the organization’s website at www.cascadelocks.org.
RICK ROGERS
Scott T. Read is the Executive Director of the Cascade Locks Park Association (“CLPA”), part of the Summit Metro Parks stretching from Lock 10 to Lock 16. Since starting with the CLPA in October 2021, Scott has worked to activate the park space, bringing new thoughts, energy, and programming to one of Akron’s most historic districts. 
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