Our Mission:

An inclusive, action oriented service organization, Akron Rotary improves our community
and the world while having fun and building friendships.
 
Our Vision:
Together, we aspire to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of those
in our Akron community and beyond. 
 

When/Where we Meet:
Tuesday at NOON

Doors open at 11:45am

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44304
 
$20.00 per person
Enjoy a buffet lunch, networking and great speakers!
 
Mark These Dates:
Annual Club Meeting
December 2, 2025 at Noon
 
Holiday Party
December 23, 2025 at Noon
 
NO MEETING
December 30, 2025
Have a Happy New Year!!
 
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Oct. 21, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Chris Hardesty
Downtown Akron Development Corporation

Hardesty, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Downtown Akron Development Corporation brings nearly a decade of experience to his new role in Akron. In his career, he has worked on various forms of development and city-wide initiatives including downtown development, adaptive redevelopment, residential development, site and greenfield development, and program and incentive development. Hardesty played a key role in shaping Canton’s Downtown and intends to bring that experience and success to Akron’s core.

In addition to his experience, he is a University of Akron alumni, holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Walsh University, is an Ohio Certified Economic Developer (OhioCED), and is a 2024 member of ystark! ‘Twenty under 40!’ class.
Oct. 28, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Danielle Robertson Thompson
Kaulig Companies, Northern Ohio Golf Charities
Nov. 04, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Luciana Ortiz Anci
Rotary Club of Akron - Inbound Youth Exchange Student
Nov. 11, 2025 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Rob McGregor and Doug Kohl
Purposeful Giving: The Rotary International Foundation (TRF) & The Akron Rotary Foundation (ARF)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS and EVENTS
One Hot Meal Program/Food Pantry Volunteer Sign Up
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jun 24, 2025 4:45 PM –
Dec 23, 2025 6:30 PM
 
Weekly Meeting Set Up/Technology:Volunteer Sign Up
Jul 08, 2025 11:45 AM –
Dec 30, 2025 1:00 PM
 
Greeter/Lotto at Weekly Meeting: Volunteer Sign Up
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jul 08, 2025 12:00 PM –
Dec 30, 2025 1:00 PM
 
Invocation at Weekly Meeting: Volunteer Sign Up
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jul 08, 2025 12:00 PM –
Dec 30, 2025 1:00 PM
 
Open M Backpack Food Packing
Open M
Sep 17, 2025 3:00 PM –
Dec 17, 2025 4:00 PM
 
Akron Club Social: Pints for Polio
Missing Mountain Brewing Co.
Oct 30, 2025
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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CLUB NEWS
October 30th - Akron Club Social: Pints & Pours to End Polio

Please join us.

  No reservations needed … 

just come and support the club and the cause!
Chili Open Time!!

⛳️Kicking off the Chili Open at our November 15th meeting - Only 115 days away! Think outdoor golf in the snow at Hale Farm and Village.❄️

Co-chairs, Katy Miller, club president and Michael Gladysz, president-elect outlined the "Official Rules of Golf" for the February 7th, 2026 event.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CEC97sUQG/

Marilyn Buckey was recognized as the 2025 Jim Redmond Ambassador of Golf, by its namesake, Jim Redmond, CFP®, AIF® Marilyn is a longtime Rotarian who was one of the Chili Open founders.

Learn how you can support the Chili Open at chiliopen.net today. Corporate sponsorships, camperships, volunteers, auction items, and door prizes AND GOLFERS are needed! Thank you for your support of the Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs!

 

 
Volunteer: Open M Backpack Food Packing Wednesdays though Dec. 17th 
Akron Rotary is continuing its support of the supplemental food service program through Open M to help provide food for insecure students at Innes Middle School.
 
SIGN UP to view available slots and book yourself directly online.
 
Event:
Open M Backpack Food Packing
 
   
Date:
Wednesdays Through Dec 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
 
   
Chair:
Sandy Naragon 330-256-5315
 
   
Location:
Open M
941 Princeton Street
Akron, OH United States of America
44311
 
One Hot Meal Program & Food Pantry - Volunteer Once a Month through December 2025
Volunteers are needed for the One Hot Meal and Food Pantry at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.  
 
We began helping the folks at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with their One Hot Meal Program the week of Thanksgiving in 2024 and  had a wonderful Rotarian turnout to help serve. 
 
The Rotarians involved loved the project and the the Church now does this once a month, on a smaller scale. 
 
We have scheduled volunteer opportunities to serve once a month through the end of the calendar year.  
 
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union Street, Akron, OH 44304
 
Click on the respective Tuesday below to view available time slots and book yourself to volunteer directly online.
 
We appreciate your participation and look forward to making this a great event together!
 
Chair: John Matheos
October 17th (DATE CHANGE) - Career Day at King CLC:  Volunteers Requested 
 
NEW DATE IS OCTOBER 17th!
 
 
THANK YOU TO OUR PREMIER SPONSORS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Akrotarian Supporters

BILLOW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY

TIm Miller's Insurance Service Agency

Wright LaHaie Jarvis

Artists Incorporated

Metis Construction

Honorable Judge Kathryn Michael

Naragon

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Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jim Slater
October 5
 
Bill Manby, Sr.
October 9
 
Donna Skoda
October 11
 
Michael Gallucci
October 16
 
Dave Miller
October 21
 
Virginia Addicott
October 22
 
Michael Wilson
October 29
 
John Margida
October 30
 
Aimee Wade
October 31
 
Bob Otto
November 3
 
Dan O'Connell
November 6
 
Vivian Harig
November 22
 
Katy Miller
November 25
 
Ken Babby
December 4
 
Earl Hamlin
December 9
 
Mark Auburn
December 9
 
Cheryl Warren
December 14
 
Greg Skinner
December 18
 
M A Weaver
December 27
 
Anniversaries
John Reyes
Linda Reyes
October 1
 
Kathryn Michael
Robert Snyder
October 12
 
Connor Jarvis, CFP
Courtney Jarvis
October 21
 
Evey Williams
Mike Williams
October 25
 
Fred Carter
Dawn Carter
October 29
 
Blake Gerney
Melissa Gerney
November 4
 
Doug Kohl
Kathy Kohl
November 24
 
Michael Gallucci
Grace Gallucci
November 27
 
Ham Amer
Beth Amer
December 14
 
Jack Harig
Vivian Harig
December 18
 
Vivian Harig
Jack Harig
December 18
 
Cyndi Kane
Michael Kane
December 26
 
Fr. Dean Kokanos
Gabrielle Kokanos
December 27
 
Join Date
Brian Harding
October 1, 2024
1 year
 
Liv Pilon
October 1, 2019
6 years
 
Fr. Dean Kokanos
October 3, 2023
2 years
 
Paul Catania
October 14, 2014
11 years
 
Virginia Addicott
October 15, 2024
1 year
 
Jeff Sitz
October 16, 2012
13 years
 
Earl Hamlin
October 18, 1985
40 years
 
Blake Gerney
October 22, 2019
6 years
 
Angie Claypool
October 25, 2022
3 years
 
Ham Amer
October 31, 2000
25 years
 
Roger Read
October 31, 1972
53 years
 
David Hall
November 1, 2011
14 years
 
Douglas Hausknecht
November 1, 1995
30 years
 
Mark Auburn
November 1, 1991
34 years
 
Fred Swartz
November 5, 1991
34 years
 
Dave Miller
November 17, 2015
10 years
 
Steve Buie
November 18, 2014
11 years
 
Jacinto Nunez
November 22, 2016
9 years
 
M A Weaver
November 25, 2008
17 years
 
Doug Kohl
November 26, 1985
40 years
 
Cynthia Snider
November 29, 2022
3 years
 
Thomas Gedelian
December 1, 1986
39 years
 
Mark Seward
December 4, 2012
13 years
 
Evey Williams
December 17, 2024
1 year
 
Rachel Shepard
December 17, 2024
1 year
 
Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin
December 31, 2002
23 years
 
 
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