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Chili Open Tee Off October 18, 2022
As Akron Rotarians, we are honored to again serve as the co-chairs for Akron Rotary’s Chili Open Golf Classic. The 33rd annual event is set for Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Hale Farm and Village. This is our Rotary Club’s annual fundraising event to benefit Akron Rotary Camp. The Chili Open ensures that no child is ever turned away from Camp due to their family’s inability to pay!
Please join us as we tee-off the Chili Open next Tuesday, October 18 at 12:00noon at Akron Rotary’s luncheon meeting. We will share a brief overview of our event plans. As Rotarians, your help is needed to make the Chili Open a continued success for both our Club and Camp!
Let’s have a little fun next Tuesday, join us in wearing your favorite Chili Open shirt or golf attire for a chance to win some Chili Open swag!
Co-Chairs, 2023 Akron Rotary’s Chili Open Golf Classic
Our Speaker October 18, 2022
SCOTT READ
Executive Director
Cascade Locks Park Association
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 in with 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.
Prior to joining CLPA, Scott served in the for-profit sector in various finance, sales and operations positions in the manufacturing, financial services, and real estate development fields. Scott also was the Project Manager for the Better Block Foundation, and a Facilitator for Leadership Akron.
Scott has a long history of activism in local not-for-profit agencies. He has served on the boards of Torchbearers (Co-Founder, Class of 2003), the University Park Development Corporation (Board Chair), the Revere Youth Football Association (President), the Greenleaf Family Center, (Chair, Audit Committee; Member, Executive Committee), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Chair, Joint Committee on Directors; Member, Executive Committee), the Bridgestone Invitational (Chair, Roping & Staking), and the Highland Square Business Association (Chair, Economic Restructuring Committee). He is a 2003 graduate of Leadership Akron.
Scott resides in Highland Square. His oldest son, Garrett, is at Kent State University, and youngest son, Brandon, is a senior at Revere High School. Scott is proud to say that both boys consider Akron home, and intend to live in the area after their formal education is complete. When not at work or involved in community activities, Scott enjoys indulging in the vibrancy of Highland Square, Downtown Akron, North Hill, Cuyahoga Falls and Barberton.
Akron Canton Food Bank service project is coming up on Wednesday October 19th, 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
The projects involve breaking down large containers of food into smaller portions for redistribution to area food pantries. The two hours flies by as we all have fun with the project and we get the opportunity to meet a few new people from other organizations/companies that are there volunteering as well.
ALL volunteers need to apply/register (only once) in order to volunteer. I am the volunteer coordinator for the Akron Rotary Club and you will need the Akron Rotary Club’s address for signing up.
Akron Rotary Club
4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, OH 44319
If you have any questions please call or text me at 330-714-1044.
I need a head count by noon Friday 14th so if you would please let me know by then if you plan on attending by sending me an email or text: dhall@preferredlegacy.com or 330-714-1044. I greatly appreciate it!
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Main Campus is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307, at the corner of Dart Avenue and Opportunity Parkway off of OH-59 near Downtown Akron. Get Directions.
When you arrive, please park in the front of the building or in the Dart Avenue parking lot. Use the front glass doors to enter the building.
If the parking lot is full, please park in the grass lot or proceed to the Shipping and Receiving parking lot on the other side of the building.
If entering through Shipping and Receiving, enter through the RED visitor door and proceed to the front desk.
We also recommend carpooling when possible.
What to wear:
Face Masks are optional.
Safety is our priority! Please note that open-toed shoes are not permitted in the warehouse.Jewelry is not permitted in the clean- room and we recommend wearing limited jewelry when volunteering.
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you may be on your feet the entire time.
It is best to dress in layers. The weather outside may affect the temperature inside the warehouse.
Thank you for volunteering at your Foodbank! We look forward to seeing you.
As previously communicated, The Rotary Club of Akron will be having a Rotary Social on Wednesday, October 19th, immediately following the Service Project at The Akron Canton Regional Foodbank.
Whether you are volunteering at this event or not, please make plans to join us atLock 15 Brewing Company starting at 6:00 pm.
There is usually plenty of space for those who attend regularly after volunteering and we will make room for you if you come so please feel free to join us for some great food and some even better beverages.
If you are not familiar with Lock 15 Brewing Company, feel free to visit their website at www.lock15breweing.com
Located in the Cascade Lofts Apartment Building on the corner of North and Howard Streets you can use the parking lot entrance on Howard St. Additional parking is also available in the Mustill Store lot or Cascade Park lot located at 57 W North St. If you use this lot, please note that a bridge across Lock 15 into their parking lot is located in front of the Mustill Store.
While it is not confirmed that I can make it on the 19th, I hope you can join those who can!
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
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to Megan Harvey, Development Manager of Individual Giving and Producer’s representative for the Millennial Theatre Project of the Akron Civic Theatre. Ms. Harvey has been with the Civic Theatre since 2018.
Ms. Harvey began her presentation providing information about the various venues that comprise the Akron Civic Theatre. These venues include the Civic, the Knight Stage, Wild Oscar’s at the Civic, the Goodyear Theater, and Affiliated Venues; the EJ Thomas, and the Lock 3 Outdoor Amphitheater. Click to view the presentation
Akron Civic Theatre History:
The theater was built in 1929 by Marcus Loew and designed by famed theater architect, John Eberson.
The interior structure was fashioned after a Moorish castle featuring Mediterranean décor, including medieval carvings, authentic European antiques, and Italian alabaster sculptures.
Among facilities of its size, the Civic is one of only five remaining atmospheric theaters in the country.
In June 2001 the Civic closed its door for a comprehensive $19 million plus restoration bringing the theater up to modern performance and patron standards and restoring its failing 70-year-old infrastructure. The Civic reopened in November 2002. The Civic continues to be a tremendous asset to Northeast Ohio!
Akron Rocks!
• The center-point of a market of 1.2 million individuals within a 25-mile radius of downtown Akron – and 3.9 million within a 50-mile radius. • Akron offers the right venues for the right shows at the right time. • Hosting 300+ events a year across six performance venues.
Civic Theatre Competitive Advantages:
Efficient and Effective Marketing Support
• Robust/consistent social media and e-mail marketing programs o 132,000 + combined social media followers o 95,000 + e-email subscribers • Excellent local and regional media relationships
Akron Civic Theatre Fast Facts:
• 314 events in FY22 across four venues • Attendance of 127,99 + in FY22 • 50 + community partners • 166 events produced or presented by the Civic staff • 3 community-based theater projects (MTP, BOOM!, All-City) & Arts Inclusion Incubator • 8.1 million people reached annually on social media • Operating budget growth to $7.7 million
Social Media Impact = Say It Loud:
• People Reached = 459,093 • Post Engagements = 16,629 • Post Likes = 2049 • Post Shares = 1678 • Comments = 111
Development Overview: • FY22 best fundraising year in theater history • Revenue increases across the board (FY18 vs. FY22): o Individual giving up 66% o Foundation + government support up 48% o Corporate support up 46% o Gala revenue highest ever in FY21, second highest in FY22
To learn more about the Akron Civic Theatre and the various venue offerings, check out their website at www.akroncivic.com
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!
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