I hope you are enjoying your Spring. It is time again to sign up to volunteer for the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank service project!
I am looking for volunteers (spouses and friends are welcome; they just need to signup for volunteering with ACRFB!) for Wednesday, June 28th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307. After the food bank service project anyone is welcome to join me in going out to dinner for more social time at a downtown Akron restaurant to be determined later.
The service project involves 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 work with our fellow Rotarians and strengthen our friendships and maybe meet a few new people from other organizations/companies that are there volunteering as well.
IF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE AT THE FOOD BANK THEN I NEED YOU TO REGISTER. See volunteer application link below.
If you have any questions please call or text me at 330-714-1044.
I need a head count by noon Friday June 23, 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 would 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 welcoming you.
Tasha R. Ledrich // Volunteer & Guest Experience Supervisor
AKRON-CANTON REGIONAL FOODBANK Main 330.535.6900 // Direct 330.777.1065 Main Campus 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307 Stark County Campus 1365 Cherry Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714
Sunday July 15th will be our “Rotary Day at the Tournament"
We are targeting Saturday July 15th for Akron Rotary Day. I know that a number of us have already purchased tickets and look forward to attending.
The attached promo code ensures that approximately $20 of every ticket purchase, which is good for any day, will go directly to the Akron Rotary Foundation. The promo code is “AKRONROTARY23”
Calling all Akron Rotarians, please join us for a Thursday evening Summer Camp cookout at Akron Rotary Camp (4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319). Come and enjoy a burger or hot dog with our campers and camp counselors, as well as take a tour of our camp facilities. You are welcome to bring along your family, co-workers and/or a colleague. It is also a great opportunity to introduce someone new to Rotary Camp.
Akron Rotary Camp’s 100th Summer Camp Season is in full swing, and our campers are having lots of fun and making memories to last a lifetime! We have been the main project of the Rotary Club of Akron for 100 summers. The Club’s support of the Chili Open Golf Classic helps to make it possible to offer financial assistance to families in need. Allowing their child, the opportunity to attend camp, enjoy the outdoors, discover their abilities and succeed beyond their dreams!
Please join us and help us celebrate the 100th summer of Rotary Camp!
What: Thursday Evening Camp Cookouts
When: June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3
5:30pm to 7:00pm – dinner is served at 6:00pm
Where: Akron Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319
If you are unable to attend on a Thursday evening, please reach out to Mella Castner, (mellac@akronymca.org or (330) 644-4512 x3206) to schedule a visit during summer camp.
Akron Rotary Camp ∙ 4460 Rex Lake Drive ∙ Akron, Ohio 44319 ∙ (330) 644-4512 ∙ gotcamp.org
Connor G. Jarvis, CFP® (Partner, Wright LaHaie Jarvis Wealth Advisors) spoke to our club on Key Principles for Long-Term Planning & Investment Success:
- Focus on what you can fully control (or partly control), not what is out of your control. Thankfully, the things that we do have control over are what ultimately matters most to a successful long-term plan.
Full Control:
Prudent asset allocation, diversification, and risk management
Appropriate rates of current and future savings/spending
Developing a goals-driven plan with an investment strategy designed to support the various goals and objectives (short-term, intermediate-term, or long-term)
Partial Control:
Length of employment
Employment earnings
Longevity/health
No Control:
Market returns from one day, week, month, or year to the next
Economic environment
Political environment
Tax environment
Policy implementations or changes that impact any of the above
- Plan to live a long time and have an income plan that supports the longevity needs and concerns of a modern retirement - for couples age 65 and over, there is now at least a 50% chance one of them lives into their 90s.
- Cash in not always king – attractive high-yields/interest rates in the short-term can be a long-term trap.
- Strive to take full advantage of the power of compounding growth (dividends, interest, etc.) over time – and be consistent.
- Don’t let cognitive biases and emotions distort your vision and cause you to deviate from a well-built strategy and plan (assuming one is in place) – heuristics often work against us when it comes to behaviors, habits, and decisions that can lead to long-term financial success.
- Volatility is normal and to be expected as an investor; in times of market and portfolio stress, rash actions and emotional decisions do not typically produce fruitful results beyond short-term psychological comfort – maintain composure, review and remember your plan, and (like a horse running a race) keep your “blinders” on to stay focused on the long-term goal ahead – not what the media is say or market/economy is doing on any given day/week/month/year. While past performance is no indication nor guarantee of future results, historical perspective can be impactful in helping one to stay the course in times of heightened fear or turbulence.
- Diversification works over time and it is a critical component of a well-constructed investment strategy designed to support a well-crafted plan – this diversification across and within asset classes, but also diversification across account types, etc.
- Time in the markets, not timing the markets, is what matters most – staying invested is key.
REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND END POLIO NOW GUARDIANS GAME ON AUGUST 17, 2023 VS. DETROIT TIGERS
Once again we are planning an End Polio Now Guardians game on August 17, 2023 against the Detroit Tigers. We will be in the Terrace Club for fun, food, and auctions along with drawing the winner of the Paul Harris /First Pitch.
We are also able to parade pregame on the field after missing several years.
As you are planning your Rotary club’s summer activities, please keep this in mind. It is a great opportunity for fellowship and FUN.
Rotary International has long held the fight to eradicate polio as it’s signature fundraising effort. Over $6,000 was raised during the July 13, 2022 End Polio Night at the Cleveland Guardians baseball game versus the Chicago White Sox.
Last year more than 300 Rotarians in District 6630, along with those is Districts 6600 and 6650 were in attendance.
Each received an End Polio Now t-shirt along with their ticket to the baseball game. Congratulations to Dean Thayer of the North Hampton-Cuyahoga Valley Club who was chosen to throw out the first pitch. The fun continued in the Terrace Club as raffle baskets with autographed jerseys, bats, baseballs and other great prizes brought in over $1,800. Special thanks to the Guardians own Bob Dibiasio, who came by to visit. with Rotarians during the event. Bob’s visit helped ease the sting of the Guardians loss to the White Sox, 2-1.
As 2022-2023 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones reminds us, “ As long as polio exists somewhere, it’s a threat everywhere.” With that in mind and with our commitment to “ Service Above Self” Rotary will continue this important mission throughout the coming year.
See the District 6630 flyer below and sign up now for August 17, 2023.
Pictured:
Dean Thayer of Rotary Club of North Hampton-Cuyahoga Valley throws out the first pitch at Rotary’s End Polio Now Night at Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 2022.
Once again we are planning an End Polio Now Guardians game on August 17, 2023 against the Detroit Tigers. We will be in the Terrace Club for fun, food, and auctions along with drawing the winner of the Paul Harris /First Pitch.
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