Jim Mullen serves as the President & Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Summit & Medina. Jim joined the organization as the seventh President & CEO in the organizations 100+ year history. During his leadership United Way of Summit & Medina has grown to one of the largest United Way’s in the State of Ohio and a Top 50 United Way in the Country.
As President & CEO, Jim has brought thought leadership and innovation to the work of United Way for the benefit, impact and growth of our local community. This is highlighted through the impact and work of Bold Goals 2025. These Bold Goals set the vision for the organization through transformational and lasting change. This is done through shared initiatives, partnerships and measurable outcomes.
Over Jim’s tenure, United Way of Summit & Medina has expanded its footprint and programming that allows for client facing direct service work. The merger of InfoLine and Medina County coupled with the implementation of programs such as Financial Empowerment Centers and Family Resource Centers have been instrumental in the success and results of the Bold Goals.
Prior to arriving back in Northeast Ohio, Jim spent much of his career in the United Way network in charge of multi-million dollar fundraising efforts at United Way of Greater Cleveland and United Way of Metropolitan Nashville. Over his tenure with United Way Jim has been a part of teams that have increased revenue by millions of dollars through relationship development, authenticity and engagement.
Beyond his work with United Way, Jim has extensive background in change management and organizational management. He owned and operated successful small businesses in Lakewood, Ohio and served as the Executive Director of the St. Vincent DePaul Society in Cleveland for Northeast Ohio.
Jim graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree, and received a mini-masters of business administration from Belmont University in Nashville. He is actively involved in the community though board service at the Greater Akron Chamber, ConxusNEO, County of Summit Social Service Advisory Board and Revere Youth Football. He and his wife Beth have three children; Toby, Neve and Jack and they reside in Akron.
13th Annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
Join us for Rotary Camp’s 13th Annual Cornhole Tournament, presented by Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. The tourney will be held on August 27, 2022 at 9:30am on the grounds of Akron Rotary Camp, in the beautiful Portage Lakes!
Sign-up your team today for either the Skilled Ringers Division ($90) or the Recreational Division ($60). Winners walk away with cash prizes! Also participate in an Air-Mail toss or Long-Toss for some bragging rights and awesome giveaways! Bring your friends, neighbors and family for a fun day! All registered players will receive a food voucher from the Menches Bros. Food Truck, and an ice-cream station. Beverages from our friends at the House of LaRose will be available for purchase to help keep you cool.
There are multiple ways to support this great event to benefit Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs by registering to play, participate with a sponsorship or recruit teams. Your participation will continue to strengthen the Camp's mission of Creating a world where there are only abilities!
The University of Akron is honoring our own Stu Parry on September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. at First Energy Stadium.
Stu is a long-time Akron Rotarian (63 years). If Club members would like to attend the Recognition Reception, please see the RSVP information below.
There is no charge for attending the event.
The University is encouraging Rotarians to donate to the Stu Parry Recognition Wall. See the link included below.
The University of Akron Athletics and the Men's Soccer Program are proud to host the Stu Parry Recognition Weekend,
In 1954, Stu founded Zips Soccer as a club sport at the University of Akron. One year later, thanks to his undeniable energy, enthusiasm and passion for the sport, soccer became the 11th intercollegiate sport on campus. As a volunteer coach from 1954-1969, Coach Parry compiled an enviable record of 118 wins, 43 losses and 4 ties, including 9 Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association Championships. He developed 10 All-American soccer players.
During his 15 seasons at the helm, Akron consistently played the top teams in the country as well as those in Ohio. 1961, the Zips received their first ever NCAA post-season tournament bid. On five more occasions, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1968, Akron earned NCAA Invitations. In 1966 and 1968, Parry's fellow coaches honored him by voting him Ohio Soccer Coach of the Year.
Long active in the National Soccer Coaches Association, Parry served as the organization's president in 1968 and was a member of the rules committee for six years. In 1975, Coach Parry was inducted into the Zips Hall of Fame.
Stu's legacy has been continued by the coaches that have followed him.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the legacy and contributions "The Father of Akron Soccer" Coach Parry made to the Akron Men's Soccer Program.
We do ask that Rotarians make a donation to the Stu Parry Recognition Wall. The link is below.
Please RSVP to Saturday's Recognition Reception by sending an email to cstockton@uakron.edu
CAMDEN STOCKTON Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development Department of Athletics The University of Akron Office: (330) 972-8255 Cell: (417) 825-2657
We announced last week that we would provide more details about long-time Rotarian, Past District Governor Jack Young who passed away the morning of August 20, 2022.
His daughter Melissa has provided his obituary and there will be a graveside service in Marietta, Ohio as noted below.
John “Jack” A. Young, 75, of Brunswick, OH, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville, OH.
The son of Charles E. Young and Vera Haug Young, he was born in Marietta, OH on May 16, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Hayes Young.
After graduating from Marietta High School in 1965, he attended Bliss College where he received his bachelor’s degree in business. He earned two master’s degrees in human resource management and health care administration from Central Michigan University. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Colorado, California, Iceland, and Oklahoma, where he was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant.
Employed in human resource management positions throughout his career, he was also founder and administrator for The Villa at the Lake, an assisted living facility in Conneaut, OH. He also served on many professional service organizations from which he received many distinguished honors.
In addition to his work with Kiwanis International and the Lions Club, he was an active and accomplished member of various Masonic lodges. A past Rotary District Governor, Jack exemplified the organization’s principle of Service Above Self. In his various roles as a dedicated Rotarian, he traveled the world for Rotary International and Shelter Box USA, an organization that aids in disaster recovery throughout the world.
Jack is survived by three children: Melissa (Eric) Yinger, Emily Williams, and Michael (Holly) Young; grandchildren: Kaleb Jolliff, Kameron Young, Cole Young, Zachary Young, Wyatt Williams, Kyleigh Luke, and Mason Luke; nephew Mitchell Young and niece Shelley Forsythe; sister-in law Sarah Young; former spouse, Ann Young; and his beloved dog, Zoey.
Burial with military honors will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, on September 10th at noon.
Memorial donations may be mailed to ViaQuest Hospice, Metro Pl N, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 Attn: Dyanna; or Shelter Box USA at www.shelterboxusa.org/donate.
Ingram Funeral Home of Marysville, is honored to serve Jack’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.IngramFuneralService.com. Jack’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville, as well as ViaQuest and Jill Johnson for their care and compassion.
GRAVESIDE
Oak Grove Cemetery
418 Fourth St.
Marietta, Ohio 45750
Burial with military honors will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, on September 10th at noon.
Our next Akron-Canton Food Bank service project is Wednesday, September 21st from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.
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 in order to volunteer (See below my signature for the link). 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 Friday September 16th 9am 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 welcoming you.
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to Paul Jarrett, Executive Director of the Akron Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Jarrett started with the Akron Symphony in 2012. Paul has worked throughout Northeast Ohio in both arts management and performance. Paul’s time with the Akron Symphony has focused on a culture of engagement in meaningful collaborations with dozens of local organizations, schools, and artists. Paul is a member of Leadership Akron Class 31, and a member of Akron Rotary.
For Paul’s presentation, he discussed the Top Ten Truths about Classical Music. Paul elaborated on each item. For more information on each of these “Truths”, I encourage you to view his presentation. The Top Ten Truths are as follows:
10) Some of the Music is Terrible – Lets face it, we have different interests, so what one individual might enjoy, another person might think the piece is terrible.
9) It’s ok to feel what you feel –
8) “You do the Andante, I’ll do the Grazioso” – Andante: moderately slow tempo, Grazioso: graceful, smooth, or elegant in style
7) You can join in –
6) You know what sounds fun? A lecture! ☹ -
5) Come as you are – the days of the tuxedo and formal dress are over!
4) Clap when you want –
3) 400 + years of crate digging – Every piece of music can sound different based on the producer’s interpretation, presentation, style, etc.
2) Music needs you – Music, to be appreciated, needs the orchestra/musician as well as the listener. Without either of these participants, music would just be some symbols on a piece of paper.
1) Music has value – Value is more than just a dollar figure. Value is what music can provide to all of us.
You can go to Spotify and find a playlist Paul created for Akron Rotary.