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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.
 
MEETING LOCATION
NOTICE:
 
AUGUST 30th
Our weekly meeting/luncheon
will be at a different location:

The Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, OH
 
NO NEED TO RSVP FOR THE 8/30/22 
OFF-SITE MEETING!
 
We meet on Tuesday's
at NOON
Doors open at 11:45am

Virtual Option: 

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Rotary Camp Regatta
September 24, 2022
6pm
 
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Our Speaker August 30th

JIM MULLEN

United Way
President &
Chief Executive Officer

"New Bold Goals"

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.
 
 
Club News
Annual Cornhole Tournament August 27th
 
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!
 
 
Any questions? Please call Rotary Camp at (330) 644-4512.
Thank you in advance for helping us to make this a successful tournament
to support Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs!
 
We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!
 
Scott Kolligian
Co-founder and Chair
Annual Cornhole Tournament

Dan Reynolds
Director of Endless Possibilities
Akron Rotary Camp

                                           
 
 
Stu Parry Recognition September 3rd
Dear Rotarians:
 
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.

 https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/QXOKvw?vid=t1qyx

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
 
Terry Dalton
Club Secretary
PDG Jack Young
 

PASSING OF FELLOW ROTARIAN, PDG JACK YOUNG 

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. 

Akron Rotarians Are People of Action: Please Volunteer at Akron-Canton Foodbank SEPTEMBER 21st
NEXT AKRON-CANTON FOODBANK SERVICE DATE:
 
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!
 
David Hall, CISP, AFIM
Vice President, Banking Officer
The Preferred Legacy Trust Company
4840 Higbee Ave NW
Suite 4840
Canton, OH 44718
PreferredLegacy.com
 
 
PLEASE COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION – If you have not volunteered with the Foodbank in the past 2 years.
  
 
Preparing for your visit, main Akron Campus:
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.
 
 
 
Akron Symphony Executive Director Paul Jarrett: Speaker Recap
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.
 
 
The video of his presentation will be posted to our YouTube page at a later date.
 
To learn more about the Akron Symphony Orchestra and their 2022 - 2023 season, check out their website at www.akronsymphony.org
 
 
Terry Dalton
Club Secretary and Scholarship Chair
 

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Bounce Innovation Hub
Jan 04, 2022 – Dec 27, 2022
 
Rotary Camp's 13th Annual Cornhole Tournament
Aug 27, 2022
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Bounce Innovation Hub with Virtual Option
Sep 13, 2022 11:00 AM
 
Akron Rotary Camp Regatta
Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
Sep 24, 2022 6:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Bounce Innovation Hub with Virtual Option
Oct 11, 2022 11:00 AM
 
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George Romanoski
August 4
 
Laura Smiley
August 5
 
Katerina Papas
August 8
 
Nick George
August 8
 
Douglas Hausknecht
August 10
 
Doug Kohl
August 11
 
Roger Read
August 11
 
Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin
August 13
 
Kathryn Michael
August 13
 
Brian Kosarko
August 16
 
Mike Shearer
August 20
 
Marcia Holcomb
August 21
 
Rick Rogers
August 22
 
Robert McGregor
August 22
 
Fred Swartz
August 23
 
Lance Chima
August 25
 
Andrew Grover
September 6
 
Terrence Dalton
September 7
 
Karen Hrdlicka
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Nick Browning
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Jim Mullen
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September 30
 
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Hugh Alpeter
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Nick Browning
August 1, 1992
30 years
 
Rick Rogers
August 1, 2005
17 years
 
Thane Billow
August 1, 2017
5 years
 
Laura Horovitz
August 2, 2016
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Daniel Riemenschneider
August 8, 2000
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August 8, 2017
5 years
 
Kevin Smith
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5 years
 
Robert McGregor
August 19, 2014
8 years
 
Vivian Harig
August 22, 2017
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August 24, 2021
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Mella Castner
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Pamela Kiltau
September 1, 1987
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Gerry Kiefer
September 9, 2010
12 years
 
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September 9, 2003
19 years
 
Cyndi Kane
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