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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.
 
 
OUR MEETING LOCATION:
 
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 S. Union Street, Akron, OH 44304

 
$20.00 per person
features buffet lunch by Tangier Catering.
 
We offer a hybrid alternative 
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Meeting ID: 989 441 809
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Speaker November 22, 2022

LIV PILON

Senior District Executive
Great Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America

 
Liv Pilon currently serves in the role of Senior District Executive at the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. Before joining the BSA, Liv graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Sociology and will be returning to KSU in January to begin her master’s in public administration.
In her role at GTC, she is responsible for the recruitment of new families to the program, the management of volunteers, and the fundraising efforts in the greater Akron Community. In addition to these responsibilities, Liv leads GTC’s Adaptation, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee, the Council’s annual food drive, and their recruitment event for girls known as “Her Next Adventure.” She is very excited to share the ways the BSA is shaking things up in the community!
 
Club News
DEADLINE 11-28:  Vote for Your 2023-2024 Club, Camp and Foundation Officers & Board Members
Election Information
 
You should have received an email from Karen Hrdlicka on November 3, 2022 with your copy of the ballot. The deadline to vote is quickly approaching - you have until November 28th to return your ballot.
 
If you have not, please reach out to Karen directly at 330-329-7723 OR click here to download it.
 
► All members in good standing are encouraged to participate in voting for leadership for the Akron Rotary Club, the Akron Rotary Foundation and the Akron Rotary Camp.
► Both the club and the foundation require board members to be members of the Akron Rotary Club in good standing.
►T he camp board of directors must include at least 51% of club members as their board members (currently 73% of the camp board are club members).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The election results will be ratified by the club at the Annual Meeting on December 6, 2022
 
We must have at least 51% of our members in attendance (either virtually or in person) in order to vote so please put it on your calendar now to attend.
 
We will also be approving the bylaw revisions that were presented in March of this year. 
 
Both of these votes will occur at the beginning of the meeting so even if you can only attend for a short period of time in order to vote, we ask that you please attend.
 

 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Dec 16th - Sign up now!!
After a few years away due to COVID, on Friday December 16th our Club will again be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.  The Army is an important partner of the Club and for our community.
 
Below are details date, time and location. You can sign-up online to participate in this event. We need two Rotarians (or guests) to cover each hour of the day that we will be there.  We also are seeking substitutes.
 
This is a great opportunity to get in the holiday spirit and spend some time with your loved ones, friends, and the local community.
 
We look forward to your participation.

Mark Seward
Cell: 330-414-2075
 
Date
Friday, December 16th
 
Time:   
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
 
Location: 
ACME #10
2226 State Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
Keep Akron Beautiful - Jacqui Ricchiuti
The Rotary Club of Akron enjoyed hearing about current programs provided by Keep Akron Beautiful during our Tuesday, November 15, 2022, Club meeting. Our guest speaker was Jacqui Flaherty-Ricchiuti Chief Executive Officer of Keep Akron Beautiful (KAB).   Jacqui has been the CEO of KAB since December 2014.  We experienced technical difficulty however you can hear the presentation by clicking here.
 
Keep Akron Beautiful is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve Akron’s quality of life through beautification and responsible environmental management. KAB is a city and private sector funded agency, Jacqui is responsible for raising over $800,000 annually to operate the agency by extensive grant writing.  Keep America Beautiful, Inc. awarded the agency second place recognition in 2014 for comprehensive program excellence of affiliates serving similar populations. Akron has been a President’s Circle Award recipient annually since 2003.
 
What Does KAB Do?
 
KAB has three main focuses: (1) Beautification, (2) Litter Reduction and (3) Community Improvement
 
 BEAUTIFICATION
  • Adopt-a-Site - Adopt-a-Sites are volunteer driven, help beautify public lands in Akron. Volunteers prepare, plant, & maintain flower garden for the season
  • Beautification Watch Awards - Beautification Watch recognize businesses & residents who keep their properties clean & beautiful.
  • Flowerscape Program – Flowerscapes are functional urban flower gardens that beautify the community and provide habitat for wildlife.  They are planned, planted, and maintained by Flowerscape Crew.
LITTER REDUCTION:
 Litter Reduction Program - KAB litter crew supervises court-ordered community service workers to clean entrance & exit ramps
 
Loan a Receptacle - Loan 50-gallon litter and/or recycling receptacles to assist with public litter control at public space events.
 
Clean Up Akron Month – Clean Up Akron Month is KAB’s largest volunteer event of the year. Every April, volunteers from all around the area take the initiative to get involved and help clean up their city after litter has accumulated over the winter months. CUAM runs April 1-30.
Volunteers can organize their own cleanup (KAB provides supplies) or volunteer in a community cleanup.
 
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT:  Available to residents May-September
  • Community Pride Trailer Litter & Illegal Dum Cleanup Trailer (CPTL)
    • Project must be on public property, greenspace, city park, or nonprofit
    • CPT is stocked with landscaping tools and cleanup supplies
    • CPTL is stocked with litter collection tools and cleanup supplies
  • Graffiti Wipeout Services
    • Graffiti removal service for public property within the City of Akron; immediate removal within 24-48   hours
    • Can remove graffiti from personal property for a fee
 
RECYCLE RIGHT CAMPAIGN:
Educate residents on proper recycling to reduce contamination rates and keep recyclables from landfills
  • No plastic bags or recyclables bagged
  • No garbage or yard waste
  • No food/drink in containers
  • Oops tag for when non recyclables are in container and what to correct for following week
GREAT STREETS PROGRAM: KAB works closely with the City of Akron with this program
Goals:
  • Increased Business Development
  • Greater Community Engagement
  • Improving Transportation Conditions
  • Improving Aesthetics, Urban Design, & Public Space
  • Promoting Safe Neighborhoods
2022 Accomplishments:
  • 70 floral containers were installed in 13 neighborhood business districts
  • Medicinal/ annual herbs were added to the healing garden in Maple Valley
  • Various city clean-up projects
To learn more about KAB and view some of the sites check out the recording of Tuesday's presentation and visit their website at www.keepakronbeautiful.org.
 
Terry Dalton
Rotary Club Secretary and Scholarship Chair
Chili Open Sponsorship Benefits Guide - 2023
 
 
SAVE YOUR ACME RECEIPTS!
 
 
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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Upcoming Meetings/Events
2022 Invocation speaker & Greeter sign up
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jan 04, 2022 – Dec 27, 2022
 
Akron Rotary Club Annual Meeting
Dec 06, 2022
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with a Virtual Option
Dec 13, 2022 11:00 AM
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
ACME
Dec 16, 2022
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with a Virtual Option
Jan 10, 2023 11:00 AM
 
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Speakers
Nov 22, 2022 12:00 PM
Boy Scouts of America
Nov 29, 2022 12:00 PM
Finance & Operations Manager, First Congregational Church
Dec 06, 2022 12:00 PM
Dec 13, 2022 12:00 PM
Executive Director, South Street Ministries
Dec 20, 2022
Details TBA
Dec 27, 2022 12:00 PM
Jan 03, 2023 12:00 PM
District Governor Official Club Visit
Jan 10, 2023 12:00 PM
Pianist and Educator
Jan 24, 2023 12:00 PM
Rhythm and Roots Farm
Jan 31, 2023 12:00 PM
Iceland Mappings and William Morris Art Project
Feb 14, 2023 12:00 PM
Chili Open Wrap Up
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Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Dan O'Connell
November 6
 
Lauren Holly
November 8
 
David Smith
November 9
 
Jeff Kline
November 22
 
Vivian Harig
November 22
 
Ryan McCauley
November 23
 
Katy Miller
November 25
 
John Daily
December 3
 
Ken Babby
December 4
 
Scott Kolligian
December 5
 
Earl Hamlin
December 9
 
Mark Auburn
December 9
 
Cheryl Warren
December 14
 
Lyn Goodwin-Shawver
December 23
 
M A Weaver
December 27
 
Cathryn O'Malley
December 28
 
Christina Horak
December 29
 
Luke O'Neill
December 30
 
Join Date
David Hall
November 1, 2011
11 years
 
Douglas Hausknecht
November 1, 1995
27 years
 
Mark Auburn
November 1, 1991
31 years
 
Sam Lupica
November 1, 2011
11 years
 
Fred Swartz
November 5, 1991
31 years
 
Ginny Wojno
November 10, 1992
30 years
 
Lynda Farkas
November 10, 2015
7 years
 
Dan Reynolds
November 15, 2005
17 years
 
Tina Boyes
November 16, 2021
1 year
 
Dave Miller
November 17, 2015
7 years
 
Steve Buie
November 18, 2014
8 years
 
Gina Campbell
November 19, 2019
3 years
 
Jacinto Nunez
November 22, 2016
6 years
 
M A Weaver
November 25, 2008
14 years
 
Doug Kohl
November 26, 1985
37 years
 
Christina Horak
November 27, 2018
4 years
 
Lance Chima
December 1, 1990
32 years
 
Thomas Gedelian
December 1, 1986
36 years
 
Mark Seward
December 4, 2012
10 years
 
Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin
December 31, 2002
20 years
 
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