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. 
 

Regular Weekly Meetings

Tuesday at NOON
Doors open at 11:45am
 
$20.00 per person
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dec 17, 2024 12:00 PM
 
Dec 24, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
Jan 14, 2025
Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jan 21, 2025 12:00 PM
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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! --- Dec 13th: Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Service Project
Our Rotary Club will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at ACME #1 and ACME #10 in December. This is an opportunity to share an hour with one of your fellow Rotarians, family members or friends in support of a very worthy cause for our community. Below are the dates/times we will be participating.
 
You can sign-up to participate using the following links. We will need two Rotarians (or guests) for each hour during these two days.
 
 
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR 12/13
ACME #1
1835 W. Market Street
Akron, OH 44313
 
Please contact Mark Seward with any questions
330-414-2075
 
Thank you for your participation!
 

The Salvation Army Meets Human Need Wherever, Whenever, However We Can! 

The donations we collect by our Bell Ringing efforts will be used to support hard-working families stay in their homes, and provide food, shelter, and utilities to those in need in your community.  

2025 Grant Cycle Open!
The Rotary Club of Akron and the Akron Rotary Foundation 2025 Grant Cycle is officially open. Grants between $1,000 and $15,000 will be considered via an application process which ends January 31, 2025. 
 
Projects must fall within Rotary’s areas of service which include Peace & Conflict Prevention; Disease Prevention; Water &Sanitation; Maternal/Child Health & Welfare; Basic Education/Literacy; Economic/Community Development or the Environment.
 
ROTARIANS:  Spread the word to impactful community service providers!  Encourage them to apply by January 31, 2025, via the application link below.  If you have questions, email Sandy_Naragon@yahoo.com.
 
Akron Rotary Club, Camp and Foundation Officers Elected for 2025
The Annual Meeting of the Rotary Club of Akron was conducted on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
 
A key purpose of our Annual Meeting is to ratify the election of Officers and Directors for the Club, the Rotary Camp Board, and the Akron Rotary Foundation.
 
Below are the election results ratified accordingly at the meeting:
 
Club, Foundation, and Camp Election Results:
 
Club
Executive Team 7/1/2025 – 6/30/2026:
  • President:  Katy Miller
  • President-Elect: Michael Gladysz
  • Vice-President: Cyndi Kane
  • Secretary: Terry Dalton
  • Treasurer: Brian Kosarko
 
Directors 7/1/2025-6/30/2028
  • Hugh Alpeter
  • David Hall
  • David Miller
  • Marissa Rufe

Akron Rotary Foundation 
Board Members term 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
  • Sandy Naragon
  • Tom Knauer
  • Anne Jorgenson
 
Akron Rotary Camp
Board Members term 1/1/2025 – 12/31/2027
  • Bill Manby, Jr.
  • Sandy Naragon
  • Pat O'Neill
  • Steve Wessel (Non-Rotarian)
  • Mike Wojno
 
Minutes were respectfully recorded by Terry Dalton, Akron Club Secretary & Scholarship Chair 
Club Supports CoCoDA
President Billow presented a $1,500 check on December 10 to PDG Larry Lohman who chairs the CoCoDA Water Project for El Salvador.
 
Past President Knauer also surprised the Club and Larry by donating an additional $500 from his year as Club President through a fund maintained by our Akron Rotary Foundation for President's to use at their discretion.
 
  
John Reyes, PDG Discussed Youth Protection on December 10th 
PDG John Reyes started and led the District Youth Protection Committee for several years.  He and the committee wrote, and are an integral part of ensuring that clubs follow, the Youth Protection guidelines.  This also includes making sure that all of our members take the youth protection awareness training.
 
By reviewing real-life scenarios, John aimed to illustrate the potential risks and challenges clubs might face, emphasizing the importance of strict adherence to these guidelines.  You can find the guidelines and best practices by clicking here.
 
Rotary International strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. To the best of their ability, Rotary members, their partners, and other volunteers must safeguard children and young people with whom they come into contact and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.

Since our Club participates in and supports many Youth programs, all RC of Akron members must complete the online Youth Protection Awareness Training. A custom/unique link will be sent to you from our YPO Chair.
 
Our Club is currently working through this process, so watch your emails and when this link arrives be sure to complete the survey in a timely manner.  Failure to do this training may result in your inability to participate in some meetings and programs, including service projects.

This youth protection survey will need to be taken annually by all club members. 
Feb 1st - Chili Open 2025!!
 
If your club president doesn't wear a Golf Beanie are you even in Rotary????🤣
 
Club President Nathanael Billow and Club President-Elect Katy Miller are chairing the 2025 Akron Chili Open.
 
At our kick-off they made the call to action for volunteers.
 
Find a member to purchase your chili open raffle tickets today or
visit chiliopen.net and purchase your tickets or sponsorship online.
 
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors
Akrotarian Supporters
 
 
In memory of
JOHN DAILY
(57 years of
Perfect Attendance)
 
 
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
Open M Backpack Food Packing/Delivery
Open M
Sep 11, 2024 – Jun 04, 2025
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Dec 10, 2024 10:45 AM
 
HOLIDAYS OF HOPE GIFT WRAPPING AT THE WELL
Mason Community Learning Center
Dec 12, 2024
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 13, 2024
Acme #1
Dec 13, 2024
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
 
Akron Rotary Club Holiday Luncheon
Portage Country Club
Dec 17, 2024
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jan 14, 2025 10:45 AM
 
2025 Akron Rotary Chili Open
Hale Farm & Village
Feb 01, 2025
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Feb 11, 2025 10:45 AM
 
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Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Daniel Riemenschneider
January 12
 
Pamela Kiltau
January 12
 
Sammy Kay Smith
January 18
 
Rennick Andreoli
January 21
 
Thane Billow
January 27
 
John Reyes
January 31
 
Michael Gladysz
January 31
 
Ken Babby
December 4
 
Earl Hamlin
December 9
 
Mark Auburn
December 9
 
Cheryl Warren
December 14
 
M A Weaver
December 27
 
Join Date
Sandy Naragon
January 1, 1999
26 years
 
Stuver Parry
January 1, 1959
66 years
 
Joe Swiatkowski
January 10, 2017
8 years
 
Michael Gallucci
January 12, 2021
4 years
 
Pat O'Neill
January 13, 2015
10 years
 
Darethann Krill
January 20, 2016
9 years
 
Rima Muakkassa
January 22, 2019
6 years
 
Jeff Sheeks
January 23, 2018
7 years
 
Richard Brandenburg
January 24, 2017
8 years
 
Laura Smiley
January 30, 2018
7 years
 
Lance Chima
December 1, 1990
34 years
 
Thomas Gedelian
December 1, 1986
38 years
 
Mark Seward
December 4, 2012
12 years
 
Michael Robinson
December 6, 2016
8 years
 
Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin
December 31, 2002
22 years
 
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