Bridget is the Executive Director for Akron Parks Collaborative, a nonprofit organization she co-founded in 2018 in partnership with the City of Akron. Previously, Bridget was Executive Director of Friends of Metro Parks from 2011 to 2022, the Director of Volunteer Programs with the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park from 2008 to 2011 and Executive Director of Cascade Locks Park Association from 2001 to 2008. She has served on the boards of Torchbearers and Rotary Camp and on the Interpretation Subcommittee for the Ohio & Erie Canalway Association. She is the current President of the Board of Trustees for Spring Garden Waldorf School where her children attend.
Bridget has a BA from John Carroll University and an MA in Environmental Studies from the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University. She lives in Akron’s Wallhaven neighborhood with her husband, two children and dog.
Darethann Krill was inducted into The Rotary Club of Akron on April 4, 2023. She was sponsored by Lauren Holly.
Darethann was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Fairlawn where she served as a Club President and is a member of the Paul Harris Society. She shared that she transferred to the Akron Club to be more present in the community where she works.
She is the Branch Manager for the West Akron Branch of Ohio Savings Bank.
In addition to her Rotary service, she is a Board Member for The HALO Foundation & The Conrad Botzum Farmstead.
Darethann is a member of St Sebastian Church where she is an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and has taught Pre-K/Kindergarten PSR for the last 14 years.
She has 3 dogs and 3 cats (she says she is not a cat person), that she shares with her boyfriend, Ron.
She grew up in West Akron where her parents still live and has 2 brothers and 2 sisters, as well as 6 nieces, 1 nephew and one on the way.
She enjoys reading, hiking, kayaking and fishing (as long as she doesn't have to touch the fish).
Summer is around the corner, and we would appreciate any help getting Rotary Camp ready before staff and campers arrive for the summer. Tasks might include cleaning of all the cabins, bath houses and communal areas. Cleaning supplies and gloves will be provided, but please bring shop-vacs, step stools, dusters and rakes.
Join us for an hour, or the morning. Family and friends are welcome too! We are looking forward to see you at camp, - please register below.
Camp Clean-up Day Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:00am-1:00pm
Akron Rotary Camp 4460 Rex Lake Drive Akron, OH 44319
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, April 26 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 April 21, 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
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to our own John Reyes, Esq., Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs and our District 6630 Youth Protection Chairperson during our Tuesday, April 4th Club meeting.
For many Rotarians present at the meeting or viewing online, I am sure much of what John was presenting to us was new. What is important to understand is that the Rotary Club of Akron will be embarking on an initiative to strengthen our Youth Protection efforts to be in compliance with District and Rotary International Policies and Procedures.
So, what does the Youth Protection Initiative have to do with Akron Rotarians?
To be completely honest, I don’t think my article can do justice to what is being presented. I would encourage our readers to check out the recording from John’s presentation as well as checking out our Rotary website to review Rotary District 6630 Youth Protection Policies and Procedures. You can view the presentation by clicking here.
John began his presentation with a little history of efforts by various organizations that have developed Youth Protection policies and procedures because of incidents affecting children that put organizations at risk from a liability position. Rotary has had a long history of vetting Rotarians and other individuals involved with the Rotary Youth Exchange. This new initiative is to expand the vetting process to include all projects that involve Rotarians having contact with youth.
Strong support and effective management of youth programs are essential to ensuring that all youth protection policies are followed.
Individuals who have admitted to or been convicted of a crime related to sexual abuse or harassment are ineligible for Rotary Membership.
The Rotary Club of Akron strives to create and maintain a safe environment for all youth who participate in Rotary activities. “To the best of their abilities, Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses and partners and other volunteers must safeguard the children and young people they come in contact with and protect them from physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.”
The Akron Club is invested in multiple Youth Programs.
The Club will be initiating a vetting process. There is a process to determine if a Rotarian has only “Casual contact” or “Continued contact.”
For Rotarians who have only “casual” contact, you will receive a link to take a training course. A District Record is kept. That is all for Casual Contact.
For Rotarians who have “continued” contact, District will send you a generic email with a link to complete an application.
Rotarian submits completed application with link to Youth Volunteer Management system (YVM).
YVM sends a link to Rotarian for a background check.
If the report is not clear, a “pre-adverse” letter is sent to the Rotarian, who has 10 days to respond. District conducts a second review and finalizes eligibility.
If all approved, VYM system will mark Rotarian’s record “approved” and Rotarian is eligible to work with youth.
There are several other steps in the process:
YVM sends email to references named in application.
YVM sends email to Club YPO to do volunteer/Rotarian Interview
YVM sends link to volunteer/Rotarian to take Youth Protection Training course.
Performance results sent to District. Must have passing score.
Stay tuned for more information on this initiative. Our Club will be rolling out our implementation process over the next several months.
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to our own John Reyes, Esq., Buckingham Doolittle & Burroughs and our District 6630 Youth Protection Chairperson during our Tuesday, April 4th Club meeting.
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