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
includes buffet lunch by Tangier Catering
 
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44304
 
UPCOMING MEETING LOCATION CHANGES
& ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT:
 
September 17  and September 24, 2024
We will meet at Portage Country Club.
(due to the Akron Greek Festival)
 
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jul 23, 2024 12:00 PM
Equal Employment Opportunity Philadelphia District
Equal Employment Opportunity Philadelphia District
Terrence W. Carr is the Outreach and Education Coordinator for the EEOC Philadelphia District, covering Maryland, New Jersey, Northeast Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and surrounding areas. He is a dedicated and results-driven professional with expertise in project management, equal employment law, instructional systems development, leadership, and process improvement. In his role, Terrence develops comprehensive outreach, public relations, technical assistance, and training programs, consistently delivering engaging outreach and training to diverse audiences.
 
Before his tenure at the EEOC, Terrence excelled as a Strategic Implementation Project Manager at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, where he managed large-scale initiatives and led the development and implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for over 7,000 employees.
 
Terrence's extensive background includes 20 years of distinguished military service in the United States Air Force and over a decade of humanitarian work. He led an international non-profit organization, organizing medical outreach missions and managing construction projects throughout Asia.
 
Terrence holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Administration and Management from Park University, along with associate degrees in Instructional Technology, Business Management, and Construction Technology. He has earned the USAF’s prestigious Master Instructor certification and holds master’s certificates in Project Management, Lean Six Sigma, and Agile Management from Cornell and Villanova Universities.
Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM
Bluecoats, Inc. of Summit County
Aug 06, 2024 12:00 PM
Akron Better Business Bureau
Aug 13, 2024 12:00 PM
Stark State College
Aug 20, 2024 12:00 PM
9th District Court of Appeals
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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS
Club Recognizes PDG Brandle
Past President Tom Knauer, President Thane Billow and Vice President Katy Miller presented Past District Governor Julie Brandle with a welcome home gift and a $500 check to the GSNEO from our club to recognize her service as 2023-2024 District 6630 Governor.  Also present was Past Vice Governor, PDG John Reyes who was the 2023-2024 District Rotarian of the Year.
 
L-R
Thane Billow, Tom Knauer, Julie Brandle, Katy Miller, John Reyes
Thank You DG Home Club Representative Miller
Katy Miller served in 2023-2024 as the Home Club Representative to 2023-2024 District 6630 Governor Brandle. 
 
In this role, she reported routinely on behalf of the Governor, attended many of the District events and assisted Brandle throughout the Rotary year. 
 
Katy currently serves the 2024-2025 Akron Rotary Club Vice President. 
 
More Club Members Receive District Awards
PDG Brandle hosted a District awards celebration in June.  A couple of Club members were unable to be present, so Brandle presented the awards to them at a recent Club meeting.
 
Congratulations to these amazing members and thank you for all you do!
 
Left:  Susan Colville-Hall received the Robert W. Heydorn Youth Services Award. 
 
Right:  Sandy Naragon was the recipient of the Governor's Excellence Award.
 
  
 
Join Us - Summer Camp Cookouts
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August 28 - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Service Date

I am looking for volunteers (spouses and friends are welcome; they just need to signup for volunteering with ACRFB!) for Wednesday, June 26 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.  
 
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 June 21st, 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!
 
Dates:
August 28 (register with David by 8/23)
 
October 23 (register with David by 10/18)
 
Address:  350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.  
 
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 February 23rd, 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!
 
Thank you for volunteering!
 
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PLEASE COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONThis is only needed 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.
Sept. 28th - Akron Rotary Camp Regatta: Celebrating 100 Years
 
More information and formal invitations will follow. 
 
 
Aug 24th - Cornhole Tournament to benefit Rotary Camp
Thank you to our I.T. Sponsors
Akrotarian Supporters
In memory of
JOHN DAILY
(57 years of
Perfect Attendance)
 
 
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Aug 13, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Sep 10, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Akron Rotary Regatta - Celebrating 100 Years
Akron Rotary Camp
Sep 28, 2024 6:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Oct 08, 2024 10:45 AM
 
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Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Jacinto Nunez
July 1
 
Sarah Buccigross
July 13
 
David Koly
July 15
 
Thomas Gedelian
July 30
 
Mella Castner
August 3
 
Laura Smiley
August 5
 
Katerina Papas
August 8
 
Nick George
August 8
 
Douglas Hausknecht
August 10
 
Abraham Pannikottu
August 11
 
Doug Kohl
August 11
 
Roger Read
August 11
 
Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin
August 13
 
Kathryn Michael
August 13
 
Brian Kosarko
August 16
 
Marissa Rufe
August 17
 
Marcia Holcomb
August 21
 
Rick Rogers
August 22
 
Robert McGregor
August 22
 
Fred Swartz
August 23
 
Lance Chima
August 25
 
Matt Long
August 28
 
Join Date
Bill (JR) Manby
July 1, 1995
29 years
 
Carol Marturano-Becker
July 7, 2020
4 years
 
Lynne Hastings
July 8, 2009
15 years
 
Marissa Rufe
July 11, 2023
1 year
 
Aimee Wade
July 20, 2021
3 years
 
Elizabeth Campbell
July 21, 2015
9 years
 
Johnna Economou
July 21, 2015
9 years
 
Rich Fry
July 21, 2020
4 years
 
Cheryl Warren
August 1, 1995
29 years
 
Hugh Alpeter
August 1, 1983
41 years
 
Rick Rogers
August 1, 2005
19 years
 
Thane Billow
August 1, 2017
7 years
 
Laura Horovitz
August 2, 2016
8 years
 
Daniel Riemenschneider
August 8, 2000
24 years
 
Robert McGregor
August 19, 2014
10 years
 
Vivian Harig
August 22, 2017
7 years
 
Michelle Wilson
August 24, 2021
3 years
 
Brian Kosarko
August 26, 2014
10 years
 
John Margida
August 26, 2014
10 years
 
Mella Castner
August 26, 2014
10 years
 
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