Dave Yost was re-elected as Ohio’s 51st attorney general on Nov. 8, 2022, receiving more votes than any other attorney general in the state’s history. During his first term as the state’s chief legal officer, he quickly gained a national reputation as a fearless advocate for the rule of law — or, as he puts it, “the same rules for everybody.” Yost’s goal is to “do big good” for the people of Ohio by protecting consumers, rooting out corruption, defending the environment, ensuring an open and competitive marketplace, and fulfilling the many other duties of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Yost began his public-service career as Delaware County auditor, later winning election as that county’s prosecutor. From 2011 through 2018, he served as Ohio’s auditor of state and, in January 2019, began his first term as attorney general. Yost earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and law degree from Capital University. He and his wife, Darlene, live in Franklin County; they have three grown children and five grandchildren.
The purpose of Rotary Cares is to show our support for Akron Rotary members and their families when dealing with the loss of a loved one, the hardship of illness and also to celebrate the joy of a new baby, job, marriage or other events in their lives. Please <Click to Email us> to let us know of any news you would like placed here. Note that health related information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
Congratulations to fellow Akron Rotarian, Richard Fry, Leadership Akron Signature Class 38 graduate, on receiving the Dr. Frank L. Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award from The University of Akron’s College of Business!
His contributions to the legal and business communities are truly commendable. Join us in celebrating this well-earned recognition!
Mark your calendars for the first Akron Artwalk of 2025 on Thursday, March 13, and celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The theme is Creative Voices: Empowering Artists of All Abilities. The event will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Supported in part by Summit DD to Empower People of All Abilities!
Every three months, ArtWalk is held in the Historic Arts District on Thursday nights from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Community members are invited to the quarterly celebration to enjoy food, music, art, vendors from Akron Bazaar, and more. Each ArtWalk will have a specific theme that engages visitors with the arts in new ways. ArtWalk is always free and open to the public with donations gladly accepted. Artwalk is funded, in part, by a grant from the Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation.
I hope this message finds you well. It is time again for our semi monthly service project. We're teaming up to support the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank (ACRFB). Together we'll help ensure that families in our community have access to the food and resources they need.
Details of Event:
When: Wednesday March 26
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Where: Akron Canton Regional Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.
This is a great opportunity to bond with fellow Rotarians while making an impact in our community.
The service project typically involves breaking down large containers of food into smaller portions for redistribution to area food pantries.
RSVP by Friday March 21st.
Please let me know if you're able to join us by replying to me at dhall@preferredlegacy.com or texting me at 330-714-1044. Family and friends are welcome so please bring a guest.
IF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE AT THE FOOD BANK THEN I NEED YOU TO REGISTER WITH ACRFB. See volunteer application link below.
If you have any questions please call or text me.
Let's come together to embody the Rotary spirit and make this event a success. I'm looking forward to seeing many of you there!
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.
We are encouraging our Rotarians to participate in this fun activity sponsored by Playhouse Square.
How to participate:
Spread kindness around Akron by completing as many kindness challenges as possible!
We would love for you to share your journey of kindness with us! To participate, take a photo of you completing one of our kindness challenges & share it with us!
By completingany of the challenges, you will be entered for a chance to win some cool prizes!
One lucky winner will receive a pair of tickets to see Come From Away at E.J. Thomas Hall on March 25, 2025!
There are three different ways you can share your photos with us:
1) Post your photo and tag us on social media using:@broadwayakron and @wecomefromaway
2) Send a Direct Message to BroadwayAkron on Facebook or Instagram with a photo of your act of kindness!
3) Email us a photo of your act of kindness at playhousesquare@gmail.com
Location: Open M 941 Princeton Street, Akron, OH 44311
You can sign up directly on the Rotary Club of Akron website by clicking here. We appreciate your participation and look forward to making this a great event together!
Happy New Year! I hope that each of you and your families had a wonderful Christmas and holiday season overall!
It's that time of year again where I send out everyone's favorite email - plus, you will get to hear my voice even more than usual at club meetings (cue the eyerolls and groans - I know you can't wait!) as I announce the need for volunteers to assist with the following roles at our club meetings for the 1st half of 2025: Greeter (& "Daily Lotto" sales), Invocation Speaker, & Meeting/Technology Set-Up.
My most sincere appreciation and gratitude goes out to the faithful “regulars” I have been able to consistently count on to help fill the respective roles or jump in last minute to cover an empty slot (you know who you are). I also appreciate the handful of "newcomers" (both established and newer members) who helped throughout the course of last year or expressed a willingness to do so moving forward.
I would like to encourage anyone that has either never served as Greeter or Invocator (or who has only done so sparingly) to consider volunteering for a few slots during this 1st half of 2025 - I'd be immensely thankful to see my list of "regulars" grow. Not only are these roles a much appreciated and valued service to the club, but they also present an excellent opportunity to immerse oneself in the weekly meetings.
If you need help signing up, please let me know and I can direct you to the appropriate location on the Rotary Club of Akron website, or I will gladly fill in your name for whatever date(s) you are able and willing to volunteer. For convenience, here is the public URL to the relevant volunteer sign-up page:
For Greeters, please plan to arrive by 11:40ish (if possible) and be prepared to help sell Daily Lotto raffle tickets and have the speaker pull the winning ticket at the end of the meeting.
For Invocation Speakers, I have provided some links with sample invocations below. You are quite welcome to create your own invocation, of course, but please know that custom content is not a requirement! I am happy to assist with this too. In fact, I'll even provide an invocation for you to read if that's what it will take for you to sign up. I assure you, this need not be an intimidating volunteer role for the meeting!
For Meeting/Technology Set-Up, the duties currently require:
Ensuring the computer, projector, and microphones are all up and running smoothly before the start of the meeting. NOTE: Brian Kosarko, Michael Gladysz, or I can/will help train new volunteers - we would certainly appreciate expanding the rotation for this role.
If necessary, correcting the flag positioning so that when viewed from the audience, the U.S./American Flag is to the left of the speaker/podium and the Ohio Flag is on the right.
Thank you in advance for volunteering!
Yours in service,
CJ
Connor G. Jarvis, CFP®
Sergeant of Arms
Rotary Club of Akron
Some links with sample invocations (if needed/desired):
Some of their talented dancers provided an amazing performance that included all ages and the World and National Competitive Qualifiers.
The instructors are certified by the Irish Dancing Commission (CLRG) and bring years of experience in both competitive and performance dance. Under their guidance, MacConmara Academy dancers have excelled at the Midwest Oireachtas, North American Championships, All-Ireland Championships and World Championships, earning recognition for their dedication and talent.
The school’s name, MacConmara (Gaelic for McNamara), is a tribute to Teresa’s grandmother, Kay McNamara-Seeman, whose encouragement and passion for Irish culture inspired generations to embrace traditional Irish dance.
MacConmara Academy is are dedicated to inspiring a love for Irish dance while fostering creativity, discipline, and self-expression in every student. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where dancers of all ages and abilities can thrive. Through expert instruction, a strong sense of community, and opportunities to celebrate Irish culture, we empower our students to achieve their personal best—both on and off the dance floor.
They offer a variety of classes tailored to dancers of all levels—from beginners taking their first steps to championship-level competitors. In addition to competition training, our dancers perform at festivals, parades, and cultural events, sharing the joy and energy of Irish dance with the community. Our studio is a newly built state of the art facility with 2 dance rooms and professionally installed Harlequin sprung dance floors. New to 2025, Music Lessons will be starting soon!!
Congratulations to fellow Akron Rotarian, Richard Fry, Leadership Akron Signature Class 38 graduate, on receiving the Dr. Frank L. Simonetti Distinguished Business Alumni Award from The University of Akron’s College of Business! 
Mark your calendars for the first Akron Artwalk of 2025 on Thursday, March 13, and celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The theme is Creative Voices: Empowering Artists of All Abilities. The event will take place from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Supported in part by Summit DD to Empower People of All Abilities!
Sandy Naragon, Chair
Yours in service,
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