Terri Speck has been a Rotarian in District 6630 since 1989. She spent the first 29 years in the Nordonia Hills Rotary Club and currently is a member of the Westlake-Bay Village Rotary Club. She served as President of Nordonia Hills club from 2002-2004 and President of the Westlake-Bay Village club from 2022-2023.
She was introduced to Rotary at an early age by her father, Howard Etchell, a charter member of the Nordonia Hills club. Growing up, her family hosted several Rotary youth exchange students, and she participated in Rotary’s youth exchange program, spending a year in a suburb of Brisbane, Queensland in Australia.
At the club level, Terri has held most chair positions. However, she is passionate about youth, and spends most of her time on youth activities, especially youth exchange. She has been a youth exchange officer for most of her time in Rotary, hosting several students herself and maintaining these friendships to this day.
At the district level, Terri has been involved in a variety of committees and activities, including participating in the Inaugural Leadership 6630 class. She also was a member of the Youth Exchange committee for several years, hosted Group Study Exchange team members from Taiwan, India, and Germany, participated on the Rotary Peace Scholar interview committee, and served as the Treasurer of the District Grant Committee.
Terri is a lifelong resident of Ohio. She attended High School in Nordonia Hills and graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. She has had a career in IT in Northeast Ohio, working at Progressive Insurance, American Greetings, and currently as an IT Manager at Sherwin Williams. Terri is also a member of the Sherwin Williams Women’s Club where she volunteers with the Philanthropy Committee.
Terri and her husband, Dave, reside in Brecksville and have two grown children. Their daughter Jamie works in marketing and lives in Northern Virginia, where Terri’s parents, two sisters, and their families have migrated. Their son, Matthew is a project manager for a commercial construction firm currently residing in Kansas City, MO. In her spare time, Terri enjoys running with her running group, cycling, and many other outdoor and indoor activities Northeast Ohio has to offer.
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CONGRATULATIONS MATT & ALEX LONG
Matt Long and his wife Alex have shared some great news - Noah Grace Long made her early appearance Wednesday, August 19th at 10:33pm. Weighing in at 5 pounds 12 ounces and 19 inches. Matt wrote “she already has some cute brown hair. She is perfect, just like her mom.”
CONGRATULATIONS CONNOR & COURTNEY JARVIS
Connor Jarvis shared "I am thrilled to announce that Courtney and I have officially welcomed into the world the newest addition to the Jarvis Family – our fourth child (and second daughter), Georgia Mary.
Georgia was born on Thursday, August 20th at 3:40am weighing 8lbs 15oz and measuring 21in long. Mama and baby are both happy and healthy, and our hearts have been filled with such joy watching Emerson, Theodore, and Beau love on their new sister – “Baby Georgia.” We are incredibly blessed.
On August 25, we were pleased to welcome speakers Maddie Nicholas and Kelsey Graf from the Junior League of Akron.
They helped our members learn more about the organization, its mission, how to support its work and get involved.
The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. is an organization of women whose Mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
Their goal is to promote and perpetuate social change in the Akron communities that will benefit most from it. By empowering women and providing valuable leadership training, they are giving local women the tools to get involved, put their talents to work, and positively impact the communities of Summit County.
For over 100 years, Rotary Camp has served children with special needs throughout Northeast Ohio. Thanks to the generous support of so many in our community, we have made tremendous strides to fulfill our mission of “Creating a world where there are only abilities!” We need your support as we continue this voyage of making a difference in the lives of special needs children and their families.
Mark your calendar for September 26, 2026, and join us for our Akron Rotary Camp Regatta, held at our facility in the scenic Portage Lakes. Come enjoy an evening filled with cocktails, entertainment, delicious food, and fireworks as we celebrate embracing the future together.
A formal invitation will follow. Please visit rotarycampregatta.com for additional information, or contact Amanda Warner at 330.644.4512, ext. 3205 or email amandaw@akronymca.org.
Catering by Beau’s Grille and the Doubletree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Rotary Night Out, a fantastic opportunity to connect, relax, and support those that support us.
Mark your calendars for October 8, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00PM at Hoppin' Frog Brewery, located at 1680 E Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44306.
This event is more than just a social gathering; it's a chance to show appreciation. Hoppin' Frog has been a generous supporter of our Annual Chili Open, and this evening is a perfect way to give back to them and celebrate the new ownership team. Plus, it's a relaxed setting to meet fellow members and enjoy great company.
Remember, there is no cost to attend, and all food and drinks will be purchased individually. We encourage everyone to bring friends and family to make this event even more special. Your participation helps us build a stronger, more engaged Rotary community.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing a memorable evening together. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to connect and support our local business!
The entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died 25 August 2026. This Q&A was originally published in the March 2010 issue of The Rotarian (now Rotary) magazine. Later that year, she spoke at the Rotary International Convention in Montreal, Canada.
