Chief Stephen L. Mylett was inducted by District Governor Jones as a member of the Rotary Club of Akron on January 3, 2023.
He was sponsored by Steve Buie and previously served as a Rotary member in Bellevue, Washington.
All members present were asked to stand and everyone then unanimously agreed that "we, as members, now welcome Chief Mylett as a colleague, and friend and we assure him of our friendship, assistance and support."
About Chief Mylett
Stephen L. Mylett was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Akron Police Department on Thursday, August 19, 2021.Chief Mylett was born and raised in New York and comes from a long line of police officers.
He started his policing career in 1985 when he joined the United States Air Force where he served as a Security Policeman.
Following an honorable discharge, he joined the Corpus Christi, Texas Police Department from 1989-2011. He rose through the ranks from cadet to Assistant Chief. After retiring from CCPD, he joined The City of Southlake, Texas where he was named Chief of Police until 2015. He then began as the Chief of the Bellevue, Washington Police Department until being named Chief of Police of Akron.
Chief Mylett now commands the department’s 447 officers and supervisors, 43 Reserve officers and 33 civilians that serve Akron’s 198,000 citizens.
He has a bachelor’s degree from Midwestern State University in Texas and a master’s degree in criminal justice leadership and management from Sam Houston State University.
Chief Mylett has been married for over 31 years to JoAnn. They have 4 adult children and 3 grandchildren.
Unfortunately, many of the hobbies he once enjoyed had centered in sports, but due to a series of in-the-line-of-duty injuries his ability to engage in those hobbies has been significantly impacted.
Akron Rotary’s 33rd Annual Chili Open Golf Classic
February 4, 2023
The Chili Open Golf Classic is a month away and we need all hands on deck to make this another successful event!
Funding from the Chili Open helps ensure that no camper is ever turned away from Akron Rotary Camp due to inability to pay. Sponsorships and Camperships make up 75% of our event goal. Rotarians are needed to help support with sponsorships, view the updated sponsorship benefits packet here. Please consider increasing your sponsorship, renewing your sponsorship or becoming a first time sponsor. We are also looking for new prospective sponsors, so please let our Event chairs, Jeff Sheeks or Cyndi Kane know if you have someone you would like to reach out to. Your support makes the Chili Open an annual success for our Club.
We also ask every Rotarian to purchase or sell a minimum of ten raffle tickets at $20 each. There are great chance to win the following prizes:
1st prize is a 2023 Buick Encore GX, or $19,000 cash prize – Thank you The VanDevere Bunch!
2nd prize is a BigShots Golf Party Package valued at $500, courtesy of BigShots Golf
3rd prize is a 55” 4k Smart LED TV, courtesy of the S Group, Inc. – Thank you Rotarian Jeff Sheeks!
Please bring any sold raffle tickets to the next club meeting, or mail them to the Camp Office (4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319). Tickets can also be purchased online, by clicking on this link. Please download the attached flyer and display it at your office, or share them with your friends, family and colleagues.
Back by popular demand is Dr. Rob’s “Wagon of Good Cheer” Please help us fill the wagon with any donation of unopened bottles of spirits, mixers and wine. We are also still in need of items for our online auction. Food baskets, golf packages, or family entertainment packages make great auction items! If you know of anyone that will be able to donate something, please let us know. If you need someone to pick up any items, please call or email Amanda at Akron Rotary Camp (330.644.4512 / amandaw@akronymca.org), and we would be happy to make those arrangements.
Thank you for your support in making this year's Chili Open a continued success for our Club to benefit the campers who attend Akron Rotary Camp! Together, we are "Creating a world where there are only abilities!"
Jeff Sheeks and Cyndi Kane Co-Chairs, 2023 Chili Open Golf Classic
Food Options: Choice of Chicken, Turkey or Veggie Wrap includes chips and cookie
$20.00 per person
Non-Eaters: $5
RSVP deadline: January 30, 2022 (we must turn in the food on Feb 1).
BLU-Tique, Akron is a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
Join us to see and hear about his amazing establishment.
Ginny Wojno will be picking up your parking fee - just turn in a receipt to her.
BLU is more than a color, it's an attitude; an attitude of gratitude. We are grateful to be a part of the downtown Akron business and thriving arts district; a place where culture, art, dining, music, and diversity seamlessly blend to create an experience like no other.
DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAVID JONES and FIRST LADY GEORGEANN JONES
The Rotary Club of Akron had the privilege of hearing our District 6630 Governor speak at the Tuesday, January 3, 2023, Club meeting. View the meeting by clicking here.
The purpose of DG Jones’ visit is to allow the District Governor the opportunity to communicate directly with all Rotarians in our District, to listen to the Club Leadership and its members and gain a better understanding of their club and to share information from RI and the District as it pertains to the Clubs.
He began his presentation telling club members a little about himself. David was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a military BRAT, David had the opportunity to live in 5 States and 4 countries: Spain, Japan, Germany, and England. He graduated from Upper Heyford American High School in England. David moved back to Ohio from Washington State, and he completed his undergraduate work in mathematics education from Capital University. David attended Ashland University and received a Master’s in Educational Administration, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction and his school Superintendent’s License.
David was an Adjunct Professor for Ashland University and taught high school math at Madison Local Schools and Ontario Local Schools in Richland County Ohio. David worked as the Director of Building Operations and Technology for the Summit Educational Service Center in Summit County Ohio before retiring after 32 years in education.
He serves as a member of the Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club and served as Club President; he is a member of the Club’s Board of Directors, Scholarship Committee, Foundation Chair and Grant Committee.
David is excited to work with all Clubs and Rotarians of the District on club membership, Community Service, Foundation Support and strengthening the connections between Rotary, Interact and Rotaract clubs. David stated, “I am excited to be a part of an extremely talented leadership team and will continue the proud tradition of those who put “Service Above Self.”
David related that he felt this year’s motto of “Imagine Rotary,” was most fitting as Clubs come out of COVID and resume some sort of “normalcy.” Imagine Rotary is: “what we can do, whom we can impact, what people we can help and how we can make a difference.”
Several of David’s priorities for his term are looking at the Strategic Plan that was developed several years ago but couldn’t be fully implemented because of COVID. His hope is that many of the priorities can now be addressed and implemented after reviewing what the district wants to continue as priorities. Membership has always been a goal in the Strategic Plan. The District is losing members, no different than other Districts and other service organizations.
David encourages Clubs to work together with other service organizations. There is strength in numbers. A club may be small and partnering with another service organization may give the Club more opportunities for service to their communities. In reverse, larger Rotary Clubs can partner with other smaller service clubs to assist them in meeting their service objectives.
He also believes we must constantly look at how we can enhance the services we currently are engaged with.
David wrapped up his presentation complimenting PDG Stew Buchanan for his work on the Rotary/Guardians game each year. This past year 300 Rotarians and guests attended the Guardian’s game.
David reminded the Club of the 4 Way Test Speech Contest to be held April 27th, the RYLA camp experience the week of June 11th and the District Conference of April 28-29.
DG Jones entertained questions from Club members after his presentation.
Yours in Service,
Terry Dalton
Akron Club Secretary and Scholarship Chair
We were pleased to also welcome many Akron Rotary past and future District Governors from our Club who joined us at the meeting.
(photo L-R: PDG John Reyes, PDG Stew Buchanan, Club President Lynda Farkas, PDG Jack Harig, PDG Cheryl Warren, DGE Julie Brandle, DG David Jones and First Lady Georgeann Jones)
This winter promises to be very hard on the Ukrainian people, who are often cut off from their power source. Our own Claudine Schooley, now in Bakersfield CA, is co-chairing "Light for Ukraine”, a Rotary project to send portable solar lamps and chargers to villagers and city folk who face prospects of living in the dark. The Rotary Club of Bakersfield Breakfast is in charge. Let us join them to light up Ukraine. The special Rotarian rate for 1 lamp and 1 charger is $40, supplied by a nonprofit organization in Santa Barbara, “Unite to light” www.unitetolight.org
Join me and several others from our Rotary Club of Akron. If you wish to contribute, bring cash or check to our club meeting January 10 or send check to Mella at camp.
Contact William Black, Director of International Services, Rotary Club of Bakersfield, P.O. Box 22013, Bakersfield CA 93390 or Claudine Schooley (805 796-8351)
Greeting Rotarian's and Friends of Rotary and hopes for a blessed new year. I write you in celebration of the gift of Rotary my Dad gave me 62 years a go when he invited me to become a Rotarian. I invite you to think again about who invited you to join Rotary followed by answering for your self several simple questions.
1. Why did I join Rotary? 2. What did I expect Rotary to do for me? 3. What did I expect to offer to Rotary, my community, and the world of Rotary? 4. Have I reached my goals for service to my vocation, myself, my family and the World of Rotary?
After almost 109 years the Rotary Club of Akron remains our communities leading service organization. Akron Rotary has a new home meeting place at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church 129 South Union Street Akron, OH 44304.
As a refresher please read the following about Rotary's 5 Avenues of Service for you to choose from.
Avenues of Service
We channel our commitment to service at home and abroad through five Avenues of Service, which are the foundation of club activity.
1) Club Service focuses on making clubs strong. A thriving club is anchored by strong relationships and an active membership development plan.
2) Vocational Service calls on every Rotarian to work with integrity and contribute their expertise to the problems and needs of society. Learn more in An Introduction to Vocational Service and the Code of Conduct.
3) Community Service encourages every Rotarian to find ways to improve the quality of life for people in their communities and to serve the public interest. Learn more in Communities in Action: A Guide to Effective Projects.
4) International Service exemplifies our global reach in promoting peace and understanding. We support this service avenue by sponsoring or volunteering on international projects, seeking partners abroad, and more.
5) Youth Service recognizes the importance of empowering youth and young professionals through leadership development programs such as Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Rotary Youth Exchange.