Ken Fanger, President of On Technology Partners and a CMMC-RP (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Registered Practitioner), has over 30 years of experience specializing in cybersecurity and information technology systems management and design, and project management. Ken is one of fewer than 2,000 people to hold the designation of CMMC-RP, helping businesses with federal contracts to meet the new Department of Defense cybersecurity standards.
Currently focusing on the manufacturing sector, he’s also worked in the pharmaceutical, legal, medical, nonprofit, and government fields. His MBA in Operations Management enables him to understand work/process flow, while allowing him to develop strategies for an organization’s future.
Ken is a sought-after speaker around the country, and is author of the acclaimed book RELAX: A Guide to True Cyber Security. Ken's current campaign is to "humanize security," a fundamental change toward a more holistic approach to cyber resilience and recovery.
Our club was truly blessed and honored to have Mr. John Daily as a member since January 1, 1966.
He was truly a dedicated member with perfect attendance for his entire 57 years of service. When he could not be in Akron, he always made sure he could attend at another Rotary Club wherever he happened to be traveling.
Here is a link to a story we wrote about Mr. Daily a few years ago. CLICK HERE
His obituary will appear on Saturday April 23 and April 30 in the ABJ and will be posted on the Billow's Funeral Home website.
Visitation will be Saturday May 6th at Billow’s in Fairlawn from 11:30am-1:00pm, with Memorial Service at 1pm.
He will be laid to rest next his wife T. Ardell immediately following the service at Rose Hill Burial Park.
John has listed both the Friends of Metro Parks and the Akron Rotary Foundation for Memorial Contributions.
The TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ (TFC) program is designed to generate revenue for local charities where PGA TOUR Champions events are held.
Tickets are $25 per person and a minimum of $20 of each ticket sold will benefit the Akron Rotary Foundation.
How can you help? By selling the tickets! That's it ... the more we sell the more our local foundation will receive.
I will create a sign up sheet and can also can help folks navigate the online payment portal to pay for and receive the digital tickets. More information will be forthcoming soon!
We hope you will get behind this initiative to help our local Akron Rotary Foundation!
We will designate Sunday July 16th as our “Rotary Day at the Tournament” .
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 be sure to let us know any news you would like placed here. Note that health related information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
Congratulations Anne Jorgensen
Anne recently announced that she has started a new job!
She is now an Advancement Associate at St. Vincent St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio.
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 opportunity to learn about the Akron Parks Collaborative during our Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Club luncheon meeting. Our guest speaker was Bridget Ambrisco, Executive Director of the Akron Parks Collaborative. View the presentation by clicking here.
The Akron Parks Collaborative is 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.
What is Akron Parks Collaborative?
Akron Parks Collaborative (APC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working to engage the community around the creation and sustainability of vibrant public spaces within the City of Akron (Ohio) parks. As a spin-off organization of Friends of Metro Parks, APC fosters and supports friends’ groups around single city parks.
Why a Parks Collaborative?
There is magic in the shared world of a public park. Akron’s Neighborhood parks have the power to improve neighborhood health and vitality. APC works to ensure that all Akron residents have quality spaces for health, wellness, and neighborhood vibrancy.
Safe quality parks are important to:
play, grow and learn
relax and enjoy nature and beauty
exercise, stay active and be outside
connect with other neighbors in ways that build community
address climate change and cool our city
stimulate neighborhood pride and vitality
How does the APC go about improving 161 Akron City Parks?
APC has implemented the Akron Parks Challenge. The Akron Parks Challenge invites neighborhood residents, leaders, and organizations alike to pitch their vision for their favorite park and how they can partner to achieve the change they wish to see. To apply, all you need is a great idea for how to invest in an Akron Park, and a plan for engaging the community to help make it a reality. Applications typically open in April and selections are made in June of each year.
How does the Application process work?
Process:
1) Application and Selection
2) Work with Community.
3) Engage the larger Community.
4) Use data to make decisions within allotted budget.
5) Work with the community to decide details.
6) Construction
7) Ongoing stewardship
Over the past four years a total of $2,092,000 has been invested in City Park improvements and programs. This dollar amount includes City funds of $1,215,000 and Private funds of $877,000.
What is the vision for Akron’s Neighborhood Parks going forward?
APC’s 2023-225 Strategic Priorities consist of the following:
Build organizational capacity to better serve Akron’s parks.
Communicate the benefits of Akron’s parks and the value they provide.
Create a neighborhood parks alliance to lift-up neighborhood voices.
Grow and develop the Parks Challenge program.
Strengthen the City of Akron partnership in support of a plan for equitable investment.
To learn more about the Akron Parks Collaborative, check out their website at www.akronparks.org. Check out this week’s Rotary recording to view before and after slides of Akron parks that have been rehabilitated over the past four years.
The TICKETS Fore CHARITY™ (TFC) program is designed to generate revenue for local charities where PGA TOUR Champions events are held. 
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