FEATURED SPEAKERS Jul 02, 2024 12:00 PM NO MEETING: Have a Happy July 4th Holiday Jul 09, 2024 12:00 PM Steve Demetriou State Representative OH-35 Jul 16, 2024 12:00 PM Tristan Griffin Farming with Friends Jul 23, 2024 12:00 PM Terrence W. Carr, Outreach & Education Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity Philadelphia District Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM Cameron Mosley, Executive Director Bluecoats, Inc. of Summit County View entire list CLUB NEWS & EVENTS A Message from President Knauer and Rotary Club of Akron Highlights Serving as President of The 2023-24 Rotary Club of Akron is truly an honor.   Thanks to incoming President, Thane Billow, President-Elect, Katy Miller as well as the leadership team, club board, committee chairs, foundation members and entire club membership for your support and most of all your friendship.   I’m proud of the commitment our club has shown this year demonstrated by the 860 service hours performed as well as the record-setting amount raised for the Chili Open.   I look forward to continuing to serve alongside all of you in support our club.   Thank you all so much for the experience of a lifetime!   Tom Knauer 2023-24 President The Rotary Club of Akron   click on image to enlarge   Club and Members Receive Recognition from DG Brandle Several Club members came out to the District Awards and Banner Exchange on June 27th.     L-R PDG John Reyes, PDG Cheryl Warren, Tina Graver, DG Julie Brandle, Katy Miller, PDG Stew Buchanan   Congratulations to our Club and the members who received the following recognition:    A.Z. Baker Award President Tom Knauer with other clubs who also earned the A.Z. Baker and DG Brandle       Recognition of Club Training President Tom Knauer with PDG Julie West, Cleveland Club and DG Brandle     Individual Training Award Recipients PDG Cheryl Warren, PDG John Reyes, PDG Stew Buchanan with DG Brandle     District 6630 Outstanding Leadership and Service Award President Tom Knauer shown with other recipients and DG Brandle     Rotarian of the Year  PDG John Reyes, District Vice Governor with DG Brandle Join Us - Summer Camp Cookouts Final Fridays Breakfast Meetings August 28 - Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Service Date Posted by David Hall 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!   ***********************************************************************************   PLEASE COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION –This is only needed if you have not volunteered with the Foodbank in the past 2 years. Adult Volunteer Application          Youth Volunteer Application (ages 10-17)      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. August 2nd - End Polio Night at Progressive Field > DOWNLOAD THE FLYER   > CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW   Sept. 28th - Akron Rotary Camp Regatta: Celebrating 100 Years Posted by Amanda Warner   More information and formal invitations will follow.    Click to download the save the date   Aug 24th - Cornhole Tournament to benefit Rotary Camp CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THIS FORM Thank you to our I.T. Sponsors

Akrotarian Supporters In memory of JOHN DAILY (57 years of Perfect Attendance)     Interested in being a sponsor? Download the website sponsorship guide Join Our Social Media Conversations  ________________   If you or someone you know wants to share news with us <Click to Email us> ________________   Please sign up to help at our weekly meetings.   Contact Connor Jarvis at  330-354-8010 Room Set Up Raffle Tickets Invocator Greeter Upcoming Meetings and Events Board of Directors Meeting Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Jul 09, 2024 10:45 AM   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   View entire list Club Birthdays & Anniversaries Member Birthdays Pat O'Neill June 4   Paul Catania June 4   Scott Manby June 4   David Hall June 6   Fred Carter June 7   Mike Wojno June 8   Gerry Kiefer June 10   Kimmie Hoch June 10   Stew Buchanan June 10   Connor Jarvis, CFP June 11   Timothy DelMedico June 11   Ryan Miller June 13   Steve Bossart June 17   Julie Brandle June 19   Michael Robinson June 27   Malcolm Costa June 30   Jacinto Nunez July 1   Sarah Buccigross July 13   David Koly July 15   Thomas Gedelian July 30   Join Date Andrew Grant June 1, 1987 37 years   Deborah Cook June 1, 1995 29 years   Kathryn Michael June 7, 2016 8 years   James Redmond June 11, 1985 39 years   GK Maddox June 12, 2001 23 years   Paul Hummel June 18, 2013 11 years   Fred Carter June 19, 2019 5 years   Anne Jorgensen June 30, 2020 4 years   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   George Romanoski July 12, 2011 13 years   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