On December 17, 2019, we inducted our newest member, Dr. Jeffrey Kempf who was sponsored by Jack Harig, PDG.
Dr Kempf is the Director of the Office of Pediatric Global Health at Akron Children's hospital. He and his wife, Ellen, have been leaders in a partnership with Rotary District 6630, the Rotary Club of Akron and our Rotary affiliate, Gift of Life. The result of his endeavors with us includes, but is not limited to, obtaining a Rotary Grant and bringing two vocational training teams to Akron for training in pediatric cardiac care. This project resulted in the establishment of a pediatric cardiac unit at St. Damian Hospital In Haiti. Not to be slowed down he and Ellen are working on outreaches in the Dominican Republic.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for over 30 years, and our goal of ridding the earth of this disease is in sight. We started in 1979 with vaccinations for 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic.
Donate to End Polio.Your donation helps Rotary and its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine. Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, your contribution will be tripled, getting us even closer to a polio-free world
We are resolved to rid the world of polio forever. We also educate and equip communities to stop other diseases and expand access to health care.
Many thanks to Vivian M Harig for her donation to Rotary International to “Eradicate Polio” now! Her $1,000.00 donation helps Rotary and its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine. Thank you Vivian Harig!
Rotarians enjoyed a performance by this Akron Symphony Duo, Erica Snowden-Rodriguez (Principal Cello) and Amy Cave (Assistant Concertmaster) at the annual holiday luncheon. Thank you Paul Jarrett for coordinating.
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 email me (click here) with any news you would like placed here.
Club Award for 2018-2019 Rotary Year
At the Annual District Foundation Awards Celebration the Akron Club was recognized for its donations to END POLIO NOW during the 2018-19 Rotary year. Past President Julie Brandle accepted the award on behalf of the 2018-19 President, John Margida.
Steve Warren Receives PHF+5
Also at the Annual District Foundation Awards, all members in the District who are enrolled in Rotary Direct had a chance to receive another Paul Harris. Club member, Steve Warren was selected and received his Paul Harris Fellow +5 pin! Congratulations Steve!
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Many thanks to Vivian M Harig for her donation to Rotary International to “Eradicate Polio” now! Her $1,000.00 donation helps Rotary and its partners reach every child with the polio vaccine. Thank you Vivian Harig!
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