Our Mission:
An inclusive, action oriented service organization, Akron Rotary improves our community
and the world while having fun and building friendships.
 
Our Vision:
Together, we aspire to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of those
in our Akron community and beyond.
 
 
OUR MEETING LOCATION:
 
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 S. Union Street, Akron, OH 44304

 
$20.00 per person
features buffet lunch by Tangier Catering.
 
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---- SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE ---- 
 
Friday FEBRUARY 17th
 
We will be hosting a
Rotary breakfast meeting
at
Akron Family Restaurant
Friday, February 17 at 7:00 am. 
 
This meeting will NOT replace our existing Tuesday lunch meeting but will be in addition to it.
We have received feedback from some members indicating a preference for a breakfast meeting.
This meeting is intended to gauge member interest.
 
>> All members are welcome and encouraged to attend<<
>> No RSVP is necessary <<
 
SPEAKERS
Feb 21, 2023 12:00 PM
Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory
Billow's Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nathanael is a Funeral Director and also serves as the Executive Vice President & Treasurer of The Billow Co. Prior to working in the funeral profession, Nathanael worked for Ford Motor Company as a Senior Financial Analyst at Ford's Global Product Development Center in Dearborn, MI. He, along with his sister Stacy, are sixth-generation members of the family to serve at Billow's and Bissler's. Growing up in the family business helped shape his personal belief that working as a funeral director is not only a career but a life-dedicating vocation.

In 2018, Nathanael successfully led the merger of his family's 148 year-old business, The Billow Co. of Akron, with Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Crematory. With the retirement of Mr. Rick Bissler, the move ensured that the community of Kent would continue to receive local family-owned care when faced with the loss of a loved one.

He is a graduate of Tallmadge High School, Grove City College (B.S. Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, '11) and the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University (Master of Business Administration, '13). Nathanael is a parishioner at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Kent and his Catholic faith taught him to embrace the philosophy of service above self. He generously gives of his time, talent, and treasure in service to Akron and since returning home in 2017, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for many notable organizations, including the Akron Better Business Bureau, where he serves as Treasurer, the Rotary Club of Akron, where he serves as Vice-President and Chair of the Rotary International Foundation, Bluecoats Inc., of Summit County, where he serves as Treasurer, the Akron Roundtable, where he serves as Chair of the Development Committee, and the Pediatric Palliative Care Center at Akron Children's Hospital, where he holds the office of Vice-Chair and Treasurer. He is also a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. In 2019, he was recognized by the Greater Akron Chamber and awarded their prestigious 30 For The Future Award, given to individuals who are trendsetters in their industry and who make an impact on the region through dynamic leadership and community service.

When time permits, he can be spotted on local golf courses with his brother Chris or out running the trails of Akron's Metro Parks.

Feb 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Leading the Blind without Vision Mission
Mar 07, 2023 12:00 PM
Downtown Akron Partnership
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CLUB NEWS 
33rd Annual Chili Open Golf Classic
Thank you to all that supported and volunteered at the 33rd Annual Chili Open Golf Classic.
 
We are excited to report that it was another record year for our Club and our Camp!
 
Please join us at the Celebration Rotary Luncheon, next Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to hear from our co-chairs, Cyndi Kane and Jeff Sheeks, and Chili Open Ambassador, Jim Redmond.
 
Congratulations to Bob Beiswenger that was the recipient of the Jim Redmond Ambassador of Service Award and the following Raffle Winners:
 
1st Prize: 2023 Buick Encore GX  - Pat Larson
2nd Prize: BigShots Golf Party Package - Jim Durr
3rd Prize: 55” 4k Smart LED TV – John Murphy
 
We are looking forward to celebrate with you on Tuesday!
 
Jeff Sheeks and Cyndi Kane
Chili Open Co-Chairs

We raised $369,765 for the kids!! 

What a great event.

Check out the photos at this link

To add your photos to our library for the event, send them via email as attachments (NOT in the body of the email please) to Cheryl Warren.
If you have any children under age 18, be sure you provide parental consent forms or we cannot post the photos.
Thank you to our I.T. Sponsors
 
Red Kettle Campaign Update
In December, our Akron Rotary Club returned to "ringing the bell" for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign after a two-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions.
 
On Friday December 16th, our Club raised $589.23 for the local Salvation Army by ringing the bell at ACME #10 in Cuyahoga Falls. For those who participated, it was a great opportunity to spend time with other Rotarians and interact with the local community in support of a very worthy cause to help the poor in our local area. As Salvation Army Lieutenant O'sha Annewel commented, "we couldn't do it without groups like yours who year-after-year show up and simply amaze us with your willingness to help serve our community".
Foodbank Service Project - Fourth Wednesday Every Other Month.   February 22nd is next date.
We have adjusted our Akron Canton Food Bank service project to the fourth Wednesday every other month. 
 
So I am looking for volunteers for Wednesday, February 22 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 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 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 17, 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 greatly appreciate it!
 
Thank you for volunteering!
 
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PLEASE COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION – If you have not volunteered with the Foodbank in the past 2 years.
  
 
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.
 
 Thank you for volunteering at your Foodbank! We look forward to welcoming you.
 
 
David Hall, CISP, AFIM
Investment Strategist & Banking Officer
The Preferred Legacy Trust Company
4840 Higbee Ave NW
Suite 4840
Canton, OH 44718
PreferredLegacy.com
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
2023 Invocation & Greeter sign up
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jan 03, 2023 – Dec 26, 2023
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with a Virtual Option
Mar 14, 2023 11:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with a Virtual Option
Apr 11, 2023 11:00 AM
 
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Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Nanci Dodgson
February 1
 
Ham Amer
February 3
 
Anne Jorgensen
February 4
 
Jeff Sitz
February 4
 
Laura Horovitz
February 5
 
Michelle Wilson
February 13
 
Susan Colville-Hall
February 14
 
Zach Prosser
February 14
 
Dan Sveda
February 15
 
James Redmond
February 15
 
Patty Graves
February 16
 
Stuver Parry
February 24
 
Rich Fry
February 25
 
Bill (JR) Manby
February 28
 
Gina Campbell
March 4
 
Ann Marie O'Brien
March 5
 
Mario Micale
March 5
 
Tina Boyes
March 9
 
Steve Buie
March 17
 
Lynda Farkas
March 21
 
Johnna Economou
March 25
 
Join Date
Timothy DelMedico
February 1, 1989
34 years
 
Mike Wojno
February 3, 2004
19 years
 
Tom Knauer
February 3, 2015
8 years
 
Charly Murphy
February 15, 2022
1 year
 
Steve Bossart
February 16, 2021
2 years
 
Mike Shearer
February 19, 2002
21 years
 
Christine Curry
February 22, 2022
1 year
 
Jack Harig
March 1, 1961
62 years
 
Michael Gladysz
March 1, 2012
11 years
 
David Koly
March 6, 1984
39 years
 
Nanci Dodgson
March 7, 2017
6 years
 
Jim Durr
March 8, 2016
7 years
 
David Showers
March 13, 2001
22 years
 
Dan Sveda
March 15, 1988
35 years
 
Malcolm Costa
March 18, 1997
26 years
 
Katerina Papas
March 22, 2005
18 years
 
Scott Manby
March 26, 2013
10 years
 
Bill Manby
March 27, 1973
50 years
 
Connor Jarvis
March 28, 2017
6 years
 
Laura Duda
March 29, 2016
7 years
 
Katy Miller
March 31, 2015
8 years
 
Scott Kolligian
March 31, 2015
8 years
 
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