Sarah is a former Akron Rotarian who participated in the Chili Open, coordinated the dictionary program, secured grants for the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank and International Institute of Akron, and served on the Board.
She took a hiatus from Akron Rotary while working in Twinsburg as their Finance Director.
Her accounting career has brought me back to Akron as the Assistant Director of Finance & Budget for Summit County under Executive Ilene Shapiro.
Currently, she serves on the Women in Public Finance Committee for the Government Finance Officer’s Association, Municipal Finance Officer’s Association Board as President, and the Board of Women in Public Finance. She said "I look forward to re-joining Akron Rotary and supporting the Akron Rotary Camp."
GINAKAYE MADDOX
Ginakaye (GK) is a prior Akron Rotarian and served as President for the 2006-2007 Rotary year.
Maddox is a native of Akron and twice graduate of Kent State University Currently, I'm the Diversity and Training Officer for RedOak Behavioral Health.
Her current community involvement includes Summit County Children Services Board, Secretary; Akron Roundtable Board of Directors; Summit County Historical Society Board and Chairperson for the John Brown Institute.
She has one son, and three grandsons.
Maddox also serves as a musician for her church and enjoy readings, biking, and quiz shows.
Mayor-Elect Malik shared his story of growing up in Akron, educational background and passion for the community.
He spoke of his early political inspiration and the impact his mother, a long time educator, had on him, instilling his love for education and dedication to the community and its people.
He touched on critical initiatives he and his administration plan to address once in office.
Instructions for submitting your ballot are on the ballot. Please note that Jacinto Nunez will be collecting the ballots since Karen Hrdlicka is on the ballot this year.
As always, it needs to be physically signed by you and returned either via a scan or at a meeting.
At our annual meeting on December 5 the results will be announced and the club will vote on ratifying the results.
We do this because often we receive less than a majority of the club via the ballots so this way we make sure a majority of the club is voting.
Please plan to be at the annual meeting on December 5either virtually (link below) or in person.
Although there is not a virtual option for meetings anymore, we are offering it for this meeting:
Thank you to all who have signed up to support Akron Youth Mentorship's K-3rd Grade Reading Program. There has been a change in the schedule for December and there is no program on December 18th, that event has been cancelled. The good news is that I have entered all the dates for 2024!
The State of Ohio has a 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee that ensures that students in grades K-3rd grade are provided with resources to get them to the appropriate reading level by the time they enter 4th grade and aren't falling behind. Akron Youth Mentorship's K-3rd Grade Reading Program puts a tutor in front of them to read books for one hour a week. This extra reading time gives our K-3rd grade mentees a little extra help making sure they are on track to meet state standards and be set up for success as they move into 4th grade.
One hour a week helps kids catch up! As a club, we have committed to send two Rotarians on Monday evenings from 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm, October 2023 thru May 2024.
Please e-mail me if you have any questions or would like to volunteer and the times are filled. We have the opportunity to add students from the waitlist if we have enough interest from our club. I will add dates for 2024 later in the year.
The Rotary Club of Akron and the Akron Rotary Foundation have a longstanding commitment to the greater Akron community. Rotary is dedicated to causes that build relationships, improve lives, and create a better world—locally and globally.
The 2024 Grant Cycle is officially open! Grants between $1,000 and $15,000 will be considered via an application process which ends January 31, 2024. Projects must have an Akron Rotarian “sponsor” and must include direct volunteer service opportunities for Akron Rotarians. Akron Rotary doesn’t just write checks, we’re action oriented and live by the motto, “Service Above Self.”
ROTARIANS: Spread the word to impactful community service providers! Encourage them to apply by January 31, 2024, via the application link below. If you have questions, email
The Chili Open Golf Classic will be here soon after the Holidays and we need your help to make this another successful event!
Purchase or sell a minimum of 10 raffle tickets, (or more), at only $20 each, and stand a chance to win one of the following great prizes:
1st prize is a 2024 KIA K5, or $19,000 cash payout – Thank you The VanDevere Bunch!
2nd prize is a $2,500 Flooring Credit courtesy of Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design
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 our weekly club meetings, 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. Also share this fantastic opportunity with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Funding from the Chili Open helps ensure that no camper is ever turned away from Akron Rotary Camp due to inability to pay. Thank you for your support in making the 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!"
Akron Youth Mentorship K-3rd Grade Reading Program has started!
The State of Ohio has a 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee that ensures that students in grades K-3rd grade are provided with resources to get them to the appropriate reading level by the time they enter 4th grade and aren't falling behind. Akron Youth Mentorship's K-3rd Grade Reading Program puts a tutor in front of them to read books for one hour a week. This extra reading time gives our K-3rd grade mentees a little extra help making sure they are on track to meet state standards and be set up for success as they move into 4th grade.
Our club has committed to send 2 volunteers every Monday from 4:45pm-6:00pm.
This year Club members (and guests) will have the opportunity to participate in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign on two different dates and locations.
Below are details regarding dates, times, and locations. You can sign-up online to participate in these events. We need two Rotarians (or guests) to cover each hour of the day(s) we will be at each location. We are also seeking substitutes.
This is a great opportunity to get in the holiday spirit and spend time with loved ones, friends, and the local community near North High School and in West Akron.
The Salvation Army Meets Human Need Wherever, Whenever, However We Can!
The donations we collect by our Bell Ringing efforts will be used to support hard-working families stay in their homes, and provide food, shelter, and utilities to those in need in your community.
Every week, 100 students at Innes Community Learning Center receive packs of non-perishable food on Fridays to ensure they have enough to eat over the weekend. The Feeding Kids Backpack Project is provided by Open M and is partially funded by a grant awarded by the Akron Rotary Foundation. Food insecurity negatively impacts a child's ability to learn and grow.
Rotarians pack food on Wednesday and deliver it to Innes on Thursday. The school distributes it to the children to take home on Fridays.
This service project is so needed that it has been extended to the end of the school year. Open M Volunteer Link
Thank you to these most recent volunteers who packed the bags!
Location: Mason CLC, 700 E. Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44306
The Well CDC's Akron Hope project provides year-round support to its neighborhood elementary school, Mason CLC. This project received grant funding from the Akron Rotary Foundation.
One of the ways Mason CLC is supported is through Akron Hope's annual Holidays of Hope outreach that spreads joy to Mason CLC students, teachers, and families during the Holiday season. This is done by providing every student (250+) with a new, wrapped gift that gets hand delivered by volunteers.
Akron Rotarians are invited to help wrap 500+ gifts at this December Service Project opportunity.
The Rotary Club of Akron and the Akron Rotary Foundation have a longstanding commitment to the greater Akron community. Rotary is dedicated to causes that build relationships, improve lives, and create a better world—locally and globally.
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If you are interested in serving on the Service Projects Committee, please contact Cyndi Kane: 
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