|
Our Rotary District 6630 Awards night was held July 2, 2025 honoring Clubs and individuals for their successes in the 2024-2025 Rotary year and recognition of several of the Akron Club members that served on various District committees. We congratulate each and every member who received recognition and thank all of our members for their dedication to Rotary and Service Above Self.
It takes quite a bit of time to compile all of the information from the Rotary year for the award form - special thanks to Club Secretary Terry Dalton for pulling together all of the data, completing the awards form and submitting it to the District before the deadline.
The A.Z. Baker Service Award is to encourage a reaching out in total service and the "development of resources" on the part of all clubs in District 6630, the A. Z. Baker Service Awards were established in 1978 at the recommendation of then District Governor James P. Banks, and by action of the District Board of Trustees. This award honors our own "Mr. Rotary," A.Z. Baker, from the Rotary Club of Cleveland who served as Rotary International President in 1955-1956. His dedication and commitment to Rotary truly exemplified SERVICE ABOVE SELF and this award was designed to honor his memory by encouraging all clubs in the district to participate in each of the Avenues of Service which are the foundation of club activity. Under the direction of 2024-2025 President Billow, the Club received the A.Z. Baker Award.
This award is the result of a club-wide effort of all of our members - congratulations to all of you for helping us achieve this award.
Michael J. Johns, Sr. Lifetime Achievement Award This award is presented to a long-time member in good standing with Rotary District 6630 who has freely given of himself/herself through mentoring, sharing, and serving Rotary. Potential awardees include a past District, Zone or International officer or committee chair (not necessarily a PDG); a supporter of The Rotary Foundation to the best of their ability (not necessarily financial); and someone who has touched our District in many ways throughout the years. Akron member, Stew Buchanan, PDG received this distinguished award. Stew could not be present at the event but has received his award.
Training and Educational Individual Award This is presented to any District Rotarian who has shown a commitment to the ideals and spirit of being a Rotarian during the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. Akron member Cheryl Warren was one of the members in the District to receive the award.
District Committee Recognition Recognition was given to members throughout the District who served on District Committees. From the Akron Club, this included Tom Knauer (Finance); Cheryl Warren (Website); Julie Brandle (Nominating); Doug Hausknecht (ShelterBox). |
We are seeking 6-8 volunteers to assist at the Summer Camp cookout at Rotary Camp. This is a fantastic opportunity for newer Rotarians to experience Rotary Camp and learn more about its mission. Volunteers will
be helping to set up the food in the pavilion (buffet style), serving dinner to campers and guests, and cleaning up after.
