Kandy Fatheree assumed the office of Sheriff in January 2021 and is now serving her second term. As the Sheriff of Ohio’s fourth largest county, she has more than 500 deputies, special deputies, and civilian staff under her command.
Fatheree grew up in Springfield Township, Ohio and recalls wanting to work in law enforcement since the age of six. As a struggling single mother in her 30s, she sold nearly everything she owned to pay her way through the Police Academy. She started her career with the Lakemore Police Department in 1993, then joined the Summit County Sheriff's Office two years later.
Over the course of her three decades with the Sheriff's Office, she worked in nearly every unit and division and learned the office inside and out. She rose through the ranks to reach the level of captain, where she was tasked with overseeing the office's $45 million budget.
In 2008, Fatheree attended the FBI National Academy for Executive Leadership, and it was then that she realized her dream of becoming Sheriff. She was proudly elected by the residents of Summit County in 2020, becoming the first woman to hold the office of sheriff in county history, and only the fourth in Ohio’s history.
Among her top priorities, Fatheree is focused on boosting the professionalism and efficiency of the office, increasing diversity, outreach, and communication, reducing recidivism, and confronting the mental health and addiction crises in our community.
Sheriff Fatheree serves on the Board of Directors of the National Sheriff’s Association, and she and her administration have been nationally recognized for their innovative and groundbreaking approaches.
Akron Rotary is continuing its support of the supplemental food service program through Open M to help provide food for insecure students at Innes Middle School.
SIGN UP to view available slots and book yourself directly online.
Event:
Open M Backpack Food Packing
Date:
Wednesdays Sep 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM - Dec 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Chair:
Sandy Naragon 330-256-5315
Location:
Open M 941 Princeton Street Akron, OH United States of America 44311
We are delighted to welcome our inbound Rotary exchange student Luciana "Lou" Ortiz Ancí, from Arequipa, Peru.
Thanks to Jacinto Nunez, a special informal picnic was hosted August 10th to get to know her.
Karen Hrdlicka and her husband Jeff Jones had the privilege over the past few days to be hosts to Lou and took her to several places. She also visited the Club meeting August 12th.
We will be seeing her again as she gets settled in and we look forward to hearing about her activities and experiences.
We have created a photo album on our website to log all the photos you share of Luciana during her stay with us. You can send them via email to cawarren@neo.rr.com - please do not text.
All proceeds will directly benefit Rotary Camp, helping to send children to camp
and providing them with life-changing experiences.
BUY RAFFLE TICKETS - PLAY - VOLUNTEER
Rotary Camp’s annual Cornhole Tournament is less than 2 weeks away! The 16th Annual Tourney presented by Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Rotary Camp. This annual fundraiser supports Akron Rotary Camp’s scholarship fund, ensuring that no child is turned away from attending camp due to their family’s inability to pay!
Help us make a difference for kids with special needs with the purchase of a Raffle Ticket. For just $10 per ticket, or 3 for $25, or 7 for $50, you have the chance to win some fantastic prizes:
For those who already bought tickets, thank you! We appreciate your support and your help in creating a world where there are only abilities at Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs!
Volunteers are needed for the One Hot Meal and Food Pantry at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.
We began helping the folks at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with their One Hot Meal Program the week of Thanksgiving in 2024 and had a wonderful Rotarian turnout to help serve.
The Rotarians involved loved the project and the the Church now does this once a month, on a smaller scale.
We have scheduled volunteer opportunities to serve once a month through the end of the calendar year.
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union Street, Akron, OH 44304
Click on the respective Tuesday below to view available time slots and book yourself to volunteer directly online.
We are honored to welcome District 6630 District Governor Bob Oborn to our Club on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. This is a very important and exciting event for our Club and a great opportunity to connect directly with District leadership.
During his visit, DG Bob will share insights about District 6630, including his initiatives and goals for the year that impact all clubs. Bob is known for being personable, engaging, and full of energy, so you won’t want to miss this!
We encourage all members to attend either in person or via Zoom.
