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. 
 
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Regular Weekly Meetings

Tuesday at NOON
Doors open at 11:45am
 
$20.00 per person
includes buffet lunch by Tangier Catering
 
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44304
 
On APRIL 30th we will be back to our regular in-person meeting schedule.
Note:  The speaker will be joining us via Zoom April 30th
if you wish to also do so on this date here is the link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 826 6229 7455
 
 
 
Did you miss the registration deadline but want to still join us? Call Cheryl at 330-495-9814.

 
 
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UPCOMING MEETING LOCATION CHANGES:
 
September 17  and September 24, 2024
We will meet at Portage Country Club.
(due to the Akron Greek Festival)
 
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DISTRICT 6630 CONFERENCE & DLA

 
 
 
 
Check out what will be happening each day! 
It is also below in this publication.
 
 
 
 
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Apr 23, 2024 5:00 PM
Apr 30, 2024 12:00 PM
North Hill CDC
May 07, 2024 12:00 PM
Hasenstab Architects, Inc: The Polsky Building Renovation
May 14, 2024 12:00 PM
Project Learn of Summit County
May 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Billow's Funeral Homes and Crematory
May 28, 2024 12:00 PM
Wojno Development: Obstacles as Benchmarks of Success
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CLUB NEWS & EVENTS
APRIL 19 - Friday Morning Meeting Option
Friday Morning Meeting Planned:  
 
Akron Family Restaurant on April 19, 2024, 7:30-9am 
 
Please join us for fellowship with those Rotarians we may not be able to see at our Tuesday meetings. In January, we had more than 20 people in attendance and we really had a nice time!
 
President Knauer will provide an update on club happenings and Cyndi will update you and get input from you regarding our upcoming service projects.  We hope that you are able to join us.
 
If you CAN attend, please email Cyndi Kane (cyndi@cyndikane.com).  
 
Yours in Service,
 
Cyndi Kane
330-606-6041
It's time to be Social!  Upcoming Socials at the District Level and through our Club
We have a lot of Social opportunities coming up in the next few weeks so I wanted to make you all aware of the details, as well as how to register for the Governor's Dinner, which requires tickets to attend.  
 
AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL:
 
Friday April 26th~
4:20 p.m. New Member Mixer – Hotel Beau’s on the River – ALL ARE WELCOME! Come meet new Rotarians and welcome them to the world of Rotary (Cash Bar)  
 
 
Saturday April 27th~
6:00 p.m. Create Hope in the World District Governor Reception  
 
7:00 p.m. Create Hope in the World Governor’s Dinner - (Registration Required )
 
Ticketed Event - Use this link to register for Dinner
 
 
Mix and Mingle as you visit Serving Stations
 
Hospitality Suite Opens After Dinner – Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Akron  approximately 8:30pm
 
THROUGH OUR CLUB: Rotary Night out at Hoppin' Frog:  Smashing Century Ale Release
 
Thursday May 2nd~
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  - In collaboration with The Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, Hoppin' Frog Brewery will be releasing their Smashing Century Ale which celebrates the Camp's 100th Anniversary.  Please plan on joining us for as little or as long as you wish.  There is no cost to attend, outside of your own food an beverage, and all are welcome as we toast to 100 years!
 
Questions are welcome!
 
Dave Miller
Social Chair
The Rotary Club of Akron

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Service Volunteer Dates

I am looking for volunteers (spouses and friends are welcome; they just need to signup for volunteering with ACRFB!) for Wednesday, April 24 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.  
 
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 work with our fellow Rotarians and strengthen our friendships and maybe 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 April 19th, 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 would greatly appreciate it!
 
Dates:
April 24 (register with David by 4/19)
 
June 26 (register with David by 6/21)
 
August 28 (register with David by 8/23)
 
October 23 (register with David by 10/18)
 
Address:  350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307.  
 
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 work with our fellow Rotarians and strengthen our friendships and maybe 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 23rd, 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 would greatly appreciate it!
 
Thank you for volunteering!
 
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PLEASE COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONThis is only needed 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.
Weekly through May: Akron Youth Mentorship K-3rd Grade Reading Program Service Project
Akron Youth Mentorship's K-3rd Grade Reading Program has a new location! Monday, February 26 we will be reading at The Vincent House located on East Exchange Street.
 
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 support two kids per week on Monday evenings from 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm, October 2023 thru May 2024.
 
Location: The Vincent House
 
 
Thank you to all those who have already volunteered to support this initiative, I hope you have enjoyed this experience as much as I have!. If you have any questions, please reach out to me via e-mail or phone (440.813.6230).

Thank you,
Darethann Krill
Thank you,
Darethann Krill
Akron Rotary Service Committee
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Upcoming Meetings and Events
OpenM Bag Stuffing/Wed 3-4pm DeliverThurs 9-10am
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Sep 06, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024
 
Akron Youth Mentorship- Read with K-3rd Grade Kids
The Vincent House
Oct 16, 2023 4:45 PM –
May 06, 2024 6:00 PM
 
Jan-June 2024 Invocation speaker & Greeter sign up
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jan 02, 2024 – Jun 25, 2024
 
Friday Morning Meeting with Rotarians
Akron Family Restaurant
Apr 19, 2024
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Rotary Camp Clean Up
Rotary Camp
May 11, 2024
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
May 14, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jun 11, 2024 10:45 AM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jul 09, 2024 10:45 AM
 
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Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Angie Claypool
April 1
 
Sandy Naragon
April 3
 
Rima Muakkassa
April 5
 
Jack Harig
April 8
 
Cyndi Kane
April 22
 
Sam Lupica
April 25
 
Joe Swiatkowski
April 27
 
Blake Gerney
April 29
 
Jeff Sheeks
April 29
 
Liv Pilon
April 29
 
Cynthia Snider
May 11
 
Tom Knauer
May 11
 
Mark Seward
May 12
 
Hugh Alpeter
May 14
 
Tina Graver
May 17
 
Richard Brandenburg
May 20
 
Steve Mylett
May 21
 
Marilyn Buckey
May 29
 
Elizabeth Campbell
May 31
 
Join Date
Stew Buchanan
April 1, 1983
41 years
 
Lauren Holly
April 5, 2022
2 years
 
Paul Jarrett
April 24, 2018
6 years
 
Lyn Goodwin-Shawver
April 25, 2017
7 years
 
John Reyes
April 26, 1994
30 years
 
Ken Babby
April 26, 2016
8 years
 
Donna Skoda
April 27, 2021
3 years
 
John Brkic
May 1, 2014
10 years
 
Sarah Buccigross
May 1, 2012
12 years
 
Susan Colville-Hall
May 2, 2006
18 years
 
Karen Hrdlicka
May 3, 2016
8 years
 
Kimmie Hoch
May 3, 2016
8 years
 
Michael Irby
May 10, 2022
2 years
 
Rennick Andreoli
May 10, 2011
13 years
 
Nick George
May 11, 1999
25 years
 
Terrence Dalton
May 16, 2006
18 years
 
Abraham Pannikottu
May 17, 2018
6 years
 
Dan O'Connell
May 22, 1979
45 years
 
Julie Brandle
May 27, 2014
10 years
 
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