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WEEKLY CLUB MEETINGS DURING APRIL
WILL  BE HELD REMOTELY
READ MORE BELOW SO YOU CAN JOIN US!!

Our Upcoming Speaker

 
Joe Swiatkowski is the president of Hickory Harvest Foods and 2 subsidiary companies.
 
  
The Swiatkowski family owns and operates food processing and manufacturing companies all in Akron, Ohio. Our breadth of products include nuts, dried fruits, organics, chocolate, and yogurts.   For the last 15 years Joe has focused on running the day to day operations of the company as well as future planning.  Prior to his current position, Joe held the positions of vice president, general manager, and sales associate. Before his current positions with Hickory Harvest his professional career starting in the building/supply industry for 2 years as a territory sales manager.  During his time away from the office, he enjoys golfing, travel, and donating his time to help charitable causes.   While Hickory Harvest is near and dear to his heart, his greatest joy is spending time with his wife, three daughters, and a wonderful group of friends who have designated him as the “Nutman”.
 
Join Zoom Meeting  https://zoom.us/j/989441809   Meeting ID: 989 441 809

Join by phone - Dial in:  +1 253 215 8782 US or  +1 301 715 8592 US   Meeting ID: 989 441 809

Club News

Elin Na Says Goodbye

A sign of the times, our Rotary exchange student Elin Na with Anita and Tom Gedelian at her side said good-bye at the airport with a selfie of their masked faces as Elin embarked on her long journey home to South Korea. 
 
When I met Elin the day before her departure, she was all smiles but sad to leave until she saw the photo book of her Rotary Exchange Year with pictures of our Akron club members, exchange students from District 6630, events at Stow Munroe Falls High School, her primary host family Tom and Anita Gedelian, and her other hosts, the Nuñez and Lanzinger families.  Tears formed and the urge to hug her host mom and me was hesitantly extinguished, a necessary action in this era of social distancing!!!  Photos of fantastic memories for one exceptional young ambassador!!!!   So much to be thankful for!!!!  And, so you ask, “Why was she smiling?”   Elin was holding a bag full of pins from her Rotary Club in Korea for me to distribute to members of the Rotary Club of Akron, something that will hopefully be done at our first non-distancing opportunity.  A generous gesture, one that will help us remember this quiet, beautiful young lady and this stellar year marked only by this abrupt Covid-19 interruption.  Hopefully, Elin’s adventures will bring her back to Akron someday.  And, although there will be changes made to the Rotary Youth Exchange motto, “World peace, one handshake at time,”  we pray that Rotary exchanges will start again in the not so distant future.

Stewarts Caring Place Re-Imagines Walk

As I briefly mentioned during one of our weekly Zoom meetings, Stewart's Caring Place: Cancer Wellness Center based in Fairlawn has reimagined the May 9th 14th Annual Hope Walk from an in person walk and vendor fair to Hope Walk at Home. All funds raised help support the mission of offering cancer support services at no cost to 1,700 individuals and families across 15 Ohio counties. 
 
 I'm excited to share we’ve made it halfway to our fundraising goal! I am reaching out to invite you to register for Hope Walk at Home or to join my team "Murphy's Law". The steps are simple:
  1. Sign up at http://give.classy.org/14th-Annual-Hope-Walk (if you’d like to join my team you can select “Join a Team” and search for Murphy’s Law)
  2. Share: Feel free to share the page, team name, or event with friends, family and colleagues via email or social media
  3. Check your email: Swag bag pickup dates will be sent via email for all walkers who register before May 1st.
  4. Walk: On Saturday May 9th, take a walk around your neighborhood. Go at your own pace and enjoy the outdoors.
  5. Show Off: Take photos on your walk and email to info@stewartscaringlace.org or post using #HopeWalk2020.
Thank you so much for your consideration to support Stewart’s Caring Place! To find out more, register, or donate, visit www.stewartscaringplace.org
Here's to hoping we return to handshakes and hugs soon! Your fellow Rotarian,
 
Colleen Iacianci | ColleenIacianci@gmail.com | (330) 618-7276
Fun Fact: the team name Murphy's Law is in honor of my maiden name....not because of COVID-19 although it's fairly fitting.

Save the Date to Honor President O'Neill

Please plan to join us as we honor our 2019-2020 President, Pat O'Neill 
 
Registration will open soon!
 
June 26, 2020
6 pm - 9 pm
Akron Rotary Camp

Another Resource While Shut Down 

I thought others might find this link to akronlife a good resource while we honoring the stay-at-home order.  This is helpful for food take out and delivery ideas and interesting virtual activities.  Each week they also honor some of our locals for their dedication to our community. 
 

Paul Harris Society

Over the next three months, our District, along with our fellow districts in Zones 30/31, is participating in a Paul Harris Society Campaign.  Choose to join today.
 
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.  Contact me with an questions.
 
Jim Lechko
District 6630 Foundation Chair

How to Join Meetings in April using ZOOM

1. JOIN BY COMPUTER
  • To join Zoom Meeting on your computer - click on this link https://zoom.us/j/989441809 and follow the directions.  
     
  • Enter this Meeting ID when/if prompted: 989 441 809
  • PLEASE be sure you test your audio when prompted to do so.  If you do not have audio capability on your computer you can call you in on the phone for the audio feed (see below call in information) but please use only one form of audio connection - either your computer or phone - otherwise there will be feedback).
 
2. JOIN BY PHONE
-- You can join by phone to listen and participate - even if you do not log in on the computer you will be able to hear and participate by phone.
 
-- This is also useful for anyone who does not have computer based audio capability on their computer. 
 
-- Note: If you use your computer audio DO NOT use the phone audio or there will be feedback.
  • Dial one of these numbers:
        +1 253 215 8782 US
        +1 301 715 8592 US       
  • Then you will be asked to enter Meeting ID which is: 989 441 809 - you will then be prompted to press the # key

 

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April 3
 
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April 5
 
Colleen Iacianci
April 7
 
Jeff Fusco
April 7
 
Jack Harig
April 8
 
Jon Morschl
April 12
 
Amy Dawson
April 13
 
Jeffrey Kempf
April 19
 
Cyndi Kane
April 22
 
Amador Gonzalez
April 24
 
Sam Lupica
April 25
 
Joe Swiatkowski
April 27
 
Blake Gerney
April 29
 
Jeff Sheeks
April 29
 
John Mogen
April 30
 
Tom Knauer
May 11
 
Mark Seward
May 12
 
Hugh Alpeter
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Brian Chima
April 22, 2014
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Chaz Billington
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Paul Jarrett
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Upcoming Events
2020 Greeter & Invocation Speaker Sign Up
Portage Country Club
Jan 08, 2020 – Dec 29, 2020
 
Club Board Meeting
TBD
May 12, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
District 6630 Grant Deadline
May 15, 2020 11:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
Portage Country Club
Jun 09, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
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Speakers
Apr 28, 2020
Meet the CEO Series: President, Hickory Harvest Foods and 2 subsidiary companies
May 05, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion
May 12, 2020
Rotary Youth Exchange Program
May 19, 2020
Meet the CEO Series
Jun 02, 2020
Meet the CEO Series
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