Steve Elliott became Chief Magistrate for Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer in the Summit County Probate Court in January 2023. Previously, he served the Court as a full time Magistrate from July, 2021 through December 2022 and Magistrate/Court Investigator from October, 2018 through July 2021. Prior to joining the Court, Steve was a partner in the law firm of Davis Elliott, LLC and an associate attorney at Davis, Eoff and Elliott, LLC. In fifteen years of private practice, his focus was on real estate law, estate planning, estate administration, guardianships and civil litigation.
Chief Magistrate Elliott is a native of Canton, Ohio and received his BA degree from Bowling Green State University and his JD from The University of Akron School of Law. Prior to attending law school, Steve worked in federal and state law enforcement at the Central Intelligence Agency and the Ohio Adult Parole Authority. He is a member of the Ohio Association of Magistrates, the Ohio Bar Association and the Akron Bar Association. Steve is actively involved with the Estate Planning, Probate, & Elder Law Section of the Akron Bar Association and currently serves on the board of its planning committee. In addition to presenting at continuing legal education seminars at the Akron Bar Association, the Ohio Elder Law Institute and for the Summit County Prosecutor’s office, Magistrate Elliott has presented for many community groups throughout Summit County. Steve is married and lives in Green with his wife and three children.
On September 24th, the University of Akron President, Robert (R.J.) Nemer, delivered a talk at the Club that highlighted his impressive background. A native of Akron, Nemer earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1990) and a law degree (1995) from UA. After working as an attorney, he founded a professional golf agency in 1998, which he grew into the world’s largest independently held sports agency. In 2015, Nemer sold the agency to William Morris Endeavor/IMG and took on the role of global leader for IMG Golf. His unique blend of private sector success and academic experience positions him to lead the university effectively.
"I can't think of a better place to live, raise a family and prosper than Akron, Ohio," he remarked. When asked, "What can the community do to help the University?" We all need to be ambassadors for the University, positive energy begets positive energy. Positivity is definitely something Rotarians can get behind.
Since being appointed dean of the College of Business in January 2022, President Nemer has increased enrollment in the face of declines in higher education nationally. Additionally, he has expanded relationships with regional and national employers by branding the College of Business as a place where students “experience business,” building on its strength in experiential learning.
The Board has tasked President Nemer with leading the University in its next steps toward a more sustainable future, focusing on a return to solid financial footing. The Board believes the University can establish a stronger brand, focusing on academic areas that are in demand in the market to increase enrollment.
As you may remember, Rotary Camp received a grant from the Akron Rotary Club and the Akron Rotary Foundation to assist the families residing in the I PROMISE Village. This grant includes a volunteer component involving Rotarians.
Please join us as The Village Families and Our Friends from Joann’s come together to create blankets for the community. They have a target to make 100 blankets. A portion of these will be provided to new families at the I PROMISE Village, while Joann’s will donate some to the Access Community Shelter in Akron.
This volunteer opportunity will benefit both the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE Village and the Access Community Shelter in Akron.
Sign up here to participate on Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9-11am. The event will be held at House Three Thirty (532 W Market St, Akron, OH 44303, United States) in the Cabaret Room.
"Youth Author Spotlight" promotes literacy, youth success, and college/career readiness among 740 middle school students from Akron Public Schools and other local school districts. This event will enrich the lives of our young readers and serve as a positive representation of diversity and representation. Justin A. Reynolds is a Black male author from Ohio to connect with our male minority audiences. He will share his journey as an author, discuss the creative process behind his books, and inspire the students to pursue their passions and dreams.
Akron Rotarians will be working in two shifts--9:00 am to 11:30 am and 11:15 am to 1:00 pm. at the main campus of the Akron Summit Library on October 23rd.
We'll be assisting students and teachers at the photo opportunity station; monitoring the "roving" microphones as students ask questions and handing books to the author on stage while he distributes books to students!
Akron Rotary's Open M has resumed their Food Backpack Program for food insecure students at Innes Middle School. Akron Rotary is continuing its support of the supplemental food service through a 2024 Akron Rotary Foundation grant.
Click on the link below to sign up for packing on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm and pickup/delivering on Thursdays at 9:30 am.
We've had Dr. Gerry almost single-handedly doing deliveries but she can't do it in Oct-Dec so we need some new helpers!
On September 24th, the University of Akron President, Robert (R.J.) Nemer, delivered a talk at the Club that highlighted his impressive background. A native of Akron, Nemer earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (1990) and a law degree (1995) from UA. After working as an attorney, he founded a professional golf agency in 1998, which he grew into the world’s largest independently held sports agency. In 2015, Nemer sold the agency to William Morris Endeavor/IMG and took on the role of global leader for IMG Golf. His unique blend of private sector success and academic experience positions him to lead the university effectively.
Sandy Naragon, Chair
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