Tiffany Rockstroh
President of The Preferred Legacy Trust Company
Tiffany Rockstroh started her career in the financial industry in 1999, where she developed a knack as a branch turnaround specialist, turning non-producing branches into profitable sales machines. Her nonstop attitude allowed her to break into various high net-worth client markets, which allowed her to easily step into her next role of Private Banker, in multiple markets in Northeast Ohio. In August of 2010, she eagerly accepted the position to lead and develop Private Banking for a small turn-around bank. During the seven years as Director of Private Banking, she grew her private banking department into a profitable center for the bank, adding more than $700K to the bottom line of the bank.
Her most recent role as President for Preferred Legacy Trust Company has allowed her to focus on what she does best, servicing her clients. Her team works for clients as a conduit to their financial partners. Generally, they work with high net-worth clients to simplify their everyday life. They take into consideration the clients' full balance sheet while working to increase their wealth and helping them to mitigate their way through the red tape of finance. Her team places the focus on service, and their motto is: life is tough, finances shouldn't be.
Tiffany is actively involved in her local community and currently is a member of the Women’s Impact Group and the treasurer of the Jackson Township Rotary Club and a two term Past President for the Jackson Township Rotary Club.
David Hall
Vice President, Investment Strategist & Banking Officer
David has over 32 years of experience in the banking industry, having worked for both regional and community banks, covering various financial service positions. For more than 20 years, he has been developing solid relationships with high-income and high-net-worth individuals and families to provide financial advice and service on their investments, deposits, and lending needs. David works with his clients to provide financial services including but not limited to: financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and independent advice on loan and deposit placement. David will help simplify your financial life by utilizing his extensive work experience and network of financial providers.
David has been active in his community, having served on numerous community and non-profit boards over his career. His current focus is serving as a board director for the Rotary Club of Akron.
We were honored to have Julie Brandle, our 2023-24 District 6630 Governor kick off her official club visits at her home club - The Rotary Club of Akron.
Julie shares how she got here at this time, her vision for the year ahead, and the vision of RI President R. Gordon McInally.
The following are some comments made by District Governor, Julie Brandle during our Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Club meeting. View the presentation by clicking here
“When you start planning your official club visits as District Governor there is an air of excitement! You look forward to meeting new Rotarians all over the district and learning about their clubs, service projects, and fundraisers. You also have the opportunity to share what is happening around the district and with other clubs.
When planning for the visit to one’s own club, people get nervous and uncertain. In my case I scheduled my own club official visit here at home FIRST. I just couldn’t wait to kick off my year with friendly faces, those who have supported me on my Rotary journey, because first, I wanted to thank you for helping to foster in me my love for Rotary.
As I look to the year ahead, it’s important for me to share how I arrived here, not only in this place, but in Rotary.
Before there was a four-way test for me there was a similar oath I adopted, though this one goes a little something like this:
On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country; to help people at all times; to live by the Girl Scout Law. The law states: I will do my best: to be honest; to be fair to help where I am needed; to be cheerful; to be friendly and considerate; to be a sister to every Girl Scout;
to respect authority; to use resources wisely; to protect and improve the world around me; to show respect for myself and others through my words and actions.
I joined the Girl Scouts as a 7-year-old second grader and learned from strong female role models about all these things, though service and teamwork are two of the things that really stuck with me.
Fast forward nearly 40 years from that young girl who learned all those things to when I first heard about Rotary... I jumped in with both feet and felt like I belonged. I felt I was of value from the very first day. When I heard our 4-way test, I knew I was at home in our club. But there was one other defining moment – what many call their Rotary Moment - that solidified my place in Rotary. In my first week of membership, I volunteered as a team leader for my daughter Kimberly’s JAM (Justice Area Ministry) program through Hoban. Originally, that first morning volunteering with JAM, we were assigned a local food pantry, but with a cancellation, we were reassigned to Rotary Camp… At the end of that first day Kimberly was one of a handful of students who were asked to provide an account of their first day. With all the confidence of a seasoned public speaker, with the joy she had found in helping those with special needs that day, serving these campers, assisting them with meals, swim time, crafts; she spoke affectionately of Kristie, a young woman who I can only recount as someone who thrived with cerebral palsy. I didn’t know at the time this would leave an indelible impression on my child. An impression that would ultimately lead Kimberly first to go on to volunteer over a thousand hours at Rotary Camp during her remaining high school years to finding her life’s calling, becoming a special education teacher, and now embarking on her third year as a third and fourth grade intervention specialist at Monclova Primary school in northwest Ohio. To see this transformation…all because of Rotary…”
Julie went on to ask us “What is your Rotary Moment? Haven’t found it yet? You will.”
Julie concluded her presentation with the following: “Over the course of this year, I have named empowering women and girls, the environment, and mental health as my 3 top areas of interest and I encourage you to find a project in these areas for the our club.”
The program chair position is an exciting one in our club as our speakers give weekly meetings verve and spice, not to mention information and community knowledge.
If you would like to become involved in proposing and scheduling speakers for 2024 and beyond, please contact Gerry Kiefer, Program Chair 2022-24, gkiefer@su.edu.
Yours in Service -
Geraldine Wojno Kiefer, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Art History and Art Shenandoah University 540-742-2260 cell
Calling all Akron Rotarians, please join us for a Thursday evening Summer Camp cookout at Akron Rotary Camp (4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319). Come and enjoy a burger or hot dog with our campers and camp counselors, as well as take a tour of our camp facilities. You are welcome to bring along your family, co-workers and/or a colleague. It is also a great opportunity to introduce someone new to Rotary Camp.
Akron Rotary Camp’s 100th Summer Camp Season is in full swing, and our campers are having lots of fun and making memories to last a lifetime! We have been the main project of the Rotary Club of Akron for 100 summers. The Club’s support of the Chili Open Golf Classic helps to make it possible to offer financial assistance to families in need. Allowing their child, the opportunity to attend camp, enjoy the outdoors, discover their abilities and succeed beyond their dreams!
Please join us and help us celebrate the 100th summer of Rotary Camp!
What: Thursday Evening Camp Cookouts
When: July 27, August 3
5:30pm to 7:00pm – dinner is served at 6:00pm
Where: Akron Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319
If you are unable to attend on a Thursday evening, please reach out to Mella Castner, (mellac@akronymca.org or (330) 644-4512 x3206) to schedule a visit during summer camp.
Akron Rotary Camp ∙ 4460 Rex Lake Drive ∙ Akron, Ohio 44319 ∙ (330) 644-4512 ∙ gotcamp.org
REGISTER NOW TO ATTEND END POLIO NOW GUARDIANS GAME ON AUGUST 17, 2023 VS. DETROIT TIGERS
Once again we are planning an End Polio Now Guardians game on August 17, 2023 against the Detroit Tigers. We will be in the Terrace Club for fun, food, and auctions along with drawing the winner of the Paul Harris /First Pitch.
We are also able to parade pregame on the field after missing several years.
As you are planning your Rotary club’s summer activities, please keep this in mind. It is a great opportunity for fellowship and FUN.
Rotary International has long held the fight to eradicate polio as it’s signature fundraising effort. Over $6,000 was raised during the July 13, 2022 End Polio Night at the Cleveland Guardians baseball game versus the Chicago White Sox.
Last year more than 300 Rotarians in District 6630, along with those is Districts 6600 and 6650 were in attendance.
Each received an End Polio Now t-shirt along with their ticket to the baseball game. Congratulations to Dean Thayer of the North Hampton-Cuyahoga Valley Club who was chosen to throw out the first pitch. The fun continued in the Terrace Club as raffle baskets with autographed jerseys, bats, baseballs and other great prizes brought in over $1,800. Special thanks to the Guardians own Bob Dibiasio, who came by to visit. with Rotarians during the event. Bob’s visit helped ease the sting of the Guardians loss to the White Sox, 2-1.
As 2022-2023 Rotary International President Jennifer Jones reminds us, “ As long as polio exists somewhere, it’s a threat everywhere.” With that in mind and with our commitment to “ Service Above Self” Rotary will continue this important mission throughout the coming year.
See the District 6630 flyer below and sign up now for August 17, 2023.
Pictured:
Dean Thayer of Rotary Club of North Hampton-Cuyahoga Valley throws out the first pitch at Rotary’s End Polio Now Night at Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox 2022.
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