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An inclusive, action oriented service organization, Akron Rotary improves our community
and the world while having fun and building friendships.
 
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Together, we aspire to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of those
in our Akron community and beyond.
 

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526 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44311
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Our Speaker August 9th

DANIEL M. RICE
President /Chief Executive Officer


 
Daniel M. Rice is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
 
The Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition (OECC) is the regional non-profit organization working for the conservation, development and interpretation of the natural, historical and recreational resources along the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway from Cleveland to New Philadelphia, Ohio.  Since 1994, Mr. Rice has worked with over 150 community partnerships and raised over $75 million in development funds for the preservation of historic structures, the development of the 101-mile multi-use Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and the conservation of natural resources along the Ohio & Erie National Heritage Canalway. 
 
DEAR ROTARY CLUB OF AKRON MEMBERS:
 
Have you received and replied to our club survey? It takes only a few minutes to reply. 
 
It was sent via email from Sandy Naragon a couple times so please check your inbox and spam folder. 
 
If you do not have it, please email Sandy Naragon (click here) and she will provide you with the link or a hard copy. 
 
It is very important that we hear from our members as the results will help shape the future of our Club. 
 
Deadline for submission is August 15th.  
 
Note: Because this publication goes out to over 500 people, many recipients are not  current Akron Club members, hence we are not including the link here.
 
Club News
Club Welcomes New Member
Michael Kahoe was inducted on August 2, 2022.  He was sponsored by Tom Knauer.  Tom shared that Mike understands the importance of public and community service and enjoys
working on behalf of the residents of the state. He is passionate about serving and desires to focus more of his time working locally to improve the lives of residents in Akron and surrounding communities.
 
Mike is the Northeast Ohio Regional Liaison for Lt. Governor Jon Husted.
 
He was born and grew up in Bath and Richfield Ohio.
He was involved in helping a number of nonprofit organizations throughout high school. In 2019 he was elected to the Revere Board of Education and in 2021 was appointed to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Board of Education.
 
He also serves on the governing board for the Revere Class of 2020 scholarship, where they reserve funds to send a special needs student to a summer camp each year. 
 
He enjoys cooking, traveling, and running.   He is training for his first half marathon in August.  He said "I am joining Rotary to meet other people invested in the community and find new ways to give back."
Akron Rotarians Are People of Action: Please Volunteer at Akron-Canton Foodbank 
At the Akron-Canton Foodbank on July 20th, our members were assigned to work in the 'clean room'. 
 
We transferred Rice Krispies from an 800 pound big bale into two pound plastic bags, carefully weighed out as not to go over 2 pounds and then sealed the plastic bags using a hot iron clamp and boxed them 4 two pound bags to a box for redistribution to food pantries in the area. We also labeled the bags and boxes. All done in a “clean room” with all the workers wearing hair nets, beard nets and plastic gloves. Wish we had pictures of the crew working!
 
NEXT AKRON-CANTON FOODBANK SERVICE DATE:
 
Please come volunteer with your fellow Rotarians where “We are the difference between hunger and hope.”
 
We are looking for volunteers for the Akron Canton Food Bank service project.  The Date is Wednesday, August 17 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Akron location which is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307. 
 
ALL volunteers need to apply/register in order to volunteer. I am the volunteer coordinator for the Akron Rotary Club and you will need the Akron Rotary Club’s address for signing up.
            Akron Rotary Club
            4460 Rex Lake Drive
            Akron, OH 44319
 
I need a head count by Friday, August 12th, so please let me know if you plan on attending by sending me an email or text:  dhall@preferredlegacy.com or 330-714-1044 Thank you! If you have any questions please call or text me.
 
David Hall, CISP, AFIM
Vice President, Banking Officer
The Preferred Legacy Trust Company
4840 Higbee Ave NW
Suite 4840
Canton, OH 44718
PreferredLegacy.com
 
 
Annual Cornhole Tournament August 27th
 
13th Annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting
Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
 
Join us for Rotary Camp’s 13th Annual Cornhole Tournament, presented by Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. The tourney will be held on August 27, 2022 at 9:30am on the grounds of Akron Rotary Camp, in the beautiful Portage Lakes! 
 
Sign-up your team today for either the Skilled Ringers Division ($90) or the Recreational Division ($60). Winners walk away with cash prizes! Also participate in an Air-Mail toss or Long-Toss for some bragging rights and awesome giveaways! Bring your friends, neighbors and family for a fun day! All registered players will receive a food voucher from the Menches Bros. Food Truck, and an ice-cream station. Beverages from our friends at the House of LaRose will be available for purchase to help keep you cool.
 
There are multiple ways to support this great event to benefit Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs by registering to play, participate with a sponsorship or recruit teams. Your participation will continue to strengthen the Camp's mission of Creating a world where there are only abilities!
 
 
Any questions? Please call Rotary Camp at (330) 644-4512.
Thank you in advance for helping us to make this a successful tournament
to support Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs!
 
We are looking forward to seeing you at the event!
 
Scott Kolligian
Co-founder and Chair
Annual Cornhole Tournament

Dan Reynolds
Director of Endless Possibilities
Akron Rotary Camp

                                           
 
 
Past President Buie Celebrates!
The party held for our outgoing President Steve Buie on Friday, July 29, 2022 was great fun!!
 
It was a beautiful setting at the camp overlooking the lake and the weather was absolutely perfect.
 
There were 35 Rotarians and guests in attendance. 
 
Past President (2020-2021) Dr. Rob McGregor organized the event and treated Steve to a bagpiper to celebrate his Scottish heritage.
 
 
 
Charles Guthrie, UA Athletic Director 
The Rotary Club of Akron had the pleasure of listening to Charles Guthrie at our Tuesday, August 2nd meeting.  Mr. Guthrie is the Athletic Director for the University of Akron.  He has held this position since July 1, 2021.  
 
 
Guthrie comes to Akron from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where he served as director of athletics since late 2017. At Green Bay, Guthrie led a department of coaches, staff and more that 240 student-athletes competing in 14 NCAA Division I athletic programs as a member of the Horizon League Conference.  At Green Bay, his responsibilities included strategic, operational and financial planning; extensive external relations and fundraising programs in coordination with University Advancement; compliance and academic achievement; staff and coach development; and relationship building with campus and community constituents.
 
Mr. Guthrie began his presentation identifying many of the great things that are occurring at the University.  During his brief tenure at the University, he has been charged with recruiting six new coaches. 
 
One of his first hires was Joe Moorhead, who is returning to the University after several years coaching at other universities.   Mr. Guthrie stated that Coach Moorhead was rated as the #1 hire by ESPN for football coaches in 2021.
 
Mr. Guthrie is also looking forward to great things with the University’s basketball team.  Six of seven players will be returning for this year after experiencing a MAC championship this past year. Three of the returning players are pursuing their MBA.
 
Soccer has several returning players and have recruited some very talented new players.
 
He is looking for a new Track coach. The past coach retired after many years at the University of Akron.  The University has been refurbishing the track field and is encouraging Akron residents to take advantage of running on the track as a community attraction.
 
With the return of Baseball at the University, Mr. Guthrie has recruited a new baseball coach from OSU who has 12 years coaching experience.
 
Mr. Guthrie has also recruited a softball coach from Arizona State.
 
The University is replacing the artificial turf at InfoCision stadium after thirteen years of use.  He encouraged Rotarians to come to the stadium and root on the Zips this Fall.
 
In addition to Mr. Guthrie’s commitment to athletics, he is also adamant about his athletes excelling academically.  While he was pleased to see the overall average GPA is 3.0 for the athletes, he intends to work on raising that overall GPA.
 
Mr. Guthrie also discussed the challenges coaches are experiencing with the NCAA decision that athletes can ask to be paid as athletes.  He is hoping changes can be made that allow athletes to be able to “sell themselves” as an athlete for activities outside of their actual playing time.  His concern is the ability of small schools to retain athletes who wish to pursue the money route and “go where the money is.”
 
Mr. Guthrie answered many questions during the Q & A portion of his presentation.  I encourage readers to listen to his presentation.  My written comments can’t match the enthusiasm exhibited in Mr. Guthrie’s presentation.  The University and the Akron community are fortunate to have an individual like Mr. Guthrie as the Athletic Director at the University of Akron.
 
Rotary Youth Exchange Gathering for Host Family
The Rotary Youth Exchange Committee and President Lynda Farkas welcomed Yara Martin and her host family, Keith, Tonya, Samantha and Carston Kramer, July 31, to a typical American potluck picnic.  All took advantage of the beautiful late afternoon for fun and relaxation.   It was a Great opportunity to get to know Yara and her host family. Samantha leaves for Brazil August 9. 
 

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AUGUST 23rd and 30th
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Aug 23, 2022 11:45 AM
Akron Symphony
Aug 30, 2022 11:45 AM
United Way of Summit & Medina: New Bold Goals
Sep 06, 2022 11:45 AM
Cleveland Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center
Sep 13, 2022 11:45 AM
Summit County Historical Society
Sep 20, 2022 11:45 AM
Akron Zoo
Sep 27, 2022 11:45 AM
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Oct 04, 2022 11:45 AM
Alpha Phi Alpha Homes
Oct 11, 2022 11:45 AM
Akron Civic Theatre
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
2022 Invocation speaker & Greeter sign up
Bounce Innovation Hub
Jan 04, 2022 – Dec 27, 2022
 
Rotary Camp's 13th Annual Cornhole Tournament
Aug 27, 2022
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Bounce Innovation Hub with Virtual Option
Sep 13, 2022 11:00 AM
 
Akron Rotary Camp Regatta
Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs
Sep 24, 2022 6:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Bounce Innovation Hub with Virtual Option
Oct 11, 2022 11:00 AM
 
Rotary Camp Regatta
September 24, 2022
Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mella Castner
August 3
 
George Romanoski
August 4
 
Laura Smiley
August 5
 
Katerina Papas
August 8
 
Nick George
August 8
 
Douglas Hausknecht
August 10
 
Doug Kohl
August 11
 
Roger Read
August 11
 
Julie Ann Sweet-Buntin
August 13
 
Kathryn Michael
August 13
 
Brian Kosarko
August 16
 
Mike Shearer
August 20
 
Marcia Holcomb
August 21
 
Rick Rogers
August 22
 
Robert McGregor
August 22
 
Fred Swartz
August 23
 
Lance Chima
August 25
 
Andrew Grover
September 6
 
Terrence Dalton
September 7
 
Karen Hrdlicka
September 10
 
Nick Browning
September 11
 
Jim Mullen
September 20
 
Paul Jarrett
September 29
 
Ginny Wojno
September 30
 
Join Date
Cheryl Warren
August 1, 1995
27 years
 
Hugh Alpeter
August 1, 1983
39 years
 
Nick Browning
August 1, 1992
30 years
 
Rick Rogers
August 1, 2005
17 years
 
Thane Billow
August 1, 2017
5 years
 
Laura Horovitz
August 2, 2016
6 years
 
Daniel Riemenschneider
August 8, 2000
22 years
 
Tamara Mora
August 8, 2017
5 years
 
Kevin Smith
August 15, 2017
5 years
 
Robert McGregor
August 19, 2014
8 years
 
Vivian Harig
August 22, 2017
5 years
 
Michelle Wilson
August 24, 2021
1 year
 
Brian Kosarko
August 26, 2014
8 years
 
John Margida
August 26, 2014
8 years
 
Mella Castner
August 26, 2014
8 years
 
Marilyn Buckey
September 1, 1988
34 years
 
Pamela Kiltau
September 1, 1987
35 years
 
Gerry Kiefer
September 9, 2010
12 years
 
Marcia Holcomb
September 9, 2003
19 years
 
Cyndi Kane
September 11, 2018
4 years
 
Zach Prosser
September 27, 2016
6 years
 
Patty Graves
September 29, 2015
7 years
 
Brian Steere
September 30, 2014
8 years
 
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