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We meet each Tuesday
and begin promptly at Noon
(we suggest arriving at 11:45 am to allow
time for check-in and to get your lunch).

Portage Country Club

240 North Portage Path | Akron, OH  44303

Tel: 330.644.4512

$13.00 per person for lunch

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Julie Brandle

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Change your community with us by volunteering on a local project or attending a community event.
View our 2017-18 Project List and also a Community-Wide Calendar of Events!

We work with groups and organizations of all sizes to accomplish even more.
Email our Service Committee Chair.

Discover and celebrate diverse perspectives with a global organization.  
Email our International Exchange Chair.
 
 
 
 

Club President's Message

Julie Brandle

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What a busy month its been!  SO BUSY in fact that I am SO LATE in getting this article out to our club!
 
With only four more meetings to go and coming out of an awesome planning retreat for President-Elect John Margida's upcoming year, it's fun to look back over the last month and remember all of the accomplishments of our Club!
 
We welcomed new members to our club this month in Mario Micale, Paul Jarrett, Deborah Farquhar Jones, Tim Able, Judge Jill Lanzinger, and Meghan Whitehead.
 
We had more than a few great presentations!  With a special reminder as a follow-up to our ShelterCare presentation by Wes Fair and Kim Polatas to watch your email for the list of items being collected for the Street Outreach Services Center for homeless teens on June 5th and 12th.  Some of the items include gently used or new mens clothing and shoes, NEW mens socks and underwear, personal hygiene items, and if you have an organization looking for a larger item the center is in need of a new dishwasher. Special thanks to the Tuesday Musical Club, John Shulan for Bath Astronomy Center, Amy Belles for Kulture City and we celebrated and congratulated our final scholarship recipients for the academic scholarships and our Paul Harris Fellows!  
 
Our Scholarship Winners: 
Brandon Bell - Firestone Community Learning Center
Wesley Brown - Kenmore/Garfield High School
Emma Dudones - Ellet Community Learning Center
Claire Heinle - Our Lady of the Elms
Catherine Horvath - Archbishop Hoban High School
Hanna Lidderdale - St. Vincent/St. Mary High School
Tyezhe' Wilson - Buchtel Community Learning Center (Not able to attend)
L-R:  David Miller, Kevin Keeney, Stephen Buie, Ed Wagner
 
Our Service Committee, led by Karen Meek, kept us busy with projects for Rise Against Hunger, Interact, and cleaning the Rotary Camp cabins, just to name a few — thanks to all who came out to help!
 
We have some more fun coming up in the next couple of weeks that I hope you can attend — so please mark your calendars!
 
 
June 12th - Nuevo, Downtown Akron weather permitting (location may change in case of inclement weather-stay tuned) After Hours 5-7pm
 
June 22nd - United Way Day of Action two shifts available 9am-Noon & Noon-3pm  click to sign up 
 
June 23rd from 12-4pm when we will hold our first Club Family Picnic at Rotary Camp (click to register).  Dessert, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Beverages, Condiments to be provided.  Bring a side dish to share and come for an afternoon of fun!
 
July 6th the annual President's Dinner will be held at Rotary Camp from 6-9pm.  Please RSVP (click here) at your earliest convenience.  Dinner will be provided by Jeff Kline's Robert J Events and Catering.
 
In Rotary Service,
 
Julie Brandle, President
The Rotary Club of Akron
 

Rise Against Hunger Recap
Posted by Douglas Hausknecht
Rotary Club of Akron Co-hosted Rise Against Hunger Event with The University of Akron
Contact: Douglas Hausknecht, Rotary Club of Akron 330.780.7925 hauskne@uakron.edu

On the evening of Wednesday April 25 over 250 volunteers representing the Rotary Club of Akron and The University of Akron (UA) gathered in the ballroom of the Jean Hower Taber Student Union.  By the end of the evening some 42,000 meals had been packaged and boxed for Rise Against Hunger. 
 
 
 
 
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Planned Giving 

Have you ever wondered why some Akron Rotarians have gold name badges?

 
Posted by the Akron Rotary Planned Giving Committee
 
Perhaps you thought they are a great fashion accessory or that they improve cell phone reception. While these may be true, the real reason is to symbolize commitment to the perpetuation of the good works of Akron Rotary.
 
The more Rotary experiences you have, the more committed you will be to this idea; the good work of our Akron Club, Camp and Foundation and the Rotary International Foundation must continue in perpetuity. What we accomplish today is owing largely to the vision and generosity of those who went before us.
 
There will always be children with special needs. There must always be people and resources to improve their lives. They are called Rotarians.
 
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June 2018 Akrotarian
Jun 29, 2018
May 2018 Akrotarian
May 30, 2018
 
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Now in our Second Century of Service in the Akron Community!

 
Our Celebration on April 5, 2014
 
Honoring the Past.  Driving the Future.
 
The History of The Rotary Club of Akron
 
 
Pictured below are some of the Rotarians who attended our
Centennial Celebration April 5, 2014