Most people know that a single day is about 24 hours long, and that there are 365 days in a year.
But it actually takes Earth 365.242190 days to orbit the sun, says Jackie Faherty, an astronomer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
"And that .242190 days to go around the sun is the entire reason why we have a leap year," she explained.
Source: NPR Strange News
Our Mission:
An inclusive, action oriented service organization, Akron Rotary improves our community and the world while having fun and building friendships.
Our Vision:
Together, we aspire to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of those in our Akron community and beyond.
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Regular Weekly Meetings
Tuesday at NOON
Doors open at 11:45am
$20.00 per person
includes buffet lunch by Tangier Catering
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44304
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICES:
March 19, 2024 we will meet off site at Summit Artspace
William Sanderson owned Independence Financial Group, a full financial planning firm, and had been in practice for over forty-three years, until he merged his practice with another firm in 2018. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Life Underwriter, has a B.S. in Education from Miami University, and a Master’s Degree in Christian Leadership from Malone University. (The equivalent to a Masters in Divinity, without the Greek and Hebrew.) He is a former member of Malone University’s Graduate School Advisory Board, has served as an adjunct professor there, and received the Alumni of the year award in 1996. He has been a speaker, presenter, and workshop director, on many topics both professionally and for topics that are avocational.
He founded Akron Fossils and Science Center in 2005 and continues as CEO. This family oriented educational facility features Science classes, Super Science Saturdays, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties, Lecture Series, and an outdoor Adventureland, called, “Truassic Park” which has a 200’ zipline, a 56’ slide, a low ropes challenge course, along with all kinds of fun swings, slides and twirly apparatus. Akron Fossils also houses the Creation Education Museum which explores the two models of origins. Evolution, or Creation and the Intelligent design models. The theme is “You Decide”.
Bill continues to take groups on wilderness canoe trips to the Minnesota/Canadian boundary waters in northern Minnesota, sharing the wonders of creation, and providing memories of adventure, similar to those chronicled in his book, Getting the Wilderness in You.
Bill is a competitive sailor and has taken up golf after a 40-year hiatus. He is married to Lynn, has 5 children, 6 grandchildren, resides in Akron, Ohio, and Bradenton Beach, Florida.
Bill can be reached at 330-388-9894. Email is: gettingthewildernessinyou@gmail.com.
With great sadness I share with you the loss of our own Past Rotary International Director, Michael J. Johns, who passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 23, Rotary’s 119th Anniversary and World Understanding and Peace Day. A fitting tribute to this Rotary Warrior’s memory.
Below are the final arrangements as published - please look further for additional information on tributes to Michael, attendance at the reception/luncheon following the Mass and memorial contributions:
Visitation at DeJohn Funeral Home and Celebrations Center (12811 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44206 - Rte. 306 just south of Mayfield Road)
Wednesday, February 28 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Morning Prayers at Church of the Resurrection (32001 Cannon Road, Solon, OH 44139)
Friday, March 1 from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial at Church of the Resurrection (32001 Cannon Road, Solon, OH 44139)
Friday, March 1 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. followed by a Reception/Luncheon
So many Rotarians have spoken about the influence Mike has had on their lives, not just as a Rotarian but as a mentor and as a friend. That is his Rotary legacy as is his life of dedication and commitment in service to those less fortunate. When Mike spoke to you, you always had his full attention and you knew “you were the only person in the room.” This man of faith loved his family above all else and lived his life by the Rotary 4-way Test in every thought, word and deed. He was always confident the dreaded Poliomyelitis would be eradicated from the face of the earth.
For those who have asked, Past Director Mike’s Rotary 'Service Above Self’ included the following:
A 45-year Rotarian, Mike Johns first joined the former Rotary Club of Hillcrest in 1979 and served as its President in 1980-81 and 2001-2002. He served with honor and distinction as District 663 Governor in 1986-87 and as Rotary International Director in 2007-2009. In 2016 he was Co-Chair of the District 6630 Centennial Celebration when we celebrated the 100th Anniversary of our own Past Rotary International President Arch C. Klumph’s vision of The Rotary Foundation here in Cleveland, OH in collaboration with the Cleveland Orchestra. Later that year, Past Director Mike attended another Centennial Celebration in the Philippines, site of the Rotary International Health, Hunger and Humanity Program to immunize six million children against the dreaded Poliomyelitis on September 29, 1979. The first such initiative to eradicate Polio so that no child will ever experience this crippling disease ever again
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish may make a contribution in his memory to Polio (or other Rotary Area of Focus), please click on the link rotary.org/donate, click on DONATE, indicate your Area of Focus and then select the box that check “I would like to make this donation in honor or in memory of someone” and input Michael J. Johns. That is all you need to do. The family will be notified a contribution has been made with your name and email address. This information is also being added to the DeJohn website tonight where other organizations are listed from which you may select.
Continue to keep all of the Johns and Keck families in your thoughts and prayers. Rotary International President-Elect Stephanie Urchick asked that I share with you her thoughts: “A tremendous loss to us and to the world he served.” She knows how much he meant to all of us.
A special note of appreciation to PDG Beverly Ghent-Skrzynski for assisting the District in Johns family communications, as well as preparing this information for me to share with all of you. Please share this information with your respective club members.
Stephanie York serves as executive director of the Shaw Jewish Community Center of Akron. She spoke to our Club on February 27th.
The Shaw JCC is recognized for its quality programming and services in fitness, recreation, sports, and education, for all stages of life. The JCC’s approximately 60-acre campus houses an early childhood education department, a k-8 private school, a synagogue, JewishAkron, Jewish Family Services, a full kosher kitchen with catering, two pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a racquetball court, a gymnasium, workout facilities, group exercise rooms, an auditorium, and well-equipped locker rooms with spa features, and more. The JCC membership is predominantly from outside the Jewish community – with 1,400 membership units (individuals or families) and 1,000 active Silver Sneaker participants.
Reading to children helps stimulate their imaginations, contributes to language development, and helps to encourage early literacy. Share your love of reading with students across Summit and Medina counties during Read to Me Day!
On March 1, volunteers are invited to visit Akron Public Schools and read stories to students and on March 12 at Cloverleaf Elementary.
Each sponsorship level provides the opportunity for one volunteer to read aloud to children in an elementary school classroom. Grab a book and join us for a celebration of the joy of reading.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS:
Reader – $10 Supplies one book to one classroom for Read to Me Day
Classroom – $250 Supply a classroom set of a book to a classroom for Read to Me Day
Grade – $500 Supply an entire grade a class set of a book to a classroom for Read to Me Day
School – $2,500 Supply entire school with book for Read to Me Day
For more information about Read to Me Day contact Darion Karam and dkaram@uwsummitmedina.org
Join Executive Director Heather Meeker at Summit Artspace for a deep dive into Akron's vibrant artist community, and a tour of its building in the heart of the Main-Market Historic District!
Summit Artspace is a nonprofit organization that supports local artists throughout every step of the creative process. It connects artists to the resources they need to thrive, including studios and rehearsal space, galleries and exhibitions, professional development workshops, and community events like the downtown Akron ArtWalk.
Summit Artspace’s historic building has been an Akron landmark since 1927 when it was constructed by publisher Charles Knight and his son, John S. Knight, as the new headquarters of the Akron Beacon Journal. Standing three stories tall and boasting a whopping 55,000 square feet, the building has been an epicenter of excitement and creativity for nearly a century. The Knight brothers relocated the Beacon Journal in 1938 and the Akron Public Library purchased the building in 1940; it served as the library’s downtown location until 1969. In 1976 Summit County preserved the building and leas leased portions to the Historical Society, the MRDD board, and the Akron Work Center. Today, Summit Artspace is its sole occupant. The building retains many of its original features, including a manually-operated freight elevator, John S. Knight’s safe, and of course, the ornate art-deco façade.
SCHEDULE
Noon - Assemble in 3rd Floor Classroom
12:15 - Lunch and program, (including Susie Lilley, resident artist)
Resilient Minds: Artistry After Injury benefiting The Brain Injury Association of Ohio.
"Resilient Minds: Artistry After Injury" is a full day event designed to celebrate the abilities and talent of brain injury survivors through various forms of art including multi-media and movement. The Resilient Minds event will include a multi-media art gallery featuring art by survivors and artists, interactive artistry workshops (canvas painting projects, dance lessons, mindfulness/yoga) led by a local artist, and an evening event featuring various dance, music and other artistic performances.
Survivor Art Gallery
Refreshments
Performing Arts
Art Workshops for Brain Injury Survivors and Caregivers
If you missed registering for our February 28th service night, we are seeking volunteers to help at the foodbank through October.
We go every other month on the 4th Wednesday - see dates below.
Please mark your calendars to join us for these service project dates and please be sure to pre-register with me I we know you are coming.
I need a head count the Friday before for each date as shown, so if you would please let me know by then if you plan on attending by sending me an email or text: dhall@preferredlegacy.com or 330-714-1044. I would greatly appreciate it!
The service project involves breaking down large containers of food into smaller portions for redistribution to area food pantries. The two hours flies by as we all have fun with the project and we get the opportunity to work with our fellow Rotarians and strengthen our friendships and maybe meet a few new people from other organizations/companies that are there volunteering as well.
IF YOU HAVE NOT VOLUNTEERED BEFORE AT THE FOOD BANK THEN I NEED YOU TO REGISTER. See volunteer application link below.
If you have any questions please call or text me at 330-714-1044.
I need a head count by noon Friday February 23rd, so if you would please let me know by then if you plan on attending by sending me an email or text: dhall@preferredlegacy.com or 330-714-1044. I would greatly appreciate it!
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Main Campus is located at 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307, at the corner of Dart Avenue and Opportunity Parkway off of OH-59 near Downtown Akron. Get Directions.
When you arrive, please park in the front of the building or in the Dart Avenue parking lot. Use the front glass doors to enter the building.
If the parking lot is full, please park in the grass lot or proceed to the Shipping and Receiving parking lot on the other side of the building.
If entering through Shipping and Receiving, enter through the RED visitor door and proceed to the front desk.
We also recommend carpooling when possible.
What to wear:
Face Masks are optional.
Safety is our priority! Please note that open-toed shoes are not permitted in the warehouse.Jewelry is not permitted in the clean- room and we recommend wearing limited jewelry when volunteering.
Comfortable shoes are recommended as you may be on your feet the entire time.
It is best to dress in layers. The weather outside may affect the temperature inside the warehouse.
Akron Youth Mentorship's K-3rd Grade Reading Program has a new location! Monday, February 26 we will be reading at The Vincent House located on East Exchange Street.
The State of Ohio has a 3rd Grade Reading Guarantee that ensures that students in grades K-3rd grade are provided with resources to get them to the appropriate reading level by the time they enter 4th grade and aren't falling behind. Akron Youth Mentorship's K-3rd Grade Reading Program puts a tutor in front of them to read books for one hour a week. This extra reading time gives our K-3rd grade mentees a little extra help making sure they are on track to meet state standards and be set up for success as they move into 4th grade.
One hour a week helps kids catch up! As a club, we have committed to support two kids per week on Monday evenings from 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm, October 2023 thru May 2024.
Thank you to all those who have already volunteered to support this initiative, I hope you have enjoyed this experience as much as I have!. If you have any questions, please reach out to me via e-mail or phone (440.813.6230).
Every week, 100 students at Innes Community Learning Center receive packs of non-perishable food on Fridays to ensure they have enough to eat over the weekend. The Feeding Kids Backpack Project is provided by Open M and is partially funded by a grant awarded by the Akron Rotary Foundation. Food insecurity negatively impacts a child's ability to learn and grow.
Packing is on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm at Open M. Delivery is at 9:00 am on Thursdays.
Akron Family Restaurant on April 19, 2024, 7:30-9am
Please join us for fellowship with those Rotarians we may not be able to see at our Tuesday meetings. In January, we had more than 20 people in attendance and we really had a nice time!
President Knauer will provide an update on club happenings and Cyndi will update you and get input from you regarding our upcoming service projects. We hope that you are able to join us.
Hey there! Have you heard about the upcoming District 6630 Governor's Conference hosted by this year's Governor and Akron Rotarian, Julie Brandle? It's an annual gathering for all members and guests, and it's happening on April 26 & 27. Save the dates!
Why should you attend? Well, for starters, it's a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians. With our District boasting more than 2,000 members and 50 clubs, you're bound to make some new connections and renew old friendships.
Plus, there are breakout sessions to help your club thrive and make a bigger impact in your community.
And let's not forget the chance to celebrate our Rotary Youth - from exchange programs to speech winners!
Registrations will open soon, but you can secure your hotel room now. Don't miss out on the fun and learning - mark your calendars and join us!
With great sadness I share with you the loss of our own Past Rotary International Director, Michael J. Johns, who passed away peacefully on Friday evening, February 23, Rotary’s 119th Anniversary and World Understanding and Peace Day. A fitting tribute to this Rotary Warrior’s memory.
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