Christine began her official duties as CEO of OPEN M, on July 20, 2020. Prior to joining OPEN M, Curry served the Northeast Ohio Medical University as special assistant to the president and as stewardship and development program coordinator within the University’s Division of Advancement.
She previously spent two years as a member of the City of Akron’s Mayor’s cabinet as director of communications, and more than 18 years at The University of Akron, in a variety of roles including director of development/stewardship and donor services, director of alumni relations and as a public relations representative.
Prior to her career in higher education, she spent the first seven years of her career in the corporate and non-profit sectors. Christine is a proud alumna of Akron Public Schools, graduating from Garfield High School and The University of Akron where she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications.
She is a strong believer in giving back to her community and currently serves on the Akron Roundtable Board of Trustees, LeBron James Family Foundation - LAB Community Board and our Lady of the Elms Board of Trustees. Curry is a member of Leadership Akron - Class 24.
On Friday, November 6, Akron Children’s Hospital was the grateful recipient of 1500 isolation gowns thanks to District 6630 Disaster Relief Grant. Shown on the receiving area is Michael Vaughn, the manager of supply processing and distribution from Akron Children’s Hospital (L) and Dr. Robert McGregor, Akron Children’s Chief Medical Officer and President of the Akron Rotary Club, whose members applied for the grant.
The purpose of Rotary Cares is to show our support for Akron Rotary members and their families when dealing with the loss of a loved one, the hardship of illness and also to celebrate the joy of a new baby, job, marriage or other events in their lives. Please be sure to email me (click here) with any news you would like placed here. Note that information is posted only with permission of the individual(s).
Congratulations - a new bundle of joy has entered the world!!
President Rob and first lady Sharon McGregor are new, and first-time, grandparents to Caleb Joseph Garner. Caleb weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz. Mom and Caleb are doing well!
Thoughts and prayers
All our best to Sharon McGregor’s mother, Alice Muscalus, who is home recovering from surgery. Sharon’s father, Jack, was a long time Rotarian in the Harrisburg, PA Club.
Update on Jack Young and Angel Housley ...Great News!!
PDG Jack Young was released from the rehab facility at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center last Friday and continues to make good progress. He asked me to relay to you how much your support has meant to him over the last several weeks. PDG Jack has asked that if you wish to contact him, please do so via email, text or by simply calling him. His contact info is as follows:
Dawn Housley reported that her daughter, Angel, is "home and she is doing really good! Some pain but thankfully not to much!! Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers!"
For 96 years, Akron Rotary Camp has been the main project of our Rotary Club. Every Rotarian is needed to help us reach our $300,000 goal in 2021! Let's help camp live out their mission of “Creating a world where there are only abilities!”
Although the Chili Open will look different from previous years due the impact of COVID-19, and whether you choose to attend in person or virtually, your gift will make a significant impact allowing us to continue to serve the vulnerable youth in our community.
The annual fundraiser represents 30% of operating costs to the Rotary Camp's annual budget. This ensures that no child is turned away due to their family’s inability to pay. We are extremely thankful to our Chili Open Presenting Sponsor, Wayne Homes for their continued commitment to the camp.
Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre Columbus Blue Jackets & FOX Sports Ohio Television Color Analyst
The Rotary Club of Akron had the privilege of listening to Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre during our Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Club meeting. His presentation was a reflection on his early years playing soccer and ice hockey as a youngster and the opportunities he was provided as his career advanced in the NHL and several overseas opportunities in Sweden, Finland and Germany.
A native of Montreal, Quebec, Grand-Pierre was a seventh-round pick of the St. Louis Blues in the 1995 NHL Draft. He played for Beauport and Val-d'Or in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League before making his professional debut with the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans in 1997-98 and appearing in his first NHL game with the Sabres the following season. He was acquired by Columbus in a trade with Buffalo on June 23, 2000. As a member of the Blue Jackets' inaugural team, he appeared in 202 games with the club, registering four goals and 10 assists for 14 points with 239 penalty minutes between 2000-04. He tallied 7-13-20 and 311 penalty minutes in 269 career NHL games with Columbus, Buffalo, Atlanta and Washington and went on to play professionally in Sweden, Finland and Germany before retiring in 2013.
After spending 16 years as a professional hockey player, Jean-Luc decided it was time to “join the real world of work. Playing hockey was like having fun every day. Professional sports isn’t the real world.’”
With that realization, Jean-Luc retired from his professional career as a hockey player in 2013 and acquired his real estate license and began his career in the Columbus, Ohio area. He has been a successful realtor for 7 years.
Mr. Grand-Pierre stressed the importance of creating relationships along the way. Those relationships provided him the opportunity to return to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Jean-Luc joined the club's television broadcast team as a studio analyst in 2019. Although Grand-Pierre had been a contributor on Blue Jackets radio broadcasts during the past three Stanley Cup Playoffs, he was now thrust into the roll of a television broadcaster. He had to learn quickly as he was replacing the renowned Bill Davidge who retired following the 2018-19 season. You will see Grand-Pierre on FOX Sports broadcasts along side Brian Giesenschlag. Together, they host Blue Jackets Live during the pregame, postgame and intermissions for Blue Jackets games.
Jean-Luc commented how nervous he was when he started as part of the broadcast team. The only job he excelled in for most of his life was that of a hockey player.
The Annual Meeting for the Rotary Club of Akron will be held December 1, 2020 at Noon via Zoom
In accordance with our club bylaws, an Annual Meeting of this club shall be held on the Tuesday preceding the regular December Board of Directors Meeting in each year but no later than December 31st of each year.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect the officers and directors to serve for the ensuing year, provide updates and reports from the Club and to discuss and vote upon resolutions as needed.
Please note that the ballot represents officers/trustees for the Akron Rotary Club which operates on the Rotary year of July 1 - June 30 and for the Akron rotary Camp and the Akron Rotary Foundation, which operates on a calendar year of January 1 - December 31.
Per our Club bylaws, a quorum for this Club Annual Meeting is defined as 1/3 of our membership being present. So we would really appreciate your attendance.
I want to thank Pat O'Neil and his nominating committee and all the club members who thoughtfully submitted suggestions for the positions.
Our bylaws allow for a combined election ballot vote of Officers/Directors for the Club and Foundation.
The OFFICIAL COMBINED ELECTION BALLOTmust be returned no later than November 18, 2020. Return instructions are on top of the ballot.
Deadline to buy your raffle tickets has been extended until Monday, November 23rd at 5pm!
The drawing will be Tuesday, November 24th.
Saturday, October 24th, was “WORLD POLIO DAY”. To support The Rotary International Foundation “End Polio Now” we are having a raffle for two tickets, including Terrace Club, to the “End Polio Now” Indians game on July 22, 2021 against Tampa Bay.
Raffle tickets are $10 per ticket or 3 tickets for $20
I am so thrilled to see so many out and taking advantage of our Socially Distant but Together #AkronRotaryHikes Social time!
Remember to use the hashtag when you post to Social media and send me a picture of your completed form to be entered to win a Fall Goodies Basket I am putting together.
Harrison and Rob did Spring Hollow Hike today while Sharon is advocating for her 88year old mother recuperating from GI surgery in Hershey, PA. Harrison is a good hiking buddy!
Julie Brandle joined her Leadership Akron Class 37 on this beautiful morning for 2 miles on the Chippewa Trail.
Silver Creek was popular today!! The Halls found themselves at this hiking spot this afternoon.
Completed our last fall hiking spree hike at Silver Creek today! Beautiful day to be outside!
Busy day at Summit Metroparks around our county today Millers were at Silver Creek too!
Julie Brandle finished the next 3 hikes (Redwing, Downy Loop, Bluebird) today solo, who knows how long this beautiful weather will last! Perfect day to take advantage of it.
Fellow Rotarians, it's that time again! Help Akron Rotary Camp earn $ to send kids to Camp! Save your ACME receipts from August 6 to December 26 to earn some Community Cash Back on ACME Fresh Market Store Brands. Receipts can be mailed or dropped off to Akron Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319. As always, thank you for your support!
Do you shop on Amazon? If yes, AmazonSmile is an easy way to support Rotary Camp with every purchase. Just takes a few minutes to set up.
At no cost to you, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases
If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up on your web browser. Simply select Rotary Camp for Children With Special Needs Inc to start generating donations.
AmazonSmile customers can now support Rotary Camp for Children With Special Needs Inc in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones. Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, you will need to update your mobile app. Click here for instructions.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Mella Castner, director of development at Rotary Camp (330) 644-4512.
Your health and safety is important to us.
Our thoughts are with all of you and our sincere appreciation goes out to every individual working to help keep us safe and healthy.
Rotary HistoryA Home for HeadquartersThe idea that Rotary should own its headquarters dates back at least to the 1920 convention, when Albert Adams, 1919-20 Rotary
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