A.S., Georgia Military College; B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.S.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S., National War College; Ed.D., Benedictine University
Timothy J. Collins, Ed.D., was appointed Walsh University's seventh President in 2019.
A senior executive since 1997, Dr. Collins joined Walsh from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) where he served as Chief Government Relations Officer for the nation’s largest university affiliated research center. In addition, Dr. Collins served as the Board Secretary for APL and Chair of two graduate degree programs in the Johns Hopkins
Whiting School of Engineering.
Dr. Collins brought more than 22 years of senior-level experience to Walsh University as a distinguished higher education professional with leadership expertise in philanthropic endeavors, conceptualization and implementation of institutional strategic plans and a demonstrated understanding of a private university’s mission, student-centered culture and Catholic traditions. As a national guest lecturer and scholar on Catholic higher education, Dr. Collins has been involved in Catholic education for nearly three decades and earned his doctorate in higher education and organizational change from Benedictine University.
Prior to joining Johns Hopkins University in 2005, Dr. Collins served as a Senior Officer in the U.S. Air Force with multiple senior command experiences during his 23 years of service in the
District Governor Myers presented member Terry Dalton with the District Governor's Citation - the Unsung Hero Award.
The unsung hero award is designed for Club Presidents to pay tribute to a person whose special service to Rotary has placed them in a category all of their own. A person whose dedication and commitment to Rotary has been given without recognition, without reservation and unselfishly. Many times it's done very quietly and behind the scenes.
Each Club President is asked to select only one member annually from their Club for this prestigious award from the Governor.
Dr. McGregor said "Terry has an uncanny ability to read my needs before I even know what they are." He added that Terry is quite the parliamentarian and is the Robert's Rules champion.
Terry has served the Club for many years as our Club Secretary and chair of the Scholarship Committee. He is a veteran, has a degree in Social work and is an Eagle Scout.
Terry does a lot of things behind the scenes that most of us never see... organizing the scholarship interviews, finalizing the recipients, awards, and attendees for their presentations. He facilitates putting together all the board meetings, records minutes and keeps our Club records in great order. In addition, this year, he has organized several special meetings for our Club President and stepped in to help with the virtual weekly meetings and provides a recap of the speaker presentations so we can share them with others. "No" is simply not in his vocabulary!
He shared that the the reason Rotary has been so meaningful and impactful in his life is that he truly lives by Service Above Self in all he does.
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.
Every year, the Rotary Club of Akron (RCOA) is eligible to apply for Rotary District Matching Grants up to $7,000 ($3,500 from District; $3,500 from RCOA). Projects must fall in the following areas of service: Peace & Conflict (Prevention/Solution); Disease Prevention & Treatment; Water & Sanitation; Maternal & Child Health & Welfare; Basic Education & Literacy; Economic or Community Development and new in 2020—Supporting the Environment.
The recipient of the 2020-2021 Matching District Grant is The Well CDC! The RCOA Board of Directors selected The Well’s Akron Hope program after reviewing seven proposals from worthwhile area non-profits. The Akron Hope program serves Mason Community Learning Center, the local elementary school in the Middlebury neighborhood on the eastside of Akron.
The goals of Akron Hope are to connect families to stable housing, living wage jobs, and other community resources; provide resources for students to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially; and increase the civic engagement of parents within the school and the community. The program hopes to serve 600+ students (including 300+ at a second elementary school) and 100+ families.
One of the requirements for receiving the matching grant is including meaningful Rotarian involvement. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Akron Hope program has adjusted its Community Connection programming. They still plan to involve Rotary with safe volunteer opportunities to connect with students and parents—either virtually or via socially distanced outside events. Please watch for news on how to participate in coming months!
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
President Rob and Sharon celebrated their 40th anniversary this month! Rob wrote: "Hard to believe this is the fortieth time we have toasted our anniversary with this wedding cup! Here’s to the love of my life! Next we steam lobsters our daughters and their guys sent us!". Way to go you two love birds!!
Bill Lowery won the 2020 Good Neighbor Award from the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors.
Thoughts and Prayers
Steve Buie's father-in-law, Owen Sims Garner, passed away October 12th.
Steve Buie shared that Mr. Garner was an amazing individual and outstanding father-in-law.
Please say prayers for Angel Housley, the daughter of Dawn Housley.
Dawn wrote "Thanks we will accept any and all prayers. This one is pretty major- replacing her aortic valve with a mechanical valve, replacing her pacemaker and leads, and removing an old pacemaker and leads from her abdomen that hasn’t worked in about 8 yrs. again thanks for all prayers!"
Past District 6630 Governor Jack Young is the person who handles all the logistics for the Shoebox program our Club supports. Many of you know Jack from his work in the District and visits to our Club.
Jack has been laid up unexpectedly due to surgery. When he transferred to the VA Medical Center they put him in quarantine so no visitors at all are allowed. We did get word that he is expected to be discharged October 27th.
He welcomes texts and calls at 440-759-4000. If you would like to send a card, at this point we suggest sending it to his home address: 3303 Twain Circle, Brunswick, OH 44212 as it may not arrive to the Medical Center before he heads home.
As many get ready to celebrate Halloween, President McGregor asked for members to submit their memorable/favorite costumes. Thank you to all who participated!
Dr. McGregor with his daughter on a magic carpet.
Cheryl and Steve Warren - as Elvis with his peanut butter and banana sandwich.
Colleen Iacianci as wacky wavy inflatable flailing
arm tube people - the name of the costumes
is a mouthful!
Julie Brandle as Gretel for a murder mystery
David Miller - In addition to the Harry Potter
one here are the Millers over the years.
(see more below)
Cheryl and Steve Warren as Santa and Mrs. Claus
a little earlier than normal - but if the stores can do
The Rotary Club of Akron was honored to have District Governor (DG) Patricia (Pat) Myers as our featured speaker during our October 20, 2020 meeting. For our fellow Rotarians who haven’t had the privilege of meeting DG Myers, I would like to share a little of who Pat is. Click to view presentation.
DG Myers grew up in Ohio. She earned a Social Work degree from the Kent State University Honors College where she still serves on the Alumni Board. She also earned an MBA from the McLaren College of Business at the U. of San Francisco. Her career included: Director of the Palm Beach County Habilitation Center, Grants Manager of the State of Florida, Board member of the Florida Institute of Governments, which she established, and Executive Director of the Foundation, Development and Government at Palm Beach Community College and for the Community College System of Florida.
In 1990, she was asked to return to KSU to lead a foundation and corporation grants campaign. For 20 years she was the KSU Legislative Agent for their eight-campus system. She was also a loaned executive to the Chancellor of the University System of Ohio. Pat has received many awards and honors, too numerous to add to this article.
Her Rotary experience started when asked to join the Hudson Rotary in 1990, serving on many Rotary committees and is a founding member of The Hudson Clocktower Rotary. The new club formed with a group of dedicated Rotarians who saw a need to provide training for future leaders to keep Hudson strong. They took action by establishing Leadership Hudson and Junior Leadership Hudson, where Pat continues to serve on the board.
DG Myers began her presentation by thanking the Club for inviting her to speak with the Akron Rotary Club. She stated “It is an honor to serve your widely respected and admired club, and a bit intimidating to be in the presence of a club filled with outstanding leaders. When I came to the 100-year celebration at The Hilton in Fairlawn, and watched the video of your history, I was impressed with the leadership of Akron Rotary in your community, particularly your focus from that first year on youth, and children with special needs and how every step of the way you have used your leadership skills to unite, take action, and create lasting change.”
DG Myers continued by recognizing the involvement of so many of our club members, past and present, with District leadership activities.
DG Myers thanked Dr. McGregor for agreeing to use his leadership skills to serve as President. “When you and I talked you shared that as a medical professional, you realized even before we had to cancel All Ohio President Elect training in March, that you would need to plan differently for your year as President. I heard your concern of understanding the seriousness of the Virus first-hand in your work you looked at how to keep your club Members and others safe as they planned their meeting and events for the year. You formed a risk management team of professional medical, legal, insurance, finance club members, and developed a rubric to assess the risk if meeting In-person or holding events or fundraisers. Rob- Your club is fortunate to have you at this time – today – this year.”
A Year of Change:
DG Myers commented, “this is a year of change and like Rotary International President Holger Knaack’s theme of “Rotary Opens Opportunities,” The Akron club - is finding opportunities -to answer a call for help, to honor people; to provide needed school supplies, food, PPE, even camp – to unite – take action - to connect even if at home staying safe. We are people who love being with others who share the same core values we have had for 115 years –we like to serve, laugh together, share concerns, celebrate good news, care for others. We have all had to share in this difficult time.”
“We have had to stretch and learn new Habits and – yes- technology. I say – we were kicked into using technology whether we wanted to or not.”
How does DG Myers see the year ahead?
“My vision is the same as Rotary’s vision. My goal this year is that each of our clubs and members are connected and engaged. My Objectives include to sharing with each member the opportunities, resources and support that Rotary International, the district and other clubs can provide, as they become available. As we open our eyes and minds, suddenly – we see, as your President is doing –that we can still reach out to those who needs a hand.”
“How can we in our clubs, district or Rotary International take this time to look at how we can restructure our committees, events, fundraisers, our goals and activities, our youth and students, to think and plan – together. Those of us volunteering on district committees are asking questions –How do we meet together when we cannot be in person? Do we need to have all these meetings – can we use technology even after there is a vaccine-should we have hybrid meetings, how can R.I. and the district honor the donors to the Rotary Foundation annual fund, to keep the fight to end polio and provide grants for needs relating to the pandemic, shelter boxes for other natural disasters, youth exchanges.
How can R.I. and the District provide the support for your club -and its officers -more effectively. How can we all share ideas and resources?”
In conclusion, DG Myers quoted Past R I President Ian Riseley who said
Deadline to buy your raffle tickets is November 2 at 5pm!
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
Drawing will take place at our weekly Club meeting on November 3, 2020.
You can also let me know if you want to buy a raffle ticket at our next Rotary Club of Akron meeting on October 20,2020.
Please make check payable to Rotary Club of Akron. Put in memo: POLIO RAFFLE TICKET
Mail to either:
The Rotary Camp - in care of Mella Castner
4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron Ohio 44319
or to me at :
Stew Buchanan
3 Lake Front Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319
We do not have much time, so respond as soon as possible.
I am excited!!!! Go Tribe and “End Polio Now” !
Stew Buchanan
End Polio Now Chairman
About World Polio Day
World Polio Day is a time for Rotarians and Rotaractors across the globe to raise awareness about our work to eradicate polio for good. If we stay committed to making progress, polio will be the second human disease ever to be eradicated.
In our fight to end polio, we’ve used our collective strength to defeat this devastating disease in almost every part of the world. This year, the World Health Organization’s African region was certified free of wild poliovirus – showing that eradication is possible even in very difficult circumstances. Wild poliovirus still paralyzes children in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and as long as polio exists anywhere, it remains a threat everywhere.
Let’s Take Action A polio-free world is possible, but we can achieve it only by taking action together. With the challenges to vaccination programs posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more crucial that Rotary continues to build awareness and raise funds for polio eradication.
Thank you to all who have participated and sent photos!! Several new photos have been posted to FaceBook and our website photo libraryVIEW THEM ALL HERE
Karen Hrdlicka and Jeff hit the trails this past weekend!
Susan Colville Hall Hiking the Ledges at
Liberty Park in Twinsburg with Janice Radl.
This is the 3rd and longest trail we completed
today, and the most gorgeous. The path with
outcroppings of rock often in the form of blocks
leads through these glorious rock ledges that
hide caves and other fascinating features.
The trail meanders to a meadow area and
wetland where the boardwalk protects
fragile plants and wildlife from our steps.
We couldn’t have chosen a more beautiful day to examine these beauties!
President and first lady Sharon along with a very happy Harrison made their way to the tark County Park District this past week.
Kimmie Hoch and her family knocked out three trails on this beautiful weekend!
The Halls did two more hikes on this beautiful fall day.
Please continue to participate in the Summit County Metro Parks Fall Hiking Spree . . .together but apart.
This years theme for the Fall Hiking Spree is From Fields to Forest.
As you hit the trails,snap a pictureon your trail of choice, pre hike, while on the hike or post hike and send to me, You can email me, text me or post to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #AkronRotaryHikes
Each week I'll collect the photos and post to our Rotary Club of Akron FB Page and our Akrotarian to see your fellow Rotarians out taking advantage of our amazing park system.
Please remember that if you choose to hike with fellow Rotarians while distancing, please keep your distance in your photo! I will not be featuring photos that don't follow social distancing guidelines.
Anyone who finishes the whole spree, and sends me a copy of their completed form will be entered into a drawing for a Fall Basket of goodies!
Thank you for your support of Rotary Camp last year through the 30th annual Akron Rotary’s Chili Open Golf Classic presented by Wayne Homes! Below is a short video highlighting our trials and successes through the uncertainty of 2020. As a result of your support we are able to continue our mission of creating a world where there are only abilities!
Thank you, again!
Dan Reynolds
Executive Director
Akron Rotary’s 31st Annual Chili Open Golf Classic!
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.
eekly meetings and provides a recap of the speaker presentations so we can share them with others. "No" is simply not in his vocabulary!
President Rob and Sharon celebrated their 40th anniversary this month! Rob wrote: "Hard to believe this is the fortieth time we have toasted our anniversary with this wedding cup! Here’s to the love of my life! Next we steam lobsters our daughters and their guys sent us!". Way to go you two love birds!!
Bill Lowery won the 2020 Good Neighbor Award from the Akron Cleveland Association of Realtors.
Please say prayers for Angel Housley, the daughter of Dawn Housley. 
of Florida, Board member of the Florida Institute of Governments, which she established, and Executive Director of the Foundation, Development and Government at Palm Beach Community College and for the Community College System of Florida.
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