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.
 
_________________________

Join Us at a Weekly Meeting!

Our regular weekly meetings take place
Tuesday at NOON

Doors open at 11:45am
at
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
129 South Union Street
Akron, OH 44304
$20.00 per person
includes buffet lunch by Tangier Catering
_________________________
UPCOMING PRESENTERS
Sep 05, 2023 12:00 PM
CLUB SERVICE COMMITMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sep 12, 2023 12:00 PM
Twin Pines Technology
Sep 19, 2023 12:00 PM
Summit County Executive
Sep 26, 2023 12:00 PM
Akron Cooperative Farms
View entire list
CLUB NEWS & EVENTS
YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED

 

 
We have been talking with the folks at Akron Youth Mentorship about opportunities to serve the K-3 Students by reading with them on Monday nights from 5-6pm at their facility at 940 Mckinley ave Akron, OH 44306.
 
We would need to commit to having one Rotarian who can be there each Monday during the school year, per student.  I envision setting up teams of 3 Rotarians per student.  The team could be responsible for ensuring that one student doesn't read alone that week.  Based on the number of Rotarians interested in serving in this capacity, we can commit to more students.
 
The other opportunity to serve there is to provide a meal for 35-45 people (students/mentors) on a Monday evening.  We would provide the food and serve the food.  There is no budget for this.  We would need to share in the cost.  I thought this would be a good way to introduce our club to the facility and the program in the beginning.  From there, we can commit to serving some of the students.   
 
Please let me know if you are interested in serving in this capacity as a mentor. Also, let me know if you are interested in providing a meal for our first engagement there.
 
Sincerely,
 
Cyndi
330-606-6041 cell/text
 
14th Annual Cornhole Tournament - August 26, 2023
 
 
OPEN M - Backpack Service Project: Sign up NOW
OPEN M received grant funding from the Akron Rotary Foundation for its Feeding Kids Backpack Project. 
 
Weekend meals will be packed for 100 low-income and food insecure students for Akron's Innes Middle School.
 
Volunteers will fill the backpacks on September 6th - October 26th:
Wednesdays will be from 3 - 4 pm.  
Thursdays will be from 9am - 10am
Thank you for your service at the Food Bank!
Members of the Akron Club and Stow-Munroe Falls helped out at the Akron Canton Food Bank August 23, 2023
 
Dr. Christie Presentation 'Progress through Preservation, Millionaire's Row'
 
Dr. Alice Christie presented Progress through Preservation, Millionaire's Row.
 
About Dr. Christie:

Native Akronite

Graduate of: St. Vincent High School; Ursuline College—BA in Art Education; University of Akron—MA in Special Eduction; Kent State University—PhD. in Early Childhood Education

Taught 5 years in Akron Public Schools; 18 years at the University of Akron (Special Education)—emetita status; 15 years at Malone University (Director of Graduate Education)—emerita status

Program Director for Progress Through Preservation (16 years on the board; 1998-2004 and 2015-current)

Also 8 years on the board of Hower House and long-time member of Summit County Historical Society

Interests: Akron history, antiques, architecture

One son and 4 grandchildren

 
Pours and Pints to End Polio
Join us and help fight to eliminate polio!  
 
DG Julie Brandle and DGE Dale Smith are planning several Pours and Pints to End Polio around the district to celebrate the success to date in our fight to eliminate polio from our planet.
 
There will be no cost to attend - you will be responsible only for the food and drink that you purchase from the venue.  We will be having a 50/50 raffle at each event.
 
imageimage
 
The events and locations are:
  • Aug 31 Debonne Winery/Double Wing Brewing 7840 Doty Road Madison
  • Sept 6 TBD Likely Kent area
  • Sept 14 Beerhead 1813 Nagle Road Avon
  • Sept 21 Green Valley Brewing 53 Milford Drive Hudson
  • Sept 28 Forest City Brewing 2135 Columbus Road Cleveland
  • Oct 5 TBD Likely Akron area
  • Oct 12 Winery at Wolf Creek 2637 S. Cleveland Massillon Road Barberton
  • Oct 26 Beerhead 8003 Crile Road Painesville
Akron Club Service Projects: Help Us Take Action!!
 
If you are interested in serving on the Service Projects Committee, please contact Cyndi Kane:  cyndi@cyndikane.com. 330-606-6041
 
  • REGISTRATIONS ARE STARTING TO BE SET UP AND ACTIVATED
     
  • CHECK OUT THE EVENTS CALENDAR IN THE RIGHT MARGIN OF THIS NEWSLETTER 
     
Service Projects List 
 
    • Wednesdays in September and October from 3-4pm. (filling backpacks)
    • Thursdays in September and October from 9-10am. (distributing backpacks)
    Trunk or Treat  
    • October 21 -  Time TBD at Billow's Fairlawn Chapel
    Akron Canton Regional Food Bank
    (IF you have not volunteered here before, follow the instruction in the article from David Hall above)
    • October 25, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm
    Well CDC
    • Akron Hope December 7th, 5:30pm. (Gift Wrapping)
    Salvation Army - Bell ringing
    • December 1st & December 15th time/location TBD
    More coming up in December (dates TBD):
    • Kenmore Neighborhood Alliance  Light the Boulevard-decorate a window
    • Super Learning Center Christmas Party date TBD.
    • Second Chance Village to be determined
    Coming up in February, 2024:
    • Assemble bikes at the bike kitchen for the annual "LeBron James Ride"
     
    Please mark your calendars and meet up with us for Service Above Self!
     
    Cyndi
    330-606-6041 cell/text
     
    Thank you to our I.T. Sponsors
    Join Our Social Media Conversations 
    ImageImage
    ________________
     

    If you or someone you know wants to share news with us
    <Click to Email us>

    ________________
     
    Contact
    Connor Jarvis at 
    330-354-8010
     
     
    The online sign up will be reactivated soon!
    Upcoming Meetings and Events
    Volunteer Now: Invocator/Greeter/Raffle/Room Set
    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
    Jul 01, 2023 – Dec 26, 2023
     
    OpenM Backpack stuff/Wed 3-4pm DeliverThurs 9-10am
    OPEN M
    Sep 06, 2023 – Oct 28, 2023
     
    Board of Directors Meeting
    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with a Virtual Option
    Sep 12, 2023 10:45 AM
     
    Board of Directors Meeting
    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with a Virtual Option
    Oct 10, 2023 10:45 AM
     
    View entire list
    Akrotarian Supporters
    Interested in being a sponsor?
    Download the website sponsorship guide
    Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
    Member Birthdays
    Terrence Dalton
    September 7
     
    Karen Hrdlicka
    September 10
     
    Jim Mullen
    September 20
     
    Paul Jarrett
    September 29
     
    Ginny Wojno
    September 30
     
    Bill Manby, Sr.
    October 9
     
    Donna Skoda
    October 11
     
    Darethann Krill
    October 13
     
    Wanda Whipkey
    October 15
     
    Michael Gallucci
    October 16
     
    Dan Reynolds
    October 20
     
    Dave Miller
    October 21
     
    John Margida
    October 30
     
    Aimee Wade
    October 31
     
    Join Date
    Marilyn Buckey
    September 1, 1988
    35 years
     
    Pamela Kiltau
    September 1, 1987
    36 years
     
    Gerry Kiefer
    September 9, 2010
    13 years
     
    Marcia Holcomb
    September 9, 2003
    20 years
     
    Cyndi Kane
    September 11, 2018
    5 years
     
    Zach Prosser
    September 27, 2016
    7 years
     
    Liv Pilon
    October 1, 2019
    4 years
     
    Paul Catania
    October 14, 2014
    9 years
     
    Jeff Sitz
    October 16, 2012
    11 years
     
    Earl Hamlin
    October 18, 1985
    38 years
     
    Blake Gerney
    October 22, 2019
    4 years
     
    Jim Mullen
    October 24, 2017
    6 years
     
    Angie Claypool
    October 25, 2022
    1 year
     
    Ham Amer
    October 31, 2000
    23 years
     
    Roger Read
    October 31, 1972
    51 years
     
    Advertisement for Russell Hampton
    Advertisement for ClubRunner
    Advertisement for ClubRunner Mobile
     
    Learn More About Akron Rotary!
    <Email Us>
     
    Join Leaders Exchange Ideas Take Action
     
    Please add mailservice@clubrunner.ca to your safe sender list or address book.
    To view our privacy policy, click here.

     
     
     
    © 1914-2022 Rotary Club of Akron, Ohio