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An inclusive, action oriented service organization, Akron Rotary improves our community
and the world while having fun and building friendships.
 
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Together, we aspire to make a lasting, positive impact in the lives of those
in our Akron community and beyond.
 

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022 
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Marilyn Wotowiec
Countryside Conservancy

 
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Club News

Rotary Cares

 
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
VIRGINA WOJNO-FORNEY
Summit County Historical Society
Imagination Award Recipient
 
Ginny has been named one of the Summit County Historical Society's Women of the year. 
 
Virginia Wojno-Forney, preservation activist, Imagination award
There are few limits to Virginia Wojno-Forney’s activism or imagination. For decades Virginia has been a force behind some key institutions in the city, including Summit County Historical Society, Progress Through Preservation, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Akron Art Museum. But it is at the Cascade Locks Park that Virginia’s imagination is most apparent. Back in the 1980s, she saw the potential of a canal-era provisions store, the ruins of a series of step locks and the overgrown trashy urban jungle and saw a park where Akron could rediscover its canal history. Today, Cascade Locks Park, “a heritage park for Akron’s future,” is a testament to Virginia’s vision of what could be.
 
Women’s History Project announces 2022 Woman of the Year recipients
The Women’s History Project of the Akron Area, a program of the Summit County Historical Society, will honor nine local activists with its Woman of the Year awards for 2022 at a special presentation at the John Brown House in June.  View recipients/click here.
 
They will all be honored at a special presentation on June 15 at the John Brown House, 514 Diagonal Road, Akron. Heather Pollock of the University of Akron will be the emcee.
 
Society President and CEO Leianne Neff Heppner explained, “The Women’s History Project is honored to recognize these women, who through their selfless work, paid and volunteer, supply an essential need…hope.” In the words of Mother Theresa, “Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible.” Leianne added.
 
In addition to Ginny's involvement, many of our members have had a long-standing relationship with the Historical Society - Katy Miller, received the award in 2017 for Courage (way to go Katy!!), Cheryl Warren was a long-time board member and led the rebranding efforts of the organization and GinaKaye Maddox is currently a board director.
 
When we hear more details on the event for the honorees, we will be sure to share it with you. 
 
 

2022 Chili Open Golf Classic Celebration

 
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Presented by Cyndi Kane and Jim Redmond
 
The final tally is in and were extremely happy to announce that Akron Rotary’s 32nd annual Chili Open Golf Classic presented by Wayne Homes has raised a total of $376,744! We are incredible grateful to everyone that supported the event and helped make it a monumental success for both the Rotary Club and the Rotary Camp.
 
Click here to watch the short video that captured some great moments at the Chili Open!
 
75% of the dollars raised came from Sponsorships and Camperships. We are thankful to everyone who helped us in securing Sponsors, or where a sponsor. Representatives were in attendance from the following Community, Corporate and Premier Sponsors:
  • Wayne Homes – Maurie Jones, Todd Brown, Jen Collinsworth, Maurie Jones & Steve Wessel  
  • Barrington Carpet & Flooring Design – Craig Philips
  • Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. – John Powell
  • Integrated Project Solutions – Matt Furlong & Steven Kirkpatrick
  • Maynard Family Foundation – Pam Loughry & Amy Maynard Griffith
  • Dick Siess
  • The VanDevere Bunch – Jerry VanDevere, Brian VanDevere & Lori Sams
  • Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs – John Reyes & Brandyn Costa
  • CLA – Bill Choler & Dan Riemenschneider
  • Lala’s in the Lakes – Lisa & Jeff Houck
  • Rubber City Radio – Justina Bucceri
  • Summit DD – Lisa Kamlowsky
  • Wealth Impact Advisors – Jim Redmond
  • Brennan, Manna & Diamond – Justin Alaburda
  • Hale Farm & Village – Travis Henline
  • Reymann Foundation – Margaret Skinner
  • STEERE – Brian Steere
Congratulations to Dan Riemenschneider, recipient of the 2022 Jim Redmond Ambassador of Service Award. This award was established in 1991 in recognition of community leaders who have gone above and beyond in support of the Rotary Club of Akron, Akron Rotary Camp and the Akron Community. Thank you, Dan for sharing your time and talents with us and the Akron community. We are very happy that Carol could join and celebrate with you.
 
We also want to acknowledge our key in-kind Sponsors.
  • Focal Point as our Social Media Sponsor;
  • Hale Farm and Village for being the perfect host site for the Chili Open;
  • Rubber City Radio Group – WAKR, WONE, WQMX & Alternative Cleveland for all our on-air commercials and on-air interviews; and
  • Whitey’s, as the official Chili of the Chili Open.
Special thanks to all our Rotarians, sponsors and friends of Rotary who sold, purchased and promoted raffle tickets. Everyone rallied in helping us raise a total of $57,700 in raffle ticket sales.
 
Thanks again to The VanDevere Bunch for donating the 2022 Kia Forte LXS through their Thrive and Drive Program. This was our 10th year participating with them for the Car Raffle.
 
Congratulations to the lucky raffle ticket winners:
  • 1st Prize: Dr. Jerry Sude won the 2022 Kia Forte LXS.
  • 2nd Prize: Justin Riley – Goodyear Blimp Ride for Two
  • 3rd Prize: Chris Gorta – 55” 4k Smart LED TV
  • Snowmania - Brynden Duncan
 
Make sure to redeem your $10 off Oil Change voucher at any of the VanDevere Chevy, Buick or Kia locations, and your $15 coupon off the purchase of two entrees at Lala’s in the Lakes, located at 4315 Manchester Road, Akron.
 
We had the privilege of hearing from a Rotary Camp Parent, Jonathan Mitchell. Their son, Jesse, is currently a camper at Rotary Camp. Jonathan shared what camp means to his family, and especially to Jesse, as he is accepted for who he is. They are very grateful for Rotary Camp as it provides the respite that they need.
 
The Chili Open is our Rotary Club’s primary fundraiser in supporting the operational needs of Akron Rotary Camp. The success of this event is due in large part to the commitment of our Rotary Club and the Corporate Community. Each one of you should be very proud of helping us breaking records year after year and taking the Chili Open to the next level!
 
Mark your calendars for the 33rd Akron Rotary Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Hale Farm.
 
 
 

Our Members Make a Difference!

I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for your help and support in our Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank (ACRF) service project.  
 
It was a beautiful day and I know we all could have been enjoying a rare warm sunny March evening with our family and friends so your efforts are truly appreciated!
 
As you can see in the photo our efforts helped provide 1,960 meals for those in need through the 600 food pantries the ACRF serves in the Akron Canton area. Additionally, our friends from Karpinski Engineering spent two hours filling bottles of hand sanitizer with product provided by GOJO. 
 
It is my goal to make an effort to volunteer once a month at ACRF so I hope that you will consider joining us again in the future service projects.
 
I will be putting out another call for sign up in April.  I hope to make it every 3rd Wednesday of the month but need to confirm with ACRF first.  More to come on this.
 
Thanks!
David
  
   

All Ohio PETS 

Each March, the Club Presidents-Elect (PEs) from all of  the Ohio Rotary Clubs gather in Columbus for training, education and to exchange ideas in preparation for their year as President.   It is called All Ohio PETS.
 
This was the first in-person session in two years due to the pandemic. 
 
Akron Club President Elect, Lynda Farkas, enjoyed a weekend of sessions and networking with her classmates. 
 
Each year, the sessions are developed by the five incoming Ohio District Governors.  
 
Our District (District 6630) had many PEs and volunteers who attended the event (photo below/click to enlarge).
This year the 2022-2023 Class was honored to have in attendance, Rotary International President-Elect Jennifer Jones who will be the first female in Rotary history to  serve as the RI President.
 
RI President Elect Jennifer Jones imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences. She urges members to engage more with each other and use these connections to build partnerships that change the world. 
 
The Rotary theme logo for her year will be:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Club Happenings

April 12-14  10am-3pm
The Akron Rotary Club will sponsor Be The Match at the University of Akron.  Doug Hausknecht and Anne Jorgensen have teamed up to host the event. 
Members of the national Be The Match organization along with local representatives  will all be there to help rally college age donors to sign up.  
 
April 19 - AKRON CLUB WEEKLY MEETING MOVED TO FRIDAY APRIL 22 at THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE 
Sheraton Suites Hotel Akron/Cuyahoga Falls
Registration will be required - watch your email for details.
 
April 22  at  Noon
Rotary District 6630 District Conference Luncheon "Serve to Change Lives"
Sheraton Suites Hotel Akron/Cuyahoga Falls
Registration will open soon!

District Conference Registration is Open!

As a reminder, our regular weekly meeting for Tuesday April 19 will NOT be held.   
 
In lieu of this meeting, we ask that you sign up to attend the District Conference luncheon on Friday, April 22 at Noon at Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls
 
 
Every Rotarian is welcome and encouraged to attend any of the sessions and dinners that are being hosted. Stay over and enjoy the hospitality suites at the end of each evening too!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
                      
 
 
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OUR UPCOMING WEEKLY LUNCH MENUS at BOUNCE:
 
March 22
March 22, 2022
Roasted ham.  With buns. 
‘Rust belt’ potato wedges
Salad.  Peach cobbler. 
 
March 29, 2022
Herb roasted chicken. 
Cheddar broccoli rice
Slaw
Birthday cake 
 
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Speakers
Mar 22, 2022 12:00 PM
Countryside Conservancy
Mar 29, 2022 12:00 PM
Chief of Police, Akron Police Department
Apr 05, 2022 12:00 PM
Summit County Council President / At Large Member
Apr 12, 2022 12:00 PM
Akron-Canton Airport
Apr 19, 2022
AT THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE - RSVP AT WWW.ROTARYDISTRICT.ORG / Sheraton Suites Cuyahoga Falls
Apr 26, 2022 12:00 PM
Bridgestone SENIOR PLAYERS Championship
May 03, 2022 12:00 PM
Ripple/Building Wells for Safe Water
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Upcoming Meetings/Events
2022 Invocation speaker & Greeter sign up
Virtual for January 2022
Jan 04, 2022 – Dec 27, 2022
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual through January 2022
Mar 22, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual through January 2022
Mar 29, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual through January 2022
Apr 05, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Virtual currently
Apr 12, 2022 11:00 AM
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual through January 2022
Apr 12, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual through January 2022
Apr 19, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Celebration of Youth: Scholarship Dinner
University of Akron College of Business
Apr 25, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Akron Weekly Meeting
Virtual through January 2022
Apr 26, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gina Campbell
March 4
 
Ann Marie O'Brien
March 5
 
Mario Micale
March 5
 
Tina Boyes
March 9
 
Steve Buie
March 17
 
Timmy Able
March 20
 
Lynda Farkas
March 21
 
Johnna Economou
March 25
 
Pat Weimer
March 30
 
Sandy Naragon
April 3
 
Rima Muakkassa
April 5
 
Colleen Iacianci
April 7
 
Jack Harig
April 8
 
Jon Morschl
April 12
 
Cyndi Kane
April 22
 
Sam Lupica
April 25
 
Joe Swiatkowski
April 27
 
Blake Gerney
April 29
 
Jeff Sheeks
April 29
 
Liv Pilon
April 29
 
Join Date
Jack Harig
March 1, 1961
61 years
 
Michael Gladysz
March 1, 2012
10 years
 
David Koly
March 6, 1984
38 years
 
Nanci Dodgson
March 7, 2017
5 years
 
Bill Lowery
March 8, 2016
6 years
 
Jim Durr
March 8, 2016
6 years
 
David Showers
March 13, 2001
21 years
 
Dan Sveda
March 15, 1988
34 years
 
Malcolm Costa
March 18, 1997
25 years
 
Katerina Papas
March 22, 2005
17 years
 
Scott Manby
March 26, 2013
9 years
 
Bill Manby
March 27, 1973
49 years
 
Jon Morschl
March 27, 2018
4 years
 
Connor Jarvis
March 28, 2017
5 years
 
Laura Duda
March 29, 2016
6 years
 
Katy Miller
March 31, 2015
7 years
 
Scott Kolligian
March 31, 2015
7 years
 
Stew Buchanan
April 1, 1983
39 years
 
Philip Williams
April 14, 2020
2 years
 
Ben Heckerman
April 22, 2014
8 years
 
Brian Chima
April 22, 2014
8 years
 
Chaz Billington
April 22, 2014
8 years
 
Paul Jarrett
April 24, 2018
4 years
 
Lyn Goodwin-Shawver
April 25, 2017
5 years
 
John Reyes
April 26, 1994
28 years
 
Ken Babby
April 26, 2016
6 years
 
Donna Skoda
April 27, 2021
1 year
 
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