Akrotarian eBulletin October 2, 2020 (Oct 02, 2020)

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Billy Taylor
LinkedXL
CEO and President

Billy Taylor is an American business executive, dynamic speaker, and leadership guru. He is the CEO and President of LinkedXL, a Business Operating Systems Architecting Firm. Taylor spent 30 years with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (GT), serving as Director of North America Manufacturing and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. As the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Goodyear, Taylor led diversity and inclusion strategies for 64,000 employees across the 22 countries where Goodyear operates.

Taylor has been called upon by universities, international conferences, global publications, and the U.S. Army to demonstrate how to drive and sustain effective results through embracing the culture and enabling employee ownership. He is a disciple of continuous improvement processes and a certified Master Six Sigma Black Belt business leader.

A servant leader, Taylor, is a member of the executive advisory board for two of the world leaders for knowledge in enterprise excellence, The Shingo Institute and The Association of Manufacturing Excellence (AME). The Shingo Institute at Utah State University shapes cultures that drive organizational and operational excellence; the Shingo Prize is the world’s highest standard for organizational excellence. The Association of Manufacturing Excellence is the premier organization for the exchange of knowledge in enterprise excellence. Taylor also serves as the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for AME.

He earned an MBA from Baker University, in Baldwin City, Kansas, and a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Prairie View A&M University, in Prairie View, Texas. He and his wife Rachel have two children and live in the Akron area. He is an active member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

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Volunteers Needed Oct 3 & 4: Come out and plant a tree or two!

Posted by Julie Brandle on Sep 24, 2020

Hi Akron Rotarians!! Another volunteer opportunity has just popped up! Your help is needed!

As you know, the ENVIRONMENT has been added by Rotary International as an area of focus. For this year's Parks Week we will be planting trees at Erie Island and Joy Park!

Join us with your quarantine pod and help us add to the city's tree canopy.

Planting will take place on October 3rd and 4th as follows:

Please register for a shift directly through the links provided above (you can click on them or cut and paste these into your browser) and select the amount of people who will be joining you.

Please note that all groups must have 10 or less people.

Please bring a pair of work gloves, a shovel, and garden rake. If you do not have access to these please email gnyburg@akronohio.gov

If you do attend, please share your photos on social media with the #AkronRotaryPlants and/or email me photos direct at jbrandle@metisconstruction.com.

THANK YOU!!

Parks Week Tree Planting is Sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company

Thank you.

Julie Brandle
Rotary Club of Akron

Volunteers Needed Oct. 4th: Akron Public Schools School Supplies Distribution

Posted by Julie Brandle on Sep 24, 2020

Your help is needed! Volunteers are needed for the following event. Click on Sign Up to view available slots and book yourself directly online.

Mary Outley-Kelly (she oversees 28 elementary schools in the APS) is in my Leadership Akron Class. When she told me about this volunteer opportunity we felt it was right up our alley! The APS will have two drive-thru distribution sites for school supplies (North High School and Kenmore). Our club will serve the North High School location on October 4th from 1-4pm. Metro is donating bus services to get student families from across the district to these two locations also.

All volunteers and recipients will be required to wear masks and social distance as well as there will be sanitizer on site.

Please Sign Up on the sheet like the AUL event. This would be for three - 1-hour increments with up to 10 volunteers each.

The club members would have to register in advance due to social distancing and safety precautions.

It is MANDATORY to pre-register. Unregistered volunteers will not be permitted to enter school grounds.

In conjunction, it is possible to make donations through the Akron Rotary Foundation for North High School specific school supplies that the high schoolers need from now until October 31, 2020. These donations would be for school supplies to be used in the second half of the year.

We could also arrange for donations of physical supplies at a few area member businesses if people are open to it or we can offer no contact porch pick-ups to retrieve donated items.

If you should have any questions or need more information please reply to this email or call me at 330.858.6672. Thanks!

You can sign up directly on the Rotary Club of Akron website by clicking here. We appreciate your participation and look forward to making this a great event together!

Thank you.

Julie Brandle
Rotary Club of Akron

Volunteers Needed: Virtual Service Project for North High School

Posted by Mario Micale on Sep 24, 2020

Dear Akron Rotarians -

We have an opportunity that was presented to us through our Interact Club contact at North High School.

They are hosting a VIRTUAL video conference and are seeking SIX (6) Rotary volunteers to present to a class of seniors at North High School on the topic of interview skills.

We are in need of ONE(1) volunteer per teacher (not time slot) – so a total of SIX (6) more people are requested for this service project please. I am taking one slot and will fill the last slot that is left open after we get 6 volunteers .

See chart below or click here.

It is NOT necessary to work in a field associated with the teacher’s pathway – it is listed should you have a preference but the presentations are for general interview skills.

Each teacher has provided time slots so you can select your preferred time for the respective teacher (see below or click here). Again, we only need one person PER teacher

The easiest way to do this is for you to email me ASAP.

My email is josephmariomicale@gmail.com.

The first person who requests a slot will get it and I will confirm that to you.

If you get shut out of a time slot, I will offer you any other open alternatives.

When you email me I will need the following please:

1. Your first and last name.

2. At which teachers' class you would like to present.

3. Which time slot within that teacher's options you prefer.

4. A good phone number for you.

Let’s give these kids a chance to learn some strong interview skills that may help increase their opportunity to become gainfully employed.

I look forward to your response.

Yours in Rotary Service –

Mario

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Rotary Cares

Posted by Sandy Naragon on Oct 01, 2020

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).

John Daily Takes Action

John Daily read the story on page 48 of our recent Rotarian Magazine called the Butterfly Effect, and the need to help stop the decline of monarch butterflies. The monarch butterfly's migration route, the habitat it needs to survive, is disappearing. Monarchs habitat must include milkweed - the only plant the monarch caterpillars will eat. John wants to help restore it so he took action. John reached out the local nursery and purchased some milkweed plants. He is taking them to the Camp with the goal of creating a monarch butterfly garden on the property. Thank you John, for making a difference.

There is a coordinated effort underway by Rotarians and the article states that no project is too small - planting just one milkweed seed is good!

Congratulations Kimberly Brandle

Daughter of Rotarian Julie and Steven Brandle, Kimberly was selected to be part of the Homecoming Court at Bowling Green State University. She will is one of 7 other inspiring student leaders selected. Kimberly has been involved with our Camp as a counselor and volunteer at many of our club events over the years.

Lessons Learned from Their Year in Leadership

Posted by Terrence Dalton

On Tuesday, September 29^th the Rotary Club of Akron had the privilege of hearing past Club Presidents share some of their experiences, not only as president, what Rotary has meant to the and a little about them personally.

Watch the presentation by clicking here.

PAMELA KILTAU

1995-1996
Club President

LANCE CHIMA
2013-2014
Club President

DR. DOUGLAS
HAUSKNECHT
2004-2005
Club President

PATRICK O'NEILL
2019-2020
Club President

Lance Chima is a 3^rd generation member of Chima Travel.

Pam Kiltau has been a member of Rotary for 30+ years and was the first woman president of the Akron Club. She currently is employed at Baird Financial.

Doug Hausknecht has been a member of the Akron Club for 24 years. Doug is a “retired” professor at the University of Akron.

Pat asked the three panelists the following questions:

What impact has Rotary had on your lives?

Doug – ability to travel around the world through the friendship of Rotary.

Lance – where else can you go and brush elbows with so many professionals committed to performing service above self.

Pam – I found myself needing to find my place at 29 years of age as a female in the Akron Rotary Club – trying to fit in and stay the course.

What words of wisdom would you share with new and prospective Rotarians to get the most out of your Rotarian experience?

Find someone to help you feel welcome.

Get involved.

Involve yourself in any and every thing to find where you are the most comfortable.

Use Club Runner to become familiar with who other Rotarians are and what their interests/professions are. Reach out to someone you find interesting in the directory.

Finding someone in the Club you can go to.

Finding your passion.

Having each other’s back.

What are your fondest memories from being a Rotarian?

Pam – After displaying a formal dress worn at the black- tie day for presidents, her fondest memory is the Poker Run that was held for several years. (Several Rotarians commented in the Chat room that they would like to hear more about the Poker run. It really was a fun time for all who participated, and it helped get Rotary’s name out in the community).

Lance – Watching my son Brian become a Rotarian. Club turning 100 years old and leading the Centennial celebration.

Doug – The family of Rotary. Meeting with Bill Gates.

Still Time to Participate in the Fall Hiking Spree!

Posted by Katy Miller

Let's be Social . . .Apart

Thank you to all who have participated and sent photos!! Several new photos have been posted to FaceBook and our website photo library VIEW THEM ALL HERE

The Rings hit the trails last Sunday for a beautiful hike.

Wow! The McGregor's got in hike #4 of our #akronrotaryhikes Together but Apart Fall Hiking Spree!

Looks like the Chima Family got out and enjoyed #akronrotaryhikes today!

Please 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 picture on 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!

Here are the links of the form and trail choices.

https://www.summitmetroparks.org/hiking-spree.aspx#sign-up-today

Trails~

https://www.summitmetroparks.org/hiking-spree.aspx#trails

Let's get out and enjoy the Fall season together....apart!

Thank you,

Katy Miller

330.620.4098

Katymiller218@gmail.com

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Help Send Kids to Camp

Posted by Mella Castner

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!

Regards,

Mella

Turn on AmazonSmile

Posted by Mella Castner on Jul 23, 2020

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.