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Our Next Meeting
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Featured Speaker:
CHRIS CANOVA
Executive Director
Jobs for Ohio's Graduates
Chris has been with Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates since 1993 and in 2002 became the Executive Director. He also serves as the CEO of Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates, the coordinating body for six state affiliates of Jobs for America’s Graduates. Chris holds an M.B.A. and BA in Economics; is a Certified Workforce Development Professional; and has devoted his entire professional career to issues related to youth workforce development programming. In 2008, he was selected as a “high-potential emerging leader” by Jobs for America’s Graduates and was asked to participate in the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy. Chris also is a nationally certified trainer for JAG and specializes in program start-ups focused on dropout recovery programs. These include programs in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Savannah amongst others.
Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG) helps youth complete their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or post-secondary job training. Since 1987, Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates (JOG), an affiliate of the nationwide Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) organization, has helped youth with multiple barriers to success complete their education and successfully transition to employment at a livable wage or post-secondary job training.
Because of our new setting for weekly meetings, we must have a head count each week for IN-PERSON attendees. This is for proper seating and also for the caterer.
For October 5, 2021: Please email me (click here) no later than MONDAY at 9am and advise if you will (1) be attending IN-PERSON and (2) if you plan to eat
Please also accommodate for any guests you plan to bring.
NEW:Parking passes will be sent out weekly and must be displayed in your window. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD the parking pass for October 5, 2021.
In service together,
Steve
2021-2022 Rotary Club of Akron President Tel: 330-701-2970 Email: sbuie@learningrx.net
Coach Dru began his presentation by letting us know a little about himself and his family. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio and graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1973. He received his degree from Ohio University in 1978. Upon graduation, Coach Dru began a career as a Sales Representative for Hunt-Wesson Foods. After 25 years of dedicated service and varying degrees of responsibility he left corporate America to follow his dream of coaching. He was named Head Boys Basketball Coach at St. Vincent/St. Mary in 2001 and has coached the Fighting Irish to five State Championships.
Coach Dru commented that his story is like most of the rest of the Rotarian audience whom he was speaking with today. “His foundation was based on humble beginnings.” The two most important things in his life, are his commitment to Christ and his wife of 42 years.
Much of what Coach Dru shared has been written in a book entitled "Beyond Championships: A Playbook for Winning At Life," which documents the life principles he has used to help boys grow into men.
Coach Dru shared, "Coaching to me is a sacred responsibility. I get to pour my life into the lives of the boys at a very impactful age. I am very thankful for all the support I've been given from my players families and the STVM family". Over the years his philosophy has been driven by Christian ethics and helping young men see what “manhood was all about.” Coach Dru always treasured the saying “More is taught, than what is taught.” i.e. What examples do people learn from what they are watching in everyday life experiences, whether in the classroom, on the basketball court or wherever there is a learning moment?
Coach Dru went on to say “it is ok to admit you were wrong. Growth can come thru adversity and loss. Don’t let my past dictate my future!”
Coach Dru’s Coaching History:
Head Coach Dru Joyce enters his 19th year at STVM as the Head Coach for the STVM Boys Varsity Basketball team. Coach Joyce brings 21 years of coaching experience to the Fighting Irish Boys Basketball program. Coach Dru has led the Fighting Irish to ten State Championship appearances in 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 (DI) taking home five OHSAA State Championship Titles in 2003, 2009, 2011, 2017, and 2018 and one National Title in 2003. His career record at STVM is 349-105. STVM boys program holds the OHSAA record for most Boys Basketball State Championships; 8 in 1984, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2017 and 2018.
To hear more about Coach Joyce and his philosophy on life, I encourage you to listen to today’s recording.
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).
CONDOLENCES
Fellow Rotarian Tim Del Medico lost his father, Vincent J. Del Medico, 92, who passed away September 24, 2021 after courageously battling through months of failing health due to pancreatic cancer. Vince spent these difficult but very special times surrounded by his bride of 69 years, Jackie, and their family. Through it all, Dad's strong Christian faith never wavered, and somehow, he kept us all laughing to the very end with his beautiful sense of humor.
Vince was extremely proud of his Akron roots spending his entire life here, going to school here, raising a family here and owning a business here. He graduated from St. Sebastian Grade School and Buchtel High School. After graduating from Wittenberg University, where he met Jackie and was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, he then served in the United States Navy until 1958. When he returned home he took over management of Chez-Del Interiors from his mother Angela, who founded the company in 1946. He grew the company over many years by designing residences, restaurants, banks and law firms in the Akron and Cleveland area. He developed fast friendships with each of his clients by listening to their needs and addressing them with his unwavering commitment to customer service and sharp design expertise. Once Vince furnished someone's home, they invited him back to furnish their businesses and second homes. He sought out other talented designers to come to work with him and created a family environment that made Chez-Del Interiors a top design firm in the region. He worked tirelessly to prepare the business for the third generation family owners to take over before retiring from Chez-Del Interiors in 1994.
Vince's most cherished and important thing in life was his family. Nothing EVER took precedent. With the incredible, selfless support from the love of his life, their six children grew up in a loving, happy, fun and faith filled home! Vince was everything you could ask for in a son, a brother, a friend, a boss, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather.
> > October 16th 5pm-7pm:Reception, given by Virginia Wojno
The drawings comprise imaginative places inspired both by historical reproductions (exploratory sketches, Chinese brush paintings, historical maps) and by Dr. Kiefer’s processes of making, which include soaking watercolor papers in coffee-based solutions, then drawing and/or collaging over them. The colored-pencil-overlaid photographs were taken both by Dr. Kiefer and her late husband, Bruce Kiefer, architect and master art photographer.
It’s that time of year, Messiah Lutheran Church is holding their annual Spaghetti Dinner in memory of Dick Farkas benefiting Akron Rotary Camp. The event is Saturday, October 9th from 6pm – 8pm at Messiah Lutheran, 4700 South Main Street, Akron. Please join us for a delicious Italian cuisine and help send kids to Camp. Dinner tickets are $10 per person, includes salad, spaghetti with or without meatballs, homemade bread, beverages and dessert. You can also purchase dinners to go. This year’s event will also feature a Dessert Auction.
Purchase your purchase tickets by calling Messiah Lutheran Church at 330-644-5766 or email at office@messiahluthern.cc. We hope to see you there!
Chris has been with Tri-County Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates since 1993 and in 2002 became the Executive Director. He also serves as the CEO of Jobs for Ohio’s Graduates, the coordinating body for six state affiliates of Jobs for America’s Graduates. Chris holds an M.B.A. and BA in Economics; is a Certified Workforce Development Professional; and has devoted his entire professional career to issues related to youth workforce development programming. In 2008, he was selected as a “high-potential emerging leader” by Jobs for America’s Graduates and was asked to participate in the American Express Nonprofit Leadership Academy. Chris also is a nationally certified trainer for JAG and specializes in program start-ups focused on dropout recovery programs. These include programs in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Savannah amongst others.
Yours in Rotary Service,
