Akrotarian eBulletin October 25, 2024 (Oct. 25, 2024)

Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM

Renato "Ren" Camacho, President and CEO

Akron-Canton Airport

Renato “Ren” Camacho is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Akron-Canton Airport following a unanimous appointment by the Airport Authority’s Board of Trustees in 2018.

Ren’s core responsibilities include leading a 60+ member team of airport employees, strategic planning for the future of the airport, and directing all capital improvement programs. Specifically, Ren ensures the airport is a vital, economic engine that increases economic activity and pride to Northeast Ohio.

Ren has over 30 years of professional experience in the aviation and transportation engineering sectors, specializing in program management and customer service. He has implemented over $400M of federally- and locally-funded projects for initiatives including: runway safety area improvements, master plans, lease negotiations with airlines, economic development, and airport infrastructure projects.

Most recently, Ren served as Chief of Planning and Engineering with the City of Cleveland’s Department of Port Control which oversees Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Burke Lakefront Airport, and the Lakefront Harbors. Prior to his Cleveland tenure, Ren spent 14 years with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, working in various capacities to complete major capital infrastructure projects including the World Trade Center site, George Washington Bridge, NY metro airports, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Holland/Lincoln Tunnels.

Throughout his career, Ren has strived to positively shape the operational and business elements of long-range infrastructure, facility planning, and development initiatives. He possesses a sound knowledge of FAA requirements including airport certification, security, planning, noise compatibility, master plans, lease agreements, and grant assurances.

Ren received his Masters Degree in Transportation Planning & Engineering from the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He serves on numerous boards and organizations in the Akron-Canton region, including the ACE Mentor Program of Greater Akron-Canton, Akron Summit Convention Visitors Bureau, Aultman Health Foundation, Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Greater Akron Chamber, Kent State University Board of Trustees, Stark Economic Development Board, and Visit Canton. He is also an advisor to Akron Public Schools’ College and Career Academies at Firestone HS. He is a proud graduate of Leadership Akron’s Class 40 and is one of Crain’s Cleveland Business 2023 Notable Latino Leaders.

Ren is an Accredited Airport Executive, a licensed professional engineer in the state of Ohio, and Professional Traffic Operations Engineer.

Nov 05, 2024 12:00 PM

Lisa Gray, President

Ohio Excels

Nov 12, 2024 12:00 PM

Ronald Paydo, Market President

Huntington National Bank Akron/Canton

Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM

Joan Lauck

Akron Roundtable

Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM

Joan Lauck, Executive Director

Akron Roundtable

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Service Above Self!!

OPEN M Ministry. 150 bags packed in 40 minutes. Rotary Club of Akron, OH was busy today in our city doing what they do best - #ServiceAboveSelf
This project is part of the Food Backpack Program for food insecure students at Innes Middle School. Akron Rotary is continuing its support of the supplemental food service through a 2024 Akron Rotary Foundation grant.

Photo L-R: PDG Julie Brandle, Virginia Endicott, Paul Jarrett, Liv Pilon

Akron-Summit County Public Library Youth Author Spotlight was the beneficiary of Akron Rotary grant funding and service project.

Photo L-R: Cyndi Kane, Sandy Naragon, Katy Miller

Akron Canton Regional Foodbank. This team helped pack 833 meals in only 2 hours.

Photo L-R: Michael Kane, PDG Cheryl Warren, David Hall, Angie Claypool

Annual Trick-or-Treat at Camp --- Candy Donations Requested

Nov. 7th - District 6630 Annual Foundation Awards & Celebration Gala

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Dec 6th & Dec 13th: Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Service Project

Posted by Mark Seward

Our Rotary Club will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at ACME #1 and ACME #10 in December. This is an opportunity to share an hour with one of your fellow Rotarians, family members or friends in support of a very worthy cause for our community. Below are the dates/times we will be participating.

You can sign-up to participate using the following links. We will need two Rotarians (or guests) for each hour during these two days.

Friday December 6th (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR 12/6

ACME #10

2226 State Road

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223

Friday December 13th (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR 12/13

ACME #1

1835 W. Market Street

Akron, OH 44313

Please contact Mark Seward with any questions

markdseward@gmail.com

330-414-2075

Thank you for your participation!

The Salvation Army Meets Human Need Wherever, Whenever, However We Can!

The donations we collect by our Bell Ringing efforts will be used to support hard-working families stay in their homes, and provide food, shelter, and utilities to those in need in your community.

Through Dec. 5th - OPEN M Backpack Servivce Project

Akron Rotary's Open M has resumed their Food Backpack Program for food insecure students at Innes Middle School. Akron Rotary is continuing its support of the supplemental food service through a 2024 Akron Rotary Foundation grant.

Click on the link below to sign up for packing on Wednesdays from 3-4 pm and pickup/delivering on Thursdays at 9:30 am.

We've had Dr. Gerry almost single-handedly doing deliveries but she can't do it in Oct-Dec so we need some new helpers!

Open M Volunteers now through - Dec 5, 2024 | Rotary Club of Akron (akronrotary.org)

Sandy Naragon, Chair

Grant Committee

330-256-5315 - Cell

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Open M Backpack Food Packing/Delivery
Open M
Sep 11, 2024 – May 22, 2025

Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Nov 12, 2024 10:45 AM

Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 6, 2024
Acme Store #10
Dec 06, 2024 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Dec 10, 2024 10:45 AM

Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 13, 2024
Acme #1
Dec 13, 2024 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Jan 14, 2025 10:45 AM

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Dave Miller

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October 22

Michael Wilson

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John Margida

October 30

Aimee Wade

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Dan O'Connell

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Fr. Dean Kokanos

October 3, 2023

1 year

Paul Catania

October 14, 2014

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October 16, 2012

12 years

Earl Hamlin

October 18, 1985

39 years

Blake Gerney

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Jim Mullen

October 24, 2017

7 years

Angie Claypool

October 25, 2022

2 years

Ham Amer

October 31, 2000

24 years

Roger Read

October 31, 1972

52 years

David Hall

November 1, 2011

13 years

Douglas Hausknecht

November 1, 1995

29 years

Mark Auburn

November 1, 1991

33 years

Fred Swartz

November 5, 1991

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Dave Miller

November 17, 2015

9 years

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Jacinto Nunez

November 22, 2016

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November 25, 2008

16 years

Doug Kohl

November 26, 1985

39 years

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November 29, 2022

2 years

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