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Sep 04, 2018 11:45 AM
NO MEETING - HAVE A HAPPY LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Sep 11, 2018 11:45 AM
Akron Club Assembly
Sep 18, 2018 11:45 AM
District 6630 Governor Beverly Ghent Skrsynski
Official Visit and Presentation
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Upcoming Events
Greeter and Invocator Sign Up
Jan 01, 2018 – Dec 31, 2018
 
2018-2019 MEAL DEAL REGISTRATION
Jul 01, 2018 – Jun 30, 2019 12:00 AM
 
Club Service Committee Meeting
Akron Family Restaurant
Sep 06, 2018
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM
 
Operation Orange Club Service Project
Akron Canton Regional Foodbank
Sep 07, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Portage Country Club
Sep 11, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Akron's Fall Cookout
Akron Rotary Camp
Sep 13, 2018
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Portage Country Club
Oct 16, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Ronald McDonald House Meal Preparation October
Ronald McDonald House
Oct 20, 2018
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Reading to Akron Public School Children
Nov 01, 2018
 
Board of Directors Meeting
Portage Country Club
Nov 13, 2018
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
 
 
Club Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Mella Castner
August 3
 
Ed Wagner
August 4
 
George Romanoski
August 4
 
Laura Smiley
August 5
 
Katerina Papas
August 8
 
Nicholas George
August 8
 
Douglas Hausknecht
August 10
 
Bob Titus
August 11
 
Roger Read
August 11
 
Kathryn Michael
August 13
 
Bud Rogers
August 14
 
Brian Kosarko
August 16
 
Marcia Holcomb
August 21
 
Rick Rogers
August 22
 
Robert McGregor
August 22
 
Fred Swartz
August 23
 
Lance Chima
August 25
 
Join Date
Cheryl Warren
August 1, 1995
23 years
 
Nathanael Billow
August 1, 2017
1 year
 
Rick Rogers
August 1, 2005
13 years
 
Bob Ryan
August 2, 2016
2 years
 
Laura Horovitz
August 2, 2016
2 years
 
Daniel Riemenschneider
August 8, 2000
18 years
 
Tamara Mora
August 8, 2017
1 year
 
Nick Browning
August 11, 1992
26 years
 
Kevin Smith
August 15, 2017
1 year
 
Robert McGregor
August 19, 2014
4 years
 
Vivian Harig
August 22, 2017
1 year
 
Brian Kosarko
August 26, 2014
4 years
 
Jan Ryan
August 26, 2014
4 years
 
John Margida
August 26, 2014
4 years
 
Mella Castner
August 26, 2014
4 years
 
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Executives & Directors
President
John Margida
 
President Elect
Pat O'Neill
 
Membership
Tom Knauer
 
Vice President
Robert McGregor
 
Secretary
Terrence Dalton
 
Treasurer
Michael Gladysz
 
Past President & Nominating Committee Chair
Julie Brandle
 
Director 7/2016-6/2019
Hugh Alpeter
 
Director 7/2016-6/2019
Robert McGregor
 
Director 7/2016-6/2019
Karen Meek
 
Director 7/2016-6/2019
Pat O'Neill
 
Director 7/2017-6/2020
Blake Babcock
 
Director 7/2017-6/2020
Brian Chima
 
Director 7/2017-6/2020
June Ring
 
Director 7/2017-6/2020
Wanda Whipkey
 
Director 7/2018-6/2021
Steve Buie
 
Director 7/2018-6/2021
Dave Miller
 
Director 7/2018-6/2021
Lynda Farkas
 
Director 7/2018-6/2021
Connor Jarvis
 
Attendance Chair
Brian Kosarko
 
Akron Rotary Cares Co-Chair
Sandy Naragon
 
Akron Rotary Cares Co-Chair
Virginia Wojno
 
Community Service Projects Chair
Karen Meek
 
Exchange Student Chair
Brian Chima
 
Rotary International Foundation Chair
Bill Manby
 
Historian Co-Chair
John Daily
 
Historian Chair Co-Chair
Jack Harig
 
Interact Chair
Steve Buie
 
Grants Chair
Sandy Naragon
 
Presidential Citation Award
Wanda Whipkey
 
Program Chair
Hugh Alpeter
 
Public Relations Chair
Colleen Iacianci
 
Rotaract Co-Chair
Douglas Hausknecht
 
Rotaract Co-Chair
Dave Miller
 
Scholarship Chair
Terrence Dalton
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
David Hall
 
Social Chair
Katy Miller
 
Membership Chair
Tom Knauer
 
New Member Mentorship Chair
George Rooney
 
Website and Administration Chair
Cheryl Warren
 
Camp President
Timothy DelMedico
 
Camp Vice President & Governance Committee Chair & Director thru 12/2020
Pamela Kiltau
 
Camp Treasurer & Director thru 12/2020
Michael Gallucci
 
Camp Secretary & Facilities Committee Chair & Director thru 12/2019
Rennick Andreoli
 
Camp Development Committee Chair & Director thru 12/2020
Nicholas George
 
Camp Director 12/2018
Amador Gonzalez
 
Camp Director 12/2018
Bill Manby Jr.
 
Camp Director 12/2018
Bill Post
 
Camp Director 12/2018
Mike Wojno
 
Camp Director 12/2018
Virginia Wojno
 
Camp Director 12/2019
Brooks Ames
 
Camp Director 12/2019
Ham Amer
 
Camp Director 12/2019
Getta Kutuchief
 
Camp Director 12/2020
Timothy DelMedico
 
Camp Director 12/2020
Frank Griffiths
 
Camp Director 12/2020
Jeff Grosenbaugh
 
Chili Open Co-Chair
Robert McGregor
 
Chili Open Co-Chair
Wanda Whipkey
 
Akron Rotary Foundation President/Fundraising/Development 12/2018
James Redmond
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Vice-President/Scholarship Chair & Director 12/2019
Katy Miller
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Treasurer & Director 12/2019
Daniel Riemenschneider
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Governance/Liaison to Club Board & Director 12/2019
Steve Buie
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Code of Regulations/Mission & Director 12/2020
Mark Krohn
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Investment/Finance & Director 12/2020
Barry Hollis
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Marketing & Director 12/2018
Shon Christy
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Nominating Chair & Director 12/2018
Marcia Holcomb
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Fundraising/Development & Director 12/2019
Brian Steere
 
Akron Rotary Foundation Secretary
Meg Whitehead
 

Club President's Message
John Margida
member photo
Hello Akron Rotary Club,
 
What a great week we had!  On August 28 we proudly presented Perfect Attendance Awards. 
 
At the top of the leader board with Perfect Attendance is John Daily with 52 amazing years (shown in photo) followed by Stew Buchanan with 29 years and Ginny Wojno with 27 years.   What a great example each of you are who achieved this award - thank you for being engaged!  Want to know how you too can achieve this?  Contact our Attendance Chair, Brian Kosarko (click here to email him).
 
John Daily - 52 years
Stew Buchanan - 29 years
Virginia Wojno -27 years
Ed Wagner - 12 years
Cheryl Warren - 5 years
Julie Brandle - 3 years
Mella Castner - 3 years
Brian Kosarko - 3 years
David Miller - 2 years
Terry Dalton - 1 year
John Margida - 1 year
Steve Buie - 1 year
Wanda Whipkey - 1 year
 
 
 
We enjoyed hearing from Larry Lohman, the President of the RC of Kent and his fellow club member, Will Underwood. They spoke about the international water project endeavor they are working on to bring clean water to a small village in El Salvador.    Larry and Will talked about the many miles that people must walk to and from their homes in order to obtain water. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.  Rotary International, our District and the Kent Club have provided some matching funds for the project, but Larry and Will must raise the final dollars needed to launch the project - approximately $1,500.00.    Rotarians like Larry, Will, their volunteer team of Rotarians and the families in the village of El Salvador, will all contribute their time and talents to bring sustainable clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to the village.  
 
As a reminder, there will not be a meeting on September 4th.   We hope you and your families have a safe and enjoyable Labor Day holiday.  Our next  regular weekly meeting will be September 11, 2018 when we will be hosting a Club Assembly.  A Club Assembly is where our members come together to get updated on Club matters and exchange ideas.  We also will be welcoming new members into the Club that day.  Looking forward to seeing you all on September 11th!
 
Yours in Rotary Service —
 
John Margida, Club President

Fall Cookout Date Set - Register Now
Posted by John Margida
 
Event:
Rotary Club of Akron's Fall Cookout
 
Date:
Sep 13, 2018 6:00 PM  - Sep 13, 2018 9:00 PM
 
Fee:
$65.00
Location:
 
Akron Rotary Camp
4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, OH United States
44319
 
Details:
Please join us for the biennial
Rotary Club of Akron's Fall Cookout
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Akron Rotary Camp
4460 Rex Lake Drive
New Franklin, OH 44319
6:00 p.m. - Cocktails Lakefront with Entertainment
7:00 p.m. - Dinner, followed by a short Program
Catered by TLC Catering, Inc.
 
Menu
Assorted Cheese Tray with Crackers and Shrimp Cocktail
House Salad
Combination Plate – Strip Steak and Marinated Chicken Breast
Baked Half Potato and French Green Beans
Dessert
Note: Vegetarian/Vegan Option available upon request
 
Cost: $65.00 per person
Casual Attire
Please RSVP by September 10, 2018
Limited seating capacity - first come, first serve
 

IMPORTANT MEETING DATE CHANGES

Please Update Your Calendars!

 

There will NOT be a Club meeting on SEPTEMBER 4th

Portage Country Club is closed on Tuesday, September 4th.

We are MOVING our October 2nd meeting to October 3rd

We will be hosting the Akron Community Foundation's On The Table program October 3rd.

Sponsors Needed!!

Club Website/Meeting Sponsorship & Booster Listings 
Available to Club Members and their Families

 
1. Become a Sponsor on our Website AND at Weekly Meetings . . .only $50/month/ad
The Akron Rotary website allows companies to display banner ads OR your company name. The distribution includes all pages, including the home page and e-bulletin and your company name/logo will also appear on the screen at each of our weekly Club meetings.
$50 / per month
 
Size requirements for website ads: 
Ad Width: Maximum of 100 pixels (square please)

Format of ads can be either graphic images or text of your company name.
Please provide a website address or email address so we can add a hyperlink in your ad on our website.
To provide an ad or ask a questions, click here to email us or call 330-495-9814. 
 
2. Become a Club Booster: "Akrotarian Supporter" 
Get a personal (Club Rotarian) name only listing!  For $25.00 your name will be listed in our electronic newsletter for a 12 month period.  There is no website link and this is limited to Rotary Members only (the listing is for personal names – it is not available for corporate/organization names).  Simply send your check to the below address and put “Club Booster” in the memo and let us know what name you want to list.  You may also make it in “Memory of” a Club Rotarian who has passed away.
Checks should be made payable to The Rotary Club of Akron and mailed to:
 
The Rotary Club of Akron
Rotary Club Booster / Rotary Club Ad (indicate this in memo field please)
4460 Rex Lake Drive
Akron, OH  44319
 
 
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