Our Mission:

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

SERVICE & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer for One Hot Meal Program & Food Pantry (through Dec 29, 2026)
Volunteers are needed for the One Hot Meal and Food Pantry at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.  
 
 
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union Street, Akron, OH 44304
 
We appreciate your participation and look forward to continuing to make this a great event together!
 
Chair: John Matheos
Volunteer at Open M
FEATURED SPEAKERS
May 12, 2026 12:00 PM
University of Akron Alumni
University of Akron Alumni

Willy Kollman is a two-time graduate of The University of Akron and proudly serves as Vice President for University Engagement, Chief of Staff to President R.J. Nemer, and Executive Director of The UA Alumni Association. He and his wife, Caitlin—also a two-time graduate—reside in Twinsburg, Ohio, with their two daughters.

Forever a Zip,

                          Willy 

William R. Kollman '08 '10

Vice President, University Engagement

Executive Director, The UA Alumni Association 

The University of Akron | O 330-972-2575 | C 330-697-6403

May 19, 2026 12:00 PM
C-Change Conversations
May 26, 2026 12:00 PM
Summit Education Initiative
Jun 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Akron Children's Museum
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CLUB NEWS
2026-2027 Akron Rotary Membership Dues

Dear Members,

Your continued membership is essential to the success of our Club, and we greatly appreciate your support!

Please watch your email for your new 2026-2027 Club membership invoice.  They were emailed electronically April 15th from our club administrator, Cheryl Warren.

We send them now to give you time to pay or advise us if something may be changing regarding your membership in the Club.

Dues must be paid prior to the start of the new Rotary year as we are billed by Rotary International and our District accordingly.  

You can also log into the website member area to view and pay your invoice.

If you need another invoice or help processing your credit card, please contact Cheryl Warren at 330-495-9814, and she will be happy assist you.

Thank you for being an important part of our club and our community!

We appreciate you and look forward to continuing to serve alongside you in Rotary.

 
RYE Student Luciana at Choral Concert

This was after the Stow Munroe Falls High School Chorale Spring Concert.  We all went to the Stow DQ to celebrate.  Luciana changes families May 29 and moves in permanently with Karen and Jeff.  

She was with Jacinto and Rachel Nunez in the Fall and in the Spring, with Courtney Hall in the winter.  Karen and Jeff live just across the Silver Lake/Stow border so she was out of district if she was living there.  But she has stayed with them many weekends when Rachel and Jacinto were out of town.  

Luciana returns to Peru July 11. 

 

Volunteer Spotlight May 7, 2026

Thank you to the Akron Rotary Club volunteers who helped fill bins Thursday, May 7, 2026 to support The Christ Child Society of Akron. The organization was awarded a grant from The Akron Rotary Foundation. 

Funding was used to pay for 25 bins to be assembled for children aging out of the foster system. Through a partnering relationship with Fostering Independence, Mary’s Kitchen provides glassware, mugs, utensils, measuring cups and dishwashing detergent.  All items were placed in reusable bins.  

Julie Brandle

Katy Miller

Sandy Naragon

Liv Pilon

Jim Redmond

 

 

September 26, 2026:  Rotary Camp Regatta

For over 100 years, Rotary Camp has served children with special needs throughout Northeast Ohio. Thanks to the generous support of so many in our community, we have made tremendous strides to fulfill our mission of “Creating a world where there are only abilities!” We need your support as we continue this voyage of making a difference in the lives of special needs children and their families.

Mark your calendar for September 26,2026, and join us for our Akron Rotary Camp Regatta, held at our facility in the scenic Portage Lakes. Come enjoy an evening filled with cocktails, entertainment, delicious food, and fireworks as we celebrate embracing the future together.

A formal invitation will follow. Please visit rotarycampregatta.com for additional information, or contact Amanda Warner at 330.644.4512, ext. 3205 or email amandaw@akronymca.org.

Catering by Beau’s Grille and the Doubletree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.

 

 

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