State Representative Christina Hagan is currently serving her second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 50th House District, which includes portions of Stark County.
Rep. Hagan serves as the Vice Chair of the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, as well as on the Agriculture & Rural Development Committee, the Community & Family Advancement Committee and the Public Utilities Committee. She was also recently appointed to the Power Siting Board, and sits on the 310 Study Mandates Committee.
Aside from her committee work, Representative Hagan has focused her legislative efforts on restoring Ohio’s reputation as a national economic leader by working to create a better business climate that can sustain a strong private sector job market. She believes that investing in the foundation of Ohio’s economy, business owners, is the key to making Ohio great again.
Representative Hagan has also been a leader in the effort to improve government accountability, promoting responsible use of taxpayer dollars to ensure that Ohioans’ resources are not being misused.
A native of Stark County, being born and raised in Marlboro Township, Representative Hagan is still proud to call Stark County home, and privileged to represent the 50th House District at the Statehouse.
Health Screen & Wellness Fair Committee Chairman Bob Matthews would like to remind his committee of an upcoming meeting THIS Friday, April 22nd immediately following the Rotary meeting. Thank you.
At the Rotary Club of Canton's April 15, 2016, meeting Vice President Amanda Tietze announced the newest "Rotarian of the Year". This year's recipient was PDG/PP David C. Ewing.
Dave was introduced to the Rotary Club by his father, Stan Ewing in 1973. He has served on numerous club & district committees including: Foundation Committee, Interact Committee, Fellowship Committee, and District History Committee. Dave was PP of Canton Rotary in 1989-90 and DG in 1996-97. He currently has participated in the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Pancake Day, Wellness Fair, Interact, Canton Charge Fellowship event, and "Octoberfest", not to mention all the numerous other events in his past 43 years as a Rotarian.
Not only does Dave give his time to Rotary, but his resources as well. He contributes to the Rotary Foundation every year, is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, Bequest Society member, & Major Donor. He was instrumental in establishing the Ohio Rotary license plate back in 1997, which has contributed over $120,000 to the Rotary Foundation. In 2002, he received the ‘Citation for Meritorious Service’ and in 2006 the ‘Distinguished Service Award’ from the Rotary Foundation.
Dave is not only involved in our local club, by very active within the district as well. He has served on many district committees and Rotary International zone 29 as the Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator. Through his years as a Rotarian, Dave has introduced many new members to the Canton Rotary.
Being this involved in Rotary, Dave’s wife Penni has also been involved. Together, Dave & Penni they have hosted 3 exchange students, and attended Rotary International Conventions in Seoul Korea, Calgary, Canada & Glasgow Scotland.
DYK (Did You Know): That with properly placed and maintained SMOKE ALARMS, chances of surviving a home fire INCREASES by 50%? That’s right, 50%! What a great investment in lives in our own community. Yes, SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES…YOU CAN HELP SAVE LIVES that otherwise might be lost without this cause.
New Member Committee
Smoke Alarm
ROTARY RUN, RUN, RUN-RAISER!
Rotarian Suzette Matthews is running the Canton, Ohio, Hall of Fame MARATHON (yes, all 26.2 miles of it J) on Sunday, April 24, 2016 to raise funds for our ROTARY CLUB to purchase 50 SMOKE ALARMS for those in need in Canton, Ohio.
HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP: You can make a difference with your donation this Friday, April 22, 2016. Simply put your cash donation in the yellow “Run, Run, Run-raiser” feed scoop that will be passed around at the meeting. Or, if you prefer, you can also email a pledge/donation to the Rotary office this week (by 4:00pm, Friday, April 22, 2016).
HERE’S THE SCOOP: Our goal is to raise $1,000 to purchase 50 Smoke Alarms for homes in need in Canton, Ohio. That means for every $20 donated, a smoke alarm can be purchased for a family in need; $40 buys two smoke alarms; $100 buys five smoke alarms. Your donation helps save lives for years and years to come. It is a long-lasting gift to someone who needs it in our community.
THANK YOU ROTARIANS for helping the Rotary Club of Canton make a community difference by SAVING LIVES with this worthy cause!
During the Friday, May 6, 2016, our speaker will be Jeff Stocker, Senior Manager, Ticket Sales for the Cleveland Indians. At the conclusion of this meeting Jeff will be having a raffle drawing for a chance to win Cleveland Indian items!!
Everyone is asked to bring a business card with them to drop in the raffle drum for a chance to win. We will have slips of paper available for those who do not have a business card or who forget to bring one with them.
Don't miss your opportunity on May 6th to "Talk Tribe"!
At our weekly meeting on April 15, 2016, President Paul White welcomed our member and guests to the meeting. President Paul asked everyone to keep Rotarian Ray V. Pelanda in their thoughts and prayers. Ray has been in Mercy Medical for the past week due to shingles. He is expected to be in for another week. Ray is in room #983.
Rotarian Tony Pierce gave the invocation.
Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Connie Carosiellie (guest of John DeWees); Jim Molnar (guest of Rebecca Marchino); Penni Ewing (wife and guest of Dave Ewing); Latrice Virola (guest of Tena Wilson); Frank Forchione, Anthony Bertini, Richard Regula (Massillon) and Jim Dansizen (guests of P.S. Murthy).
The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following Rotarians:
PP Dan Matthews - was very happy his wife and fellow Rotarian, Suzette Matthews, was running the HOF marathon and was starting off her fundraising. Suzette is asking Canton Rotarians to consider giving a pledge/donation towards her marathon efforts. Suzette is then going to donate all monies collected to the Canton Rotary "New Member Project" (Please see story above for futher details).
PP Dave Ewing - was very happy to have lunch with his wife, Penni, and to be celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Lynn Hamilton - was pleased to announce in last week's edition of the Canton Repository section of "People That Matter" Canton Rotarian Frank Fleischer's father, Phil Fleischer, was spotlighted.
P.S. Murthy - was very happy to announce he has been a pathologist for the past 50 years; He was also pleased to announce that his son and daughter had a baby and his wife was in New York for the event. Dr. Murthy then jokingly stated since his wife was out of town he was spending a lot of time with his mistress "Samsung" (his TV set!).
Vice President Amanda Tietze then took to the podium to introduce this year's "Rotarian of the Year". She explained the process that she and her committee members, who are former "Rotarian of the Year" Paul White and Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly, used to choose this year's recipient. She then stated there were six Rotarians nominated and she asked each to stand and be recognized. They were: Steve Fettman, Dean Wallace, PP Denny Fulmer, PDG/PP Dave Ewing, PP Dan Matthews, PP Fritz Spring and Bill Luntz. The "Rotarian of the Year" award was presented to Dave Ewing (please see story above).
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup on Friday: Ernie Schott (Plain), Jerry Ortman (Plain).
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming District Conference which will take place on April 29-30, 2016 in Tuscarawas County. The event begins on Friday, April 29th, at the Warther Museum in Dover. Registration is from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a 'Walk Through History of Tuscarawas County' event, with music and samplings of local Tuscarawas foods, craft beers, and wines. Strolling storytellers will also provide local history lessons.
Saturday, April 30th, begins bright and early at Tusky Valley Middle School, with registration 7:30 - 8:30 AM. Besides some District business, other events planned are a cultural art fair, Four Way Test Speech participants, the Youth Exchange Program talent show, and featured speakers Hart Main, a 13 year old entrepreneur who makes Man-Cans, candles designed for men (Bacon Scent, anyone?) and Mark Murphy, Superintendent of Tusky Valley Schools. The conference concludes at 3:00 pm with closing remarks by RI Representative PDG Peter Simonsen and DG Joe Belinsky.
article provided by: Peter L. Apicella, M.D., DRFCC
Rotary Foundation Centennial Celebration: October 23, 2016
In 1917, Arch Klumph, the sixth President of Rotary and Founder of The Rotary Foundation, said, “There should be a realization that Rotary is greater than any one man in it, or any single club; Rotary is not a local movement but a world force.”
On October 23rd, 2016, the home District of Arch Klumph in nearby Cleveland will be hosting a special celebratory concert performed by the Cleveland Orchestra with dinner to follow including featured speakers Rotary International President-Elect John Germ and The Rotary Foundation Chair-Elect Kalyan Banerjee.
All Rotarian, spouses, and Friends of Rotary are invited to attend the special afternoon concert at Severance Hall. Great seats are still available at http://www.trf100.org/ - click the gold CONCERT button.
Rotarians and Friends of Rotary who have or will make a gift or commitment of at least $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016 will be eligible to be honored as a Centennial Celebration Donor at the Centennial Celebration Dinner. Please complete the Pledge Form at http://rotary6650.org/images/grantseminar/documents/Centennial%20Pledge%20Form.pdf and return it to PDG George Hays. You will be contacted when tickets are available.
We anticipate that rooms will be available at the InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center which will be the site of the dinner. Check the Centennial website for updates at http://www.trf100.org/
You may contact George W. S. Hays at haysgws@gmail.com with questions.
State Representative Christina Hagan is currently serving her second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 50th House District, which includes portions of Stark County.
At the Rotary Club of Canton's April 15, 2016, meeting Vice President Amanda Tietze announced the newest "Rotarian of the Year". This year's recipient was PDG/PP David C. Ewing.
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At our weekly meeting on April 15, 2016, President Paul White welcomed our member and guests to the meeting. President Paul asked everyone to keep Rotarian Ray V. Pelanda in their thoughts and prayers. Ray has been in Mercy Medical for the past week due to shingles. He is expected to be in for another week. Ray is in room #983.
Vice President Amanda Tietze then took to the podium to introduce this year's "Rotarian of the Year". She explained the process that she and her committee members, who are former "Rotarian of the Year" Paul White and Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly, used to choose this year's recipient. She then stated there were six Rotarians nominated and she asked each to stand and be recognized. They were: Steve Fettman, Dean Wallace, PP Denny Fulmer, PDG/PP Dave Ewing, PP Dan Matthews, PP Fritz Spring and Bill Luntz. The "Rotarian of the Year" award was presented to Dave Ewing (please see story above).
Please mark your calendar for the upcoming District Conference which will take place on April 29-30, 2016 in Tuscarawas County. The event begins on Friday, April 29th, at the Warther Museum in Dover. Registration is from 5:00 to 6:00 PM, followed by a 'Walk Through History of Tuscarawas County' event, with music and samplings of local Tuscarawas foods, craft beers, and wines. Strolling storytellers will also provide local history lessons.