Due to a previously scheduled event, our Rotary meeting this Friday September 8th will be held in the back room of the Krassas Event Center. Thank you.
Dr. Dale Hartz is a Researcher, Educator, and Social Entrepreneur. He is the Founder & Executive Director of Better Future Facilitators (BFF for short), a 501c3 non-profit organization that is enabling high potential homeless people to start businesses and become social entrepreneurs. BFF is the only organization in the country implementing this unique solution to help solve a portion of the homelessness crisis.
Additionally, Dale is an Adjunct Professor at Walsh University where he teaches Sustainability Achieved through Organization Change and Development, a Doctoral Research Advisor at the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, and a Sr. Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at Moore Counseling & Mediation Services in Cleveland. He has an extensive business background including a 15-year career in the franchising industry and a 10-year career with a multi-billion dollar global industrial manufacturer. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts dual degree in Management and Marketing from Walsh University, a Master of Science degree in Positive Organization Development from Case Western Reserve University, and a Doctorate in Management from Case Western Reserve University.
His research focus is on Leadership Development and Business Strategies for the 21st Century including:
· Managerial influences on employee engagement and well-being
· Sustainable business models and strategies that utilize triple bottom line methodology
· Collaborations between private sector organizations, NGOs, and governmental organizations to benefit diverse stakeholders and solve social issues
Dale likes to say publicly and privately that, above all, he has a perfect wife that makes life wonderful!
On Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 4:00pm - 9 pm, the Rotary Club of Canton will hold our 3rd Annual Oktoberfest. The first two Canton Rotary Oktoberfest celebrations in 2015 and 2016 were very successful, with nearly 500 people in attendance at each. We look forward to an even larger Oktoberfest this year.
The 2017 Oktoberfest will include beer samplings from up to 12 local breweries, grilled brats with fixings, musical entertainment featuring Visinata (led by Johnnie Maier) and Donauschwabische Blaskapelle, a genuine German Oktoberfest band from Cleveland complete with dancing and singing. And we have a surprise guest for the official tapping of the Oktoberfest keg!
This Oktoberfest is The Rotary Club of Canton’s largest fundraiser for our Charitable Fund, which helps fund our many local charitable efforts throughout the year: Summer Food Backpack Program for Canton City School students; RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards); Interact Club; Rotary Scouts; Junior Achievement; the Philomatheon Society; Habitat for Humanity ECO; American Red Cross (Canton); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; scholarships for Canton City School students; Stark County Public Library; Canton Symphony Orchestra; Canton Calvary Mission; First Tee of Canton; and more.
Sponsorships are available at various levels ranging from $100 to $5,000, and are all listed on this form: LINK . Sponsors will receive recognition in various ways, including on all social media websites, event T-shirts, promotional materials, and more.
For more information, contact the Rotary Club of Canton at 330-452-2882 or by email at info@cantonrotary.org.
Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy one of Canton Rotary's largest fundraisers! The "Oktoberfest" event will be held on September 21, 2017 in Downtown Canton. You will have the opportunity to purchase your tickets for this event during our regular Friday meetings!
By purchasing a set of four (4) tickets at a cost of $100.00 you will receive a complimentary "Oktoberfest" beer glass.
Individual tickets may also be purchased for $25.00.
Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy a night out with family, friends or prospective new members!
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again have a fellowship outing at the Canton Brewing Company on Thursday, September 7th at 6 pm. During this event, your first beverage will be FREE! You will also have the opportunity to listen to Past President Craig Young's band, Bandog.
This is a great opportunity to enjoy fellowship with your fellow Rotarians as well as bring guests as prospective Rotarians.
On Saturday, September 23, 2017, we will once again be in need of at least 10 volunteers for the Harrisburg-Royal Park Project. We will need volunteers to arrive at 8:30 am and stay until 11:30 am. to help install bulletin boards, plantings, seating and so forth during this time frame. This park is part of a $3 million neighborhood renovation and salvation. Canton Rotary is featured as a prime partner in this revitalization and is helping make Canton Rotary's name known as a strong player in making Canton great again!
Please contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882 if you are interested in being a volunteer for this very worthwhile endeavor.
(Editor's note: per Chairman PP Craig Young, if you can only come and work an hour or two instead of the whole time, you are welcome to do so. Please just let Craig know, so you can be registered with Habitat.)
"The Rotary Foundation and clubs along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana, USA, are collecting emergency relief funds to help flood victims of Hurricane Harvey, which slammed into southeast Texas over the weekend.
Severe rainfall has caused historic flooding along the Texas coast, including in Houston, the fourth largest city by population in the United States. Deluged towns in the region are in desperate need of aid as thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes. About 6.8 million people have been affected by the hurricane, which made landfall on 25 August.
With an estimated damage of $190 billion, Hurricane Harvey could be the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
“The power of Rotary is in the foundation's ability to pull help from around the world while local clubs provide immediate relief in their own communities,” says Don Mebus of the Rotary Club of Arlington, Texas.
Rotary districts located along the Gulf Coast of Texas and Louisiana are collecting emergency relief funds and providing immediate aid to flood victims.
“We know that a disaster of this magnitude will require our financial assistance for months into the future,” says District 5930 Governor Betty Ramirez-Lara. “Our disaster relief committee will provide support where we believe it can best be used.”
ShelterBox, an independent charity and Rotary’s project partner, is also providing support to families displaced by the storm. Hundreds of light privacy tents will be deployed to evacuation centers throughout Texas for families to use temporarily.
“Our normal tents and ShelterKits are not appropriate for the conditions families are experiencing in Texas,” says James Luxton, ShelterBox operations team leader. “The flooding is covering large swathes of land, and is set to rise even further in the coming days, making indoor shelter the best option.”
How to contribute to the Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Donor Advised Fund
By check
Payable to: The Rotary Foundation DAF Memo line: Gulf Coast Disaster Relief Fund #608 Mail to: Rotary DAF, c/o NRS, 12 Gill Street, Suite 2600, Woburn, MA, 01801
Rotary District 6650 will hold an Open House on the newly acquired horse farm for area Military Veterans, First Responders, and their families. This is a collaborative effort involving Rotary, Pegasus Farm and Walsh University.
Come and see for yourself what the Rotary Clubs in our District have helped make happen. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to view this magnificent property which will benefit our Military Veterans, First Responders, and their families. If you have questions, please call Past District Governor Phil Mariola at 330-465-8131.
One of the best parts of any Rotary convention is the sheer diversity of the people you see there. Whether you're heading into a breakout session, exploring the House of Friendship, or sitting down for a bite to eat, you'll meet people from every corner of the world, in all kinds of national attire, speaking just about every language. It's a lot of fun, and it's a big part of what makes Rotary great: that we can be so different and still find ourselves so at home together.
That spirit of warm community that is so central to Rotary also defines Toronto, our host city for the 2018 Rotary International Convention. Toronto is one of my favorite cities. It's a place where half the population is from another country, where over 140 languages are spoken by 2.8 million residents, and where no one ever seems to be too busy to be helpful. In addition to being clean, safe, and friendly, Toronto is a wonderful place to visit, with its attractive Lake Ontario waterfront, great restaurants, one-of-a-kind museums, and interesting neighborhoods to explore.
The 2018 convention already promises to be one of our best ever. Our Convention Committee and Host Organization Committee are hard at work lining up inspiring speakers, great entertainment, fascinating breakout sessions, and a wide variety of activities across the city. There will be something for everyone in Toronto, and Juliet and I encourage you to do what we'll be doing – bring your families along for the fun. If you plan early, your convention experience will be even more affordable: The deadline for discounted early registration (there is an additional discount for registering online) is 15 December.
As much as Toronto offers to Rotarians, the true draw is, of course, the convention itself. It's a once-a-year opportunity to recharge your Rotary batteries, to see what the rest of the Rotary world is up to, and to find inspiration for the year ahead. Find out more at riconvention.org – and find Inspiration Around Every Corner at the 2018 Rotary Convention in Toronto.
Due to a previously scheduled event, our Rotary meeting this Friday September 8th will be held in the back room of the Krassas Event Center. Thank you.
Dr. Dale Hartz is a Researcher, Educator, and Social Entrepreneur. He is the Founder & Executive Director of Better Future Facilitators (BFF for short), a 501c3 non-profit organization that is enabling high potential homeless people to start businesses and become social entrepreneurs. BFF is the only organization in the country implementing this unique solution to help solve a portion of the homelessness crisis.
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again have a fellowship outing at the Canton Brewing Company on Thursday, September 7th at 6 pm. During this event, your first beverage will be FREE! You will also have the opportunity to listen to Past President Craig Young's band, Bandog. 
On Saturday, September 23, 2017, we will once again be in need of at least 10 volunteers for the Harrisburg-Royal Park Project. We will need volunteers to arrive at 8:30 am and stay until 11:30 am. to help install bulletin boards, plantings, seating and so forth during this time frame. This park is part of a $3 million neighborhood renovation and salvation. Canton Rotary is featured as a prime partner in this revitalization and is helping make Canton Rotary's name known as a strong player in making Canton great again!.png)
One of the best parts of any Rotary convention is the sheer diversity of the people you see there. Whether you're heading into a breakout session, exploring the House of Friendship, or sitting down for a bite to eat, you'll meet people from every corner of the world, in all kinds of national attire, speaking just about every language. It's a lot of fun, and it's a big part of what makes Rotary great: that we can be so different and still find ourselves so at home together.
