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"UNEVENT" RAFFLE TO DRAW WINNING TICKETS FOR SECOND WEEK OF PRIZES DURING THIS FRIDAY'S MEETING
The SECOND raffle drawing is THIS FRIDAY – February 3, 2017 – and will take place shortly after noon at the Rotary Club meeting.
 
If you have outstanding tickets, please make sure that you bring them in with payment to be eligible for this week’s drawing. Remember – even if you win this week, your ticket will be placed back into the 'basket' and you will have the chance to win more prizes!!
 
Last week’s prizes were awarded to the following:
 
  • A man’s watch and a woman’s watch ($50 value); - FRED WHITTIER
  • A gift bag from Canton Brewing Company ($50 value); - JIM MOLNAR
  • A $50 gift certificate to Mr. Mike’s Catering; - SHARON SIRPILLA
  • A Young Truck Sales Cooler with 18 craft beers ($65 value) - MARK ESBER
     
This week's tickets will be drawn for the following prizes:
 
Week 2:
   -  2 bottles of wine from L.A. Dick ($65 value);
   -  2 Canton Symphony Orchestra tickets ($70 value);
   -  1 quart of ice cream per month for a year from Taggarts ($78 value)
 
Remaining prizes include:

Week 3:
   -  1 pound a meat per month for a year from Kennedy’s ($84 value);
   -  $50 Scott Talbot Salonspa gift card and $50 worth of products;
   -  2 $50 gift certificates to Kozmo’s Grille (1 courtesy of Kozmo's Grille, 1 courtesy of Lynn Hamilton);
   -  4 tickets to the Pro Football HOF and a 2016 yearbook ($120 value)

Week 4:
   -  McKinley Gift Bag from Canton City Schools ($100 value);
   -  Center Ice birthday skating party for 10;
   -  6 month YMCA regional family membership

Week 5:  
   -  a 4-pack of Cavs tickets plus a parking pass and a Cavs t-shirt (approx. $400 value);
   -  $500 cash
 
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NATE PHINNEY, PROVOST FROM MALONE UNIVERSITY WILL SPEAK FRIDAY, JANUARY 27TH
Nate Phinney came to Malone University in 2004. He holds Master of Arts, Master of Philosophy, and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University, and a Master of Arts in Religion degree from Yale Divinity School. He is a 1990 graduate, summa cum laude, of Taylor University.
 
Phinney began his tenure at Malone as an assistant professor in the Department of Theology, and continues to maintain his instructional career as Professor of Biblical Studies. After serving as an Interim Dean for the College of Theology of Arts and Sciences for one year (2009), Phinney moved to the role of Dean of the College of Theology, Arts & Sciences in 2010.
 
In his current role as  Provost, Phinney provides support and leadership for approximately 96 full-time and part-time faculty. He works collaboratively with deans and program chairs in the areas of hiring, promotion and tenure, operational and capital budgeting, and accreditation. Early in his career, Phinney served as an admissions professional, both as a traveling admissions counselor and later in a directorship role. In this latter role, he was responsible for developing and executing campus-specific marketing and recruiting strategies and materials.
 
Phinney lives just south of Malone's campus with his wife, Janelle, his son, William, and his twin daughters, Claire and Victoria. He can frequently be found biking in the neighborhood with his wife and family. Phinney also enjoys running, disc golf, and sailing local lakes. He really enjoys the pizza from the Malone University cafeteria!
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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR JAN 27TH
SAUSAGE & PEPPERS
BUTTERED PARSLEY POTATOES
BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER
 
SPEAKER CHAIR - SHARON SIRPILLA
INVOCATOR - TONY PIERCE
SONG LEADER - BOB MYERS
GREETER LEADER - BILL MADDOX
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NEW MEMBER PUBLICATION
SCOTT BARWICK
   -  Stark Fatherhood Coalition
   -  Child Support Enforcement
   -  Classification:  Child Support Administration
   -  Proposed by: Dan Matthews
 
RAQUEL RADERCHAK
   -  Westfield Bank
   -  Classification:  Banking/Retail
   -  Proposed by:  Dan Matthews
 
ASHLEIGH ABRIGG
   -  Canton Regency
   -  Classification:  Nursing Home/Marketing
   -  Proposed by:  John DeWees
 
If there are any objections, they must be received in writing at the Rotary office within seven (7) days.
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NEW MEMBER CHRISTOPHER SCHOEPPNER INTRODUCED TO THE CLUB
At our weekly meeting on January 20, 2017, Rotarian Ernie Schott (sponsor) introduced our newest member, Christopher Schoeppner, to the Rotary Club of Canton.  Chris is owner of Schoeppner Tile & Construction in Waynesburg.  
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MIKE BROWN RE-INTRODUCED TO THE CLUB
At our weekly meeting on January 20, 2017, Rotarian Tim Shetzer (sponsor) re-introduced Mike Brown back into the Rotary Club of Canton.
 
Michael T. Brown--Community Program Director of the Canton Area YMCA; Baldwin-Wallace College-BA Business Administration; Member of Rotary for 10 years before transferring out of the area. During his time with the Rotary Club of Canton he volunteered in the following: Club Public Relations, Excellence-Character Counts-Citizen Recognition, InterAct Chair, Pancake Day; Leadership Stark County-Executive Committee.
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"THANK YOU" CARD RECEIVED FROM ELAINE SAVAGE, SISTER OF WARD SCOTT
The Rotary office received a "Thank You" card from Elaine Savage, sister of Rotarian Ward Scott who passed away on January 3, 2017.  Elaine writes:
 
"Dear Rotary Friends -- Thank you for the beautiful flower arrangement-and it is so unusual and interesting. Ward treasured his Rotary friends. Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged."
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CHARITABLE FUND DRIVE
Interact
 

Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Students connect with leaders in the community and around the world to:
  • Take action to make a difference in your school and community
  • Discover new cultures and promote international understanding
  • Become a leader in your school and community
  • Have fun and make new friends from around the world
Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding. Rotary club sponsors mentor and guide Interactors as they carry out projects and develop leadership skills.
 
There are currently 20,372 Interact clubs, 468,556 Interactors in 159 countries around the world. 
 
The Canton Rotary sponsors an Interact Club in collaboration with Canton City Schools currently at McKinley High School and previously at Timken High. Some projects the Interact Club has been involved in the past include:
 
  • Helped collect books for kids in Canton City Schools.
  • Volunteered at Light Up Downtown to help decorate cards for soldiers serving in the military.
  • Christmas Caroling at Sarah Care.
  • Organized a party for Canton Pre-School.
  • Participate in the RYLA conference.
  • Participate in the Interact conference.
  • Received First Aid & CPR training.
Interact students can also earn a scholarship towards college by memorizing the "IF" poem by Rudyard Kipling. The funds for the scholarship are provided by the Edward & Ruth Wilkof fund. 
 
Your donations to the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund help to introduce Rotary to young people. It develops a heart in them to serve others and do good in the community. Our hope is that these young adults will go on to eventually become Rotarians no matter where in the world life takes them. 
 
To date, we have raised $10,397 for the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund. This is a great start and I thank those who have donated so far. If you haven't made your donation yet, it's not too late. We will continue to take donations thru the end of February. You can bring your donation to the regular Rotary meeting or drop off or mail to the Canton Rotary office. 
 
  
 
 
 

 
WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
At our weekly meeting on January 20, 2017, President Craig Young welcomed the members and the guests to the meeting. President Craig then called Michelle Mullaly up to fill in for Song Leader Bob Myers. Bob had informed the office he had taken a bad fall at the beginning of the week. Bob stated he is recuperating at home and he was pleased to inform the office he had no broken bones only aches and pains.
 
Rotarian Bruce Hale gave the Invocation.
 
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting:  Carl Campbell (guest of Dave Ewing); S. Franklin Arner (guest of Craig Young and Michelle Mullaly); Mark Esber (guest of Ernie Schott); Raquel Raderchak (guest of Dan Matthews).
 
The "Happy Bucks" were provided by the following:
  • Theresa Blocher - in celebration of her daughter, a naval cadet, who was chosen to be one of the 100 cadets marching in the inaugural parade in D.C.;
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  • PP Rick Taylor - in celebration of the smooth transition of presidential power in our democracy;
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  • Lynn Hamilton - in recognition of speaker Mark Samolczyk and the Stark Foundation's 'Good News Monday' articles in the Rep;
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  • Paul Feaser - in honor and pride in being an American;
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  • Bill Liber - in celebration of the peaceful transfer of power and leadership in the United States.
Tim Shetzer then took to the podium to introduce returning member, Mike Brown. Mike will once again take over the Character Champion program working directly with McKinley Senior High School (*please see article above).
 
Continuing with the introduction of new members, Ernie Schott introduced his new member, Christopher Schoeppner. Chris is the owner of Schoeppner Tile & Construction. (*see story above).
 
Vice President Michelle Mullaly then brought the members up-to-date on the "Unevent" Raffle.  There have been around 100 tickets sold and tickets will still be available to purchase even after the drawing begins (January 27th); anyone buying tickets after that date will be eligible to win in the subsequent weeks.  Tickets are $25.00 and all proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Canton. (Editor's note: you are also welcome to buy tickets and RE-SELL them of GIFT them to all of your friends, and family!) Please make checks payable to: The Rotary Club of Canton.
 
Speaker Chair Sharon Sirpilla introduced our speaker, Mark Samolczyk.  Mark is President of the Stark Community Foundation.
 
President Craig then stated next week's speaker will be Nate Phinney, Provost from Malone University.  President Craig concluded the meeting by reminding everyone to pick up "Unevent" raffle tickets on their way out.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Executive Board meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Vice President Michelle Mullaly, Treasurer Tom Clevenger and Secretary Suzette Matthews.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2017: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Vice President Michelle Mullaly, Treasurer Tom Clevenger, Secretary Suzette Matthews.  The following Trustees were in attendance: Robert K. Matthews, Nick Perini, Steve Fettman, Kurt Goodenberger, Bruce Schorsten, Mark Clendenin, Bruce Hale, Don Peterson, Assistant Parliamentarian Dave Ewing and Past President Paul White.
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Committee meeting on Friday, January 20, 2017: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Secretary Suzette Matthews, PP Dan Matthews, Drew Pelger, Kurt Goodenberger, and Mark Clendenin.
 
The following turned in makeups during Friday's meeting: Rick Taylor (North Canton and Louisville);  Mark Clendenin (Jackson).
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event:
 
     - "Unevent Raffle" - drawing during weekly Friday Rotary meeting
     - Fellowship Outing - February 28th @ Canton Brewing Company 5:30 pm
     -  Health Screen & Wellness Fair - Saturday, April 12, 2017
 
 
2017-18: ROTARY: MAKING A DIFFERENCE
In 2017-18, we’ll answer the question “What is Rotary?” with RI President-elect Ian H.S. Riseley’s theme, Rotary: Making a Difference. “Whether we’re building a new playground or a new school, improving medical care or sanitation, training conflict mediators or midwives, we know that the work we do will change people’s lives — in ways large and small — for the better.”
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Speakers
Feb 03, 2017
"Ohio's Economic Growth Plan"; Invocator - Kim Kroh
Feb 10, 2017
Pro Football Hall of Fame "The Johnson Controls PFHOF Village Sponsorship"; Invocator - Bob Carr
Feb 17, 2017
"High Tech Manufacturing in Sugarcreek, Ohio"; Invocator - Mark Clendenin
Feb 24, 2017
Invocator - Amanda Tietze
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