Dr. Utlak is the former President and Managing Physician of Ohio Heart Care, Inc. a premier cardiology group practice in Canton. Born in Cleveland, Dr Utlak attended Kenyon College where he excelled in sports and academically. His medical training was conducted at The Ohio State School of Medicine, were he concentrated in internal medicine and cardiology, graduating with honors in internal medicine.
Dr Utlak played a significant role in the interventional cardiology program at Mercy Medical Center, serving as medical director of the cardiac cath lab and practicing in the the nationally-recognized open heart surgery center. He has served as President of both the Stark County Medical Society and as the Ohio State Medical Association. He also served on the American College of Cardiology section on Cardiovascular Disease, contributing to the American Medical Association’s delegation on clinical, economic, social, and political issues. He has also been chosen by his peers to be honored as “One of the Best Doctors in America” four separate times.
Dr. Utlak has been an expert witness in more than 100 malpractice cases, where he serves both defendants and plaintiffs. He also has diverse interests in philosphy, science and literature serving as a Professor of Theology at Walsh University and being a founding member of a local book club that continues to “read on” after over 33 years. Dr. Utlak will share his insight into the both the science of cardiology and the continuing need for a humanistic approach to medical care.
The tradition continues! The Rotary Club of Canton is hosting the 3rd Annual Canton Oktoberfest on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 4:00 - 9:00pm in Downtown Canton on Market Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street N.W.
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. There will also be a performance by the Canton Ballet performed from 6:30-7:00pm. We have a surprise guest for the official tapping of the Oktoberfest keg!
To purchase your tickets at the presale price of $25.00 follow the link above (CANTONOKTOBERFEST.ORG).
Beer Steins will be available for purchase price of $60.00. This will include the price of the Stein and one fill of beer. To refill this stein, you may purchase an additional ticket for $20.00.
The ticket price includes a souvenir tasting glass and unlimited samples from the following breweries: Scenic Brewing Company, BJ's Brewhouse, Maize Valley Brewery, Lockport Brewery, The Canton Brewing Company, Millersburg Brewing Company, HIHO Brewing, Mucky Duck Brewery, Ohio Brewing Company, Rivertowne Brewing, Royal Docks Brewing Co., McArther's Brew House.
The following businesses and Rotarians have stepped up to help this become the Rotary Club of Canton's largest fundraiser which will help fund our many local charitable efforts throughout the year.
The event is sponsored by: The Canton Repository, WDJQ, Sol Harris Day Architecture, Young Truck Sales, Home Savings, The Canton Brewing Company, Sysco, Day Ketterer, Canton Chair, PBS Animal Health, Biery Cheese, Miller & Co., Frito-Lay, Paragraphics, Farmers Bank, Davies Drug, Medicine Center Pharmacy, Beese Fulmer, Sherwin Williams, Quonset Hut, Furbay Electric, JayMac Body & Frame, Young Leasing, Sirak Financials, Abbott Electric, Lamiell Funeral Home, Westfield Bank, Smith Barta & Company, Consumers National Bank, Carpe Diem Coffee Shop, Scott Talbot Salonspa, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Julz By Alan Rodriguez, Harold Ziegler, Jr., Lynn Hamilton, Bob Pattison, Dan Jonas, Craig Young, Don Sultzbach, Joe Niamtu, Kim Kroh, Bob Carr, Brian J. Blake, M.D., Terry Barry and Keith Lindsey, Drew Pelger, Frank Fleischer, Chris Burt, Mark Rojek, Dan Fuline, James T. Boggs, Justin Candea, Curt Werren, Jim Blake, Virginia Neutzling, Amanda Tietze, Michelle Mullaly, Rick Huetter, Tony Pierce, Dean Wallace, Ernie Schott, Jim Thomas, Scott Sandrock, Dave Ewing, Dr. Chuck Smith, Mark Clendenin, Greg Luntz, Dale Holwick and Rick Taylor.
The proceeds from Oktoberfest will benefit the Canton Rotary 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.
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 office received a "Thank You" letter on August 22, 2017, from Stephanie Werren of Leadership Stark County. Stephanie writes:
"Dear Dan ~ It is with much appreciation that I thank the Rotary Club of Canton for their generous support of Leadership Stark County's Signature Program. The scholarship support that we have received enables Leadership Stark County to fulfill our mission of developing community leaders across all segments of our diverse county. The diversity in each class strengthens community assets by developing long lasting relationships that facilitate the conversation and action necessary to address issues. As we begin our 31st year, we proudly share that the program has steadily grown to include over 1,200 alumni that are better informed about themselves and the community we live in because of the knowledge they received from the Leadership Signature Program. Thank you again."
At our weekly meeting on Friday, September 8, 2017, Past President Craig Young welcomed the 52 members and 5 guests to the meeting. PP Craig asked everyone to keep the following Rotarians in their thoughts and prayers:
Jan Baker fell and broke her leg in two places. Jan had surgery on September 6th;
Mike Brown just lost his mother
Michelle Mullaly was on her way to the hospital to be with her mother-in-law. They did not feel she would make it through the day;
Rotarian Frank Fleischer gave the Invocation.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Dr. Dale Hartz (speaker); Latricia Buchanan, Timothy Buchanan, Jim Tinker (guests of the speaker); Connor Jarvis (Rotarian from Akron).
The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following:
$1: Robert Matthews - to celebrate the new traveling Microphone;
$1: Mark Clendenin - to celebrate a past Exchange Student visit;
$1: Mark Rojek - to celebrate the Indians great record and 16 in a row;
$1: Connor Jarvis - to thank our club for being so welcoming to him (Connor is a member of the Akron Rotary Club);
$2: PP John Werren - to recognize Frank Fleischer's son and his accomplishment with the Cleveland Symphony (performed at Blossom recently); to encourage taking up a fund to help Frank Fleisher get a hair cut;
$3: PP Rick Taylor - to celebrate John DeWees being in attendance today; to celebrate the Cleveland WINDIANS great record and success; and finally to recognize Renee Powell has recently been chosen to be entered into the PGA Hall of Fame (Rick made this announcement because he knew it would have meant a lot to Rotarian Jim Lockshin who just recently passed away;
September Speaker Chair Justin Candea then introduced the speaker for the day, Dr. Dale Hartz, M.D. FACC.
PP Craig then concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
next week's speaker will be Dr. David Utlak M.D., cardiologist;
there will be an Oktoberfest meeting following conclusion of Rotary meeting;
don't forget to purchase your tickets for the Oktoberfest.
volunteers are still needed for the Oktoberfest event on Thursday, September 21st;
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Mike Abbott (Canton South); Ernie Schott (East Canton, North Canton); Shawn Dougherty (Plain, North Canton).
The following Rotarian will receive a makeup for attending the Fellowship Outing at the Canton Brewing Company on Thursday, September 7, 2017: James Boggs, PP Craig Young, Bruce Hale, PP Denny Fulmer, Shawn Dougherty, Dave Beule, Justin Candea, PP Dan Matthews and PP Rick Huetter.
The following Rotarian will receive a makeup for attending the Oktoberfest committee meeting on Friday, September 8, 2017: PP Craig Young, Lynn Hamilton, Bruce Hale, Jim Blake, PP Rick Taylor, Tony Pierce, Kim Kroh, Drew Pelger, Don Peterson, Bob Matthews, PP Paul White, and PP Dan Fuline.
Dr. Utlak is the former President and Managing Physician of Ohio Heart Care, Inc. a premier cardiology group practice in Canton. Born in Cleveland, Dr Utlak attended Kenyon College where he excelled in sports and academically. His medical training was conducted at The Ohio State School of Medicine, were he concentrated in internal medicine and cardiology, graduating with honors in internal medicine.
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The Rotary office received a "Thank You" letter on August 22, 2017, from Stephanie Werren of Leadership Stark County. Stephanie writes:.jpg)
At our weekly meeting on Friday, September 8, 2017, Past President Craig Young welcomed the 52 members and 5 guests to the meeting. PP Craig asked everyone to keep the following Rotarians in their thoughts and prayers:
