Chad Minor (BA Communications & Business, University of Akron ’04; MA Theology, Malone University ’15) has lived most of his life in Canton, OH. As an athlete (like most of his family), Chad played basketball in high school, before moving on to play at the University of Akron (varsity ’96-98). He remained in Canton to raise a family, eventually completing a graduate program at Malone University. His long-term connection with the Canton-Akron area led him to consider how he and his wife Jamie might live more intentionally as a part of the community of Canton. As a result, he and Jamie started Rising Hope Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of restoring hope to Canton by serving as a catalyst for positive change. Chad seeks to ignite this hope in others by encouraging unity, dreaming big, living intentionally, investing in others, and reminding people of their intrinsic value as human beings.
At the May 20, 2016 meeting, PDG/PP David Ewing presented the Rotary International Major Donor Gift Recognition Award to PDG/PP Robert Pattison and his wife, Janice Pattison.
The Rotary Foundation recognizes those individuals or couples whose combined personal giving has reached US $10,000, regardless of the gift designation. Major Donors may elect to receive a crystal recognition piece and pin(s) commemorating the gift at each new recognition level.
PDG/PP Dave Ewing had this to say about the couple:
"Today we honor our new Rotary Foundation Major Donor, Bob & Jan Pattison. Bob was Past President of our club in 1995-96 and Past District Governor in 2008-09. Bob is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, where he met his lovely wife Jan. Bob graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Math. Jan is from Minerva, Ohio, and persuaded Bob to relocate to her home state of Ohio. Bob then went on to pursue his Masters from Kent State University in Public Administration.
Bob worked for the City of Canton Health Department from 1966-2008. He is the longest serving Health Commissioner, with 28 of his 42 years in service in the commissioner's role.
Bob and Jan are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. They also have 4 grandchildren. The couple are long time members of Trinity Baptist Church in North Canton."
At our weekly meeting on May 20, 2016, President Paul White welcomed our members and guests to the meeting.
Rotarian Becky Clark gave the Invocation.
Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly welcomed the following guest to the meeting: Jan Pattison (wife and guest of Bob Pattison).
The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following Rotarians:
PP Virginia Neutzling - was happy because Saturday was National Armed Forces Day. She thanked the members of Rotary who served in the armed forces and asked each to stand to be recognized.
PDG/PP Dave Ewing - he thanked and recognized Jack Brannen and Bill Sparks for the live music they provide to the club each week.
Mark Milano - was happy to see fellow Rotarian Steve Fettman was enshrined into the Police Boys Club HOF. Mark stated Steve is a great member of Rotary.
Tena Wilson - was happy to see that Max Barton is now a member of Rotary and for the programs that the Canton Museum of Art does at the library. She had to borrow $5 from Bruce Hale to announce her "Happy Buck", but only on Bruce's condition that she was supposed to mention "Kozmos Grille" (editor's note: since I was out of town and not able to attend this meeting, I can NOT be blamed for this blatant commercialism! But I DO appreciate it! Thanks Bruce and Tena!).
Bruce Hale - he was happy to announce a "New Member Project" will take place in September. It will be a "walk" that everyone can join and participate in.
President Elect Craig Young - was pleased to announce his band, "Bandog", was playing live in Massillon last weekend.
President Paul White - was happy that the sun had come out!
PDG/PP Dave Ewing then took to the podium to bring the members up to date on the Rotary Foundation. He stated the Foundation will be celebrating its 100th year in 2017. The founder, Arch Klumph, was from Cleveland and there will be a celebration in Cleveland on October 23, 2016, with dinner and a Cleveland Orchestra concert. Dave then awarded PDG/PP Bob Pattison and his wife, Jan, with the Rotary International Major Donor Gift (*please see story above).
The following Executive Board members will receive a makeup for attending on May 17, 2016: President Paul White, President Elect Craig Young, Vice President Amanda Tietze, Treasurer Dave Schrade and Secretary Michelle Mullaly.
The following Board/Trustee members will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on May 17, 2016: President Paul White, President Elect Craig Young, Vice President Amanda Tietze, Treasurer Dave Schrade, Secretary Michelle Mullaly, Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Matthews. Trustees present were: Jim Blake, Paul Feaser, Mark Rojek, Suzette Matthews, Steve Fettman, Rebecca Marchino, Parliamentarian Bob Pattison and Assistant Parliamentarian Dave Ewing. Rotarian Dan Matthews also was in attendance.
The following Golf Committee members will receive a makeup for attending the committee meeting on May 20, 2016: Nick Perini, Dave Schrade, Joe Niamtu, Dan Fuline, Amanda Tietze, and Drew Pelger.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Jerry Ortman (East Canton); PP Curt Werren (Louisville, Plain).
JOHN F. GERM
PRESIDENT 2016-17
ROTARY CLUB OF CHATTANOOGA
TENNESSEE, USA
John F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education Foundation, Orange Grove Center Inc., and as board chair of Blood Assurance Inc. He also is founder and treasurer of the Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation and president of the Tennessee Jaycee Foundation.
He was Tennessee Young Man of the Year in 1970; Engineer of the Year, 1986; Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year, 1992; and Tennessee Community Organizations Volunteer of the Year, 2009. He is a recipient of the Boy Scouts Silver Beaver Award and the Arthritis Foundation Circle of Hope Award. In 2013, the White House recognized him as a Champion of Change.
Germ joined Rotary in 1976 and has served Rotary as vice president, director, Foundation trustee and vice chair, aide to the Foundation trustee chair, chair of Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge, RI Board Executive Committee member, RI president’s aide, Council on Legislation representative and chair, membership zone coordinator, chair of numerous committees, area coordinator, RI training leader, and district governor.
Germ has received RI’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife, Judy, are Benefactors and members of the Arch Klumph Society of The Rotary Foundation. They have four children and six grandchildren.
Chad Minor (BA Communications & Business, University of Akron ’04; MA Theology, Malone University ’15) has lived most of his life in Canton, OH. As an athlete (like most of his family), Chad played basketball in high school, before moving on to play at the University of Akron (varsity ’96-98). He remained in Canton to raise a family, eventually completing a graduate program at Malone University. His long-term connection with the Canton-Akron area led him to consider how he and his wife Jamie might live more intentionally as a part of the community of Canton. As a result, he and Jamie started Rising Hope Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization with the purpose of restoring hope to Canton by serving as a catalyst for positive change. Chad seeks to ignite this hope in others by encouraging unity, dreaming big, living intentionally, investing in others, and reminding people of their intrinsic value as human beings.
At the May 20, 2016 meeting, PDG/PP David Ewing presented the Rotary International Major Donor Gift Recognition Award to PDG/PP Robert Pattison and his wife, Janice Pattison.
Bob and Jan are celebrating 50 years of marriage. They have three children, 2 boys and 1 girl. They also have 4 grandchildren. The couple are long time members of Trinity Baptist Church in North Canton.".jpg)
At our weekly meeting on May 20, 2016, President Paul White welcomed our members and guests to the meeting.
The Rotary office will be closed Monday, May 30, 2016, for Memorial Day. 
John F. Germ is board chair and chief executive officer of Campbell and Associates Inc., consulting engineers. He joined the firm as an engineer in 1965 after four years in the U.S. Air Force. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the board and executive committee of the Public Education Foundation, Orange Grove Center Inc., and as board chair of Blood Assurance Inc. He also is founder and treasurer of the Chattanooga State Technical Community College Foundation and president of the Tennessee Jaycee Foundation.