DUE TO A PRIOR EVENT AT THE ALEX D. KRASSAS EVENT CENTER, THE ROTARY MEETING WILL BE HELD IN THE BACK ROOM! THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN THIS MATTER.
Join us as we welcome John W. Street as our speaker this Friday. Johnny is a retired pilot who most recently worked for Nippon Cargo Airlines, flying routes across the Pacific to Japan and Asia and on to Europe. Johnny’s flights on the Boeing 747 into South America serve as backdrop for his thrilling novel, The First Officer’s Report, a story of aerial terrorism in the post-9/11 era.
The topic of John’s presentation will cover the amazing work of the international relief organization, Rotaplast International, Inc. This non-profit organization, originally founded through the efforts of Rotarians in the San Francisco area, is committed to helping children and families worldwide by eliminating the burden of cleft lip or palate, burn scarring, and other deformities. John experienced the powerful healing powers of this organization firsthand, as a volunteer in Mexico and Guatemala medical missions.
Now forced into the impoverished life of a retiree, Johnny spends some of his time working as a Disaster Action Team volunteer for the American Red Cross. He has delivered meals in areas of Louisiana devastated by flood. A fellow Rotarian, he is currently the president-elect of the Girard/Liberty Rotary Club. He feels that everyone, and especially Rotarians, should learn more about Rotaplast, and this Friday he will tell you why.
The before and pictures below give you a brief glimpse into the remarkable reconstructive work of the multidisciplinary medical teams. Or you can see more at http://rotaplast.org/.
At our weekly meeting on June 22, 2018, Canton Rotarian Julia Dick (sponsor) introduced our newest member, Brad Carpenter, to The Rotary Club of Canton.
Brad Carpenter is the owner of Brad Carpenter State Farm on Whipple Ave in Canton, Ohio. He grew up in Massillon, Ohio and remained a resident of Stark County after completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s of Business Administration, both from Kent State University. He has a diverse sales background which has helped him achieve top sales awards in the corporate world as well as operate successfully in smaller family-owned and operated businesses over the years. After 15 years in the sales profession Brad was recruited by State Farm to be their next agent in Canton, Ohio. Brad is currently a member of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and actively participating in community events, the most recent being the Canton Kid’s Fest held at the Canton Civic Center this past February. He and his team pride themselves on protecting families from life’s unexpected.
Brad will be married to the love of his life, Trisha, for 16 years this August. They reside in Canton and enjoy spending their free time with family on Lake Cable.
With the new Rotary year fast approaching, it is once again time for your Rotary dues invoice to be mailed.
As a reminder, you may pay your dues at a weekly Friday meeting by either credit card or debit card. Just see Barb at the attendance table. The Rotary office can then email you a receipt if you so desire.
You may also make a check payable to the Rotary Club of Canton and mail to: 116 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Suite 307, Canton, 44702.
If you have any questions or concerns after receiving your invoice, please contact the Rotary office at 330-452-2882. Lauri or Barb will be happy to assist you.
The Rotary Club of Canton will host it's annual golf outing at the Sanctuary Golf Club located at 2017 Applegrove Street N.W., North Canton, on Friday, August 17, 2018.
Chairman Bill Liber has made several changes to this year's outing that the golf committee members are very excited about. The new format will be a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Registration will start at 7:00 a.m. with a light breakfast available. The Four Person Scramble will be followed by a steak dinner in the pavilion.
Following the dinner, prizes will be presented including this year's featured prize: a two-year lease of a 2018 Lincoln MKZ Sedan, courtesy of Liberty Ford Lincoln in Canton. (This prize is for a hole in one on #6).
There is a new Sponsorship opportunity available this year: the $500.00 GOLD Sponsor will receive their company's name posted at a hole as well as in the pavilion. It will also include golf and dinner for their four-person team. An individual HOLE sponsorship will once again be available for $100.00. Your company's name will be posted at a hole on the course.
This event is a great opportunity to invite prospective members and recruit foursomes from other area Rotary Clubs. Registration is up and running, so if you would like to sign your foursome up or as just an individual golfer, please follow this LINK.
Here is the LINK to download this year's Annual Four-Person Scramble Golf Outing flyer.
Mark your calendar for the 2018 Annual Canton Rotary Oktoberfest - the one and only classic Oktoberfest in the City of Canton! This unique event will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the heart of downtown Canton.
Not only is the Canton Rotary Oktoberfest a fantastically FUN event, but all net proceeds go to support the amazing things that Canton Rotary does for our community and throughout the world.
Sponsorship's are available at various levels, including a new $500 "Canton Rotarian One-Time Ask" sponsorship, for which you will receive: 2 complimentary event tickets; a listing on all event signage as a sponsor; a listing on the Canton Rotary website and social media sites. You will also get credit for a $100 commitment for 2018 - 19 President - Elect's Canton Rotary Charitable Fund campaign, a $100 credit to the Rotary Foundation/Paul Harris fellowship, and $300 toward the 2018 annual golf outing (which includes one foursome).
Please consider making the Oktoberfest one of your Rotary commitments! Follow this LINK to view all sponsorship opportunities.
At the weekly meeting on June 22, 2018, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 48 members and 4 guests to the meeting.
Rotarian PP Dan Matthews gave the Invocation.
Rotarian Rich Dever provided the Rotofact.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Tonja Marshall (speaker); Taylor Molnar, daughter of Rotarian Jim Molnar; Betsey Lane, sister of Rotarian Steve Fettman; Jodi Fettman, wife of Rotarian Steve Fettman; and Joe McNamara, a Cuyahoga Falls Rotarian.
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
Dave Roberts: to announce that he and fellow Rotarian Joe Niamtu, attended The 2018 Timken Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni dinner, where Rotarian Steve Fettman was honored as the Distinguished Alumni from the class of 1981;
Julia Dick: invited all Rotarians to attend the Italian American Festival which will be held this weekend in downtown Canton;
PP Paul White: encouraged all Rotarians to visit the Canton Classic Car Museum, which is a great museum in our own backyard.
Speaker Chair Julia Dick introduced the speaker, Tonja Marshall, Vice President of Marketing and Communication Visit Canton/Stark County Convention and Visitors Bureau;
President Amanda concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
next week's speaker will be John Street, who will be giving a presentation on Rotaplast.
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Lynn Hamilton (Massillon)
The following Board of Directors will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018: President Amanda Tietze, President-Elect Michelle Mullaly, Vice President Mark Rojek, Secretary Suzette Matthews, Treasurer Tom Clevenger, Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Matthews, Parliamentarian Bob Pattison and Asst. Parliamentarian Dave Ewing. The 2017-18 Trustees attending were: Steve Fettman, Kurt Goodenberger, Bruce Schorsten, Bruce Hale, Drew Pelger, Don Peterson, Frank Fleischer and Bill Liber. The 2018-19 Trustees attending were: Jim Molnar and Stephanie Werren.
Due to the Fourth of July Holiday, the Rotary office will be closed from July 3 - July 6th. The office will reopen on July 9th with normal business hours.
There will also be NO MEETING on Friday, June 6th.
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With the new Rotary year fast approaching, it is once again time for your Rotary dues invoice to be mailed. 
The Rotary Club of Canton will host it's annual golf outing at the Sanctuary Golf Club located at 2017 Applegrove Street N.W., North Canton, on Friday, August 17, 2018. 
Mark your calendar for the 2018 Annual Canton Rotary Oktoberfest - the one and only classic Oktoberfest in the City of Canton! This unique event will take place on Thursday, September 20, 2018, in the heart of downtown Canton..jpg)
At the weekly meeting on June 22, 2018, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 48 members and 4 guests to the meeting.
Due to the Fourth of July Holiday, the Rotary office will be closed from July 3 - July 6th. The office will reopen on July 9th with normal business hours.
