Kristine comes to Siffrin not only from a business background, but also as a parent and sister of someone with a developmental disability. Her passion for serving the underserved began at a very young age growing up with a brother who had a rare syndrome that caused intellectual and developmental disabilities including blindness. Her brother, now deceased, received services from Siffrin that enabled him to live independently and feel pride in owning an apartment, attending work as the pizza box folder for Papa John’s, do his own laundry, and participate in fun outings. Kristine knows firsthand what it means to a family to know their loved one is receiving quality assistance and care and lived a full life with dignity.
Inspired to serve the underserved, Kristine fostered children for many years for Pathway Caring for Children. Of the children she fostered and provided respite for, many had an intellectual and/or developmental disability. She adopted one of her foster placements who has autism and he continues to live with Kristine and her husband and attends respite and day services to spend time with peers and make new friends.
Kristine holds a MA in Nonprofit Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport as well as a BA in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and has two decades of management experience. Prior to coming to Siffrin, Kristine served as a Regional Coordinator at the Early Childhood Resource Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. Her main responsibilities included supervision of staff, regional grant management, program development, and grant writing.
A Stark County resident, she is also a Leadership Stark County Signature Program graduate. Kristine served on the Board of Directors for Siffrin for two years and began her position as CEO in October 2021.
“Siffrin is successful in achieving its mission due to the caring and talented staff that work here. I am humbled to know and work with such truly dedicated team members that work together every day to achieve great results and make a difference in the lives of others.”
The Siffrin team embodies this quote: “Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” - Maya Angelou
For those of us who are joining our Friday meetings via Zoom, a new link has been created to use starting with this Friday's meeting. The old link will no longer be active so please save this new link for future reference. Thank you and we'll "see" you Friday!
Help motivate President-Elect Paul Hervey to lose weight while helping to raise money for the Charitable Fund (note: this is our Annual Charitable Fund Drive!) Your donation depends upon how much weight Hervey loses. (Hint: he could stand to lose a lot!)
Bonus: If we raise $20,000, Past Presidents Mark Clendenin and Drew Pelger have volunteered to take the Polar Bear Plunge in February!
Let’s work together to make it happen! You can fill out and return this form or send in your pledge to Paul (paul@hervey.co, 330-704-2935).
Thank you in advance for your wonderful support.
Member: _________________
Total pledge for weight lost:
_______ 10 pounds
_______ 20 pounds
_______ 30 pounds
_______ 40 pounds
_______ 50 pounds
You only pay the amount for the highest weight lost.
At our weekly luncheon last Friday September 30, 2022, President Rick welcomed 27 Rotarians and two guests: speaker Brad Belden and his wife, Amy. Brad gave us an excellent history of the Belden Brick Company, with his family's history interwoven throughout. We can all appreciate their success in business, as well as their support of our community.
Secretary Paula announced some upcoming community events, then lead a very successful request for Happy Bucks:
Rick Taylor Becky Clark John Werren Sue Marzano Chuck Smith Paul Hervey
(Reminder: all of our meetings are recorded via Zoom, in case you want to view any of them.) Paula Mastroianni
Rotarians Steve Fettman & Tim Haverstock, our resident raffle-masters, are operating a new raffle to raise money for District Governor Michelle's Ukraine initiative.
Proceeds to be donated in the name of the Rotary Club of Canton. A portion will also go to the Stark Hunger Task Force.
Our club will present the proceeds to DG Michelle at the Ukraine Dinner on Sunday, November 6th at 3:00 PM:
District Governor (and Canton Rotarian) Michelle Charles has set a goal for District 6650 to raise $100,000 for the Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund, specifically to benefit the Ukraine relief efforts.
Therefore, we are all invited to "A Night for Ukraine", a special fundraising event on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2022! (Please note Browns fans, if there are any of us left: it is a bye week for CLE).
From Project Chair PDG Scott Schulick:
"Late last week, we were informed that the venue where we were to have the Ukraine Relief Event at St. Nikolas Hall in North Canton suffered extensive damage from a fire and will not be able to host our event on Saturday evening, November 5.
After several attempts to find another venue, we have been forced to move the event to Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 3-7pm at the St. George Serbian Center, 4667 Applegrove St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720. We are sorry for any inconvenience. The good news is that most of our entertainment, our caterer, and our special guest, Past RI President Barry Rassin, are still able to attend!
"We have been in contact with PDG Mykola Stebljanko in Odessa, Ukraine, and we are very pleased to learn how our efforts and proceeds will benefit aid on the ground and administered by local Rotarians."
Cost is $60 per person and includes an authentic Ukrainian ethnic menu, performances from local Ukrainian musicians and dancers, and a special appearance by Past RI President Barry Rassin.
Your Canton Rotary Board of Trustees has agreed to budget a $2500 donation to the District's Ukraine fundraising efforts from our Charitable Fund.
However, if you, your business or someone you know would like to also contribute to this cause, you may do so by buying tickets, purchasing a sponsorship, or donating an auction item worth $500 or more for the auction for the Night for Ukraine Dinner!
Information is provided at this link: http://rotarydistrict6650.org/. All tickets purchased for this dinner will go toward the cost of the function itself, leaving all sponsorships and auction proceeds to go directly to the Ukraine relief effort!
WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A LARGE CONTINGENT OF CANTON ROTARIANS AT THIS DINNER TO SUPPORT BOTH UKRIANE AND OUR OWN DISTRICT GOVERNOR MICHELLE! Why not make it a Canton Rotary SOCIAL EVENT?
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