Jim Proebstle’s first two novels have received outstanding reviews from readers and industry professionals. They have been recognized with awards from the Eric Hoffer Award, the Indie Book Award, and the International Book Award.
He and his wife, Carole, live in Deer Park, IL and call northern Minnesota home for the summer months.
Proebstle received his BA and MBA from Michigan State University and was honored as an outstanding alumni from the Eli Broad College of Business in 2001. He was fortunate enough to play on a National Championship football team in 1965 and earn academic honors. Jim and Carole are loyal Spartans.
At our weekly meeting on October 16, 2015, Canton Rotarian Bob Myers (sponsor) introduced our newest member, Thomas Grace, to the Rotary Club of Canton.
Tom was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His parents met through Salvation Army youth activities and served as Salvation Army officers in various locations in Ohio, New York, Maine and Connecticut. Tom graduated from Shaker Heights High School and attended Youngstown State University, and The Salvation Army School for Officer Training, graduating and receiving his commission as a Salvation Army officer in 1992.
He met his wife, Debbie, through Salvation Army youth activities also. They married in 1978 and have three children, Lindsey, Courtney and Tyler and four grandchildren, Tatum, Xavier, Gracie and Delaney.
Prior to entering the School for Officer Training, Tom worked as the Director of The Salvation Army Community Center in Dayton, Ohio. In this capacity, he was responsible for the oversight of numerous programs including Golden Gloves boxing, youth basketball and the development of the Army's first after-school learning center in the Eastern Territory. Many of the basketball teams under his direction played in national and international tournaments with some of those teams winning international championships.
He and Debbie have served as corps officers for The Salvation Army in Wooster, Cleveland, Strongsville and Wadsworth. They arrived in Canton on July 1st of this year.
In the past Tom has been involved extensively in the communities in which they have served through membership in service clubs and participation in community events. He loves to read, play golf and is an accomplished brass musician.
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again present our annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2015. This year's event will be held at the Mercy Hall Auditorium, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton, 44708 from 7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
All testing will be provided by Mercy Medical Center Laboratory services. To register in advance for these screenings click on this LINK, or call the Canton Rotary office at (330) 452-2882 (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday between 8am - 4pm). To conveniently register online, visit cantonrotary.org.
We gladly accept cash, check and credit card - VISA and MASTERCARD.
*A 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. Walk-in appointments are also welcome.
In addition to the blood screenings, Mercy Medical Center service lines will be offering additional FREE health screenings and educational materials. LifeShare Community Blood Services blood mobile will also be on-site for blood donations.
The upcoming McKinley/Massillon joint rally Rotary meeting will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Meyer's Lake Ballroom in the Ballroom. We would like you to consider now if you will be attending and if you are planning to bring a guest to this meeting. We will need to have a head count to provide for seating and food purposes.
You may contact the Rotary office and RSVP for this event. The Rotary office number is (330) 452-2882. Thank you for your consideration to this matter.
Each October is the annual fund drive for the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund. As Rotarians, we all subscribe to “Service Above Self”. The annual Charitable Fund drive is a way we can all follow the Service Above Self motto. The annual drive is critical to having the funds to support our traditional local projects such as: Rotary Scouts, Philomatheon Society, Sister Rotary Club in Dominican Republic, Junior Achievement, Stark County Library, Exchange Students (inbound and outbound), Project Warm and many more. We recently have not been able to grant funds to all the worthy programs and charities that we would want to support.
I feel we are at a critical stage for our Rotary Club, a point where we need to show the community we are a valuable asset to the future growth of Canton and are an integral part of the change in Canton. One way to accomplish this is to have projects branded under Canton Rotary that are visible and recognized by the city and everyone who visits. For Canton Rotary to be able to make an impact that is permanent and branded in Canton, we need a healthy charitable fund.
I ask that each Rotarian donate to the Charitable Fund this year. While no donation is too small, we are asking that each Rotarian donate at least $100. If you cannot donate $100, please donate $25 or whatever amount you are able. Personally, I am doubling my donation from previous years, and ask everyone to do the same if possible.
We made a nice splash with our Canton Rotary Oktoberfest, let’s keep the momentum going with this year’s Canton Rotary Charitable Fund drive. Our goal this year is $15,000. Please join me in this journey so when we say we are “The Finest Rotary Club in the World” we know that each and every one of us is a part of making that claim true.
At our weekly meeting on October 16, 2015, President Paul White asked if any Rotarian was planning on attending the joint McKinley/Massillon rally meeting on Friday, October 30, 2015, to please contact the Rotary office with your intent as well as any guest(s) you plan to bring. We need to have an accurate head count to provide for seating and food.
Canton Rotarian Robert Myers introduced the newest member to the Rotary Club of Canton, Thomas Grace from The Salvation Army (please see story on Tom).
Club Vice President Amanda Tietze welcomed our guests to the meeting: Jeff Eisenberg, Joeff Gordon and Greg Mytinger.
The "Happy Bucks" news was then presented by the following Rotarians: Jerry Ortman was very happy because his son and granddaughter were coming into town and attending the OSU game. Jerry was also happy to announce he just attended his 52nd Army reunion; Joe Niamtu was very happy to announce his son, Joe, received a very distinguished Alumnus Award from Columbus University and Joe stated his son was the greatest cosmetic surgeon he knew; Bob Pattison was happy to announce his granddaughter scored the only goal on her soccer team; Bill Maddox was happy his grandson was just accepted into the National Honor Society; and Paul White was happy his granddaughter had a visit with her dentist and she passed.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup at Friday's meeting: Mark Rojek ( Massillon), Curt Werren (Lake) Lynn Hamilton (North Canton), Jerry Ortman (Plain).
Join us on 23 October for our third annual World Polio Day event. We’ll be streaming live from New York City, so tune in at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time to watch a global status update on the fight to end polio and take part in the conversation. Guests will include Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners, celebrity ambassadors, polio survivors, and others.
Jim Proebstle’s first two novels have received outstanding reviews from readers and industry professionals. They have been recognized with awards from the Eric Hoffer Award, the Indie Book Award, and the International Book Award.
At our weekly meeting on October 16, 2015, Canton Rotarian Bob Myers (sponsor) introduced our newest member, Thomas Grace, to the Rotary Club of Canton.
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The upcoming McKinley/Massillon joint rally Rotary meeting will be held on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the Meyer's Lake Ballroom in the Ballroom. We would like you to consider now if you will be attending and if you are planning to bring a guest to this meeting. We will need to have a head count to provide for seating and food purposes.
Each October is the annual fund drive for the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund. As Rotarians, we all subscribe to “Service Above Self”. The annual Charitable Fund drive is a way we can all follow the Service Above Self motto. The annual drive is critical to having the funds to support our traditional local projects such as: Rotary Scouts, Philomatheon Society, Sister Rotary Club in Dominican Republic, Junior Achievement, Stark County Library, Exchange Students (inbound and outbound), Project Warm and many more. We recently have not been able to grant funds to all the worthy programs and charities that we would want to support..jpg){kind=small}
At our weekly meeting on October 16, 2015, President Paul White asked if any Rotarian was planning on attending the joint McKinley/Massillon rally meeting on Friday, October 30, 2015, to please contact the Rotary office with your intent as well as any guest(s) you plan to bring. We need to have an accurate head count to provide for seating and food.
Join us on 23 October for our third annual World Polio Day event. We’ll be streaming live from New York City, so tune in at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time to watch a global status update on the fight to end polio and take part in the conversation. Guests will include Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners, celebrity ambassadors, polio survivors, and others.