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                 THE ROTARY CLUB OF CANTON, OHIO                                
                           VOLUME 28                                January 17, 2020
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TIM COLLINS, PRESIDENT OF WALSH UNIVERSITY, WILL BE THE SPEAKER FOR THE JANUARY 17TH MEETING
 
 
 

A.S., Georgia Military College; B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.S.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S., National War College; Ed.D., Benedictine University

Timothy J. Collins, Ed.D., was appointed Walsh University's seventh President in 2019. 

A senior executive since 1997, Dr. Collins joined Walsh from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) where he served as Chief Government Relations Officer for the nation’s largest university affiliated research center. In addition, Dr. Collins served as the Board Secretary for APL and Chair of two graduate degree programs in the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. 

Dr. Collins brought more than 22 years of senior-level experience to Walsh University as a distinguished higher education professional with leadership expertise in philanthropic endeavors, conceptualization and implementation of institutional strategic plans and a demonstrated understanding of a private university’s mission, student-centered culture and Catholic traditions. As a national guest lecturer and scholar on Catholic higher education, Dr. Collins has been involved in Catholic education for nearly three decades and earned his doctorate in higher education and organizational change from Benedictine University.

Prior to joining Johns Hopkins University in 2005, Dr. Collins served as a Senior Officer in the U.S. Air Force with multiple senior command experiences during his 23 years of service in the U.S. and abroad.

 

 

 

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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR JAN. 17TH
RIGATONI WITH MEATBALLS
GARLIC BREAD/TUSCAN VEGETABLES
SPEAKER CHAIR - MARK CLENDENIN
INVOCATOR - PP AMANDA TIETZE
GREETER LEADER - BRUCE HALE
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ROTARY SCOUTS HOLIDAY PARTY
The Rotary Club of Canton sponsored five Christmas parties in December for students in the Rotary Scout program. Rotarians hosted parties at Deuber, Allen, Cedar, Worley and Youtz elementary schools on 12/17, 12/18, 12/19, and 12/20. The students had a great time making snowmen out of marshmallows with Rotary Scout Program Specialist Dan Nesbitt. Each party was topped off with delicious cream-filled Santa donuts from Mary Ann Donuts and Rotary Scout sweatshirts that were given to each of the students.
 
 
Rotarians assisting were: PP Denny Fulmer, PP Rick Taylor, PP Amanda Tietze, and President Mark Rojek, and Rotary Scout Program Specialist Dan Nesbitt also attended each event. The kids had a great time and loved their sweatshirts, donuts and edible snowmen. They are looking forward to attending our Annual Rotary Scout Program at one of our regular Rotary meetings in May.
 
To view all photos from the holiday parties, please follow this LINK
 
               
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ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTION
The following has made a memorial contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund in memory of Roy Scheutzow, father of Rotarian Amy Mustafaga:
 
     -  Michael Mustafaga
 
 
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SAVE THE DATE!! ANNUAL ROTARY CHALLENGE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BOWL-A-THON
SAVE THE DATE!
 
Be sure to save the early afternoon of Saturday March 7th for the Annual ROTARY CHALLENGE at the Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon!
 
Shawn Dougherty is putting together one or two teams to raise money for JA and have FUN, ADULT BEVERAGES, PIZZA, AND GENERAL HILARITY. A number of Canton Rotarians have expressed interest in participating, and THE MORE, THE MERRIER! We hope to be competing against several other local Rotary Clubs, who, of course, want to beat the FINEST ROTARY CLUB IN THE WORLD! Please contact Shawn if you'd like to join the fun!
 
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WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the January 10, 2020 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 56 members and 8 guests to the meeting. President Mark asked anyone with a January birthday to please stand and be recognized.  He then informed the members that everyone would be receiving ice cream compliments of Rotarian Bill Liber, who is celebrating his birthday on January 31st.  President Mark told the members about an email the Rotary office received from PP Dan Fuline. PP Dan informed us he was still undergoing additional testing at the Cleveland Clinic.  There is a "Get Well" card available to sign for PP Dan. President Mark then thanked Rotarian Becky Clark for the outstanding work she did to make the first "Sweet" Treat raffle auction such a huge success.  Thank you Becky and thank you to everyone who participated!
 
The invocation was given by Rotarian Bruce Hale.
 
Congratulations to guest John Bartlebaugh for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $55.00.  *He graciously donated his winnings back to the Club.
 
Club Secretary Julia Dick welcomed the following guests to the meeting:  Dr. Joel Elvery (speaker); John Bartlebaugh and Tim Bartlebaugh (guests of Bruce Hale); Richard Regula (Massillon); Darcy Downey (guest of President Mark Rojek); Homer Richards (guest of PP Craig Young); Ashleigh Abrigg (guest of Jennie George); Jeff Sirak (guest of Gary Sirak).
 
President Mark Rojek and PP Curt Werren, Chairman of the Canton Rotary Endowment Fund, welcomed Darcy Downey, Regional Executive Director from "Prevent Blindness Ohio" and presented her a check in the amount of $5,000. Prevent Blindness is dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight through the wise investment of community support. Prevent Blindness has served more than 800,000 Ohioans this year through outreach and education designed to connect those in need to critical sight-saving resources.
 
 
 
Vice President Mark Clendenin then introduced the speaker for the meeting, Dr. Joel Elvery, an Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, who gave his take on the National/Regional economic update and outlook.
 
 
 
President Mark concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
  • next week's speaker will Tim Collins, President of Walsh University;
  • thank you again to Rotarian Bill Liber for providing the ice cream;
  • as a reminder, if you did not get the opportunity to sign the "Get Well" card for PP Dan Fuline, please take the opportunity to do so on your way out.
The following will receive a makeup for volunteering during the Rotary Scouts holiday parties on December 17, 18, 19 & 20:  PP Denny Fulmer, PP Rick Taylor, PP Amanda Tietze and President Mark Rojek.
 
The following will receive makeup(s) for volunteering on Dec. 19th and/or Dec. 20th for Pack The Bus:  Raquel Raderchak, Jennie George (2), Jim Thomas, Suzette Matthews, Jon Adland (2), PP Amanda Tietze, PP Rick Taylor (2), VP Mark Clendenin (3), PDG/PP Bob Pattison, Bruce Schorsten, Jim Blake, Ernie Schott and PP Michelle Mullaly (2).
 
The following will receive a makeup for taking part of marketing promotion and conduct of event at the Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Nov. 2, 2019:  PP Paul White, Don Peterson, Paula Mastroianni, Shawn Dougherty, Justin Candea, Tony Pierce, PP Jack Barkan, Raquel Raderchak, PP Amanda Tietze, PDG/PP Dave Ewing, Tim Furbay, Rich Dever, Wilbur Allen, President Mark Rojek and Bob Matthews.
 
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S MONTHLY MESSAGE
January 2020 District Governors Thoughts………
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR…. Let’s make this the best year yet!
 
Can you believe we are half way through the year? Are you happy with what you were able to accomplish on a personal, professional and Rotarian level in 2019? If not, what are we going to change? Yes, we will be changing the Governor in six months and some of you may be looking forward to that. LOL But with the new year comes the opportunity to try again to reach our goals and objectives. The blessings of being a Rotarian seem to be endless, but for me I am most grateful to have the opportunity to work with you six more months. I hope by the end of the year, you all know how much I care about each of you.
 
January is dedicated as Vocational Service Month. Our organization’s greatest strength lies in the individual Rotarian. This is the time of the year to highlight the business and/or professional life of each Rotarian. The very basis of Rotary, "Engaging leaders around the world, exchanging ideas and taking action", is built upon the strength of each of you. The better we know each other, the closer our bond and the more effectively we can serve others.
 
I only have a few club visits left. What I can say is how important each and every club in District 6650 is to their community and to the world. No matter if you belong to a very small club or a very large club you are so appreciated and a real blessing to each other. Please know that our District leadership is filled with people from all the clubs that truly would like to assist you in YOUR goals. I have heard from many clubs how they would like to join other clubs for meetings, service projects, and socials. I am so happy to hear that message. Some of our clubs do not meet every week and some are lunch clubs that change to a breakfast once a month. Give some thought to having a joint lunch or breakfast meeting with a neighboring club or division of clubs. The more we unite the stronger we will be. The more we unite the better we can serve.
 
I am super excited for 2020. I believe the best is yet to be. Congratulations on a great 2019 and remember Rotary Connects the World!
 
Highest regards,
 
 
Dan Morgan DG 6650
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
 
   -  Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon - Feb 29 OR Mar 7
   -  Health Screen & Wellness - Saturday, May 2, 2020
 
Speakers
Jan 24, 2020
Invocator - Jennie George
Jan 31, 2020
Invocator - Jim Molnar
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