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FELLOWSHIP MEETING THIS FRIDAY
From the President…
 
This Friday will once again be our Fellowship meeting. I hope that you are all starting to enjoy these meetings as much as I am! This Friday will be a little different. Christen Sedmock, principal of Allen Elementary (and daughter of Ernie Schott) will be joining us to speak about our Pack the Bus drive and the impact that it had on students in Canton City Schools.
 
I would be remiss if I did not remind you one more time about the upcoming District Art Auction. Deadline to RSVP is THIS FRIDAY, January 25. We have some very stunning pieces of art. The event is casual and should be a wonderful time. Hope to see you there! Tickets are available at www.rotarydistrict6650.org.
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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR JAN. 25TH
LASAGNA
GARLIC BREAD
VEGETABLE
 
SPEAKER CHAIR - JIM MOLNAR
INVOCATOR - JIM MOLNAR
GREETER LEADER - DON PETERSON
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ROTARY DISTRICT 6650 ART AUCTION
Dear Canton Rotarian,
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
We are less than a month away from the District Art Auction taking place on Friday, February 1st from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm and I hope that many of you will attend!  It will take place at The SOAP Gallery in Youngstown which is a really cool space. Music will be by J.D. Eicher. There will be art to bid on and purchase, plenty of food, and a cash bar! Special guests include: Mary Beth Growney Selene, Rotary Foundation Trustee and Stephanie Urchick, Rotary International Director-Elect.  All for the reasonable ticket price of $35 per person ($60 per couple). It's very easy to purchase tickets - you can do so here: https://www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=e106617a-80b8-40e1-bd51-391245e0df01
 
I hope that some of you (or your businesses) will consider becoming a sponsor for the event or purchasing an ad for the program. Sponsorship opportunities can be found here: https://clubrunner.blob.core.windows.net/00000050061/en-ca/files/homepage/rotary-foundation-art-auction-sponsorship-opp/Art-Auction-Sponsorship-Opportunities.pdf
 
You can pay for your sponsorship or program ad at the same time as purchasing your ticket. Please RSVP by January 25, 2019.
 
*Hotel rooms are available for $99 at the Hilton Doubletree Downtown Youngstown by calling (330) 333-8284. Must be done by January 18!!
 
Please help me to make this event a big success! 
 
Michelle
 
 
 
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JANUARY CHARACTER COUNT STUDENTS, JAYAUNA TYLER AND ANTHONY PARKER
During the January 18, 2019 meeting, Rotarian Mike Brown introduced the January Character Count students, Jayauna Tyler and Anthony Parker.
 
Jayauna Tyler:
 
Jayauna is a star student, and continues to shine with her gracious presence. When you are around this young lady, she will make you smile!  Jayauna has a 3.9 GPA and takes College Credit Plus courses, as well as honors and advanced classes.
 
Jayauna’s talents do not just show in the classroom, but on the stage as well. Jayauna is involved in community theatre and watching her on stage is a joy. She commits herself to many hours of rehearsal, plus her rigorous coursework. She recently performed as a cast member of the Christmas Carol production at the Players Guild.  She is currently the President of the Teen Board at the Canton Repository, Secretary of Women of Honor, and a Speech and Debate state qualifier. She also is an active member in National Honor Society, Student Council, Key Club, and Upward Bound. Jayauna is also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  
 
Next year, Jayauana’s plan are to go into the military, as a member of the Air Force to serve her country. The Air Force will serve as her platform for education, and aspirations for the future. When she returns she would like to study performing arts.
 
 
 
Anthony Parker
 
Anthony Parker is a young man full of drive, ambition, and determination. Anthony currently ranks number 14 in a class of 496 and constantly pushes himself academically with Honors, Advanced Placement, and College Credit Plus coursework. Aside from his academic accomplishments, Anthony is also heavily involved with the following activities: Speech and Debate (Debate Captain), Model United Youth Council (at-large representative), and National Honor Society. Anthony is held in high regard by peers and staff alike and he will do exceptionally well when he moves on to The Ohio State University this fall. 
 
 
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'THANK YOU' LETTER RECEIVED FROM CANTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
The Rotary office received the following 'Thank You' letter  dated January 15, 2019, from Daniel J. Nero, Assistant Superintendent of Canton City School District. Daniel writes:
 
"To The Rotary Club ~ On behalf of the Board of Education and the staff and students of the Canton City School District, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation for your generous donation of 8 boxes of food for families of students of Belden Leadership School.
 
Again, thank you for your continued support of our children and the Canton City School District."
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WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the January 18, 2019, meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 50 members and 9 guests to the meeting.
 
Rotarian Frank Fleischer provided the Invocation.
 
Congratulations to President Michelle for holding the winning 50/50 ticket worth $66.00
 
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting:  Judge Frank Forchione (speaker); Jordan Warrick (guest of Mike Brown); Anthony Parker and Jayauna Tyler (January Character Counts); Nathaniel Thompsen, Vassa Delis-Parker, David Kliem, Nour Kelly, Estlin Hiller (guest of Character Counts).
 
President Elect Mark Rojek provided the Rotofact on Martin Luther King.
 
The "Happy News" was provided by the following:
  • Steve Fettman - to invite all to the Rotary Club of North Canton's 28th Chili Open Golf Classic on February 2, 2019. Tickets are available to golf and for the raffle. *Please see Steve if interested in purchasing tickets for this event.
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  • Bruce Schorsten - to celebrate his trip to Hawaii with his wife (a gift from his daughter and son-in-law);
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  • Paul Hervey - to recognize our speaker, Judge Frank Forchione, and his hard work ethic and dedication to the heroin epidemic;
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  • Lynn Hamilton - to encourage all to attend the next two Symphony events: "Eroica: Beethoven Symphony No. 3" on January 26th and "A Night at the Movies 'The Freshman'" on February 2, 2019.
Rotarian Mike Brown introduced the January Character Count students, Jayauna Tyler and Anthony Parker (*see story above)
 
President Michelle reminded everyone about the upcoming District Art Auction. She stated at this time she had more art to auction off than tickets sold. Please consider joining her on Friday, February 1, 2019 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm at The SOAP Gallery in Youngstown.
 
Raquel Raderchak, Co-Chair of the Oktoberfest, made an announcement stating this year's event will be held on September 19, 2019. Plans are beginning for this event and individuals are needed on the Committee. 
 
 
 
January speaker chair Jim Molnar welcomed Judge Frank Forchione, founder and Chairman of the "Stop Heroin from Killing Committee"
 
 
 
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
  • please remember to turn your cell phones back on
  • next week's meeting will be our monthly Fellowship meeting. We will have a presentation from Christen Sedmock (Ernie Schott's daughter), principal at Allen Elementary School in Canton, regarding the "Pack The Bus" program.
  • reminder about the upcoming District Art Auction
The following Board members will receive a makeup for attending the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 meeting: President Michelle Mullaly, President Elect Mark Rojek, Vice President Drew Pelger, Secretary Suzette Matthews, Treasurer Tom Clevenger, Trustees: Mark Clendenin, Bruce Hale, Jeff Scott, Kim Kroh, Stephanie Werren, Steve Fettman, and Kurt Goodenberger.
 
 
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UPCOMING EVENT
 
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event:
 
     -Health Screen & Wellness Fair - April 27, 2019
 
 
Speakers
Feb 01, 2019
Marketing and Strategic Partnerships at Stark State College; Invocator - Jim Molnar
Feb 08, 2019
Salvation Army; Invocator - Tony Pierce
Feb 15, 2019
Invocator - Steve Fettman
Feb 22, 2019
Invocator - TBD
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