Jan. 7, 2022 - Michelle Charles (Jan 04, 2022)

RACHEL HAGEMEIER, CANTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, TO SPEAK FRIDAY

Rachel Hagemeier joined the Canton Symphony Orchestra in 2019 as the Manager of Education and Community Engagement. There she also serves as the host of the podcast Orchestrating Change and runs the Orchestrating Change Leadership Program.

In 2019, Rachel was a member of the Essentials of Orchestra Management program through the League of American Orchestras where she studied with industry professionals for two weeks in Los Angeles, California. In Canton, she serves as an advisor board member for Artful Living and Learning and is a member of the board of directors for Lighthouse Ministries.

Rachel is a graduate of Leadership Stark County’s 2019 Spotlight Program for young professionals and the 2020-2021 Signature Program, a 10-month training in leadership and community awareness.

Rachel graduated from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music with degrees in Bassoon Performance and Arts Management and Entrepreneurship. Growing up in Edmond, Oklahoma, she began studying the bassoon at the age of 11 under Dr. Lori Wooden. In college, she studied bassoon under Cleveland Orchestra members Phil Austin and Jonathan Sherwin. Rachel is a member of OMEA (Ohio Music Educators Association) and NAfME (National Association for Music Education) and runs a bassoon studio out of her home.

REMINDER: PLEASE RESERVE YOUR LUNCH

Canton Rotarians, just a reminder that we are meeting at the historic and beautiful Christ Presbyterian Church at 530 W Tuscarawas Street, across from the former Timken High School. Plenty of parking is accessible off of 2nd Street SW, next to the church. Catering is by Mr. Mike's Catering, and it's been delicious!

If you are planning on attending, especially if you'll be eating, please reserve your spot by clicking here on: EventBrite.

If that's a little too challenging, please contact President Mark or Becky Clark to make your reservation, preferably by Wednesday. Thanks!

MENU FOR JAN. 7TH

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Hot Beef and Cheese Sliders

Salad Bar

Drink

Dessert

PRESIDENT MARK'S THOUGHTS THIS WEEK

Happy New Year,

I hope all of you were able to enjoy the holiday with friends and family like I did. It not only provided me the opportunity to reconnect, but also to slow the pace down for a bit to truly be present for them. It was a much-needed break.

Here we are moving into the second half of our Rotary year and I’m proud of what we have already accomplished together and encouraged for the many opportunities we have going forward. I’ll continue to challenge everyone to demonstrate through action why the Canton Rotary is the benchmark Rotary by which other Rotary clubs should be judged.

Don’t be surprised if I reach out to each of you in January to find out how you are making this happen for your Rotary in your own way.

Best,

President Mark