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                        Volume 42                         May 14, 2021
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TODD STOVER, GENERAL CHAIRMAN AND DENNIS MANZELLA, VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME VOLUNTEERS TO SPEAK THIS FRIDAY
For the past 58 years, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, including Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, has brought the attention of the football world to Canton, Ohio.  I’m sure that most of you have attended one of the many festival events like the Balloon Classic, the Hall of Fame Game, the Canton Repository Grand Parade, the annual Enshrinement or the Concert for Legends. 

The Enshrinement Festival would not be possible without the incredible community support and more than 5,000 volunteers who help the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce plan, coordinate and execute these events. 

Todd Stover, the General Chairman and Dennis Manzella, Vice Chairman of these volunteers will share their experiences as volunteers for the Enshrinement Festival, the importance of volunteering to our community as well as information on how you can get involved.

 
Todd Stover, is a Canton Central Catholic and Kent State graduate, lives with his wife, Shelly, in Canal Fulton.  He has served as a volunteer for over 42 years, including 39 years on the Security Committee and 10 years as the Chairman of that committee.
 
 
 
 
 

Dennis Manzella attended St. John’s University and New York University and recently retired as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing for Western Reserve Group in Wooster, Ohio.  He has served as a volunteer for 27 years, including the Chairman of the Appreciation Party Committee, Security & Logistics Committee and the Concert for Legends Committee.  Dennis lives in Jackson Township with his wife, Rose Ann. 
 
 
 
 
 
MAY 14, 2021 CANTON ROTARY HYBRID MEETING
 
Please join President Drew Pelger for our hybrid meeting on Friday, May 14, 2021.
 
We will be in-person at John's Bar and Grille and via Zoom at the link below.
 
This week's speakers will be Todd Stover, General Chairman and Dennis Manzella, Vice Chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Volunteers.
 
Fellowship begins at 11:30 am and the meeting will be at noon.  
 
We hope to see you there!
 
 
Topic: Canton Rotary Meeting
Time: May 14, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
 
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Meeting ID: 922 6568 5373
Passcode: 685038
 
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MAY 7, 2021 ZOOM/IN-PERSON MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
At our Zoom meeting on May 7, 2021, President Drew Pelger opened the meeting by welcoming a total of 38 Canton Rotarians (live at John's Bar and also via Zoom), as well as our guest speaker, Scott Slesnick, and guest of the club, Michael Milbrandt.
 
Secretary Paula Mastroianni presented the following information:
 
Interesting historical facts for the day:
  • 1789 – The first inaugural  ball was held today for President George Washington
  • 1914 – The US Congress establishes Mother’s Day.
  • 1941 – Glenn Miller records “Chattanooga Cho Choo” for RCA, which becomes the first record to be designated “gold”.
  • 1970 – “Long and Winding Road” becomes the Beatles first American release.
  • 1975 – President Gerald Ford declares an end to the ‘Vietnam Era”.
  • 1998 – Mercedes-Benz buys Chrysler for $US40 billion and forms DaimlerChrysler in the then largest industrial merger in history.
 
 
Bizarre Facts:
In 2012 Paeleoclimatological research claims dinosaur flatulence may have warmed the earth.
 
Happy Bucks:
Paula received "Happy Bucks" from President-Elect Mark Clendenin, Becky Clark, PP Dan Matthews, Sue Marzano, Lynn Hamilton and PDG/PP Dave Ewing
 
Announcements:
PDG/PP Dave Ewing and PP Denny Fulmer presented President Drew Pelger with a Paul Harris Fellowship pin and certificate. (*see story below)
 
President Drew reviewed the details on this year's Spring Raffle and the Golf Outing. 
 
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PRESIDENT DREW PELGER PRESENTED WITH A PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
 
 
During our May 7, 2021 Rotary meeting,  PDG/PP Dave Ewing and PP Denny Fulmer presented President Drew Pelger with a Paul Harris Fellow.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FELLOWSHIP AND FUN AT CENTENNIAL PLAZA - MAY 12, 2021
                                  
A seat and table are ready and waiting for YOU (and your guests) to enjoy Canton Rotary's first Fellowship & Fun Happy Hour!
 
Join us this Wednesday, May 12th from 4-6+pm at Jerzee's Cafe at 4th and Market Ave N. on the North Side of Centennial Plaza.
 
Come and go as you please. Stay as long as you like. No program, just FUN with your fellow Rotarians and guests.
 
Come a little early at 1:10pm and view the Cleveland Indians as they host the Chicago Cubs on the large format High DEF LED video board on the Southwest corner of the Centennial Plaza. To see all elements in the Plaza go to: https://cantoncentennialplaza.com/in-the-plaza/
 
 
IT'S RAFFLE TIME! TAKE A CHANCE, HELP OUR CLUB! 
                                                                                                           
 
 
ROTARIANS! We are in the midst of our SPRING RAFFLE! 
 
By purchasing tickets, not only will you have the chance to WIN SOME GREAT PRIZES, but you will also be SUPPORTING OUR CLUB FUND! 
 
Tickets are just: 6 for $25, 13 for $50, 27 for $100!
 
When you purchase your tickets, you can then choose to put them in one of 8 'baskets', attempting to win one of these great prizes:
 
- YEARS WORTH OF TAGGART'S ICE CREAM AND KENNEDY'S BBQ!
 
 
- A DAY AT THE SCOTT TALBOT SPA!
 
 
- $300 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO USE AT LANDOLL'S MOHICAN CASTLE! 
 
- OVERNIGHT STAY, DINNER, AND BREAKFAST AT SPREAD EAGLE! 
 
- FOUR DIFFERENT BASKETS OF TWO BOTTLES OF PREMIUM BOURBON EACH! 
         * Blanton's 93 Proof & Blanton's Gold 
         * EH Taylor Small Batch & EH Taylor Single Barrel 
         * Weller Antique & Weller 12 Yr 
         * Widow Jane 10 Yr & Widow Jane Decadence 
 
All proceeds go to support our Canton Rotary Club fund, which we use to help fund our community activities, as well as regional and international projects. 
 
Our goal is to sell 500 of the $25 packages, and we have a LONG way to go! 
 
So please consider buying some raffle tickets and contacting your family and friends to participate. You can click on the button below to buy.  
 
If you need help navigating the process, reach out to Mark Clendenin, Rick Taylor, Jeff Scott, Jim Molnar, or Becky Clark, or contact Lauri at the Rotary office 330-452-2882 and she will put us in touch with you. 
 
Thanks for being a generous Rotarian! 
   
 
 
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WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE!  DISTRICT 6650 CONFERENCE - JUNE 26, 2021
LIVE AND IN PERSON!
THE 2021 ROTARY DISTRICT 6650 CONFERENCE
 
WHEN:  JUNE 26, 2021   --  10:30 AM - 4:OO PM
 
WHERE:  HOLIDAY INN YOUNGSTOWN SOUTH
                 7410 South Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio  
 
WHAT:  Speakers: Mike Parkes and Daniel Caron
              Meals: Brunch at 10:30 and Lunch at 2:00
              Short Business Meeting
              Honoring Clubs and Rotarians
              Inaugurating our incoming District Governor, Steve Wilder
 
REGISTRATION COST:  $60.00 (includes meals)
 
 
 
All Rotarians and spouses are invited.
 
 
CANTON ROTARY OFFICE HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION

Please note the office for the Rotary Club of Canton has moved to the following new location:

116 CLEVELAND AVE. NW. 
SUITE 525
CANTON, OHIO 44702

 

 
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