The tradition continues! The Rotary Club of Canton is hosting the 5th Annual Canton Oktoberfest this Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 4:00 - 9:00 pm in Downtown Canton on Market Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Street N.W.
The 2019 Oktoberfest will include beer samplings from 15 local breweries along with a wine distributor, L. A. Dick Imports, Frank's Bratwurst from Westside Market in Cleveland, Ohio will supply authentic German food, cheese samples from Biery Cheese, and musical entertainment featuring Visinata and DGACC Danube Swabian Brass Band. There will be a performance by the Canton Ballet. We have a surprise guest for the official tapping of the Oktoberfest keg!
To purchase your tickets at the presale price of $25.00, click on this link CANTONOKTOBERFEST.ORG. *Tickets at the gate will be $30.00 and designated driver tickets available for $5.00.
The ticket price includes a souvenir tasting glass and 10 beer samples from any of the following breweries or 3 wine samples.
Canton Brewing Company, McArthur's Brewhouse, Mucky Duck Brewing Company, Missing Falls Brewery, Shale Brewing Company, Ignite Brewing Company, Club House Brewing Company, Book House Brewing, HiHo Brewing Company, Lockport Brewery, Muskellunge Brewing Company, Maize Valley Winery and Craft Brewery, Sandy Springs Brewing Company, BJ's Brewhouse and Paradigm Shift
The following businesses and Rotarians have stepped up to help this become the Rotary Club of Canton's largest fundraiser which will help fund our many local charitable efforts throughout the year.
The event is sponsored by:
Canton Repository, Canton Brewing Company, Home Savings, Q92, Young Trucks, Mercy Medical Center, Miller & Company, Biery Cheese, Kempthorn Motors, Beese Fulmer Private Wealth Management, Frito Lay, Westfield Bank, Canton Chair Rental, JAYMAC Body & Frame, Medicine Center Pharmacy, Ziegler Tire, A-1 List Properties, Canton Sign Company, Tom Clevenger, CSE Credit Union, Davies Drugs Pharmacy, Dietrich & Associates - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Farmers National Bank, Furbay Electric Supply, Hall Kistler & Company LLP, Lamiell Funeral Home Inc., Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes, Sirak Financial Services, Sol Harris/Day Architecture, Sysco Foods, Harold Ziegler, Cain BMW, Carpe Diem Coffee Shop, Consumers Bank, Home Savings, Dr. Richard Huetter General Dentistry, L. A. Dick Imports, Westfield Bank, Theresa Blocher, Bob Pattison, Michelle Mullaly, Amanda Tietze, Bill Liber, Rick Taylor, Terri Barry, Joe Niamtu, Dennis Dent, Mark Rojek, Chris Burt, Dan Matthews, Suzette Matthews, Mark Clendenin, Dan Fuline, Bob Carr, Paula Mastroianni, John Werren, Robert Matthews, Jim Blake, Jeff Scott, Charles Smith, Shawn Doughterty, Brad Carpenter, Don Sultzbach, and Bruce Hale.
For more information, contact the Rotary Club of Canton at 330-452-2882 or by email at info@cantonrotary.org.
This fall the True2U Mentoring Program will serve its 10,000th student. Created in 2015 through the collaborative efforts of the Cleveland Foundation, Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), the Greater Cleveland Partnership, Neighborhood Leadership Institute, and the Greater Cleveland Faith-Based Initiative, True2U is a small group mentoring program focused on helping every 8th grader in the CMSD explore their strengths and interests, learn about careers, and develop a vision for their future. Through the dedication of 300-400 volunteers, True2U assists 2,500 8th grade students prepare for the transition to high school each year. Join us to learn more from representatives of two key partners - they'll share an overview of the program, some challenges and lessons learned, and the impact they're seeing.
Molly Feghali is the director of the True2U Mentoring Program at Neighborhood Leadership Institute where she manages operations, program and curriculum development, along with mentor communications, recruitment, and training. True2U recruits hundreds of adult mentors to work with all 8th graders in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to help students develop a clear sense of who they are and the futures they envision for themselves. Molly has been with the program since it started in the fall of 2015 and led the phase-in over three years, with full implementation beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
In addition to leading the 8th grade program, Molly designed and directs the True2U Summer Leadership Academy and 9th Grade Extension Programs. She is excited to partner with Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College this fall to introduce True2UCollegeBound, a new program where 10th grade students – and then 11th grade students the following year – will be mentored by Cleveland State students.
Prior to her work with True2U, Molly was the coordinator of the Student Group on Race Relations at Shaker Heights High School and lectured at Cleveland State University, teaching courses on educational psychology, diversity in education, and the social foundations of education.
Molly holds a degree in sociology from The Ohio State University, a master's degree in sociology from DePaul University, and a Ph.D. in urban education from Cleveland State University. She is passionate about education and equity, and believes that investing in young people is one of the best, and most important, ways to improve communities.
Angela Finding is the Senior Director of Education and Workforce at the Greater Cleveland Partnership, focusing on college and career readiness and skills-based learning initiatives that work to build a strong future workforce. This approach to college and career readiness includes working closely with the education and business communities on efforts to close skills gaps and provide students with access to high-quality educational and experiential learning opportunities. Angela has spent her career working in the nonprofit and chamber industries, previously with the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, the American Heart Association and Barberton Citizens Hospital (Summa Health System Barberton Campus). Angela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Organizational Communication/Public Relations from The University of Akron and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walsh University. She resides in Broadview Heights, OH with her husband and children. LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelafinding
It is with great sadness we must post the passing of longtime Canton Rotarian, Dr. Thomas F. Sinclair Jr., on September 12, 2019. Tom was a member of the Canton Rotary Club for the past 47-years (31-years were perfect attendance) and was a Paul Harris Fellow.
Dr. Thomas Fleming Sinclair, Jr.
passed away at age 89 on Thursday, September 12, 2019, in Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was the only child of Marie Helen (Jackson) Sinclair and Thomas Fleming Sinclair, born April 23, 1930, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Peabody High School where he met his wife Dorthea Jean Lewellyn and later married in 1954. He attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery. He served two years in the army in Fort Riley, Kansas, and spent his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, which challenged him to become a thorough and respected oral surgeon. Dr. Sinclair and his family moved to North Canton, OH, where he practiced with Dr. Pressler for almost 40 years and served on staff at Mercy Medical Center. He was adored by his patients and was known as a gentle and kind surgeon. He spent years of service tending to patients in the same emergency room he died in.
Left to honor and remember Tom is his wife Jean; his two children and their spouses, Tom and Monika Sinclair and Harry (Chip) and Shelly Higgins; along with granddaughter, Bonnie Higgins and her fiance, Seth Rutledge who all dearly cherished him. He was preceded in death by his son, Bruce P. Sinclair.
Friends may call Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the Lamiell
Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 12 Noon at North Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to the Rotary Club of Canton, Ohio, 116 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Suite 307, Canton, Ohio 44702 or Mercy Medical Center, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton, OH 44708.
On Saturday, October 12th from 5 - 9 pm the Rotary Clubs of Jackson and Perry Township will host their "Run With the Fun: Night at the Races". Tickets for this event are $35 per person and the event is being held at the McKinley Eagles located at 5024 Monticello Ave., Canton, 44708.
All proceeds will be equally divided between the two clubs and will benefit local school scholarships. If you are interested in purchasing tickets please contact: Nick Stock 330.705.1865 nstock@stockdraperies.com or Dave Waikem 234.521.7468 davidwaikem@gmail.com.
Please click on this LINK to view the flyer with all details for this event.
Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, Drug Free Stark County, the Opiate Task Force of Stark County and the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Stark County Police Chiefs’ Association, are pleased to sponsor this collection day for Stark County residents to dispose of their expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications safely. Police officials will be on-site to collect the meds and dispose of them without harming the environment. This program is completely anonymous and no questions will be asked and no identification is needed. All meds will be accepted.
Since 2010, 30,785* pounds of unneeded or expired medication, as well as the safe disposal of used needles and other sharps, has been collected during Stark County’s Drug Take Back Days. Through 2014, this successful collaboration was held on the national Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Drug Take Back Day in the fall and spring each year. In 2015, this effort became all local with help from Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, Drug Free Stark County, Stark County Sheriff’s Office, Tri-County Waste Management District, Stark County Police Chiefs’ Association, Mercy and Aultman Hospitals. Plans are to hold this event annually in the fall.
2019 DRUG TAKE BACK DAY LOCATIONS
Jackson Township Safety Center 7383 Fulton Drive NW, Massillon, Ohio 44646
10am-12pm - Mark Clendenin
1pm-2pm - need 1 volunteer
North Canton City Hall 145 N. Main St., (Enter parking lot off Ream Ave. NW for entrance to City Hall/Police Department) North Canton, Ohio 44720
10am-12pm - PDG/PP Bob Pattison
1pm-2pm - need 1 volunteer
**Please contact Mark Clendenin at 330.312.4713 or email plan42morrow@gmail.com if you can fill a volunteer shift.
Join the Lake Township Rotary Club and District 6650 to celebrate the Rechartered Lake Township Rotary Club for a casual celebration. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 19th from 4 - 6 pm at the Military Family Center. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 couple.
Reservation deadline is October 5th. Please RSVP to Annette Mignano at amignano@consumersbank.com or call 330.877.2915
Please click this LINK to view the flyer for all event details.
During the September 13, 2019 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 48 members and 3 guests to the meeting. President Mark relayed very sad news regarding the passing of longtime Canton Rotarian Tom Sinclair. Tom passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 after sustaining injuries in a fall earlier in the week. Everyone was asked to sign the sympathy card for Tom's wife, Jean, and family.
Rotarian Jennie George gave the Invocation.
The greeter for the meeting was Brad Carpenter. PP John Werren worked the attendance table.
Congratulations to Rotarian Tim Furbay for having the winning 50/50 ticket worth $38.00.
Club Secretary Julia Dick welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Gerry Radcliffe, Nadine McIlwain and Lois DiGiamoco (speakers).
Rotarian Steve Fettman introduced the speakers for the meeting Gerry Radcliffe and Nadine McIlwain co-authors of "African Americans of Canton, Ohio: Treasures of Black History". Also introducing the authors was Lois DiGiamoco.
President Mark concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
next week's speakers will be Molly Feghali and Angela Finding with a presentation on the Cleveland Partnership True2u Mentoring Program.
Don't forget the Canton Rotary Oktoberfest, which is our largest fundraiser, will take place next Thursday, September 19th. If you still need to purchase pre-sale tickets at $25, please see Lauri or Barb on your way out.
Vice President Mark Clendenin is seeking volunteers to help at the "Stark County's Drug Take Back Day" on September 21st from 10 am - 2 pm. *Please see story above for further details or contact Mark at 330.312.4713 if you are interested in volunteering.
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Oktoberfest committee meeting on Wednesday, September 11th: PP Rick Taylor, President Mark Rojek, Alex Dowell, Co-Chair Raquel Raderchak, Dennis Dent, David Beule and PP Paul White.
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup via email: Vice President Mark Clendenin (Chagrin Highlands Rotary).
September 20, 2019
Molly Feghali is the director of the True2U Mentoring Program at Neighborhood Leadership Institute where she manages operations, program and curriculum development, along with mentor communications, recruitment, and training. True2U recruits hundreds of adult mentors to work with all 8th graders in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to help students develop a clear sense of who they are and the futures they envision for themselves. Molly has been with the program since it started in the fall of 2015 and led the phase-in over three years, with full implementation beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
Angela Finding is the Senior Director of Education and Workforce at the Greater Cleveland Partnership, focusing on college and career readiness and skills-based learning initiatives that work to build a strong future workforce. This approach to college and career readiness includes working closely with the education and business communities on efforts to close skills gaps and provide students with access to high-quality educational and experiential learning opportunities. Angela has spent her career working in the nonprofit and chamber industries, previously with the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, the American Heart Association and Barberton Citizens Hospital (Summa Health System Barberton Campus). Angela earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Organizational Communication/Public Relations from The University of Akron and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walsh University. She resides in Broadview Heights, OH with her husband and children. LinkedIn Profile - 
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During the September 13, 2019 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 48 members and 3 guests to the meeting. President Mark relayed very sad news regarding the passing of longtime Canton Rotarian Tom Sinclair. Tom passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 after sustaining injuries in a fall earlier in the week. Everyone was asked to sign the sympathy card for Tom's wife, Jean, and family.
