It is an honor to serve once again as President of the Rotary Club of Canton. As we begin another year together, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable legacy of our club. For more than 111 years, Rotarians have been changing lives, strengthening our community, and building lasting friendships through Service Above Self.
This year, Olayinka Babalola has challenged Rotarians around the world to "harness the change within ourselves, look to the future, and create lasting impact." He reminds us that "the more you change your community and the world, the more you will change." I believe that message is especially meaningful for our club as we look ahead.
While our club looks different than it did years ago, what has never changed is the dedication, compassion, and commitment of our members. I truly believe our future is not defined by the number of people in the room, but by the willingness of each of us to share our time, talents, and passion for service.
This year, I invite each of us to ask a simple question: What is one more thing I can do? Whether it's volunteering at a project, inviting a prospective member to lunch, checking in on a fellow Rotarian, or simply sharing your Rotary story, every contribution matters. Small acts, multiplied across our membership, have the power to create extraordinary impact.
Together, let's choose participation over perfection, hope over worry, and community over complacency. As we continue writing the next chapter in our club's proud history, I am excited to see what we will accomplish—not because of what any one of us can do—but because of what we can do together.
Thank you for the privilege of serving alongside you. Here's to a year of meaningful service, lasting fellowship, and making an even greater difference in our community.
Jennifer George, President
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Service Above Self
Fridays at 11:45 a.m.
Chateau Michele
2231 44th St NW
Canton, OH 44709 United States of America
It’s time again for our annual McKinley/Massillon Joint Rotary gathering! This year, the Massillon Rotary Club will host this longstanding tradition, bringing us together for friendly rivalry, Rotary fellowship, and a celebration of our shared commitment to service as we get ready to cheer on the biggest rivalry game of the year. Join us on Thursday, October 22, at the Massillon Library. Doors open at 11 a.m. for lunch from an assortment of food trucks, with the program beginning at noon. Please use the link below to sign up and pay. We look forward to seeing you there—wear your team colors and bring your Rotary spirit!
Director of Marketing Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Lynee currently serves as the Director of Marketing & Communications at CVSR, where she also leads the Guest Services team. With four years of dedicated service, Lynee has been instrumental in driving the organization's success. She is particularly proud of her team's efforts in planning and executing marketing and customer service strategies that have led to record sales in both 2023 and 2024. Under her leadership, CVSR has expanded its social media reach, launched a successful monthly newsletter, and revitalized the brand, significantly enhancing the organization 's visibility and engagement. On a personal note, Lynee was born and raised in the Cleveland area and graduated from The Ohio State University. She loves to hike, spend time with family, listen to true-crime podcasts, and is always up for a new adventure. She's a hot air balloon pilot, amateur artist, and has an unusual obsession with candy corn.
This year District 6650 is acknowledging, celebrating, and honoring our grandparents, parents, spouses, siblings, children, and friends who served with a special event.
Save the date and mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and join us at the MAPS Air Museum in Canton, Ohio.
Please work closely with the Club Presidents, Event Chairs, and all club leadership to share the attached materials with members and throughout the District 6650 community!
“Venerating Our Veterans” will bring together Rotarians, veterans, and families from across east-central Ohio for an evening of history, fellowship, and celebration. It promises to be a memorable tribute held at this phenomenal regional destination.
DG Ryan is asking each Rotarian to contribute only $15.00 so that we can guarantee a free event to our veterans who attend. See the attached for quick easy ways to contribute.
"Thank you in advance for your consideration and for your continued investment in our community and our country." ~ District Governor Ryan Boyce
We’re proud to see the Rotary Club of Canton featured in the Canton Repository!
For generations, our club has believed in the power of Service Above Self and in investing in the people and organizations that make Canton a stronger community.
We are especially proud to work alongside the Stark Community Foundation to help support the amazing local organizations doing incredible work throughout Canton. Together, we’re able to extend Rotary’s impact and continue a long tradition of giving back to the community we are so proud to serve.
Thank you to SCF for highlighting this important milestone—and to our Rotary members, past and present, whose generosity and commitment to service have made it possible.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support this year's Golf Outing benefiting the Canton and Plain Township Rotary Clubs. It was a wonderful day on the course, filled with great golf, great fellowship, and plenty of fun. Events like this are a great reminder of the impact we can make when Rotary clubs come together in support of one another.
A special thank you goes to our club's organizers, Rick Taylor and Andrew Oser, for their hard work in planning another successful outing. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the many volunteers from both clubs whose time and dedication helped make the event such a success.
Thank you to everyone who played, sponsored, volunteered, and supported the outing. Your enthusiasm and generosity continue to strengthen Rotary's commitment to Service Above Self.
A reminder that all of us should have received an email with an invoiuce for your 2026-2027 dues. Please note that the club has already paid your fees and national dues, so we appreaciate prompt payment. If you have questions, please contact club treasurer, Tom Clevenger. Thank you
Here is the list of meeting dates for both our Full board and Exec board meetings. Please mark your calendars now so that we can maintain strong attendance at these meetings.
The Rotary Club of Canton is proud to announce its 2026 Community Grant recipients, continuing our long tradition of investing in organizations that strengthen our community and improve lives throughout Canton.
