May 7, 2021 - Scott Slesnick, Slesnick Recycling (May 03, 2021)

SCOTT SLESNICK FROM SLESNICK RECYCLING TO SPEAK THIS FRIDAY

Our speaker this Friday will be Scott Slesnick. Scott was born and raised in Canton. He is a graduate of Glen Oak High School and The Ohio State University. He is the fourth-generation of his family to be involved in the local recycling business.

S. Slesnick Co. started in 1924 and split into two separate businesses in the 1950s, commonly known as Slesnick Steel and Slesnick Recycling. Slesnick Recycling employs 60 people and recycles over 15,000 tons of paper materials every month at its Stark County locations. Scott will talk briefly about how the recycling business fits into the local and global economy.

But more importantly, Scott is also an avid juggler. He started juggling in high school, and has been the president of the Rubber City Jugglers for over 20 years. He has also held several positions in the International Jugglers' Association. Scott is mostly a hobbyist juggler, but has performed at dozens of local events for a wide variety of organizations.

MAY 7, 2021 CANTON ROTARY HYBRID MEETING

Please join President Drew Pelger for our hybrid meeting on Friday, May 7, 2021.

We will be in-person at John's Bar and Grille and via Zoom at the link below.

This week's speaker will be Scott Slesnick from Slesnick Recycling.

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 7, 2021 11:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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APRIL 30, 2021 ZOOM/IN-PERSON MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Posted by Rick Taylor on May 03, 2021

At our Zoom meeting on April 30, 2021, President Drew Pelger opened the meeting by welcoming a total of 30 Canton Rotarians (live at John's Bar and also via Zoom), as well as our guest speaker, Tom Maurer and his wife, Chris Maurer, and guests of the club, Ken Griffin and Matthew Kreitzer.

Secretary Paula Mastroianni presented the following information:

Interesting historical facts for the day:

1789 – George Washington is inaugurated as the first President of the United States of America
1904 – The ice cream cone, invented by Ernest A. Hamwi, makes its debut at St. Louis World's Fair
1945 – Adolf Hitler and his wife, Eva Braun, commit suicide in the Fuhrer bunker in Berlin as the Red Army captures the city.
1952 – Mr. Potato Head is the first toy ever advertised on television
1975 - North Vietnamese troops capture Saigon, ending the Vietnam War
1989 – The World Wide Web is first launched in the public domain, making the software free and available to everyone.

Bizarre Facts:

In 2018 a new species of water beetle was discovered in the Malaysian Borneo’s Maliau Basin and was named after actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The insect with a retractable head and bulging eyes was named for him in honor of his environmental activism.

Happy Bucks:

Paula received "Happy Bucks" from President-Elect Mark Clendenin, PP Paul White, Raquel Raderchak, Paul Hervey and herself.

Announcements:

Secretary Paula Mastroianni and President Drew Pelger welcomed new incoming member, Marianna DiGiacomo, to the Rotary Club of Canton. (*see story below)

President Drew thanked April program chair, Becky Clark, for the great selection of speakers for the month of April.

President-Elect Mark gave an updated report on this year's Spring Raffle.

NEW MEMBER, MARIANNA DIGIACOMO, INTRODUCED TO THE CLUB

During the April 30, 2021, Secretary Paula Mastroianni introduced our newest member, Marianna DiGiacomo, to the Rotary Club of Canton. Secretary Paula had the following to say about Marianna:

"Marianna DiGiacomo has dedicated her career to strengthening our public library’s focus on literacy and community collaborations. Marianna joined Stark Library in 2007 and served as youth services librarian and literacy and events coordinator prior to her role as community services director. She directs Stark Library’s literacy initiatives, events, school and community partnerships, outreach and mobile services, and technology training. She is a graduate of the University of Akron and Kent State University and completed Leadership Stark County’s Government Academy, as well as the American Library Association’s Leadership Institute. She also serves on many local committees dedicated to ensuring children are ready for school success."

MAY BIRTHDAYS!

Posted by Rick Taylor on May 03, 2021

William Lundin - May 3

Amanda Tietze - May 4

Bruce Hale - May 10

Terri Barry - May 11

Chris Burt - May 11

Amanda Sainato - May 19

Don Sultzbach - May 19

Dan Fuline - May 22

Anne Richards - May 22

James Molnar - May 26

Mark Rojek - May 26

Ron Miller - May 27

PJ Lamiell - May 31

FELLOWSHIP AND FUN AT CENTENNIAL PLAZA - MAY 12, 2021

Posted by DAVID EWING

Canton Rotarians, partners and friends! You are invited to join us for our 1^st Fellowship Make-up Meeting on Wednesday May 12 from 4pm to 6pm+ at the new Jerzee’s Café and Sports Grille at Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW in Downtown Canton. Drinks and sandwiches are at your own expense.

Jerzee's has a great selection of food and drinks, including the famous Dick's Arcade Coney’s, over 27 craft beers, and Starbucks Coffee. You can relax at the bar with 8 video screens to view all kinds of sports or tables are available inside and outside with great servers.

Take time to stroll around the Plaza and enjoy this new focal point for Downtown Canton.

It’s been over a year since we were able to get together and enjoy each other’s company. Now it's time to come on down and relax with your fellow Rotarians! Call Lauri at the Rotary Office 330-452-2882 or email her info@cantonrotary.org by Tuesday May 11th if you plan to attend.

Hope you see you there.

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!

CLICK THIS BUTTON:

"SPRING RAFFLE"

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

CANTON ROTARY OFFICE HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION

Posted by RICK TAYLOR on Mar 15, 2021

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

May 07, 2021

Scott Slesnick, Slesnick Recycling

Scott's passion and hobby, juggling

May 14, 2021

Representative from the Pro Football Hall of Fame

2021 Festivities

May 21, 2021

Matthew Kreitzer, Chief Magistrate

The Court's programs and involvement with traumatized children, both neglected and delinquent

May 28, 2021

No Rotary Meeting - Memorial Day Weekend

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