Bob Gibbs is a small business owner, founding Hidden Hollow Farms in 1976 and raising hogs in Holmes County, Ohio. He began as an advocate for Ohio agriculture in 1985, as a member of Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Trustees and, starting in 1999, served as Ohio Farm Bureau President for two terms. In 2010, Gibbs was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously had served in the Ohio House and Ohio Senate. In both the Statehouse and in Congress, Bob is a strong advocate for private property rights, regulatory and tax reform, and the agriculture industry. Bob has been recognized for his leadership with several prestigious awards, including the US Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award every year since his election to Congress. He is also a 2017 recipient of Freedom Works’ Freedom Fighter Award and the 2017 Waterways Council Leadership Service Award. Bob resides in Lakeville, Ohio and has been married to his wife, Jody, since 1976, with whom he has three adult children.
We are ONE WEEK AWAY from our LARGEST FUND- & FRIEND-RAISER of the year, the 5th Annual CANTON ROTARY OKTOBERFEST!
On Thursday, September 19, 2019, crowds will throng to Downtown Canton, to enjoy beer from up to 20 local and regional breweries, plus brats and other German fare from Frank's Brats food truck, and musical entertainment, including genuine German dancing and singing.
And maybe to learn a little bit about Rotary!
Proceeds go to our Rotary Club of Canton Charitable Fund, to support our Club's many community activities!
How can you help?
- It's not too late to find a SPONSOR (or be a sponsor yourself). Go to this LINK for info. (BTW, sponsorships include tickets!)
- Buy tickets! Just go to this LINK. Tickets will also be available at Friday meetings.
- Volunteer! How can you not have fun at an Oktoberfest, right? Sign up sheets will be at the next couple of meetings, or contact Lauri or Barb or Co-Chairs Raquel Raderchak or Donny Peterson III.
This a FUN event which raises money for our Club's charitable efforts, and gives us the chance to introduce MORE PEOPLE to Canton Rotary!
Please join us in supporting this wonderful event!
Construction of downtown Canton's Centennial Plaza took a step forward with a Groundbreaking Ceremony on 8/27/2019. President Mark Rojek represented the Rotary Club of Canton at this event.
Here is an excerpt from a story written by Repository staff writer Kelly Byer, which can be found in the Wednesday, August 28, 2019 edition of that newspaper. To view the entire article, please follow this LINK. :
"After years of adjustments to the plans and cost for Centennial Plaza, city and community leaders shoveled dirt at a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday. The mayor thanked local and state leaders and community organizations for their contributions - from the Canton Rotary Club's $100,000 donation for design work in 2015 to Canton voters who approved a 0.5% income tax increase in 2018."
This plaza will commemorate the founding of the National Football League in Canton, which took place 100 years ago in Ralph Hay's Hupmobile dealership showroom on September 17, 1920. It was located on the southwest corner of Cleveland Ave SW and 2nd Street SW.
Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2021-22. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
Mehta acknowledges that current membership trends are a challenge and says that membership development should be Rotary’s highest priority. He believes that focusing on regional plans, successfully transitioning Rotaractors into Rotary clubs, and increasing diversity and female members could yield a 5 percent net growth in membership each year.
“A major brainstorming is needed to find effective solutions suited to different areas of the world,” says Mehta. He adds that regional ethos and culture have to be taken into account to find localized solutions, as “one size does not fit all.” He believes Rotary can extend to new geographical areas and countries.
As a strong proponent of Rotary’s strategic plan, Mehta says he will encourage clubs to use action plans and reinforce the core values of Rotary.
Mehta says Rotary needs to become more contemporary and adaptable by focusing on partnerships with governments and corporations, expanding partnerships with organizations that specialize in Rotary’s areas of focus, and investing in technology.
Mehta, an accountant, is chair of the Skyline Group, a real estate development company he founded. He is also a director of Operation Eyesight Universal (India), a Canada-based organization.
Mehta has been actively involved in disaster response and is a trustee of ShelterBox, UK. After the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, he helped build nearly 500 homes for families affected by the disaster.
Mehta pioneered a program that has performed more than 1,500 life-changing heart surgeries in South Asia. He is also the architect of the TEACH Program, which promotes literacy throughout India and has reached thousands of schools.
A Rotary member since 1984, Mehta has served Rotary as director, member or chair of several committees, zone coordinator, training leader, member of The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers, and district governor. He is also the chair of Rotary Foundation (India).
Mehta has received Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Awards.
He and his wife, Rashi, are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.
The 2020 Rotary International Convention in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA is where people of action from all over the world will gather to connect, celebrate, and collaborate to make a better world. The convention takes place 6-10 June 2020.
At the general and breakout sessions taking place during the convention, you can:
Hear from world leaders, philanthropists, and other remarkable people during general sessions.
Take part in breakout sessions to learn more about thought-provoking topics at in-depth seminars, workshops, and discussions.
House of Friendship
The House of Friendship is a special place where the Rotary world comes together to share ideas, tips, and project successes. You can:
Visit booths that feature club and district projects, Rotary Fellowships, and Rotarian Action Groups.
Shop for Rotary-licensed merchandise, including pins, shirts, and banners.
Meet with Rotary staff to learn about programs and services.
Enjoy food and entertainment unique to Hawaii.
Host-Ticketed Events
Experience the culture of Honolulu, a place unlike any other, at events planned by the Host Organization Committee in Hawaii:
Join us for an unforgettable gathering with the entire Rotary family at the Convention taking place 6-10 June 2020. Learn more by exploring the Rotary International Convention website.
September 6, 2019
Bob Gibbs is a small business owner, founding Hidden Hollow Farms in 1976 and raising hogs in Holmes County, Ohio. He began as an advocate for Ohio agriculture in 1985, as a member of Ohio Farm Bureau Board of Trustees and, starting in 1999, served as Ohio Farm Bureau President for two terms. In 2010, Gibbs was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously had served in the Ohio House and Ohio Senate. In both the Statehouse and in Congress, Bob is a strong advocate for private property rights, regulatory and tax reform, and the agriculture industry. Bob has been recognized for his leadership with several prestigious awards, including the US Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award every year since his election to Congress. He is also a 2017 recipient of Freedom Works’ Freedom Fighter Award and the 2017 Waterways Council Leadership Service Award. Bob resides in Lakeville, Ohio and has been married to his wife, Jody, since 1976, with whom he has three adult children.
Shekhar Mehta, of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, India, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2021-22. He will be declared the president-nominee on 1 October if no challenging candidates have been suggested.
