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NO MEETING FOR ANY ROTARIAN WHO DID NOT RSVP
IF YOU DID NOT RSVP FOR THE CANTON/MASSILLON JOINT RALLY MEETING, WE ARE SORRY, BUT YOU WILL NOT HAVE A MEETING THIS WEEK!
FRIDAY'S PROGRAM FEATURES CANTON-MASSILLON RALLY
**If you have not RSVP'd for this meeting, we're sorry, but there will be NO MEETING for you this week!!
 
The traditional joint rally of the Rotary Clubs of Canton and Massillon prior to renewal of the ancient football rivalry between the Bulldogs and Tigers will be held Friday AT MASSILLON! Your lunch will consist of sausage, baked chicken, rigatoni, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salad, bread & butter, tea and punch. Guest speaker is former OSU coach and current YSU President, Jim Tressel. 
 
Please plan to arrive around 11:00 A.M.!!
 
 
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DIRECTIONS TO CANTON-MASSILLON MEETING IN MASSILLON

THIS MEETING IS OFF-SITE AT THE MASSILLON EAGLES (FKA AMVETS)

REQUESTED ARRIVAL TIME FOR MEETING IS 11:00 A.M.

The Canton/Massillon - Rotary Meeting
Friday, October 26, 2018
Massillon Eagles (fka AmVets), 303 Weirich Blvd. N.W., Massillon, Ohio

 

Directions: From Downtown Canton to the Massillon Eagles (AmVets)
-Take Tuscarawas Street East/OH-172/Lincoln Way (7.9 miles)
-Turn right onto 1st St. N.W. - at light just past Walgreens on Lincoln Way  (0.1 mi)
-Turn Left onto North Avenue (0.1 mi)
-Turn right onto Weirich Blvd. N.W. (0.1 mi)
-End at 303 Weirich Blvd N.W., Massillon, OH 44647

 

Directions via I-77/Rte. 30/Rte 21:
-Take I-77 South to US-30 East
-US-30 East to OH-21 North
-OH-21 North to bear right at Lillian Gish Blvd exit
-Stay on Lilian Gish across Lincoln Way; name changes to Tommy Heinrich Dr
-Turn right on Federal Blvd (behind Rite Aid)
-Turn left on 1st St. NW (first light), then left IMMEDIATELY on North Ave
-North Ave bears right and becomes Weirich Blvd
-End at 303 Weirich Blvd NW

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HERE ARE THE CANDIDATES FOR THE 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees has nominated the following Rotarians for possible election to the Board for the next Rotary year. They are: Justin Candea, Paula Mastroianni, Raquel Raderchak. Election of Board members for the next Rotary year will be held at the November 10, 2018, meeting.
 
Here are your officers for the 2019-2020 Rotary year: President - Mark Rojek; President Elect - Drew Pelger; Vice-President - Mark Clendenin; Treasurer - Tom Clevenger; Secretary - Suzette Matthews; Sergeant-at-Arms - Robert Matthews.
 
 
JUSTIN CANDEA
Justin Candea -- Director of Sales for Young Trucks; Walsh University, Business Management; Justin has been a member of Rotary for 2 years; Justin's Rotary involvement consists of Oktoberfest, Pack the Bus Run, Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PAULA MASTROIANNI
Paula Mastroianni -- is the Director of Development for the Stark Library Foundation; A 1982 graduate of the University of Akron with a BFA in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing. Paula has been a Rotarian with the Rotary Club of North Canton from 1992-2002 then transferring to the Rotary Club of Canton from 2002-2014 then rejoining in 2017 to the present; Paula's Rotary involvement consists of:
 
North Canton: 1996-97 Club President – Doubled membership, resurrected the weekly email newsletter, re-energized committee work. Worked on bringing the Chili Open to the Club. Held the offices of Secretary and VP as well. She is a Paul Harris Fellow.
 
Canton: Worked on various committees including Pancake Day, providing meeting speakers and weekly prayer and is now the liaison to the speaker books provided to the Club and then donated in the speakers name to the Stark County Library.
 
Paula is currently or has been involved in the following:
 
Currently: One of the founders and current president of Women’s Impact, Inc.; Communications Chair on the Board of AFPNEO (Association of Fundraising Professionals of NE Ohio; one of founding members and currently on the Steering Committee of Women United (United Way); a member of the Financial Stability Impact Council (United Way).
 
Past: Held the offices of Board President, VP and Secretary of the Canton Museum of Art; Ex-officio member of the ArtsinStark Board; Junior Achievement; YWCA; Crisis Intervention Center; portfolio lead for United Way’s annual campaign; Board member of International Newspaper Marketers Assoc.; board member of Ohio Newspaper Association; Marketing Chair of Ohio Bankers Association. Other committee work too long to list.
 
 
RAQUEL RADERCHAK
Raquel Raderchak -- works for Westfield Bank; Kent State University, Bachelors of Science - Psychology & Criminal Justice degree; Raquel has been a member of the Rotary Club of Canton for 1 year.  Her Rotary involvement consists of the Oktoberfest, New Member "Military Family".
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CHARACTER CHAMPS RECOGNIZED FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, SH'DIAMOND OLIVER AND D. ALIJAH CURTIS
During the October 19, 2018 meeting, Rotarian Mike Brown introduced the Character Champs from McKinley High School for the month of October, Sh'Diamond Oliver and D. Alijah Curtis.  
 
Sh'Diamond Oliver 
Sh’Diamond Oliver is a young lady of exceptional character. Sh’Diamond currently has a 3.43 GPA and her senior schedule consists of Honors and College Credit Plus courses.  Sh’Diamond is also involved with extracurricular activities, serving as Key Club president, as varsity football manager, Canton City Youth Council president, member  of Kent State Upward Bound, member of Women of Honor, and as McKinley representative to Buckeye Girls State. Sh’Diamond is a young lady with a very bright future and she will make a difference at any school she attends. Currently, Shi’Diamond is planning to attend Baldwin Wallace University next fall and to major in Clinical Psychology. Congratulations to Sh’Diamond Oliver.
 
D. Alijah Curtis
Alijah is a young leader who has proven to be a fine young man on so many levels throughout the City of Canton, Ohio. Alijah volunteers his spare time (outside of taking college courses, captain/quarterback of McKinley football team, swim, and play baseball) speaking to elementary students about character and making good choices.

He works extremely hard on and off the field. I have known of him for several years. He is an exceptional student-athlete carrying a 3.7 GPA The important traits he exhibits will carry him a long way in life: kindness, respect, integrity, and compassion. We look forward to his continual success at West Point to continue his football career at the United States Military Academy. Congratulations Alijah!
 
 
 
 
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NEW MEMBER PUBLICATION
During the Board meeting on October 16, 2018, the Board approved the following first and second time membership readings:
 
Michael Polnik
Pregnancy Choices
Classification:  Assn/Pregnancy Choices
Sponsored by:  Michelle Mullaly
 
If there are any objections, they must be received in writing at The Rotary Office within seven (7) days.
 
 
 
ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION
The following has made a contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund:
 
In memory of Dale M. Holwick:
 
 The Belden Brick Company
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SEMI-ANNUAL HEALTH SCREEN & WELLNESS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 17TH
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again hold its Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 17, 2018. This event will be held at the Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Hall Auditorium, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton, 44708.
 
A 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. In addition to the blood screenings, Mercy Medical Center will be offering additional free health screenings and educational materials.
 
To register for this event please follow this LINK or visit cantonrotary.org. To view and print the flyer please follow this LINK
 
 
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SALVATION ARMY BELLRINGING 
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again join the efforts of the Salvation Army in its annual Bell-ringing. Rotarian James Boggs will once again be chairing this event and he will have sign-up sheets available during Friday meetings for members to volunteer.
 
Rotarians will be manning the kettles on Saturday, November 24, 2018 and Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Fisher Foods on 44th Street N.W., Canton. Each time slot will consist of TWO Rotarians manning the kettle for a ONE HOUR shift. 
 
Volunteers do not need to be Rotarians. Please consider bringing a family member to work with you! This is a good way for student's to get their community service hours for school.
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The following time slots are still available with TWO volunteers needed for the November 24th date:
 
November 24th
Noon-1 pm, 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm, 3-4 pm, 4-5 pm, 5-6 pm, 6-7 pm
 
 
 
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The following time slots are still available with TWO volunteers needed for the December 1st date:
 
December 1st
3-4 pm, 6-7 pm
 
*The 5-6 pm time slot needs ONE volunteer.
 
 
 
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 THE CANTON ROTARY CHARITABLE FUND IN ACTION
 
The Canton Rotary Charitable Fund (CRCF) is the nonprofit portion of our club that drives the numerous charitable programs and service projects we undertake.   For those of you who saw our Character Counts Champions, Sh’Diamond Oliver and Elijah Curtis, at our meeting last Friday, you saw our CRCF in action.  These two fine young people are shining examples of the power of constructive guidance and rewards.  The Character Counts program and scholarship is just one of the many ways the CRCF helps recognize our youth and positively impacts our local community.
 
I will be sending each Rotarian a letter this week, which will provide you with more information on the importance of the CRCF.  Please take the time to read the letter and make a contribution, however large or small, to the fund.    I thank you in advance for making this important contribution to our club… and our community.
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WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the October 19, 2018, meeting, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 53 members and 7 guests to the meeting.
 
PDG/PP Bob Pattison gave the Invocation.
 
Congratulations to Gary Sirak for having the winning 50/50 ticket! Gary won $67.00 from the drawing.
 
Secretary, Suzette Matthews, welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Eric McKimm (guest of Ryan Parkinson); Tim Haverstock (guest of Steve Fettman); and the following Character Counts guests, Lori Fountain, Sh'Diamond Oliver, D. Alijah Curtis, Claudia Curtis, and Dave Kliem.
 
The "Happy News" was provided by the following:
  • Virginia Neutzling - thanked our speaker, Kenny Peterson, for the sweet treats he provided to our members (editor's note: from Kenny's new business, "Nothing Bundt Cakes");
  • Paul White - in honor of Lauri Coy's daughter getting married last weekend; congratulations Lauri!
  • James Boggs - in celebration of being a member of the finest Rotary Club of Canton;
  • Rick Taylor - happy to have James Boggs as a member of our club and for the UC Bearcats' football success this year.
  • Chuck Smith - for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award; congrats Chuck!
  • Mark Rojek - in honor of the Ohio State University and Purdue game;
  • Ernie Schott - in honor of Alijah Curtis' success this year as McKinley quarterback and for the great football season;
  • Lynn Hamilton - in celebration of the Massillon Tigers' 101 to 6 victory the previous Friday;
  • Dan Matthews - in celebration of Sweetest Day, October 20, 2018 and to recognize his sweet wife, Suzette (Dan tried to pass off his $1 donation as her Sweetest Day gift!)
  • Robert Matthews - in promotion of the upcoming Health and Wellness Fair Screening on November 17, 2018.
Past President Paul White congratulated President Michelle Mullaly for being inducted into the YWCA's Women's Hall of Fame.
 
President Elect Mark Rojek gave an announcement on the ongoing Charitable Fund Drive.
 
Rotarian Mike Brown presented the Character Champ winners, Sh'Diamond Oliver and D. Alijah Curtis, for the month of October (*see story above);
 
Rotarian Theresa Blocher helped out by auctioning off a paperclip, which (also came with a bottle of wine donated by Past District Governor Geoff Goll). The proceeds from this auction will go directly to Rotary International to benefit "End Polio Now". The winning bidder was President Michelle Mullaly for the amount of $65.00. (Editor's note: President Michelle did not offer to share her new paper clip or her new bottle of wine!)
 
Rotarian James Boggs made an announcement regarding sign-ups for this year's Salvation Army bell-ringing.
 
October Program Chair Steve Fettman welcomed his speaker, Kenny Peterson. Kenny spoke on his football career and business successes post NFL career.
 
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
 
  • Thanked Program Chair Steve Fettman for his outstanding programs in October;
  • Next week's meeting will be the Canton/Massillon rally meeting in Massillon.  If you were planning on attending this meeting you had to submit your RSVP into the office last Friday;
  • Thanked Theresa Blocher for her expert auctioneer skills;
  • Reminder: Don't forget to sign-up for the Salvation Army bell-ringing;
  • November 17th Health Screen.
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting:  Bill Maddox (North Canton).
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on Tuesday, October 16, 2018: Michelle Mullaly, Mark Rojek, Drew Pelger and Suzette Matthews.
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WORLD POLIO DAY - OCTOBER 24, 2018
 
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
 
     -Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair - November 17, 2018
   
 
 
Speakers
Oct 26, 2018
RSVP's REQUIRED
Nov 02, 2018
Back Pack Project - Mark Rojek, Invocator
Nov 09, 2018
Refuge of Hope
Nov 16, 2018
Rick Huetter - Invocator
Nov 23, 2018
Nov 30, 2018
Water for El Salvador - David Roberts, Invocator
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