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                        Volume 28                          February 5, 2021
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RANDALL AND KRISTY PERO, OWNER AND OPERATORS OF PERO DAIRY FARM TO SPEAK THIS FRIDAY
 
Randall and Kristy Pero are owners and operators of Pero Dairy Farm in East Canton. Randall is the third generation to own the farm that was started in 1950 by his grandparents. They milk 170 cows using the latest in modern technology with three Lely robotic milkers. The cows can access the robots up to six times a day, all on their own. Their milk is sold to Smith Dairy in Orville, Ohio.
 
Randall and Kristy, along with their six kids, perform all the daily tasks on the farm along with growing the crops needed to feed their herd. They farm about 500 acres of land harvesting hay, corn, and soybeans. The Pero’s also sell chicken, pork, and beef from their farm along with offering farm tours. They enjoy bringing consumers to the farm and educating the public on how their operation works. They strive every day to provide the best possible care for their animals while also being good stewards of the land and water that they use.
 
Randall and Kristy Pero will be speaking on "Using Robots on the Dairy Farm" and will conduct a live Zoom at the farm with video showing the robots at work. 
 
 
JANUARY 29, 2021 ZOOM MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
 
At our Zoom meeting on January 29, 2021, President Drew Pelger opened the meeting by 'virtually' welcoming a total of 33 Canton Rotarians, as well as our speaker, Patrick Wyatt, and guest, John Alge.
 
Secretary Paula Mastroianni, presented some interesting historical facts for the day, including this list of "Famous Rotarians":
  • Orville Wright, co-inventor of the airplane, Rotary Club of Dayton, Ohio;
  • HRH Prince Phillip, prince of England, Rotary Club of Edinburgh, England;
  • Tris Speaker, Baseball Hall of Famer, Rotary Club of Cleveland, Ohio.
 
Paula also received "Happy Bucks" from Rick Taylor.
 
 
President Drew made the following announcements:
  • Starting in February we will resume the in-person Rotary meetings.
  • Reminded the Rotarians to help support the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund by purchasing a Brew Card.
President Drew introduced our speaker, Patrick Wyatt, from the Canton Special Improvement District.
 
 
 
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS!
                                                                                                         
 
 
JUSTIN CANDEA - February 4th
 
BOB CARR - February 7th
 
BILL GRIFFING - February 10th
 
SAM SHAHEEN - February 12th
 
BRIAN SPRING - February 19th
 
 
BUY A BREW CARD, SUPPORT OUR CHARITABLE FUND! 
Since our annual Canton Rotary Oktoberfest was cancelled due to COVID, we are selling the Canton Rotary Brew Card to raise funds for the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund.
 
The Brew Card provides discounts on food and/or merchandise at nine (9) local and regional breweries and brewpubs.
 
These cards are valid through June 30, 2021, so as vaccines roll out and folks feel it is safer to visit these breweries, the cards will still be valid!
 
Brew Cards are on sale now for only $20 via the event page on our Facebook page or through Eventbrite (see link below). 
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Speakers
Feb 05, 2021
Using robots on the dairy farm
Feb 12, 2021
Lime disease in Ohio
Feb 19, 2021
People to People - Trip to Cuba
Feb 26, 2021
Opening the brewery, why Louisville, the impact COVID has had on the brewery, future plans
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