Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

 

   George W. S. Hays is a retired public library administrator. He holds a B.A. degree in English and history from Mount Union College (OH) and a Master’s of Science in Library Science degree from Case Western Reserve University. He currently serves as executive director of United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County.
 
Hays is a member of numerous national, state and local professional associations and civic organizations. He is a program presenter and consultant in the areas of time, paper, OSHA and personnel management, productivity, policy development and library administration. He has been recognized by many associations for his leadership skills and commitment to service.
 
Rotary is an important part of Hays’ life. His mentor was the late PDG, RI Director and TRF Trustee Bryce W. Kendall, who exemplified “Service Above Self.” Hays joined the Rotary Club of Salem, Ohio in 1990 and served as President 1994-1995. He served as Treasurer 1995-2011 and as Rotary Foundation Chair 1997-2011. At the District 6650 level he served as Conference Co-Chair 2006-2007; RYLA District Chair 1998-2007 and as Vice Chair since 2007; Scholarships Chair 2008-2010; District Trainer 2009-2010; District Governor 2011-12; and District Rotary Foundation Committee Chair 2012-15. He currently serves as Assistant Regional Rotary Foundation Coordinator for Zone 29.
 
Hays is committed to The Rotary Foundation. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a Major Donor, a Benefactor, and a Bequest Society Member. He has been honored with the Rotarian Vocation Award, The Rotary Foundation District Service Award, the Ten-Star Rotarian Award, and the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service. Locally, Hays was an original incorporator of the Salem Rotary Foundation when it was founded in 1995 to further the work of the Salem club, and has served as president since its founding.
 
Hays is married to Susan, an active participant in Rotary activities who has more than thirty years experience in the social service agency administration. Daughter Sarah is licensed mental health counselor and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Son George II was the district’s first exchange student to Slovakia. He is married to Jana from Spisska Nova Ves, Slovakia. They live in Prague, Czech Republic with their son, George III.

 

 

 

SPEAKER CHAIR - MIKE PARIS

INVOCATOR - BRUCE SCHORSTEN

SONG LEADER - BRUCE SCHORSTEN

GREETER LEADER - BRUCE SCHORSTEN

Past President Mike Gregorek announces we are still looking for members to sign-up for the Canton Rotary's annual round of bell-ringing for the Salvation Army.  We will be manning the kettles at Fisher Foods (Tusc/Whipple), Fisher Foods (44th St.), Fisher Foods (Fulton) and Buehler’s (Wales/Fulton).  Each time slot will consist of TWO Rotarians manning the kettles for a TWO HOUR shift.  The following time slots are still available:  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882 if you would like to volunteer for any of these sites.  The sign-up sheets will also be available at Friday's meeting.

 

  The Rotary Club of Canton will participate in Canton's "Light-up Downtown" event on Thursday, December 3, 2015 from 5:30-8:30 pm.  We will open the Rotary office up to the public, where we will have card stock, stickers, scissors, markers and other items to make a Holiday card for our military servicemen and -women who will not be home for the Holidays.  Cookies will be provided.

 

Any Canton Rotarian wanting to donate some of their time to this worthwhile endeavor is asked to contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882. Any time you can give would be greatly appreciated!

 

 

 

 

 

The Rotary Club of Canton will once again be participating in a food drive this year and we ask you bring in non-perishable foods on Friday, November 13th.  This is a great opportunity to help families who may be in need of assistance over the Thanksgiving Holiday.  The collection of food will be provided to The Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown which has been feeding hungry people for over 30 years.  

 

We are asking members to bring in FIVE (5) or more non-perishable food items for this worthy cause during the November 13th regular Rotary meetings.  Every Rotarian who brings in at least five non-perishable food items will be presented with a "make-up" which can then be applied to their attendance.

 

Here are a few suggestions for donation:  Boxed Goods ~ *Granola Bars (highly requested), Macaroni & Cheese, Dressing/stuffing in boxes, Instant mashed potatoes, Pasta, Jello & Puddings; Canned Goods ~ Baked beans, Canned soups, Sweet Potatoes, Canned fruits, Green beans, Corn.

 

For safety reasons:  NO GLASS JARS, NO EXPIRED ITEMS AND NO PARTIAL CONTAINERS.

 

Please consider helping this very worthy cause with a food donation! If you would be interested in volunteering your time, please contact fellow Canton Rotarian Teresa Dixon at her email tld3310@yahoo.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Each October is the annual fund drive for the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund. As Rotarians, we all subscribe to “Service Above Self”. The annual Charitable Fund drive is a way we can all follow the Service Above Self motto. The annual drive is critical to having the funds to support our traditional local projects such as: Rotary Scouts, Philomatheon Society, Sister Rotary Club in Dominican Republic, Junior Achievement, Stark County Library, Exchange Students (inbound and outbound), Project Warm and many more. We recently have not been able to grant funds to  all the worthy programs and charities that we would want to support.

I feel we are at a critical stage for our Rotary Club, a point where we need to show the community we are a valuable asset to the future growth of Canton and are an integral part of the change in Canton. One way to accomplish this is to have projects branded under Canton Rotary that are visible and recognized by the city and everyone who visits. For Canton Rotary to be able to make an impact that is permanent and branded in Canton, we need a healthy charitable fund.

I ask that each Rotarian donate to the Charitable Fund this year. While no donation is too small, we are asking that each Rotarian donate at least $100. If you cannot donate $100, please donate $25 or whatever amount you are able. Personally, I am doubling my donation from previous years, and ask everyone to do the same if possible.

We made a nice splash with our Canton Rotary Oktoberfest, let’s keep the momentum going with this year’s Canton Rotary Charitable Fund drive. Our goal this year is $15,000. Please join me in this journey so when we say we are “The Finest Rotary Club in the World” we know that each and every one of us is a part of making that claim true.

With sincere gratitude,
 
 
Craig A. Young
President-Elect

  At our weekly meeting on November 6, 2015, President Paul White thanked a special guest, Larry Herman, who graciously played the National Anthem on his trumpet to help honor our Military Veterans.

 

Jim Blake then followed up with a presentation for Veterans Day in which he honored each of our fellow Rotarians who served in the Military. The veterans in attendance were then presented with an American Flag.

 

President Paul then asked all Rotarians celebrating a November birthday to please stand and be recognized.

 

Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly welcomed our guests to the meeting: Larry Herman, Corey Voorman and Laura Baloun.

 

The "Happy Bucks" news was then presented by the following Rotarians:  Stacey Giammarco congratulated Curt Werren and his family for winning at the poles; Mark Milano also congratulated Curt on his victory and well as the McKinley Bulldogs on their win over the Massillon Tigers; Don Peterson congratulated Curt Werren's wife, Stephanie, on her win in the elections; John Werren was happy for his granddaughter who would be running in the State Cross Country meet in Columbus; Kitty Pelanda thanked Amanda Tietze for the beautiful program she put together for the McKinley/Massillon rally as well as all the preparation, planning and decorations for the event; Curt Werren stood up and said he's happy!

 

President Elect Craig Young brought the members up to date on the Charitable Fund Drive.  He stated we have had around 50% participation and raised approximately $7,500.00.

 

Bob Matthews reminded the members about the Health Fair which would be taking place the following day at Mercy Medical.

 

President Paul concluded the meeting and reminded members to sign up to present an Invocation at a Friday meeting.  He also stated the sign-up sheets were available for the Salvation Army Bell- Ringing (please see story) on November 21st and December 5th.

 

The following Rotarians turned in makeup's:  Bob Pattison (North Canton); Tom Sinclair (North Canton); Suzette Matthews (Canton South).

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for contributing to the Thanksgiving Basket Food Donation:  Jerry Ortman, Rick Sherer, Bob Carr and Amanda Tietze.

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the Food Committee meeting as well as the Interact Committee meeting on November 6, 2015:  Paul White, Craig Young, Amanda Tietze, Michelle Mullaly, Dave Ewing Mike Garcar, Stacey Giammarco, Dean Gogolewski, Rebecca Marchino and Tony Pierce. 

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for volunteering for the Health Screen and Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 7, 2015:  Bob Matthews (2), Mark Rojek (2), Paul White (2), Bruce Hale, Bill Griffing, Mike Gregorek, Tim Furbay, Spencer Gordon, Greg Luntz, Tom Clevenger, Jack Barkan and Fritz Spring.

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for Interact at the school:  Dave Ewing and Tony Pierce.