Unfortunately, in todays’ society, there stands the chance that anyone of us could find ourselves the victim of a hostage situation. These situations have happened in the workplace, shopping malls, churches, schools, hospitals and in our residential settings. How we react, what we do, and what we say, makes a big difference in the success rate for our loved ones and ourselves in surviving this type of event.

When is the most dangerous time of a hostage event? What is going through the mind of the perpetrator? What are the Police doing? What will I be feeling and thinking? Should I talk to the perpetrator? Should I try to escape? What should I say or do?

These questions and many more will be answered by Garry Moneypenny, Retired Chief Deputy, a 37 year Law Enforcement Veteran who has handled many of these types of situations. Garry, who has been studying these types of events for over 30 years, is a leading authority in hostage negotiations. Come hear and learn what could help protect you, your employees and your business during and after one of these events.

Garry spent three years in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. then spent 30 years as a Law Enforcement Officer in Springfield Township, OH, working his way up to Chief of Police. Garry was then recruited and hired by the Summit County Sheriff's Office, where he served as Chief Deputy/Assistant Sheriff for four years.

Garry is a graduate of the Police Executive Leadership College in Columbus, Ohio, a graduate of the School of Police Staff and Command from Northwestern University Traffic Institute, and is also a graduate of the 226th Session of the National FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Garry was trained in “Hostage Negotiations and Crisis Intervention” by instructors from the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy, the New York City Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, and the FBI.

Garry served 15 years as a Hostage Negotiator for a multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team serving 22 different Police jurisdictions in Summit and Portage Counties, OH. Over his law enforcement career, Garry has been instrumental in the successful conclusion of numerous suicide, hostage and barricaded situations.

Garry is still an Instructor for the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy and has taught hundreds of Police Officers and Police Dispatchers in Basic and Advanced Hostage/Crisis Negotiations.

 

SPEAKER CHAIR - STEPHANIE WERREN

INVOCATOR - RICH DEVER

SONG LEADER - BRUCE SCHORSTEN

GREETER LEADER - THERESA BLOCHER

 

 

 

The following has made a contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund in memory of Rotarian Reich L. Watterson:

 

  -  Virginia Neutzling

  -  Jack and Alice Barkan

 

 

 

 

 

Two local area Rotary Clubs will be holding events in the month of February.

 

The Rotary Club of Canton South will be having a "Valentine's Day Dinner/Dance" on Saturday, February 10th from 6-10 pm at Tozzis on 12 St. This event will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Please follow this LINK to view the flyer along with further details pertaining to this event.

 

The Rotary Club of North Canton will be holding their 23rd Annual Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9am - 2pm at Arrowhead Golf Club. Please follow this LINK to view the flyer along with further details pertaining to this event.

 

 

We are once again seeking individuals who would be willing to volunteer to fill the months of February, March, April, May and June as Song Leader for our weekly meetings. If you would be interested in helping out for one of these months, please contact the Rotary Office at (330) 452-2882. Thank you.

During the meeting on January 12, 2018, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 54 members and 5 guests to the meeting. President Amanda asked everyone to please keep the family of Canton Rotarian Reich Watterson in their thoughts and prayers. Dr. Watterson passed away on January 6, 2018. He was a 52 year member of the club as well as a Paul Harris Fellow

 

Rotarian Jim Thomas gave the Invocation.

 

Vice President Mark Rojek filled in for Secretary Suzette Matthews. Mark welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Trina Cutter (speaker); Ron Ponder (guest of Frank Fleischer); Debra Racey (guest of speaker); Nicole Dietz-Hunt (guest of Paul Feaser); ADG Bob Schaffner (Plain Twp).

 

The "Happy News was then provided by the following:

Rotarian Jon Adland, who is the "Invocation" Committee Chair, asked for members to please take a look at the Invocation Volunteer list he passed around and sign up for a date. **Editors note - We still need a volunteer for the dates of February 23, April 20 and May 18. Contact the Rotary office if you can fill one of these dates.

 

January Speaker Chair Stephanie Werren introduced her speaker for the meeting, Trina Cutter, President/CEO of Western Reserve Public Media.

 

President Amanda concluded the meeting with the following annoucements:

The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting:  Joe French (Alliance).