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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
- Past Presidents, Board, Club Photo and individual photo - June 19, 2015
- Annual Golf Outing - August 21, 2015
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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THIS WEEK'S MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY AT MEYER'S LAKE BALLROOM!!
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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Jeffery is the new Director of Education and Public Programs for the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. Prior to coming to the Maltz, he served as Director for the Center for Lifelong Learning at Ivy Tech-Bloomington, Indiana. While there, he consistently developed and launched a series of personal enrichment classes in topics ranging from visual arts to history for a wide range of audiences, and developed unique partnerships with community groups to create innovative programs. These programs met the industry standard of 75% of offerings meeting enrollment. He is most proud of his leadership role in the creation and implementation of the Arts-Infused preschool program at Fairview, a Title 1 school, where literacy achievement increased 112% in four months vs a control group, and the successful creation of the scholastic theatre program, for which he directed half the productions to critical acclaim.
Jeffery spent 7 years in CT as producing artistic director for Oddfellows Playhouse, a youth theatre with the mission to promote the growth of young people through the performing arts. While there, he selected a challenging season of plays ranging from cutting edge new works (Anon(ymous)) to epic classics (The Oresteia). He is most proud of leading the creation and delivery of Arts Explorers, a program designed to provide both jobs training, arts mentorship, and peer mentorship for middle school students categorized as “at risk” in partnership with the Youth Services Bureau. This program was the only one in its cohort to receive renewed funding.
Jeffery is a native Clevelander, and has worked for Cleveland Public Theatre, Great Lakes Theater, and the Cleveland Playhouse. He received his degree from Baldwin-Wallace, and is thrilled to return to his home town.
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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BEEF TIPS
NOODLES
ASPARAGUS
SPEAKER CHAIR - BRUCE HALE
INVOCATOR - MIKE GARCAR
SONG LEADER - BOB MYERS
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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At our weekly meeting on May 29, 2015, President Tom Clevenger introduced our newest member, Mark Clendenin, to the Rotary Club of Canton. Mark transferred from the Jackson Rotary Club.
Mark Clendenin is the Regional Business Development Manager for the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation in Northeastern Ohio. He serves as an ambassador for the BWC CEO/Administrator Steve Buehrer. He works with employers that could substantially benefit from BWC’s safety and claims - management services.
Mark has 30 years of experience in both the public and private sectors. His background encompasses nearly every aspect of the industry, including risk management, public and private accounting, manufacturing, construction, financial services, and teaching. Some of the companies that he has worked with include Nationwide Insurance, Coopers and Lybrand, Sterling Jewelers, The Home Depot, and Lincoln Financial Group.
He has been a guest speaker throughout Northeast Ohio to groups that include The Ohio Society of CPAs, The Ohio Mayor’s Conference, Rotary International, Chambers of Commerce, area safety councils, the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, and other civic and professional organizations.
Mark has been an active member in a number of organizations, including The Rotary Club of Jackson Township, Jackson-Belden Chamber of Commerce, Habitat for Humanity, and the Walsh University Alumni Board.
Mark has been an active member with both the Jackson Rotary and District 6650, having chaired the youth services portion of the Jackson club which included such opportunities as Youth Exchange, RYLA, Interact, Jackson Rotary Scholarship, and the 4-way speech competition. Mark and his family have hosted exchange students 12 times from Germany, France, Spain, Japan, and China, maintaining contacts with many of them. At the district level Mark has contributed to the Youth Exchange Program Committee as well serving as the marketing liaison in obtaining Rotary International Marketing Grants for the district for two consecutive years. Mark also maintains involvement in numerous other civic organizations.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio, and is pursuing advanced degree work at Kent State University where he will receive his Master in Public Administration in August of 2016.
Mark lives in Jackson Township along with his wife and soul mate Tracie of 23 years. Together they have three children, Taylor, age 21 who will graduate from The Ohio State University in 2016, Logan, age 21 and a sophomore attending Kent State University, and Lindsey, age 12, who attends Jackson Middle School and is an avid lacrosse and volleyball player.
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on May 26, 2015
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ATTENTION ALL ROTARIANS:
On Friday, June 19, 2015, a professional photographer will be attending our regular weekly meeting. This will be a great opportunity for you to update your headshot for the Roster Book and Clubrunner, if you so choose. There is no fee for this service!!
Also, we would ask that ALL members and any Past Presidents please plan on attending this meeting, as we would like to have a photo taken for the 100 year celebration of the Club. We had this planned for the 100 Year Celebration Gala, but the photographer for that event could not get everyone together at the same time.
Here are the times slots for pictures:
- 11:30 a.m. Past Presidents
- 11:45 a.m. 2015-16 Board
- 1:00 p.m. (immediately following Rotary meeting) Club Picture and Headshots
We would ask that you dress in business attire and please RSVP your attendance for this meeting to the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882.
We will be having a President's Reception immediately following the regular Rotary meeting in order to thank President Tom Clevenger for his year of service to our club. So please plan on joining your fellow Rotarians for a fun and active meeting that day!
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Posted by J. Daniel Matthews
on Jun 01, 2015
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Celebrating 100 Years of Service – Rotary Club of Canton – 1965-1975
Decade Six
Donald L. Schrag, President, 1965-1966
NOur club won the ninth consecutive Governor’s Cup as the best of the large clubs in District 665. This was the year that the Rotary Foreign Exchange Program was officially initiated by the Canton club with Ralph Russell and Guy Waltz as the prime movers in getting the program off the ground. Legendary OSU Football coach Woody Hayes spoke to our club during the annual OHHS All Star Game in August. Long time club secretary and club historian, Joe Markley, died March 4, 1966 at the age of 90. He was replaced by Harold P. “Hal” Ingram.
John C. Arnold, President 1966-1967
This year marked the actual “start” of our club’s participation in the Rotary Student Exchange Program. The first exchange student was Anders Boode from Sweden and he was hosted by Myron Fromm and family. Our first “outgoing” students were Kathryne Ann Houck to Japan, Kathleen Bambeck to Argentina, Janet Papas to Australia, Robert E. Wilkof to Argentina, and Kathleen Jo McKelly to Costa Rica. Stewart P. Witham from Canton Rotary served as District Governor. International Night was held at Hotel Onesto with Tom Tiede of Newspaper Enterprise Association, known as the ‘Ernie Pyle of the Vietnam War” as guest speaker. The weekly Rotary lunch price was raised from $1.75 to $2.00! (Outrageous!) Canton Rotary lost the Governor’s Cup to Alliance.
Philip L. “Phil” Furbay, President, 1967-1968
At his installation as President, Phil was presented with the same gavel his grandfather used when he was president in 1918-1919. The gavel was presented by Phil’s father, Ralph Furbay, a 25 year member of Canton Rotary. Phil’s son, Tim is a 23 year member of our club. The Governor’s Cup was reclaimed this year during District 665 competition. The International Student Exchange Program continued and grew. A “Books for India” project saw the club send three (3) tons of school books as a goodwill gesture. Troop 49 Boy Scouts enjoyed a great Christmas party and a week long summer camp. Pete Taflan was chairman of the Salvation Army Bell Ringers Committee which raised $247.10. Thank you, Pete!
George N. Swallow, President 1968-1969
Our club did not participate in this year’s District competition. The only note explaining this decision was, “In its meeting November 11, 1968, the board voted to discontinue the preparation and submission of report books for the current Rotary year”. Future President Jason McCoy served as chairman of Youth Exchange Program as we hosted three foreign students. Donations were made to support Junior Achievement, Walsh-Malone Joint College Campaign, YMCA, Stark County 4-H, and Junior Citizens Camp.
Mervin L. “Lee” Atwell, President, 1969-1970
Again this year our club chose not to participate in the District 665 competition so, therefore, there was no Governor’s Cup this year.
The club was privileged to have a Rotary Foundation Fellowship Award winner this year: Robert Thomas Miday was selected by the District Committee and the RI Foundation to receive a grant for a full year’s study in New Zealand. A noteworthy program this year was a week-long series of lectures presented by a rehabilitated drug addict, Florrie Fisher, who spoke to our club as well as to nine area high school assemblies. She was also featured on a late night telephone call-in radio show. Sadly, later that year, Florrie died from an accident in her home in Miami, FL. At the end of his term, President Lee presented a plaque of appreciation to Canton Repository writer, Joseph Koren, for faithfully “covering” programs and other activities of the Rotary Club of Canton.
Donald W. “Don” Raley, Esq., President, 1970-1971
This year was marked by renewed activity and participation by an increasing number of members in club projects rather than in any single outstanding achievement. Vice President Stan Ewing was a tremendous help in all phases of the club’s operation. A very significant step was taken when the board decided to to have the club re-enter District 665 competition after a lapse of two years when no report books had been submitted. Current members who served on that year’s board are Jason McCoy and Joe Niamtu. The 46 committees of 258 Canton Rotarians responded valiantly, narrowly losing the Governor’s Cup to Youngstown (reportedly due to an error in computation in judging the Club Service Report Book entry.)
Each month outstanding students from the eighth grades in Canton City Schools were guests of the club and all were introduced and each received “Golden Rulers”. Outstanding activities this year included Vocational Information day, International Youth Exchange, International Night, and expanded Handicapped Scouts, Group Study Exchange, Speech & Hearing Clinic and Hi-Pal Service to the Blind.
Stanley C. Ewing, President, 1971-1972
Back on the competitive track, Canton Rotary won the Governor’s Cup for general excellence among large clubs over 100 members in District 665.
One of the highlights of the year was the very first Past President’s Party honoring Don Raley and his spouse, Helen. 245 Rotarians and guests attended the Congress Lake affair.
New club activities this year included the following…
- Revival of the Rotary Information Committee to indoctrinate new members.
- Formation of an Interclub Committee to invite other service clubs to attend our meetings to exchange ideas and coordinate various community service projects.
- Formation of a News Committee for the purpose of having new members more quickly known by the membership by reading the news report each week for a month.
- Through the Youth Committee, several members took training at the Voluntary Action Center and became counselors to wayward boys assigned by Stark County family Court.
- Creation of a Cultural Committee which arranged a night at Players Guild and an outing on the canal boat in Canal Fulton.
Our club donated 4311 boxes of toys to the Salvation Army at Christmas. New members taken into the club that year were John Werren, Bob Pattison and Major Robert Meyers, to name only a few.
Merritt C. Wolfe, President, 1972-1973
After 40 very eventful years at the Hotel Onesto, our club’s board voted to move across the street to Mergus Restaurant and to hold our weekly lunch meetings in the upstairs Garden Room. (I still remember the great salads with anchovies.) Canton took the Governor’s Cup for a second straight year and also won 1st Place in Community and Vocational Service, 2nd in Club and International Service. Outstanding speakers this year included Coach Woody Hayes, Mayor Stan Cmich, Timken Co. President Herbert E. Markley, and Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice William O’Neill. Major projects and social outings continued in high gear, including the signature project, the Handicapped Scouts program, which held its annual Christmas Party at Westbrook Park United Methodist Church. Canton Rotary also sponsored the charter of the Perry Rotary Club spearheaded by Club Extension chairman, Bill Juergens. New members this year included, Dr. Tom Sinclair, Jim Lockshin, Lou Thurin, Bill Cumler, David Ewing and Bob Bethel among others. Club membership stood at 259 at year’s end.
E. Jason McCoy, President, 1973-1974
The Rotary Club of Canton made virtually a clean sweep of honors among large clubs in District 665 when awards were presented at the Annual District Conference, and received the Governor’s Cup for a third consecutive year. Attendance averaged 90.42% for the year and we added 28 net new members with 293 members at year end. Outstanding! A new Rotaract Club was chartered at Malone College. A Special Commission made two significant recommendations to the board, both of which were adopted and implemented:
- A Community Pancake Day to create additional funding for our club’s growing number of service projects and,
- Creation of a Canton Rotary Foundation as a trust to receive gifts and bequests in an endeavor to build up a permanent source of income for community service projects.
John Franta, the only surviving charter member of our club, became the first Paul Harris Fellow. “Secretaries’ Day” was revived and “Competitors’ Day” was established as annual events. Salvation Army kettles were manned; the club sponsored Boys State; sons and daughters of members were invited guests; Club Constitution and By-Laws were revised; and social outings continued. All in all, a very remarkable year, superbly led by President Jason McCoy!
Joseph Niamtu, President, 1974-1975
The Governor’s Cup was won for a fourth straight year, edging out Youngstown in tight competition at the Imperial House Hotel in Canton. The annual golf outing was held at Shady Hollow CC with 60 Rotarians playing and 85 attending the dinner afterward. Two Rotary Information meetings for new members were conducted by PP Jason McCoy. Sergeant-at-Arms Myron Fromm was the star of the annual McKinley-Massillon meeting in Massillon when he entered the room in a McKinley Bulldog uniform! McKinley lost to the Tigers the next day 20-15. Myron was not on the field. Vocational Information Day, Handicapped Scout Party, World Understanding Week with four exchange students present, Pancake Day at Glenwood HS with over 100 Rotarians volunteering their service, all went off without a hitch. On May 2, 1975, Law Day, the entire Ohio Supreme Court attended our meeting and Chief Justice William O’Neill was the featured speaker. The theme of his presentation was “America’s Goal: Justice through Law”. Mergus’ Garden Room was packed with a SRO crowd of appreciative attendees. A Japanese Group Study Exchange team from Kobe spent six weeks in our district and our club hosted their farewell dinner at the Canton Art Institute.
And so concludes the sixth (6th) decade of “Service above Self” by the Rotary Club of Canton, “The Finest Rotary Club in the World!”
Respectfully submitted by Dan Matthews with complete acknowledgement and credit given to PP and PDG Jack Maxwell for providing a complete annual history of our club from 1955-1980.
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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MYERS, ROBERT E. Jun 03
Gogolewski, Dean Jun 05
SMITH, C. RICHARD Jun 06
EICHELDINGER, RICK Jun 08
ZIEGLER, HAROLD E. Jun 11
HALTER, JOSEPH R. Jun 16
HAMILTON, LYNN S. Jun 17
PATTISON, Bob Jun 18
BURTON, DENISE A. Jun 21
HOCHADEL, KEITH Jun 21
MATTHEWS, SUZETTE Jun 21
EBERHART, MICHAEL G. Jun 25
SPRING, DANIEL J. Jun 25
ROGERS, MICHAEL D. Jun 28
SOLOMON, CHRISTINE Jun 29
FRANTA, THOMAS J. Jun 30
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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SPRING, BRIAN R. 9 years
SPRING, DANIEL J. 9 years
WERREN, J. CURTIS 20 years
BRANNEN, Jack 26 years
PERINI, Nick 4 years
RODRIGUEZ, ALAN 2 years
BARRY, Terri 23 years
CARROLL, Denny 3 years
ROJEK, MARK 6 years
MATTHEWS, SUZETTE 2 years
WEBER, KENNETH L. 13 years
NEUTZLING, VIRGINIA 26 years
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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The Rotary office received a "Thank You" letter from Aletha Carver and Bill Wood, Co-Chairs of District 6650 Youth Exchange Committee. The letter states:
"Dear Canton Rotary Charitable Fund: We would like to thank you for the donation you made to Rotary District 6650's Youth Exchange Scholarship Fund. As you know, we have many qualified students in our District who have an interest in spending a year abroad, but some lack the financial ability to do so.
The Youth Exchange Committee works hard so we do not have to deny these students an opportunity to discover a different part of the world and learn a new language.
Your generous donation to the scholarship fund made it possible to provide financial assistance to four of our 2015-2016 Outbound students. Thank you very much for your financial support of these students and District 6650's Youth Exchange Program."
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Posted by William Griffing
on Jun 02, 2015
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 On the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2015, a recognition dinner was held at Bender's Restaurant to honor one Timken High School student from our Interact Club, Robert Stevenson. This student received a $1,000.00 scholarship from the Daniel M. & Maureen O. Gunn Foundation at a dinner held recently in their honor by Bill Griffing, Rotarian and former trustee of the Foundation. The Rotary Club of Canton is the administrator of the fund.
Robert participated in the "Character Through Poetry Project" which required him to recite, write and understand the poem "IF" written by Rudyard Kipling.
Members of The Rotary Club of Canton attending this recognition dinner were Bill Griffing, President Tom Clevenger, President Elect Paul White, Secretary Amanda Tietze and PP Rick Sherer.
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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 We are looking for individuals who would like to be a Greeter Leader for the months in 2015 - June, July, August, September, November, December, and for the months of 2016 - January, February, March , April, May and June |
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Posted by Rick Taylor
on Jun 01, 2015
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At our weekly meeting on May 29, 2015, President Tom Clevenger asked the members to please keep Canton Rotarian CC Childs in their prayers. CC lost her aunt this past week. President Tom also reminded the members about the upcoming photos to be taken on Friday, June 19th (please see story for more information and times). President Tom stated that this week's meeting will be held on THURSDAY, June 4th!! The spouses of our deceased Rotarians will be be our special guests at this meeting.
Club Secretary Amanda Tietze welcomed the following guests to our meeting: P.S. Murthy, M.D.; Mary Schumaker; Ralph Regula; Montana Tolle; Dana Heffner; and Jennifer Kiko.
The "Happy Bucks" news was then presented by the following Rotarians: Dave Schrade said he was very happy that his daughter, Erika, just graduated and will be attending The University of Akron where she made the cheerleading team; Paul White was happy because he received the Apple iWatch that he won at the live auction during the 100 year celebration gala; Rick Taylor gave a happy buck to celebrate the Cavs success; David Hursh was very happy to announce that his granddaughter was graduating high school and would be attending TCU in the fall; Don Peterson was very happy that his oldest son was celebrating his 18th birthday, graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas and attending Kent State University; Bruce Schorsten said the Cleveland Indians were the hottest team in baseball; Tom Clevenger had three things he was happy about - he was happy to see Canton Rotarian Elbert Magoon return to the meetings, he was happy to announce Canton Rotarian Paul Feaser received the Rotarian of the Year Award for"Service Above Self" from the Rotary Club of Canton, and finally he was extremely happy to announce he became a grandpa for the first time last week!; and our speaker, Richard Regula, was happy that his son had just graduated from The Ohio State University.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Steve Fettman (two makeups from Canton South); Jerry Ortman (Plain); Ernie Schott (Massillon, Plain); Dan Matthews (Sugarcreek).
The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the Interact Scholarship Dinner: President Tom Clevenger, President Elect Paul White, Secretary Amanda Tietze, Past President Rick Sherer and Interact Chair Bill Griffing.
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