April 29, 2022- Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula (Apr 27, 2022)

STARK COUNTY COMMISSIONER RICHARD REGULA

Elected to the Board of Stark County Commissioners for a fourth time in 2016, Richard Regula has a notable history of service work and involvement in local government.

He was inspired by his father, Ralph Regula, who was the United States Representative for Ohio’s 16^th Congressional District from 1973 - 2009, serving 18 consecutive terms. Also, by his mother Mary, who was the founder of the National First Ladies’ Library located in downtown Canton, Ohio.

Richard is a Stark County native and graduate of Fairless High School. After graduation, he attended Ohio University where he received his Bachelor's degree in General Studies. Richard began his career at Regula Brothers Transport, a trucking company that hauls dairy products. The company became R. Straus LLC in 2009, when he became its owner.

Richard is a current member of the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Joint Solid Waste Management District Board and a governing board member of the newly established Carroll, Columbiana, and Stark Regional Transportation Improvement Project (RTIP). Richard currently serves on the board of the Western Stark YMCA; is a board member of the Massillon Chamber of Commerce; and is a member of the Stark County Township Association.

In the past, Richard served as President of the Massillon Rotary Club, and as a member of the Ohio and Erie Canal Corridor Committee. He has served on the board of directors for the Stark County Farm Bureau; on the Navarre Village Council; and spent three terms as Bethlehem Township trustee. He also served on the Clean Ohio Council, where he was appointed by the Governor.

Richard is a devoted member of St. Michael's Parish. He resides in Bethlehem Township with his wife of thirty-two years, Sherry. Together they have two sons, Thomas and Garrett.

MENU APRIL 29, 2022

Stuffed Peppers

Parsley Yukon Potatoes

Malibu Vegetables

Salad

Bread and Butter

Drink

Dessert

NEW PERMANENT ZOOM LINK FOR MEETINGS

Thanks to Jennie George, we now have a new recurring Zoom link for those of you who prefer to attend on-line.

You can join us remotely each week on Zoom at the following Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88921020315?pwd=aTZYeEEvcXlPcCswQlRLNEs0dVZVUT09

NOMINEES FOR YOUR CANTON ROTARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS

As per the Canton Rotary Bylaws, the names of all nominees for the Board of Directors and for officers shall be published in the two (2) issues of the Rotogram next preceding the date of the annual election. These names are submitted as provided by the nominating committee, approved by the BOD, and presented to the Secretary.

Term Start	Term End	Position	Name
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Imm-Past President	Mark Clendenin
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	President	Rick Taylor
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	President-Elect	Paul Hervey
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Vice President	Jennie George
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Treasurer	Tom Clevenger
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Secretary	Paula Mastroiani
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Sergeant at Arms	Bob Matthews
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Parlimentarian	Dave Ewing
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2023	Parlimentarian	Bob Pattison
7/1/2020 -	6/30/2023	Board Member	Steve Fettman
7/1/2020 -	6/30/2023	Board Member	Wilbur Allen
7/1/2020 -	6/30/2023	Board Member	Dave Roberts
7/1/2021 -	6/30/2024	Board Member	Jim Thomas
7/1/2021 -	6/30/2024	Board Member	Drew Pelger
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2025	Board Member	Karen Brenneman
7/1/2022 -	6/30/2025	Board Member	Rich Dever

If you want to get to know your nominees better prior to the vote, we suggest you talk to them at one of our weekly meetings.

PRESIDENT MARK'S WEEKLY COMMENTS

We are finally getting through the month of April, which means we get a moment to take a breath and plan the remainder of the year. The last couple of months have been incredibly busy with two fundraisers for Ukraine, 200 blankets made for foster children, and a Backpack the Bus event at Centennial Plaza. It felt like we did a year in two months.

Thank you to Jennie George and Paula Mastroianni for taking the lead on the Backpack the Bus event this past weekend. While I was unable to attend, the pictures and postings look like great fun. A big thank you to everyone that participated in this event.

We have a few more projects on deck as we move to the end of the Rotary year. Steve Fettman has agreed to help take the lead on a drug neutralization bag project, Kurt Werren and his Charitable Committee will be looking to identify opportunities for funding, and Drew Pelger is cranking up the efforts for a great June 10th Golf Outing.

I continue to look over my shoulder. I’m happy to see what we have done together and anticipate eagerly all we have yet to do. You are amazing!

I hope to see you Friday,

President Mark

WHAT'D I MISS LAST WEEK?

At our weekly meeting on Friday April 22, 2022, President Mark welcomed 32 Canton Rotarians to our meeting, live and on Zoom. Members got an in depth background on Community Hospice & Palliative Care from Suzanne Bates.

Secretary Paula presented the following info:

This Day in History:

1876 – The First National League baseball game was played. The Boston Red Caps beat the Philadelphia Athletics, 6-5.

1945 - Adolf Hitler admits defeat. Upon learning from one of his generals no German defense was offered to the Russian assault at Eberswalde, he admits to all in his underground bunker that the war is lost and that suicide is his only recourse.

1970 – The first Earth Day was celebrated to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems.

1978 - The Blues Brothers made their world premiere on Saturday Night Live.

2004 - Pat Tillman, who gave up his pro football career to enlist in the U.S. Army after the terrorist attacks of September 11, is killed by friendly fire while serving in Afghanistan.

Rotary Fun Fact:

During the 1920s and 1930s, Paul Harris traveled extensively, ceremoniously planting trees to symbolize goodwill and friendship.

Happy Bucks:

Becky Clark

Mark Clendenin

Rick Taylor