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THIS WEEK'S MEETING TO START PROMPTLY AT NOON!
We are anticipating a lot of questions for our featured speakers, but we also have a full agenda so this week's meeting will once again start PROMPTLY at NOON!!
 
 
 
ISSUE 1 DISCUSSION WITH WILL COOLEY AND FRED SCOTT

TOPIC: Issue 1 - would amend the Ohio Constitution — to reclassify low-level felonies for drug use and drug possession to misdemeanors. It would make mandatory the shifting of those incarcerated under such drug offenses from prison into treatment programs.

 

*Friday's program will feature Will Cooley and Fred Scott who will discuss the pros and cons of Issue 1.

 

WILL COOLEY

Will Cooley is a historian of the 20th century United States.  His scholarly work examines race, labor relations, and social mobility.  He has published in the Journal of Urban History, the Journal of Sport and Social IssuesLabor History, and has also written entries for American Sports: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas and Multicultural America: A Multimedia Encyclopedia.  He has forthcoming articles in The Oxford Handbook on Immigration and Ethnicity and in an edited collection on African-American entrepreneurship in Chicago.  His current book project details racial discrimination and the making of the modern American middle class.

Cooley is also active in criminal justice reform efforts.  His articles have appeared in the Canton Repository and the Catholic Exponent.  In 2012, the Stark County Bar Association awarded him the Liberty Bell Award, which is presented annually to a citizen who has rendered outstanding service to the community. 

Cooley teaches a range of courses, including American Catholic History, 20th Century United States, African American History, Sport History, and the Industrial Revolution in the World. At Walsh University he has received the 2017-2018 Joseph Ezzie Outstanding Educator of the Year Award as well as the 2016 Faculty Service Award. 

Cooley lives in North Canton with his wife, Melissa Kath, and daughter, Ella.  

 

FRED SCOTT
 
Fred Scott is the Chief Criminal Prosecutor for Stark County, having been appointed to that position by Stark County Prosecutor John D. Ferrero in January 2018.  A Stark County native, Scott joined the prosecutor's office in a part-time capacity in March 1997 and then full time in January, 2000.  He worked initially in the appellate division, and defended over three hundred guilty jury verdicts before the Fifth District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.   Before the Ohio Supreme Court, Scott successfully defended the constitutionality of Ohio's 1996 truth in sentencing law and the constitutionality of Ohio's sex offender registry statute (Megan's law).
 
Scott began working as a felony trial attorney in March 2003.  He has served as a courtroom attorney for seven different common pleas court judges and has prosecuted all levels of felonies, from F5 drug possession to Aggravated Murder.  He served on Judge Taryn Heath's committee to form the Stark County Honor Court (a treatment court for veterans) and was prosecutor's representative to the court from its formation in May, 2011 until May, 2018.
 
In July 2015, Prosecutor Ferrero named Scott the Assistant Chief Criminal Prosecutor to replace Chryssa Hartnett after she was elected as a Judge for the Stark County Common Pleas Court.  His duties having included supervising the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence units, implementing Ohio's Good Samaritan Law for opiate and other drug overdoses, and office management.  He also continued to prosecute major felony and homicide cases.
 
As Chief Criminal Prosecutor, Scott is responsible for the operation of the county's criminal division which includes trial, appellate, and grand jury sections.   He supervises fifteen other trial and appellate attorneys, as well as nine administrative assistants and paralegal secretaries.  And he continues to prosecute major felony and homicide cases.
 
Before joining the prosecutor's office, Scott worked as a law clerk for Judge Clair Dickinson and the late Judge Mary Cacioppo at the Ninth District Court of Appeals in Summit County (1992 - 1994) and spent six years in private practice (1994-2000).  He received both his law (1992) and undergraduate (1989) degrees from the University of Notre Dame.
 
 
 
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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR OCT. 12TH
BEEF STROGANOFF OVER NOODLES
PEAS
SALAD BAR
 
SPEAKER CHAIR - STEVE FETTMAN
INVOCATOR - LYNN HAMILTON
GREETER LEADER - BOB MATTHEWS
 
 
 
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PLEASE REGISTER NOW FOR THE CANTON/MASSILLON ROTARY RALLY MEETING ON OCTOBER 26TH!
RSVP's ARE REQUIRED BY THIS FRIDAY FOR THE CANTON/MASSILLON ROTARY RALLY MEETING ON OCTOBER 26TH!!
 
 
 
The upcoming Canton/Massillon joint rally meeting will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the Eagles #190 in Massillon located at 303 Weirich Blvd. N.W.
 
Anyone planning to attend this meeting MUST RSVP no later than FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19TH!!  **If you do not register yourself and/or your guests for this meeting, unfortunately, you will NOT be able to attend!
 
The speaker for this meeting will be the University of Youngstown President and former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel.
 
The cost for this meeting will be $20.00- Rotarian and $25.00- Non-Rotarian. (If you have pre-paid your meals with your dues your additional cost will be only $8.00). We ask that you make your payment prior to the meeting by cash, check (payable to Rotary Club of Canton) or credit card. 
 
The menu will consist of: Sausage, Baked Chicken, Rigatoni, Green Beans, Cheesy Potatoes, Salad, Bread & Butter, Tea & Punch.
 
**You may contact the Rotary office to RSVP and make payment for this event on a credit card. The Rotary office can be reached at (330) 452-2882. Thank you for your consideration to this matter!
 
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GERHARDT ZIMMERMANN RECEIVES PAUL HARRIS FELLOW
During the October 5, 2018, PDG/PP Dave Ewing presented Gerhardt Zimmermann with a Paul Harris Fellow. Also in attendance to present this award was PDG Geoff Goll, who serves as the District 6650 Foundation PolioPlus Chair.
 
Maestro Zimmermann is in his 35th year as Music Director and Conductor of the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Zimmermann's energetic and vibrant performances have drawn invitations to appear on the podium with the Cleveland, Chicago, National, Pittsburgh,m Atlanta, New Jersey, Syracuse, Rochester and San Antonio Orchestras. Other guest appearances include the Warsaw Philharmonic, the Orchestre Symphonique de Paris, the Toronto Symphony, the Calgary Philharmonic, Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Chicago's Grant Park, and the Colorado Philharmonic. As comfortable with opera as he is on the concert stage, the Maestro has conducted staged works of Mozart, Verdi, Strauss Jr., Puccini and Gershwin, and made his debut with the Cleveland Opera in February 2006. During the 2011-2012 season, he returned as guest conductor of the Tulsa Symphony Orchestra and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.
 
In 2006, Zimmermann was named Director of Orchestral Activities at the University of Texas, Austin. This past summer, he returned to the Breckenridge Music Festival for his 21st season as Music Director and Principal Conductor. Zimmermann also was the Music Director and Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony for 21 seasons from 1982-2002. 
 
Born in Ohio, Mr. Zimmermann and his wife, Sharon, have two children, Anna Marie and Peter Karl Irum and two granddaughters, Trinity Rose and Emmeline Abigail.
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ROTARIANS IN THE NEWS....
The following Rotarians were featured on facebook:
 
ROTARIAN JOE FRENCH (Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health)
(posted by Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce on 9/25/18)
 
 
Meet seven outstanding community stewards at the 2018 Community Salute Awards! Judith E. Barnes Lancaster, Esq. will be receive the evening's highest honor, the Award of Merit, on Nov. 7 at Kent State University at Stark. In addition, our six Awards of Appreciation recipients include: Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, Kay Port, Lamar SharpeRefuge of Hope, Richard McQueen and SCORE Mentors.
 
 
PAST PRESIDENT PAUL WHITE
(posted by Medicine Center Pharmacy on 10/08/18)
 
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Congratulations to Paul White, RPh for receiving the NARD Ownership Award from the National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation!
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ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
The following has made a contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund in memory of Dale M. Holwick:
 
  -  Terry Thomas
  -  Dan and Heidi Pelger
  -  Roger Walters
  -  Louis V. Bockius III
  -  Mary Ann Sherer
  -  Tom and Angela Schervish
  -  Robert and Joyce Carr
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"THANK YOU" LETTER RECEIVED FROM JRC
The Rotary office received a "Thank You" letter dated October 1, 2018, from Tom Thompson, JRC Executive Director. Tom writes:
 
"Dear Michelle ~ JRC is proud to be the recipient of The Canton Rotary grant in the amount of $5,000 for the JRC Learning Center. JRC's mission of "enriching lives through educating children, engaging seniors and strengthening community" can make a positive change by providing 5-Star early education to young children who need it the most. With this donation, JRC will also carry on Rotary's mission of "Service Above Self," by serving the most vulnerable in our community.
 
Rotary's 4-Way Test - Is it the truth, is it fair to all concerned, will it build goodwill and better friendships, and will it be beneficial to all concerned? - reflects JRC's values as well. JRC's early education effort provides quality early education to children and their families. This supports children stepping out of the culture of poverty as they succeed in school and beyond, making our community a better place for all to live!"
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SEMI-ANNUAL HEALTH SCREEN & WELLNESS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 17TH
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again hold its Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 17, 2018. This event will be held at the Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Hall Auditorium, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton, 44708.
 
A 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. In addition to the blood screenings, Mercy Medical Center will be offering additional free health screenings and educational materials.
 
To register for this event please follow this LINK or visit cantonrotary.org. To view and print the flyer please follow this LINK
 
 
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SALVATION ARMY BELLRINGING 
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again join the efforts of the Salvation Army in its annual Bell-ringing. Rotarian James Boggs will once again be chairing this event and he will have sign-up sheets available during Friday meetings for members to volunteer.
 
Rotarians will be manning the kettles on Saturday, November 24, 2018 and Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Fisher Foods on 44th Street N.W., Canton. Each time slot will consist of TWO Rotarians manning the kettle for a ONE HOUR shift. 
 
Volunteers do not need to be Rotarians. Please consider bringing a family member to work with you! This is a good way for student's to get their community service hours for school.
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The following time slots are still available with TWO volunteers needed for the November 24th date:
 
November 24th
3-4 pm, 4-5 pm, 5-6 pm, 6-7 pm
 
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The following time slots are still available with TWO volunteers needed for the December 1st date:
 
December 1st
3-4 pm, 6-7 pm
 
*The 5-6 pm time slot needs ONE volunteer.
 
 
 
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JOIN THE ROTARY CLUB'S OF PLAIN & CANTON FOR A FALL BBQ SOCIAL!
**This event has been moved from Skyland Pines Banquet Center to a fellow Rotarians home. When registering, please ask for location and directions.
 
Join the Rotary Club of Plain Township and the Rotary Club of Canton for a Fall BBQ Social! The event will take place on Sunday, October 14, 2018 from 2 pm - 5 pm. The cost is $20 per person which includes a BBQ buffet with dessert. There will be a cash bar and a cornhole tournament for anyone interested. RSVP is required by October 12th to Brook Harless at (330) 284-5979.
 
Don't miss this opportunity to meet and socialize with fellow Rotarians!
 
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LARGEST GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE EVER - POLIO PLUS DRIVE IS UNDERWAY!
End Polio NowRotary International
 
Ending polio: Rotary members have played a key role in bringing the world to the brink of polio eradication. Their efforts have not only ended polio in 122 countries but also created a system for tackling myriad other health priorities, such as Ebola.
 
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for over 30 years, and our goal of ridding the earth of this disease is in sight. We started in 1979 with vaccinations for 6 million children in the Philippines. Today, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan are the only countries where polio remains endemic.
 
Please click on this LINK to read a very informative story regarding the efforts to eradicate Polio from the World and why continued funding is needed.
 
Pledge forms will be made available on October 5th.
 
On October 19th we will have a live auction for the bottle of wine donated by District Governor Scott Schulick. Proceeds from this auction will go directly to Rotary International for the benefit of End Polio Now.
 
 
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 THE CANTON ROTARY CHARITABLE FUND IN ACTION
 
The Canton Rotary Charitable Fund (CRCF) is the nonprofit portion of our club that drives the numerous charitable programs and service projects we undertake.   For those of you who saw our Character Counts Champions, Sh’Diamond Oliver and Alijah Curtis, at our meeting last Friday, you saw our CRCF in action.  These two fine young people are shining examples of the power of constructive guidance and rewards.  The Character Counts program and scholarship is just one of the many ways the CRCF helps recognize our youth and positively impacts our local community.
 
I will be sending each Rotarian a letter this week, which will provide you with more information on the importance of the CRCF.  Please take the time to read the letter and make a contribution, however large or small, to the fund.    I thank you in advance for making this important contribution to our club… and our community.
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WEEKLY MEETING NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the October 5, 2018, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 51 members and 11 guests to the meeting. President Michelle asked all Rotarians and guests who have an October birthday to please stand and be recognized.
 
Rotarian Jon Adland gave the Invocation.
 
Congratulations to PDG/PP Dave Ewing for having the winning 50/50 ticket! Dave won $57.00 from the drawing.
 
President Elect Mark Rojek filled in for a traveling Secretary Suzette Matthews. Mark welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Mike Trabert (speaker); Gerhardt Zimmermann (guest of President Michelle Mullaly); Kim Baumann (guest of PP John Werren); Barry Adelman (guest of Dave Schrade); Roger and Jan Baker, Bob Leibensperger, and Bob Mann (guests of Bill Maddox); Marty Howard (guest of Julia Dick); PDG Geoff Goll (guest of the Club); Rachel Schneider (guest).
 
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
  • PP Rick Taylor - to recognize Rotarian Lynn Hamilton wearing a Kozmo's shirt at the previous night's Massillon Chamber Dinner;
  •   - also, to support the Cleveland Indians playoff run!
President Michelle informed everyone of the following announcements:
  • Sign-up sheets are available for volunteers for the upcoming Salvation Army Bell-ringing on November 24th and December 1st at the Fisher Foods on 44th Street;
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  • If you are planning to attend the Canton/Massillon Rally meeting on October 26th you MUST RSVP! There is a cost this year of $20 for Rotarian; $8.00 if you are a pre-paid lunch and $25.00 for Non-Rotarian. You must have your RSVP and payment to the Rotary office no later than Friday, October 19th (*see story above);
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  • Thank you to St. Haralambos Church for providing the delicious apple dumpling dessert!
PDG/PP Dave Ewing and PDG Geoff Goll presented a Paul Harris Fellow to Gerhardt Zimmermann (*see story above);
 
October Speaker Chair Steve Fettman welcomed speaker, Mike Trabert aka "Mr. Ballpark". Mike spoke on the evolution of ballparks.
 
President Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
  • next week's speakers will be Will Cooley and Fred Scott, discussing Issue 1;
  • next week's meeting will start PROMPTLY at NOON due to a variety of items to be addressed prior to the speakers' presentation!
  • on October 19th, fellow Rotarian Theresa Blocher will auction off the bottle of wine donated to the club by PDG Geoff Goll. Proceeds will benefit Rotary International's "End Polio Now". Remember to bring your checkbooks, cash or credit cards;
  • October 26th will be the Canton/Massillon Rally. Make sure you get you and your guest(s) RSVP's and payment into the office no later than October 19th;
  • The Health Screen and Wellness Fair will take place on Saturday, November 17th. The event registration is up and running.
The following Rotarians turned in makeup's during Friday's meeting: Phil Lattavo (2 - Massillon); PDG/PP Bob Pattison (3 - District Zone in Erie, PA).
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
 
     -Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair - November 17, 2018
   
 
 
Speakers
Nov 02, 2018
Back Pack Project - Mark Rojek, Invocator
Nov 09, 2018
Refuge of Hope
Nov 16, 2018
Rick Huetter - Invocator
Nov 23, 2018
Nov 30, 2018
Water for El Salvador - David Roberts, Invocator
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