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                 THE ROTARY CLUB OF CANTON, OHIO                                
                           VOLUME 14                                October 4, 2019
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CHYLECE HEAD FROM AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO SPEAK FRIDAY
Chylece Head is the Community Development Director for Stark County for the American Cancer Society. She is in charge of community-based fundraising events in Stark County for ACS, serving as a liaison for the community and ACS. Chylece has been heavily involved in the Stark County community for over 15 years in various capacities. She currently serve as the Chair of the Ambassador Committee through the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, is one of the co-chairs of the QuickConnect Networking Luncheon Committee since its inception in 2011, as well as serving on the Business Expo Committee, as a Pro Football Hall of Fame volunteer in addition to other committees. Chylece is also a former Rotarian, a status she hopes to make “current” rather than “former” sometime yet in 2019. She also serves on the Jackson Township Zoning Board. 
 
 
 
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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR OCT 4TH
SMOKED BEEF BRISKET
MACARONI AND CHEESE
CORN
 
SPEAKER CHAIR - MARK CLENDENIN
INVOCATOR - PP DAN MATTHEWS
GREETER LEADER - TBD
 
 
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ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION
The following has made a contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund in memory of Canton Rotarian Dr. Thomas F. Sinclair Jr.:
 
     -  Rotary Club of Canton
     -  Nancy Gladieux
     -  Chuck and Rosemarie Hoover
     -  William and Nancy Maddox
 
 
 
 
 
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
PIERCE, TONY                                                                 Oct 04
BERKELEY, AMANDA                                                     Oct 06
MORRIS, H. TODD                                                           Oct 09
OELSLAGER, SCOTT                                                      Oct 15
BRENNEMAN, KAREN                                                    Oct 19
ORTMAN, GERALD                                                          Oct 26
SCHORSTEN, BRUCE M.                                                Oct 28
 
 
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OCTOBER CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
FULINE, DANIEL J.                           35 years 
LUNDIN, WILLIAM A.                       35 years 
MULLALY, MICHELLE                        8 years  
GORDON, SPENCE                             9 years  
 
 
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WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the September 27, 2019 meeting, President Mark Rojek welcomed the 48 members to the meeting. There were no guests attending the meeting.
 
Vice President Mark Clendenin gave the Invocation.
 
Thank you to September Greeter Leader Brad Carpenter and Dave Schrade for greeting the members for the meeting. Thank you to September Attendance table Volunteer PP John Werren for his two months of service at the attendance table.  
 
Congratulations to PP Craig Young for holding the winning 50/50 ticket worth $41.00.
 
Vice President Mark Clendenin welcomed speaker Justina Gorman, Coalition and Community Development Coordinator at Stark County Mental Health and Addiction Recovery. Justina provided a presentation on data from Stark County that validates the need for comprehensive prevention strategies that address prescription practices, medication storage, and safe medication disposal.
 
President Mark concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
  • next week's speaker will be Chylece Head from the American Cancer Society;
  • we are in need of a volunteer to be Greeter Leader for the month of October;
  • the Health Screen and Wellness Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2019.
The following Rotarian will receive a makeup for volunteering at the Oktoberfest event on Thursday, September 19, 2019:  Kim Kroh (*she had been omitted from last week's Rotogram as a volunteer at the event);
 
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Nominating Committee meeting held on Friday, September 27, 2019:  President Mark Rojek, President Elect Drew Pelger, Vice President Mark Clendenin, Bruce Hale, James Boggs and Steve Fettman.
 
The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting:  Bill Maddox (Perry).
 
 
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR DAN MORGAN'S MONTHLY MESSAGE
D6650 October Bulletin 2019

Rotary Connects the World

Where did the summer go? It is officially Fall and before we can blink an eye snow will be falling. D6650 has had a few significant events in September. First under the guidance of President Wendy Mann, the amazing Rotarians of Dennison celebrated their grand opening and purchase of their new Club House. It is located at 431 Center Street Dennison Ohio just across from the train Depot Museum. When you look at the photo of the Rotarians going into the Rotary building, you cannot help but think People in Action! If you are looking for a heart- warming club visit, you will find it at 6:00PM on Tuesday evenings at the Rotary Club of Dennison.

On September 26th, President Paul Beinlich of the North Canton Rotary lead a celebration for the Club’s 90th Anniversary of Membership in Rotary International. This vibrant club has had a huge impact upon the World, the Community, and its Fellow Rotarians. This club has given us 4 District Governors. PDG Dennis Huffman still is very instrumental in the club and District. DGN Steve Wilder will become the Club’s 5th District Governor. North Canton Rotary was instrumental in sponsoring Lake Township and Jackson Township Clubs. A high five goes out to the members of this fine Club.

October is Economic & Community Development month. “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Words spoken by Dr Seuss. Two important dates in October are the 17th and the 24th. The 17th is Eradication of Poverty Day. Check out My Rotary for ideas on this topic. We could work on Micro Economic Credit Systems or have an awareness seminar on self-employment. The 24th is Polio day. The crisis of Polio is not in our past. In 2017 we had 22 cases of wild virus polio. In 2018 we had 33 cases of wild virus Polio and thus far in 2019 we have 78 cases. 62 cases were from Pakistan and 16 from Afghanistan. In addition to the 78 cases thus far in 2019, we also have had 72 cases of circulating vaccine derived polio cases. That is a total of 150 cases. This is still a powerful disease that would grow out of control without our efforts.

A big win is Nigeria. The last known case was 8/21/2016. Africa will be declared free of polio sometime next year. Expect on World Polio Day an announcement that the World is free from type 3 Polio with only type 1 remaining.

In conclusion, each of you are a golden nugget of Rotary. I am reminded of John Maxwell’s thoughts. He says that everyone wants to make their life matter. The key is living a life that is intentional. First is possessing the desire to make a difference. Second is placing a high value on people. Third, we must be willing to team up with others. Significance is within our reach. This also is one of Rotary’s keys to success. When we unite as Rotarians, under the banner of service above self we definitely have the power to impact the World.

Thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm and hard work. You have and will continue to make a difference.

Dan Morgan
DG6650
Rotary Connects the World
 
 
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ROTARY FOUNDATION RECEIVES HIGHEST RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR FOR 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
 
 
 
Rotary International
 
For the 12th consecutive year, The Rotary Foundation has received the highest rating — four stars — from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S.
 

The Foundation earned the recognition for demonstrating both strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency. Only one percent of the organizations Charity Navigator evaluates have received 12 consecutive 4-star evaluations.

"Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that The Rotary Foundation exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work", says Michael Thatcher, president and chief executive officer of Charity Navigator. "This exceptional designation sets the Foundation apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness."

The rating reflects Charity Navigator's assessment of how the Foundation uses donations, sustains its programs and services, and practices good governance and openness.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event:
 
     
     -  Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair - Nov 2, 2019
     -  OFFSITE MEETING - Timken Steel Faircrest - *RSVP required (by 10/11) - Oct 18, 2019
     -  McKinley/Massillon Rally meeting - November 1, 2019 (Krassas Event Center)
 
 
 
 
Speakers
Oct 11, 2019
Invocator - Steve Fettman
Oct 18, 2019
Invocator - Mark Clendenin
Oct 25, 2019
Invocator - Paul Hervey
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