Pre-registration for the Health Screen & Wellness Fair on April 30, 2016, will close onFRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2016 AT 12:30 pm!
You still have the opportunity to participate in this event without being pre-registered!! Please feel free to "walk-in" and sign up during the hours of 7 am - 11 am. Thank you!
Kimberly Kroh earned a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University in Business Administration in 1986 and a Master’s degree in Counseling & Human Development from Walsh University in 1993. She began her counseling career at the Grief Support and Education Center where she provided individual, group and family therapy for adults and children grieving from death and divorce. In 1997, Kim moved to the Community Drug Board where she provided group and individual therapy for adults addicted to drugs and alcohol. A year later, she began work at the Day Treatment program of Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health. Kim provided daily group therapy, individual therapy and family home visits for adolescent with severe behavior problem and other mental health issues. Kim then joined American Red Cross Rape Crisis Services and for the past 13 years has been assisting children, adolescents and adults through the difficult recovery process of sexual victimization and has provided expert testimony as an advocate for her clients. Currently, she is the Executive Director of American Red Cross Stark & Muskingum Lakes Chapter. Kim also counsels clients in a private practice setting at Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervisor status and earned recognition as a National Certified Counselor. Kim resides in Canton and has a daughter Courtney and a grandson Trey.
Timothy C. Reichel, PCP is the Disaster Program Manager for the Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross which has responsibilities for Carroll, Harrison, Stark and Tuscarawas counties. Disaster management duties include: responding to residential home fires, natural and man-made disasters and staffing the emergency operation centers of assigned counties when requested.
Starting his career with the American Red Cross with Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Tim has responded to thirteen national disasters with Hurricane Sandy being the most recent. Tim holds the certifications of Professional Development Series from the Federal Emergency Management Agency of the Department of Homeland Security. Prior to being hired by the American Red Cross, Tim served the Canton, OH Municipal Court as Chief Bailiff and Judicial Bailiff.
Tim received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees from The University of Akron.
A native of Massillon, OH, Tim resides in North Canton, OH with his wife, Deborah, and three rescued dogs and one rescued cat.
On Monday, April 25, 2016, Canton Rotarian Kitty Pelanda, contacted the office to provide an update on her husband, Rotarian Ray V. Pelanda. Ray has been suffering from shingles and had been in Mercy Medical Center. Ray has since been transported to Arbors of Noble Pond for rehabilitation.
Please keep Ray and Kitty in your thoughts and prayers. As you may remember, Kitty recently had knee surgery and is trying to recover from that as well as now helping Ray with his medical condition.
During our meeting on April 22, 2016, Past President Tom Clevenger introduced the McKinley Character Champion Award Winner for April, Samantha Ayers. Missing was award winner Alexander Cox.
McKinley High School Counselor, Victoria Phillips had this to say about the students:
Samantha Ayers: "sitting before me was a 15 year old girl and her mother my first year of counseling. She was small in stature, quiet, and reserved but also boldly passionate. They conveyed future ambitions and strategic academic plans and I knew I was going to work with someone special. She insisted that sophomore social studies would not provide the challenge she was seeking and opted to take an AP Junior course. With reservation she was permitted to take the more challenging course, and she proved that she was ready to face any challenge. Sam has not changed. She is ambitious, responsible, and independent. She aggressively pursues academic excellence and continues to make me proud daily."
Alexander Cox: "It is my esteemed pleasure to recognize Alex Cox for his exemplary display of character. He is an active member of Project Lead the Way Engineering Program. Alex completed a rigours interview process to land a position with the local Timken Company. Through the program he earned a position doing hands-on engineering work. Alex works at the Timken Company from 6:30 - 10:30 a.m., is in school from 11 - 3:15 p.m., then goes to wrestling....everyday. If Alex chooses to do so he has been given the option to attend Stark State College free of charge while being employed by The Timken Company upon high school graduation. Alex holds a 3.9 cumulative GPA, currently enrolled in college credit courses, advanced placement courses, holds the Renesselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Award for Outstanding Achievements in Math and Science, a member of the National Honor Society and National Technical Honor Society. He is a true example of a devout hard-worker."
During the Friday, May 6, 2016, our speaker will be Jeff Stocker, Senior Manager, Ticket Sales for the Cleveland Indians. At the conclusion of this meeting Jeff will be having a raffle drawing for a chance to win Cleveland Indian items!!
Everyone is asked to bring a business card with them to drop in the raffle drum for a chance to win. We will have slips of paper available for those who do not have a business card or who forget to bring one with them.
Don't miss your opportunity on May 6th to "Talk Tribe"!
At our weekly meeting on April 22, 2016, President Paul White welcomed our members and guests to the meeting.
Rotarian Mike Eberhart gave the invocation.
Club Secretary Michelle Mullaly welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Alena Bower and Jacob Bowling (Interact students and guests of Interact Chairman Tony Pierce), Joe Adkins and Susan White (guests of Paul White), Samantha Ayers (Character Champion), Heidi Ciesewicz (mother of Samantha Ayers), Deb Robinson and Pat Roberts (guests of Sharon Sirpilla).
The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following Rotarians:
Vice President Amanda Tietze was very pleased to announce she finished paying off her student loans. Amanda also congratulated PDG/PP Dave Ewing as the newest "Rotarian of the Year";
PDG/PP Bob Pattison was happy his oldest grandson was inducted into the National Honor Society;
Bruce Hale thanked Suzette Matthews for spearheading the donations for the "New Member" project.
Tom Sinclair purchased butter pecan ice cream for everyone at the meeting to celebrate his birthday which was on April 23rd. Happy Birthday Tom and THANK YOU!
Past President Tom Clevenger took to the podium to announce the April Character Champion award winners. This month they were Samantha Ayers and Alexander Cox ~Alexander had to work so he was unable to attend (please see story above for further details).
Tony Pierce, Chairman of the Interact Club, introduced two Interact students who were attending the Rotary meeting for the first time. They were Alena Bower and Jacob Bowling.
Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Matthews then reminded the members about the upcoming Health Screen and Wellness Fair on April 30, 2016, at Mercy Medical from 7- 11 am.
Suzette Matthews informed the members of her participation in the upcoming HOF marathon. She was running the race to raise money for Canton Rotary's "New Member" Project. For every $20.00 raised they will be able to purchase a fire alarm which will be distributed to homes in the Canton area. Suzette was able to raise a total of $1,100.00 during the April 15 & 22 meetings to apply to this worthy endeavor!
President Paul then informed the members of the upcoming meeting with Mayor Tom Bernabei. The Rotary Club will present the final installment check of $50,000.00 to the City of Canton for the benefit of the Market Square Greenspace. Anyone interested in attending the meeting on Monday, April 25th is asked to arrive to the meeting prior to the 2 pm start time.
The following Executive Board members will receive a makeup for attending the Executive Board meeting on April 19, 2016: President Paul White, President Craig Young, Vice President Amanda Tietze, Treasurer Dave Schrade, and Secretary Michelle Mullaly.
The following Board members and Trustees will receive a makeup for attending the Board meeting on April 25, 2016: President Paul White, President Elect Craig Young, Vice President Amanda Tietze, Treasurer Dave Schrade, Sergeant-at-Arms Bob Matthews. The following Trustees will receive a makeup: Mark Rojek, Suzette Matthews, Dean Wallace, Ryan Parkinson, Bruce Schorsten, Assistant Parliamentarian Dave Ewing and Past President Tom Clevenger.
The following Rotarian turned in makeup's during Friday's meeting: Bob Pattison (4 - Cocoa Beach Sunrise).
article provided by: Peter L. Apicella, M.D., DRFCC
Rotary Foundation Centennial Celebration: October 23, 2016
In 1917, Arch Klumph, the sixth President of Rotary and Founder of The Rotary Foundation, said, “There should be a realization that Rotary is greater than any one man in it, or any single club; Rotary is not a local movement but a world force.”
On October 23rd, 2016, the home District of Arch Klumph in nearby Cleveland will be hosting a special celebratory concert performed by the Cleveland Orchestra with dinner to follow including featured speakers Rotary International President-Elect John Germ and The Rotary Foundation Chair-Elect Kalyan Banerjee.
All Rotarian, spouses, and Friends of Rotary are invited to attend the special afternoon concert at Severance Hall. Great seats are still available at http://www.trf100.org/ - click the gold CONCERT button.
Rotarians and Friends of Rotary who have or will make a gift or commitment of at least $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation between September 1, 2015 and August 31, 2016 will be eligible to be honored as a Centennial Celebration Donor at the Centennial Celebration Dinner. Please complete the Pledge Form at http://rotary6650.org/images/grantseminar/documents/Centennial%20Pledge%20Form.pdf and return it to PDG George Hays. You will be contacted when tickets are available.
We anticipate that rooms will be available at the InterContinental Hotel & Conference Center which will be the site of the dinner. Check the Centennial website for updates at http://www.trf100.org/
You may contact George W. S. Hays at haysgws@gmail.com with questions.
Kimberly Kroh earned a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University in Business Administration in 1986 and a Master’s degree in Counseling & Human Development from Walsh University in 1993. She began her counseling career at the Grief Support and Education Center where she provided individual, group and family therapy for adults and children grieving from death and divorce. In 1997, Kim moved to the Community Drug Board where she provided group and individual therapy for adults addicted to drugs and alcohol. A year later, she began work at the Day Treatment program of Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health. Kim provided daily group therapy, individual therapy and family home visits for adolescent with severe behavior problem and other mental health issues. Kim then joined American Red Cross Rape Crisis Services and for the past 13 years has been assisting children, adolescents and adults through the difficult recovery process of sexual victimization and has provided expert testimony as an advocate for her clients. Currently, she is the Executive Director of American Red Cross Stark & Muskingum Lakes Chapter. Kim also counsels clients in a private practice setting at Vista Psychological & Counseling Centre. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a supervisor status and earned recognition as a National Certified Counselor. Kim resides in Canton and has a daughter Courtney and a grandson Trey. 
Timothy C. Reichel, PCP is the Disaster Program Manager for the Stark and Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the American Red Cross which has responsibilities for Carroll, Harrison, Stark and Tuscarawas counties. Disaster management duties include: responding to residential home fires, natural and man-made disasters and staffing the emergency operation centers of assigned counties when requested.
On Monday, April 25, 2016, Canton Rotarian Kitty Pelanda, contacted the office to provide an update on her husband, Rotarian Ray V. Pelanda. Ray has been suffering from shingles and had been in Mercy Medical Center. Ray has since been transported to Arbors of Noble Pond for rehabilitation.
Samantha Ayers: "sitting before me was a 15 year old girl and her mother my first year of counseling. She was small in stature, quiet, and reserved but also boldly passionate. They conveyed future ambitions and strategic academic plans and I knew I was going to work with someone special. She insisted that sophomore social studies would not provide the challenge she was seeking and opted to take an AP Junior course. With reservation she was permitted to take the more challenging course, and she proved that she was ready to face any challenge. Sam has not changed. She is ambitious, responsible, and independent. She aggressively pursues academic excellence and continues to make me proud daily."
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At our weekly meeting on April 22, 2016, President Paul White welcomed our members and guests to the meeting.
Suzette Matthews informed the members of her participation in the upcoming HOF marathon. She was running the race to raise money for Canton Rotary's "New Member" Project. For every $20.00 raised they will be able to purchase a fire alarm which will be distributed to homes in the Canton area. Suzette was able to raise a total of $1,100.00 during the April 15 & 22 meetings to apply to this worthy endeavor!