Kim​ ​has​ ​served​ ​as​ ​a​ ​teacher​ ​and​ ​principal​ ​for​ ​the​ ​last​ ​28​ ​years.​ ​​ ​​ ​She​ ​began​ ​her​ ​career​ ​as​ ​an English​ ​teacher​ ​at​ ​Indian​ ​River​ ​School​ ​in​ ​Massillon.​ ​​ ​While​ ​teaching​ ​at​ ​Indian​ ​River,​ ​Kim​ ​was part​ ​of​ ​a​ ​team​ ​that​ ​began​ ​the​ ​Department​ ​of​ ​Youth​ ​Services​' ​first​ ​gang​ ​unit;​ ​MARS.​ ​​ ​MARS stands ​for​ ​'Morals,​ ​Awareness,​ ​self-Respect​ ​and​ ​Success'.​ ​​

 

​After​ ​acquiring​ much valuable ​knowledge​ ​through her service at​ ​Indian​ ​River,​ ​Kim​ ​went​ ​to​ ​Canton​ ​City​ ​Schools​, ​where​ ​she​ ​taught​ ​English​ ​at​ ​the​ ​Canton City School District's​ ​first alternative​ ​school,​ ​Passages.​ ​​ ​During​ ​her​ ​time​ ​at​ ​Passages​, ​she​ ​began​ ​her​ ​administrative​ ​career​ ​as Principal​ ​of​ ​that​ ​program.​ ​​ ​After​ ​7​ ​years​ ​at​ ​Passages​, ​she​ ​began​ ​13​ ​years​ ​at​ ​Timken​ ​High​ ​School​ ​as an assistant​ ​principal.​ ​​Kim​ ​is​ ​currently​ an​ ​assistant​ ​principal​ ​at​ ​McKinley​ ​High​ ​School. 

 

Throughout​ ​her​ ​career​ ​Kim​ ​has​ ​always​ ​been​ ​driven​ ​by​ ​the​ ​quote;​ ​“No​ ​significant​ ​learning​ ​occurs without​ ​a​ ​significant​ ​relationship.”​ ​​ ​Kim​ ​believes​ ​it​ ​is​ ​critical​ ​to​ ​always​ ​put​ ​students​ ​first! 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKER CHAIR - KIM KROH

INVOCATOR - BRUCE SCHORSTEN

SONG LEADER - BOB PATTISON

GREETER LEADER - TONY PIERCE

At the Rotary Club of Canton's May 12, 2017, meeting Vice President Michelle Mullaly announced the newest 2016 - 17 "Rotarian of the Year": Past President J. Daniel Matthews.

 

 

 

During the May 12, 2017, Rotary meeting PDG/PP Dave Ewing presented a Rotary Foundation Major Donor Level 1 recognition award to Past President J. Daniel Matthews.  PDG/PP Dave had the following to say about Dan Matthews:

 

"I am pleased to take this opportunity to honor Dan Matthews, who has generously contributed to the Rotary Foundation over the years, and in so doing, has achieved Major Donor status. Because of his dedication to our Foundation, we honor Dan with a Major Donor Level 1 recognition.

 

Thank you, Dan, for your support: so much good begins with your generosity. You give to others not knowing their stories, their faces, or even their names. In so doing, you demonstrate, through your generous acts, that all fellow human beings are worthy of our compassion. Your act of kindness is a seed of peace that will yield returns for not only the communities served by your generosity, but for Rotary as a premier foundation and organization. You are among a dedicated and select group of humanitarians who have committed themselves to serving others. Major Donors change the lives of children, young people, adults, communities, and the world to which we all belong.

 

Dan, your gift inspires others to give, not just of their "treasure" but of their time and of their talent! In recognition of your investment in The Rotary Foundation's wonderful projects and programs, I present this crystal and Major Donor pin on behalf of The Foundation's Trustee. The crystal is engraved with your name and depicts doves bearing olive branches - universal symbols of peace."

 

 

 

 

 ***At the time of this Rotogram publication, the obituary for Past President Donald C. Coen was not available.

 

Donald C. Coen was Past President of the Rotary Club of Canton in 1981-1982. He was very active in numerous committees during his 43 years in Rotary. He was very proud to have had 38 years of perfect attendance during this time. 

 

For many years, Don held the position of Sergeant-at-Arms. He was a Paul Harris Fellow +6.

 

Details on Don's services will be provided to the membership by email when they become available.

 

 

 

During the Rotary meeting on Friday, May 12, 2017, Past President Dan Matthews presented his brother, George D. Matthews, with a Paul Harris Fellow. George has provided 50 years of service to their family's business, the RJ Matthews Company.

 

The Paul Harris Fellow Award is named after Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary. The award acknowledges “Service above Self” that the recipient has provided to their community, their nation and to the world. A donation was made in George's honor to help promote peace, provide clean water, support mothers and children, and to promote education and literacy, as well as assist with the major Rotary goal…to ERADICATE POLIO!

 

George now joins the ranks of all the other distinguished Paul Harris Fellows all over the world. Congratulations to George Matthews on becoming the newest Paul Harris Fellow!

Congratulations to Rotarian Justin Candea and his wife, Hannah, on the birth of their son, Roman Allen. The baby was born on May 14, 2017, at 7:17 PM, weighed 7 lbs, and was 19.5" long.

 

Hannah is the daughter of President Craig Young and wife, Kim.  Both mother and baby are doing great!

 

Congratulations to new parents, Justin and Hannah, as well as grandparents, Craig and Kim, on their beautiful new addition to the family, baby Roman!!

 

        

 

 

 

A "Thank You" note was received in the Rotary office from Mrs. Ann Jones.  Ann writes:

 

"Dear Rotarians ~ Thank you for honoring my husband Harry "Phil" Jones at your meeting and luncheon on May 5th. Barb was so kind to be sure I was there and could invite a guest.

 

My guest, Sally, and I really enjoyed the luncheon and program and we both "thank you" for this delightful time to share with all these good Rotarians.  Sincerely, Ann Jones"

 

At our weekly meeting on May 12, 2017, President Craig Young welcomed the 72 members and 22 guests to the meeting.  President Craig then thanked Rotarian Bruce Hale for providing ice cream for everyone at the meeting to celebrate his birthday, which was on May 10th.

 

Rotarian Sharon Sirpilla gave the Invocation.

 

Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Rick Walters (speaker); Dr. Renee Robinson (guest of speaker); Dwain Foltz and Kathy Foltz (East Canton Rotary); Steve Toohey, Dan Risaliti, Norm Eckinger, and Tom Tender (Canton South Rotarians); Debbie Poland, Mandi Snyder, Bill McCabe, Patty McCabe, John Miller, Susan Miller, Paul Weaver, Jeff Matthews, Ted Matthews, Austin Matthews, Maria Matthews, Dianne Williams, and George Matthews (guests of Suzette Matthews).

 

The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following Rotarian:

Rotarian Bill Maddox reminded the members that Goodwill Industries would be having a rededication of its community campus, naming it in honor of Past Canton Rotary President Ken Weber. The event took place on May 12th at 2pm.

 

PP Dan Matthews then took to the podium to present a Paul Harris Fellow to his brother, George D. Matthews (*see story above).

 

PDG/PP Dave Ewing then came to the podium to present a Rotary Foundation Major Donor crystal to PP Dan Matthews (*see story above).

 

Vice President Michelle Mullaly was pleased to present the 2016-2017 "Rotarian of the Year" award to PP Dan Matthews! (*please see story for details).

 

Speaker Chair Kim Kroh then introduced her speaker for the day's meeting, Rick Walters, Forensic Investigator for the Stark County Coroner's office.

 

President Craig concluded the meeting by letting everyone know our featured speaker for the May 19th meeting will be Kimberle Fete, Assistant Principal at McKinley Senior High School.

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the Executive Board meeting on Friday, May 12th: President Craig Young, President Elect Amanda Tietze, Vice President Michelle Mullaly, Secretary Suzette Matthews, Treasurer Tom Clevenger and Rotarian Mark Rojek.

 

The following Rotarian turned in makeups during Friday's meeting:  Phil Lattavo (4-Tucson, AZ; 4-Canton South; 2-Massillon).

 

 

Just as a reminder there will be no meeting on Friday, May 26, 2017, due to the Memorial Day holiday.

 

The Rotary office will be closed Friday, May 26-Monday, May 29th. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday.