Stephanie York is Vice President and an attorney at Hennes Communications, one the few firms in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis communications and crisis management.
Hennes Communications serves corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, education and healthcare institutions, as well as law firms and their clients, that are “on trial” in the Court of Public Opinion.
With over 20 years’ experience in law and communications, past and present clients of Stephanie and the firm include the 2016 Cleveland Host Committee for the recent Republican National Convention, ThyssenKrupp, Avery Dennison, Lubrizol, Kent State University, Oberlin College and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as well as scores of municipalities and law firms across the U.S.
Better recognized as the Assistant Director of Law and spokesperson for the City of Akron and former Mayor Don Plusquellic, Stephanie serves on seven local non-profit boards, and is President of Downtown Akron Kiwanis Foundation.
Don't miss your chance to spend time with fellow Rotarians during the Rotary night at the Canton Charge. This event will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Canton Civic Center. Tip off is 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 5:45 p.m for the game against the Oklahoma City Blue. Tickets are $14.50 each and all orders are due by February 14, 2018. Tickets must be purchased through this offer and will not be available for this price at the door.
Any questions please feel free to contact Chairman Shawn Dougherty at (330) 704-7483 or by email at sdougherty@homesavings.com.
Please follow this LINK to view the flyer which includes the ticket order form. You may also download this flyer by visiting cantonrotary.org.
Save the date for Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 1-4 pm at Park Centre Lanes for the JA Bowl-A-Thon Rotary Challenge! Deadline to register is January 31, 2018.
Wouldn't you love to have fun with Rotarians from other clubs as well as raise money for an excellent cause, one that fits Rotary's missions of youth development and sharing vocations? If your answer is YES, then consider participating in the Junior Achievement Rotary Bowl-A-Thon Challenge! Teams of Rotarians will gather pledges to Junior Achievement from family, friends, co-workers, etc. The Rotary Team with the highest amount of pledges wins a $50 donation to their Rotary's Charitable or Scholarship Fund!
Perhaps more importantly, each Rotarian will get a chance to have some FUN with their fellow Rotarians by.....BOWLING! For a mere $10 entry fee, each bowler will receive a collectible t-shirt, three games of bowling, and bowling shoe rental. Plus, you will be able to participate in prize drawings and other games the day of the event. (For what it's worth, Park Centre Lanes does sell adult beverages for any Rotarians who might be so inclined).
Last year, Rotarians from the Canton, Jackson, and North Canton Clubs participated (with Canton taking home the trophy). We hope you will consider forming a team to compete on March 3rd. By the way, JA is hoping to have some Kiwanis teams there, too, so you can have some REAL bragging rights!
If you're not familiar with Junior Achievement, they are a non-profit that brings Financial Literacy, Work Readiness, and Entrepreneurship programs into the local schools, all taught by volunteers from the business and professional community (including many Rotarians). It is in this way that Rotarians can share knowledge of their vocation and professional life, and to aid in the development of our young people. JA programs are presented at no cost to the schools or students.
Information on the JA Rotary Bowling Challenge can be found at this LINK (including registration instructions). If you have ANY questions, please contact Rick Taylor at 330-575-2870 or at rtaylor@jaonline.org
During the meeting on January 19, 2018, YMCA representative James Bradley, Jr. introduced the McKinley High School Character Champion Award winners for January, Julias Strickland and Elizabeth Robinson.
JULIAS STRICKLAND
Julius is an even keeled young man whose calming nature is well respected by staff and students alike. Julius has been involved as a mentor, is a tutor in the after-school program, a member of Men of Honor, and a member of the Ohio State Young Scholars Program. Julius currently has a 3.5 GPA and will attend The Ohio State University this fall. Congratulations to Julius Strickland.
ELIZABETH ROBINSON
Elizabeth is a compassionate young lady who always gives her best to everyone at McKinley Senior High School. Her warm greetings, willingness to talk to her fellow students, and ability to reach out to those in need make her unique. Elizabeth is able to view her peers beyond 'labels' and embrace them, without judgement, for who they are. Elizabeth currently has a 3.0 GPA and will attend Kent State University this fall. Congratulations to Elizabeth Robinson
The Rotary office received a "Thank You" letter from Mrs. Christen Sedmock, Principal of Allen Elementary Reading & Math Preparatory School. Mrs. Sedmock writes:
"Dear Canton Rotary, Words cannot express the gratitude for your generosity in sponsoring the “Stuff the School Bus” with non-perishable and canned food items event. I was truly taken back to see an entire Allen classroom filled with food! Due to your generosity, we were able to send two or three full boxes of food home with approximately 100 Allen, Belden, and Gibbs families. This food helped feed families over the winter break. Families were extremely grateful, as we delivered the items or they came to pick them up.
For those of you who are not familiar with the Allen Community, we are located in the southeast end of Canton with 100% of our students receiving free breakfast, lunch, and a daily snack. Students that attend our after school program also receive dinner at school. Without your contributions, many of our children may have gone without food over the winter break.
In addition to the food sent home over break, we were able to replenish our Allen food pantry. Our newly implemented food pantry allows us to send food home throughout the school year to families in need. Our food pantry also provides daily snacks to our 200+ students, to help feed their growing minds and bodies.
It does takes a village to raise a child. We are truly blessed to have so many people wrap around our students and our community! With Gratitude, Mrs. Christen Sedmock"
During the meeting on January 19, 2018, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 52 members and 14 guests to the meeting.
Rotarian Rich Dever provided the invocation.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Garry Moneypenny (speaker); David "DJ" Luciano (guest of speaker); Jimmy Bradley (guest of Mike Brown); Richard Regula (Massillon Rotarian); Debbie Poland (guest of Suzette Matthews); Tyler Smith (guest of Nick Perini); Kathy Myers (Kent Rotarian); Steve Inchak (guest of Kathy Myers); and the following Character Count guests - David Kliem, Elizabeth Robinson, Julius Strickland, Heather Strickland, Julia Strickland, and Rich Strickland.
There was no "Happy News", due to the time constraints with our speaker's presentation.
James Bradley, Jr. from the YMCA introduced the January Character Counts students, Elizabeth Robinson and Julius Strickland (*See story above).
President Amanda then provided the membership with the following announcements:
Reminder about the Fellowship Outing to see the Canton Charge on February 21, 2018;
The North Canton Rotary Club's "Chili Open" on February 17, 2018 - See Rotarian Steve Fettman for tickets;
Thanked Rotarian Janice Meyer for her years of service to the Club. Janice has resigned from the Club;
January Speaker Chair Stephanie Werren introduced her speaker for the day, Garry Moneypenny, Instructor, Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy.
President Amanda concluded the meeting with the following reminders:
Next week's speaker will be Stephanie York, Vice President and Attorney with Hennes Communications;
If you have not already done so, please consider contributing to the Charitable Fund Drive;
Next week's meeting on January 26th will again start promptly at NOON.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: PP Curt Werren (Plain); Jerry Ortman (East Canton); Chuck Smith; PP Dan Fuline (District meeting).
The following will receive a makeup for attending the Board of Trustee's meeting on January 16, 2018: President Amanda Tietze, President Elect Michelle Mullaly, Vice President Mark Rojek, Secretary Suzette Matthews, Treasurer Tom Clevenger, Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Matthews. Trustees attending were: Steve Fettman, Kurt Goodenberger, Bruce Schorsten, Bruce Hale, Drew Pelger, Don Peterson, Jeff Scott and Assistant Parliamentarian David Ewing.
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President Amanda will be starting this Friday's meeting promptly 
Stephanie York is Vice President and an attorney at Hennes Communications, one the few firms in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis communications and crisis management.
Don't miss your chance to spend time with fellow Rotarians during the Rotary night at the Canton Charge. This event will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the Canton Civic Center. Tip off is 7:00 p.m. with doors opening at 5:45 p.m for the game against the Oklahoma City Blue. Tickets are $14.50 each and all orders are due by February 14, 2018. Tickets must be purchased through this offer and will not be available for this price at the door. .jpg)
Save the date for Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 1-4 pm at Park Centre Lanes for the JA Bowl-A-Thon Rotary Challenge! Deadline to register is January 31, 2018.
Julius is an even keeled young man whose calming nature is well respected by staff and students alike. Julius has been involved as a mentor, is a tutor in the after-school program, a member of Men of Honor, and a member of the Ohio State Young Scholars Program. Julius currently has a 3.5 GPA and will attend The Ohio State University this fall. Congratulations to Julius Strickland.
Elizabeth is a compassionate young lady who always gives her best to everyone at McKinley Senior High School. Her warm greetings, willingness to talk to her fellow students, and ability to reach out to those in need make her unique. Elizabeth is able to view her peers beyond 'labels' and embrace them, without judgement, for who they are. Elizabeth currently has a 3.0 GPA and will attend Kent State University this fall. Congratulations to Elizabeth Robinson
The Rotary office received a "Thank You" letter from Mrs. Christen Sedmock, Principal of Allen Elementary Reading & Math Preparatory School. Mrs. Sedmock writes:.jpg)
During the meeting on January 19, 2018, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 52 members and 14 guests to the meeting. 
