If anyone is planning on bringing guests to FRIDAY'S meeting on January 13, 2017, PLEASE contact the Rotary office ASAP (330) 452-2882! We want to ensure there is sufficient seating and food available for everyone. Thank you!
Senator Scott Oelslager brings 30 years of legislative experience to the Ohio Senate as he works to promote economic development and job creation on behalf of the people of northeastern Ohio. He represents the 29thOhio Senate District, which encompasses most of Stark County.
Prior to embarking on his legislative career, Oelslager worked as an aide to former Ohio Congressman Ralph Regula, and later served as director of public relations for Malone College. He was appointed to the Ohio Senate in 1985, where the people of Stark County subsequently returned him for four additional terms. In 2002, Oelslager was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives, where he served as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and the Civil and Commercial Law Committee. Because of his strong leadership and experience, Stark County voters once again elected him to represent them in the Ohio Senate in 2010. Following the redistricting of the state in 2010, Oelslager was elected in 2014 by the newly formed 29th Senate District.
Senator Oelslager currently serves as Chairman of the influential Finance Committee – which develops the state’s two-year operating budget, and is Vice-Chair of the Civil Justice Committee. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Health and Human Services Committee, Rules and Reference Committee, and the Joint Legislative Ethics Commission.
Senator Oelslager has been honored numerous times for his work in the General Assembly, most recently being named 2015 Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Association of County Boards which serves people with developmental disabilities. He was also recognized as the 2015 Outstanding Legislator of the Year by the Public Children Services Association of Ohio for his legislative leadership supporting children and families. In 2014, Oelslager was named Alumni of the Year for Community Service by Capital Law School and was the 2014 Boys & Girls Club Appreciation Award recipient. He has been named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Nurses Association, and previously received the Community Partnership Award from the Canton Professional Educators’ Association. Oelslager has also been named Legislator of the Year by the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, the 2011 Champion for Children’s Health from VOICES for Ohio’s Children, and twice received the Friend of Public Education Award from the Ohio Federation of Teachers. He also received the J.S. “Sandy” Sanders Award of Merit from the Massillon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Emergency Nurses’ Award, and was named Legislator of the Year in 2012 by the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association. Additionally, the Society of Professional Journalists – Central Ohio Chapter has honored him with the First Amendment Award. Oelslager was recently named the 2014 Hope Award recipient. This recognition came from the Ohio State University Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Richard Solove Research Institute.
Senator Oelslager received his bachelor’s degree from Mount Union and earned his law degree from Capital University Law School. He and his wife, Elsie, reside in North Canton.
As a reminder, if you are sending your dues or any mail to the Rotary office PLEASE make sure you have our new address on the envelope! We have had a lot of mail sent to our old address and it is being returned to the post office.
Also, be sure your company is aware of our change of address!! They will want to make the necessary change in their system if they are submitting your dues to the office.
The Rotary Club of Canton's address is: 116 Cleveland Avenue N.W., Suite 307, Canton, Ohio 44702
The “Unevent” Raffle is here! Don’t miss out on your chance to win fabulous prizes. Grand prize is $500 cash! This low-maintenance fundraiser can bring in several thousand dollars to the club with minimal effort. All members need to do is sell tickets to family, friends and co-workers!
Tickets are available for $25. Checks made payable to the Rotary Club of Canton. Members may take as many as they think they can sell. Winners do not have to be present to win.
Drawings will begin January 27. We will hold drawings during our regular Friday meetings. Three names will be drawn each week and shown live on Facebook. The final “unevent” will take place on February 28 at 5:30 at Canton Brewing Company. Join us for fellowship and a cash bar.
Thank you to the Rotarians who stepped up and donated prizes to help make our event more successful: Adrian Allison, Dave Beule, Julia Dick, Lynn Hamilton, Michelle Mullaly, Tom Schervish, Ernie Schott, Jeff Scott, Tim Shetzer, Rick Taylor, Greg Triner, Paul White and Craig Young.
The following prizes will be awarded:
Week 1: - Gift Bag from Canton Brewing Company ($50 value);
-$50 gift certificate to Mr. Mike’s Catering;
-Young Truck Sales Cooler with 18 craft beers ($65 value)
Week 2: - 2 bottles of wine from L.A. Dick ($65 value);
-2 Canton Symphony Orchestra tickets ($70 value);
-1 quart of ice cream per month for a year from Taggarts ($78 value)
Week 3: - 1 pound of meat per month for a year from Kennedy’s ($84 value);
-$50 Scott Talbot Salonspa gift card and $50 worth of products;
-2 $50 gift certificates to Kozmo’s Grille
Week 4: - McKinley Gift Bag from Canton City Schools ($100 value);
-Center Ice birthday skating party for 10
Week 5: - 6 month YMCA regional family membership;
The Rotary office received a "Thank You" letter dated December 21, 2016, from Stephanie Werren with Leadership Stark County. Stephanie writes:
"Dear Dan, It is with much appreciation that I thank the Rotary Club of Canton for their generous support of Leadership Stark County's Signature Program. The scholarship support that we have received enables Leadership Stark County to fulfill our mission of developing community leaders across all segments of our diverse county. The diversity in each class strengthens community assets by developing long lasting relationships that facilitate the conversation and action necessary to address issues. After thirty years, we proudly share that the program has steadily grown to include 1,200 alumni that are better informed about themselves and the community we live in because of the knowledge they received from the Leadership Signature Program. Thank you again."
The Rotary office received the following "Thank You" card from Margie Caley, server with Mr. Mike's Catering. Margie writes:
"The Canton Rotary Club, Thank you so much for the generous Christmas gift. It is very much appreciated. Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and have a happy, healthy New Year!!"
The Rotary office received an email from Barbara Loudon, District 6650 RYLA Conference Coordinator, asking for our Club's assistance with donating items to be used in "Goody Bags", which are provided to students who attend the conference. At the RYLA conference, which stands for 'ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS', High School students from all over District 6650 come together for a weekend of leadership development activities.
At RYLA, these students really enjoy receiving goody bags with giveaways provided by District 6650 Rotary Clubs. Below is a list of ideas:
These bags are for 16-17 year olds. They like pencils (especially mechanical ones), highlighters, post-it notes, key chains, small toys, playing cards, Frisbees, fast food coupons, gum, candy bars, etc.
Please NO political giveaways. We will not use them.
Please NO CAFFEINE snacks or drinks. We cannot distribute them for safety reasons.
You will need 100 of any one item so every bag gets an item.
Since we assemble the bags before the students arrive, items must arrive before Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
Items should be delivered or mailed to: ATTENTION: Janet Keene, Lyle Printing and Publishing, 185 East State Street, Salem OH 44460
Janet’s business phone is 330.337.3419; her FAX number is 330.337.9550
Her cell phone number is 330.853-5114
Email: janwel2002@yahoo.comPlease make sure “Attention Janet Keene” is on all correspondence and mailings!
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As a reminder, if you are sending your dues or any mail to the Rotary office PLEASE make sure you have our new address on the envelope! We have had a lot of mail sent to our old address and it is being returned to the post office.
The “Unevent” Raffle is here! Don’t miss out on your chance to win fabulous prizes. Grand prize is $500 cash! This low-maintenance fundraiser can bring in several thousand dollars to the club with minimal effort. All members need to do is sell tickets to family, friends and co-workers!
The Rotary office received the following "Thank You" card from Margie Caley, server with Mr. Mike's Catering. Margie writes:.gif)
The Rotary office received an email from Barbara Loudon, District 6650 RYLA Conference Coordinator, asking for our Club's assistance with donating items to be used in "Goody Bags", which are provided to students who attend the conference. At the RYLA conference, which stands for 'ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS', High School students from all over District 6650 come together for a weekend of leadership development activities.