Cheryl L. Watt
PGA Golf Professional
Skyland Pines Golf Club
 
Cheryl started playing golf at age fifteen.  She started playing competitive golf at age twenty-one, playing in State Amateur, USGA and mini tour events.  In 1985 Cheryl started working at Edgewood Golf Club.  Cheryl has been a member of the PGA of America for twenty-seven years.  In 1991, she was one of only three female PGA members in the state of Ohio.

This is Cheryl’s thirty-third year of helping hundreds of golfers improve their golf games.  Cheryl makes the game of golf fun for her students.  She puts a ton of energy into each lesson.  We are fortunate to learn how Cheryl has helped someone who has never picked up a club, how Cheryl can help an existing golfer make improvements to their game, and how she has developed star players.

 

SPEAKER CHAIR - CHRIS BURT

INVOCATOR - TONY PIERCE

GREETER LEADER - STEVE FETTMAN

The district conference is just 6 weeks away, and I need your help to recognize some of the great things that have been happening in your club. Specifically, we want to (1) celebrate those behind-the-scenes Rotarians who have contributed enormously to their club’s success, and (2) celebrate those newer Rotarians who clearly are passionate about Rotary and clearly destined to be outstanding Rotarians. We also want to have a little fun by celebrating some of the quirks of our members—quirks that we find endearing in people who are passionate about Rotary but do not take themselves too seriously. These Recognitions/Awards are each described in more detail below, and I have attached application forms for each.

 

I would like to ask that you take a little time over the next week to consider nominating one or more of your members for these awards:

 

(1) We also want to recognize up to half-a-dozen members as Unsung Heroes. These are people who do incredible things, often behind the scenes, that make your club run effectively. Many of them are only seen behind the scenes, but nonetheless deserve recognition. Follow this LINK to view or download form.

 

(2) We want to also recognize relatively new members for our Early Rotary Career Award. Please nominate members who hit the ground running as Rotarians and have quickly become essential members of your club. Follow this LINK to view or download form.

 

(3) Finally, we want to have some fun with our (appropriately named) Let’s Have Some Fun Award. These awards are meant to tease and embrace our members and their quirks, so please avoid any mean-spirited nominations. So maybe you have a member who (1) gets fined more often than your next three members combined, (2) always makes terrible jokes about everything, or (3) insists on wearing shorts in February in hopes that the weather will “catch up” with their outfit. For example, I have been teased about emails that are so long they have to be broken into chapters. Again, we do not want to laugh AT people; we want to laugh WITH them. Follow this LINK to view or download form.

 

Thank you so much for your help. We have an exciting program for you at the district conference, but we want to personalize it by recognizing deserving members. Please help us to do that this year.

 

Thank you.

 

Mike Raulin, District Governor (2017-2018)

 

 

The Rotary Club of Canton has had two Rotarians featured in the Canton Repository. Please follow the LINKS below to read their stories.

 

 

 

 

"Young Truck Sales finalist for national award" - Rotarian Craig Young - Tuesday, April 3rd edition....follow this LINK for story.

Repository photo by Scott Heckel

 

 

 

 

 

"Child psychiatrists hard to come by" - Rotarian Joe French - Wednesday, April 4th edition....follow this LINK for story.

Repository file photo

The Rotary office received the following "Thank You" card from Mrs. Alice Vignos regarding her invitation she received for the Special Spouse luncheon on April 27, 2018. Alice writes:

 

"Hi Amanda, Thanks very much for inviting me again this year but my son Terry and I cannot be there this time. We sure enjoyed this event in the past."

 

A member since 1996, Steve is a registered pharmacist (RPh) and owner of Davies Pharmacy.  Having worked in the pharmacy with his father, he took to heart his Dad’s philosophy that philanthropy is a 24/7 responsibility…it never takes a break.  Steve’s Rotary involvement includes being a four-time Paul Harris fellow and a 15-year perfect attendance record.  He has chaired numerous club avenues, including the club’s support of the Philomatheon Society and is a current Rotary Board member.   He has also sponsored and volunteered for some of our largest club fund-raisers, including the Pancake Breakfast and Oktoberfest.  Steve’s civic contributions include: member and Gold Key Recipient of the United Way of Stark County; Lifetime Honorary Member of the Philomatheon Society for the Blind; Hall of Fame Member of the J. Babe Stern Center; and Business Excellence Award recipient from the Canton Chamber of Commerce.  Steve has been married for over 24 years to his wife, Jodi, and has three children, Peyton, Robyn, and Zak. 

 

 

 

A member since 1982, Rick is a Partner/Owner of Kozmo’s Grille in downtown Massillon and works as the Development Manager for Junior Achievement of East Central Ohio.  Rick has served Rotary as a Past President and Board Member and chaired several club initiatives including Rotary Scouts, HOF Fundraiser, and JA Done-in-a Day.  He has also contributed his time to Pancake Day, our New Member Orientation, the Oktoberfest celebration and he serves as Editor of the Rotogram.  His civic contributions include: executive leadership at the Canton Palace Theatre, board positions with the Canton Jaycees, former President of the Northeast Community Center, and member of the Income Impact Council for the United Way of Greater Stark County.  He has also served on the Hall of Fame Festival and Bicentennial Street Festivals and is active in both the Massillon WestStark and Canton Regional Chambers of Commerce.  Rick has been married for over 39 years to his wife, Kristina, has three grown children, Zachary, Aaron, and Sarah, and four grandchildren.

 

 

 

A member since 1990, Craig is President of Young Truck Sales, a position he has held since 1996.  Craig is a second-generation Rotarian, following in the footsteps of his father, Richard Young.  Craig’s early involvement in the club focused on leading our Student Exchange program where he brought in over 30 foreign exchange students during his 5-year tenure.  He also spearheaded International Avenue, which provided wheelchairs to the disabled in Guatemala and Poorest of the Poor, a project to provide clothing and medical needs to Native Americans.  Craig served as Past President, is a two-term Board Member, and chaired our successful Oktoberfest event in its first and third years.  His civic contributions include:  President-elect of Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio; board membership of Meals on Wheels of Stark/Wayne Counties, Canton Symphony, and Canton Palace Theatre; and service on several committees of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce. Craig is married to his wife, Kimberly, has two grown children, Zach and Hannah, and one grandchild.

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the weekly meeting on April 6, 2018, President Elect Michelle Mullaly filled in for an ill President Amanda Tietze. Michelle welcomed the 54 members and 2 guests to the meeting. PE Michelle asked anyone celebrating an April birthday to please stand and be recognized.

 

Rotarian Rob Roland gave the Invocation.

 

Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests: Jim Chaney (speaker); Paul Hervey (PP Dan Matthews).

 

The "Happy News" was provided by the following:

Suzette took the opportunity to inform the members she was once again going to run the Canton Marathon. She stated she would be collecting donations to benefit the Canton Rotary "Backpack" Program which will supply the Canton City School children with food over their summer break. (*See story above)

 

Health Screen & Wellness Fair Chairman Robert Matthews then reminded everyone about the upcoming event on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 7am - 11am at Mercy Hall Auditorium. He asked that everyone please take flyers home with them and provide to family and friends or hang them in their business, church or doctors office.

 

President Elect Michelle Mullaly announced the search for this year's "Rotarian of the Year" was underway. If you did not take the opportunity to fill out a ballot form, please see Lauri or Barb on your way out. You will also have an opportunity to vote next Friday as well. This year's nominees are Steve Fettman, PP Rick Taylor and PP Craig Young.

 

Drew Pelger, Co-Chair, then addressed the membership about this year's "Uneventful" Raffle. Tickets are on sale for $25.00. He asked that members consider taking tickets with them to sell to family, friends and co-workers. The drawings will take place each Friday during the regular Rotary meeting beginning April 27 - May 18.

 

April Program Chair Chris Burt welcomed and introduced his speaker Jim Chaney, Executive Race Director for the Pro Football HOF Marathon.

 

President Elect Michelle concluded the meeting with the following announcements:

The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Jerry Ortman (Plain); PP Virginia Neutzling (Military Family Center); Bill Maddox (North Canton); PDG/PP Bob Pattison (3-Cocoa Beach Daybreak, FL); Bob Matthews (Venice Nokomis, FL); Pres. Elect Michelle Mullaly (Alliance).