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THIS FRIDAY'S MEETING TO START PROMPTLY AT NOON!!
DUE TO A FULL PROGRAM THIS FRIDAY, THE MEETING WILL START PROMPTLY AT NOON!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEBBIE RUNDLETT "LEADER AS POET & PROPHET" WILL SPEAK ON FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH
Debbie Rundlett has served in business, as part of the advertising launch team for the IBM-PC; the academy, teaching a doctoral track in leadership; and the church, serving congregations in Connecticut, New York and San Diego.   For the last twelve years, she has served as General Presbyter of Muskingum Valley Presbytery and the Presbytery of Chicago, respectively.  A graduate of Yale Divinity School and the Weatherhead School of Management, she is passionate about equipping leaders to serve as agents of change for the flourishing of their communities.  A gifted coach and trainer, Debbie has worked with groups ranging in size from eight to several hundred.  She is married to Dick Greenwood; they have one daughter.
 
The Leader as Poet & Prophet
Building the new is a fundamentally different task than fixing the old. 
—David Cooperrider, creator of Appreciative Inquiry
 
As leaders across industry are pressed to move beyond fixing the old to building the new, two competencies present themselves; that of, poet and prophet.  Where the poet helps to articulate the pain and questioning born of the present dislocation and alienation, the prophet helps both individuals and the collective cross over to the new, with intentionality and commitment.  The leader as poet and prophet engages the community in envisioning sustainable solutions that support innovation and encourage entrepreneurship across industry for the flourishing of our community.  Come nurture the poet and prophet within!
 
 
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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR APRIL 20TH
BEEF STROGANOFF
NOODLES
PEAS
 
SPEAKER CHAIR - CHRIS BURT
INVOCATOR - BILL MADDOX
GREETER LEADER - STEVE FETTMAN
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PACK THE BUS RUN RUN RUN-RAISER
PACK THE BUS Run, Run, Run-Raiser going on now
Submitted by: Suzette Matthews
 
As you know, thousands of local kids are food insecure. Latest figures from the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank report that the food insecurity rate for children in Stark County is 22%. Kids in our own community desperately need our help, they need a basic necessity--food.
 
Like last April and December 2017, when you so graciously donated to help us raise $7,000+ (2017 total) to fill thousands of BAGS/BACKPACKS for our PACK THE BUS FOOD DRIVE for kids in our community in need, we are asking for your support once again.
 
Because this is an effort that is near and dear to our hearts, I (Suzette Matthews), am dedicating my MARATHON RUN (26.2 miles), on Sunday, April 29, 2018, to this Rotary effort and to the kids.  
 
This is truly where we, as ROTARIANS, SHINE and can make a difference in our own community.
 
So, HERE’S THE SCOOP on how you can be part of this worthy cause: 
 
On Friday, April 13, and again on April 20, simply place your cash donation in one of the yellow “Run, Run, Run-raiser” feed scoops going around at our weekly luncheon meeting. You may also submit your donation to the Rotary office by 4:00 pm, Friday, April 20, 2018.  
 
Our PACK THE BUS GOAL is to raise $1,750 to provide 700 kids/backpacks to kids in our community.
 
On average $2.50 fills a backpack. For just $20, you can feed 8 kids/8 backpacks; $25 feeds 10 kids/10 backpacks; $50 feeds 20 kids/20 backpacks; $100 feeds 40 kids/40 backpacks.
 
Your donation helps put food in the mouths of those who need it most—our local kids who are food insecure.
 
I am honored to run for our Club and this worthy cause and will be thinking of you and the kids every step of the way.   
 
THANK YOU in advance for putting SERVICE ABOVE SELF and for your support of our local kids and the Canton Rotary 2018 Run, Run, Raiser PACK THE BUS Food Drive. We truly appreciate your help, and even more importantly, the kids appreciate your help. Thank you, thank you!
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2ND ANNUAL "UNEVENTFUL" RAFFLE FIRST DRAWING IS THIS FRIDAY!
 
The 2nd Annual “Uneventful” 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. Members may take as many as they think they can sell. Winners do not have to be present to win.
 
Drawings will begin THIS FRIDAY April 27. We will hold drawings during our regular Friday meetings. Winners will be drawn each week and shown live on Facebook. The final “unevent” will take place on May 18 at the regular Rotary meeting.
 
Thank you to the Rotarians who stepped up and donated prizes to help make our event more successful!
 
The following prizes will be awarded:
 
           Week 1 Prizes: 
     Gift Certificate to Scott Talbot Salonspa ($50 value) from Jeff Scott
     Young Truck Sales Cooler filled with 18 craft beers (max value $50) from Craig Young
     Giant Eagle Gift Card ($50 value) from NAI Spring
     Longhorn/Olive Garden Gift Card ($50 value) from Denny Fulmer
    Dioguardi’s Gift Card ($50 value) from Leadership Stark County
    91.3 FM Swag Bag ($50 value) from 91.3 The Summit
 
Week 2 Prizes:
    Canton Brewing Company Gift Card ($50 value) from Canton Brewing Company
    Kozmo’s Gift Card ($50 value) from Rick Taylor
    Handmade Jewelry by Paula Mastroianni ($65 value) from Paula Mastroianni
    Wine basket, 3 bottles of wine plus accessories ($70 value) from L. A. Dick
     
Hall of Fame Football Store Gift Certificate ($75 value) from Bill Liber
     
1 quart of ice cream per month for a year ($78 value) from Taggarts
 
Week 3 Prizes: 
     1 pound of meat per month for a year ($84 value) from Kennedy’s
     Davies Drugs gift basket and gift card ($100 value) from Davies Drugs
     
Amazon Gift Card ($100 value) from Amanda Berkeley
     
Gift Bag from Canton City School Bulldogs ($100 value) from Canton City Schools
     Lowe’s Gift Card ($100 value) from Wallace Forge
     2 tickets to Dave Matthews at Blossom ($120 value) from Q92
 
Week 4 Prizes: 
     Air Conditioner Check ($125 value) from Miracle Plumbing
     Skating Party for 10 ($200 value) from Center Ice          
     
Men’s Titanium Diver’s Watch ($375 value) from Julz
     6 month family YMCA Regional Membership ($423 value) from Eric Snow YMCA
     $500 in cash
 
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SAVE THE DATE....SEMI-ANNUAL HEALTH SCREEN & WELLNESS FAIR SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2018
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again hold its Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 21, 2018. This event will be held at the Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Hall Auditorium, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton, 44708.
 
A 12-hour fast is recommended for more accurate results. In addition to the blood screenings, Mercy Medical Center will be offering additional free health screenings and educational materials.
 
To register for this event please follow this LINK or visit cantonrotary.org. To view and print the flyer please follow this LINK
 
 
 
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WEEKLY MEETING NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
At the weekly meeting on April 13, 2018, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 61 members and 7 guests to the meeting.
 
Rotarian Tony Pierce gave the Invocation.
 
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Cheryl Watt (speaker); Mike Sturdivant (Jackson Rotary); Gregg Schorsten and John Nicodemo (guests of Chris Burt); Richard Regula (Massillon Rotary); Tim Ross (Coshocton Rotary) and Paul Hervey (guest of PP Dan Matthews).
 
The "Happy News" was provided by the following: 
  • PP Dan Matthews - to thank Anthony Pierce for his agreement to pay $20 promotional fee for wearing a company logo hat to give the invocation;
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  • Richard Regula - in honor and memory of Mary Regula. A celebration of her life will be held in Rotary Park soon. Date to be announced;
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  • Robert Matthews - in promotion of the Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 7 am - 11 am at Mercy Hall Auditorium;
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  • PP Rick Taylor - congratulating our guest and visiting Massillon Rotarian, Richard Regula, winning the prestigious 'Sandy'Sanders Award at the Massillon Weststark Chamber's Annual Dinner last Thursday 4/12/18;
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  • Bill Liber - in promotion of the upcoming Annual Rotary Golf Outing on August 17, 2018. Plus - to announce the major prize for the outing ~~ a 2 year Lease on a new Lincoln Navigator MKZ!
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  • Jim Blake - in celebration of his son running his 4th Boston Marathon on Monday, April 16, 2018.
Suzette then took the opportunity to inform the members she was running the Canton Marathon. She stated she had collected $404.00 in donations from the April 6th Rotary meeting. The donations collected will benefit the Canton Rotary "Backpack" Program. (*See story above);
 
President Amanda then announced the following:
  • the "Uneventful" Raffle is underway and tickets are available for purchase (*See story above);
  • this was the last day to vote for Rotarian of the Year;
  • please take an opportunity to vote for the following District Awards - "Unsung Heroes" - people who do incredible things, often behind the scenes; "Early Rotary Career" - to recognize relatively new members; "Let's Have Some Fun" - to "gently" tease and embrace member and their quirks. (*visit www.cantonrotary.org to download a ballot);
Oktoberfest Co-Chair Don Peterson informed the members things were coming together for this year's "Oktoberfest" event and the committee will be in need of volunteers soon.
 
April Speaker Chair Chris Burt then introduced the speaker for the day, Cheryl Watt. Cheryl is the PGA Golf Professional at Skyland Pines Golf Course.
 
President Amanda concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
  • next week's speaker will be Debbie Rundlett "Leader as Poet & Prophet";
  • we are in need of an Invocator for the April 27th and May 18th meetings;
  • we also need a Greeter Leader for the month of June.
The following Rotarians turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Ernie Schott (East Canton); Mark Clendenin (2 - Plain); PP Dan Fuline (6 - District Military Family Center).
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2018 DISTRICT 6650 CONFERENCE MAY 10-11
2018 DISTRICT 6650 CONFERENCE
 
THURSDAY, MAY 10TH  - FRIDAY, MAY 11TH 
 
THE AVALON INN & RESORTS - WARREN, OHIO
 
 
THE MAGIC OF ROTARY! 
GREAT SPEAKERS - FAST-PACED - VARIETY - FUN!
 
 
To view details on this year's District Conference, click on this LINK!
 
 
To register for this year's District Conference click on this LINK!
 
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UPCOMING EVENT
Please mark your calendar for this upcoming event:
 
     -  6650 District Conference - May 10 - 11 at the Avalon Inn & Resorts in Warren
Speakers
Apr 27, 2018
"Strengthening Stark County"; Invocator - Bob Myers
May 04, 2018
"State of the City Address"; Invocator - Bruce Schorsten
May 11, 2018
Pro Football HOF-"Development at the Hall of Fame"; Invocator - Chris Burt
May 18, 2018
Invocator - TBD
May 25, 2018
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