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Volume 34 - April 3, 2024
        Paul Hervey, President
Speakers
Apr 05, 2024 11:45 AM
Artificial Intelligence
Apr 12, 2024 11:45 AM
Board elections
Apr 19, 2024 11:45 AM
The incredibly sexy world of being the county auditor
Apr 26, 2024 11:45 AM
Stark Parks
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Stories
Happy birthday
Happy April birthday to:
 
4 - Seth Swallen
8 - Drew Pelger
11 - Scott Sandrock
14 - Lou Thurin (now our oldest member!)
18 - Rick Taylor
26 - Kara Bond
Nominations for board members
Per Article III of our bylaws, President Paul Hervey appointed a nominating committee to bring forward officer and board candidates (including to fill vacancies).  The committee has nominated the following individuals to start terms on July 1, 2024:
 
Officers: Jennie George (president), Wilbur Allen (president-elect), Drew Pelger (vice president), Emily Callan (secretary), Tom Clevenger (treasurer), Bob Matthews (sergeant-at-arms), Bob Pattison (parlimentarian), Dave Ewing (assistant parlimentarian).
For a three-year term ending in June 2027, Brian Ohm, Becky Clark, and Kara Bond.
For a two-year term ending in June 2026, Jim Thomas and Jennie George.
For a one-year term ending in June 2025, James Boggs and Terri Berry.
 
These nominations will come forward at our club meeting on April 12, 2024.  Additional nominations will be permitted from the floor, but only if the nominee is present and accepts the nomination.  Any contested election shall be by secret ballot; otherwise, the secretary shall cast the sole vote.
 
Per Article III, the nominating committee had to have a majority of members not currently serving on the board or as officers.  The nominating committee consisted of Rick Taylor (chair), Greg Luntz, Drew Pelger, Sue Marzano, Wilbur Allen, and Jennie George.
Door greeters needed
We need to get back to our pre-COVID door greeting if for no other reason than to help our guests navigate Malone and our members avoid going up and down stairs to get to the cafeteria.
 
We are looking for a rotating group to volunteer to set up at the north entrance and at the cafeteria "locked" doors every Friday at 11:40 am until noon to direct traffic, greet guests, and let members into the cafeteria.  Please contact VP Wilbur Allen if you are willing to be part of the group.  (Hey, 11 am lunch crowd!  How about you guys?)
Represent Rotary at a community event
Rotary has been invited to attend several events in the greater community.  If you are interested in attending on behalf of Rotary, please let Paul know so that he can coordinate these events.
 
April 9 - Chamber of Commerce after-hours event at the Airport Embassy Suites
April 17 - Aultcare Quick Connect lunch at La Pizzeria
April 18 - YP (under 40) meet up at Scratch Steakhouse in Louisville.
April 19 - AI Tech Innovcation Summit, Malone
May 8 - Leadership Development Conference, Stark ESC.
May 11 - YP Sip and Cycle, CycleBar, Jackson.
District officials needed
District 6650 is looking for new members of its Membership Committee.  (That is not a typo.)  Anyone interested should contact Maureen Drummond (Youngstown Rotary) at  330.506.8348.
Charitable Fund drive
Our annual Charitable Fund drive ends March 31. This fund supports our club’s philanthropic efforts and helps us assist many local organizations in our community as well as fund our own local projects.  The more that we raise, the greater the impact we can have.
 
President-Elect Jennie George has a fundraising goal of $15,000 this year.  With this fund, we support projects such as Polio Plus, the Philomatheon Society, RYLA, Interact, the Backpack Project, and so much more.
 
Donations can be made to the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund, PO Box 8300, Canton Oh 44711 or online.  Any donation of $150 or more entitles the donor to a complimentary item of Rotary apparel.
 
Lunch meetings now at Malone and on Zoom
Lunch meetings are back to EVERY FRIDAY at noon at Malone's​​​​ Brehme Centennial Event Center and always available via our Zoom Link.
 
Drive to the north parking lot above the Brehme Center and overlooking King Athletic Field.  Enter the building and walk through the hallway into Malone's cafeteria.  Pay for your meal ($9) and get your food, then join us in the south conference room.  If you arrive after 11:50 am, there may be a line of students waiting to pay.  Grab your food and remember to pay before you leave.
 
The second Friday of every month will be devoted to "club business" and be "speakerless."

 
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