Our meeting this Friday May 5th will be our annual 'Appreciation Luncheon', where you are encouraged to bring your spouse or partner, and where our club will be hosting the spouses of deceased Rotarians.

 

If you plan on attending this meeting, especially if you will be bringing any guests, we ask that you contact the Rotary office TODAY and provide them with this information.  We are trying to determine if we need to move this meeting into the larger room at Meyer's Lake Ballroom based on attendance.

 

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

 

Mr. Reed was appointed Director of the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) by Governor Kasich in March 2011.
 
With over 39 years of experience working in Ohio’s juvenile corrections system, he is committed to connecting youth and their families. Under his leadership, DYS established a free transportation service for families of youth in DYS facilities, implemented a Family Finding program, and enhanced parole services to more fully engage families.
 
Director Reed is leading DYS to enhance community options for serving youth. Whenever possible, youth who are at lower risk to reoffend are served with appropriate treatment closer to family in their local communities. The DYS facility population was around 775 youth when Mr. Reed was appointed Director. In 2016, the average daily facility population was 488 youth.
 
Frequently Director Reed encourages youth by telling them, “Where you are doesn’t define who you are and what you can become.” With this belief core to his leadership style, DYS now uses a variety of evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). A Youthful Offender Release Identification Card is now provided upon a youth’s release to help access needed services such as housing, education and treatment. Through the “Second Chance Act,” mentoring services are assisting youth with reentry challenges. The Collateral Sanctions Bill (S.B. 337) reduces those barriers that continue to impact juveniles after incarceration in order to give youth a fresh start upon returning home.
 
Prior to his appointment to DYS, Mr. Reed was the Superintendent of the Hamilton County Juvenile Court Youth Center. Under his leadership, the detention center reduced its operational costs while preserving the safety and security of staff and residents. Mr. Reed was instrumental in improving services to the court and community, reducing hiring costs, achieving accreditation with multiple professional organizations and developing and managing an early release process for appropriate juveniles. 
 
Mr. Reed is a member of the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice, the American Correctional Association, the Ohio Correctional and Courts Services Association, the Ohio Wardens and Superintendents Association, the Ohio Ex-Offender Reentry Coalition, the Ohio Juvenile Detention Director’s Association and the Ohio Housing and Homelessness Collaborative. He earned a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati.

 

SPEAKER CHAIR - KIM KROH

INVOCATOR - MARK ROJEK

SONG LEADER - PDG/PP BOB PATTISON

GREETER LEADER - TONY PIERCE

At our weekly meeting on April 28, 2017, PDG/PP David Ewing (sponsor) introduced new member, Carl Campbell, to the Rotary Club of Canton. 

 

Carl Campbell is President of Armstrong Relocation and Companies. Carl joined Armstrong in 2002 when he orchestrated Armstrong’s acquisition of the Canton agency and became the agency’s president. Campbell has 24 years of experience in the relocation industry, during which he has delved into an array of roles, working as a local agent laborer, van operator, sales representative and general manager. A lifelong Northeast Ohio resident, he is an active member in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees that support local endeavors, including his service on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark County and as Ambassador for the Global Cleveland Initiative.

At our weekly meeting on April 28, 2017, Canton Rotarian Bruce Hale (sponsor) introduced new member, Kevin Heraghty, to the Rotary Club of Canton.

 

Kevin Heraghty is part of the Business Development Team for the Oswald Companies, a risk advisory company headquartered in Cleveland with offices in Akron, Columbus, Cincinnatti and one coming soon to Canton off Market Avenue. Prior to joining Oswald Companies, Kevin worked in banking for several years. In addition to his experience in risk management, Kevin also has 10 years of experience in banking, serving in both management and business development roles, plus 12 years in accounting, serving in roles ranging from public accounting to controller for a manufacturing company.  

 

Kevin currently serves on the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank Sponsorship Committee for their annual fundraiser and has served as a board member for the Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children, a not for profit care center for autistic children located in Canton.

 

Kevin is a graduate of John Carroll University, has 5 wonderful children, and currently resides in Green.

 

The following has made a contribution to the Rotary Club of Canton's Endowment Fund in memory of E. Jason McCoy:

 

  -  Tom and Angela Schervish

Two McKinley High students, Rya Wade and Keshawn Gadison, were presented with a Character Champion award for the month of April. The following biographical information was prepared by McKinley Senior High School. 

 

RYA WADE is an excellent choice for recognition for her character, as she is one of the most resilient students to ever come through McKinley Senior. She is also a very a hard worker. Rya is passionate about music, and her level of commitment to our band and choir programs and musicals is astounding. The hours she puts in performing, and even directing her peers, are countless, and she was a huge part of our successful "Whiz" production just last weekend to close out her senior year. Beyond this, she is in the National Honor Society, and a Canton Scholar, which requires many volunteer hours. She has a 3.68 GPA, earned through advanced, AP, & CCP classes. Rya's smile, strength, and upbeat personality will be remembered for a long time. Rya will attend the University of Akron in the fall to major in Psychology.

 

 

KESHAWN GADISON, is a student of great character. His level of responsibility has been evident as he has balanced his schoolwork with additional activities and employment. Keshawn has chosen to challenge himself with advanced courses and has maintained a 3.7 GPA. He is in the Culinary Arts program at school and excels in this program, being described by his instructor as a pleasure to have in the classroom and an asset to the program. He has also worked in the food service industry for the last year and a half in order to improve his skills. The activities that Keshawn chooses to align himself with also reflect his commitment to being a good citizen and caring about others. He has been a member of the Men of Honor at McKinley for 2 years and participates in the Get Connected mentoring program. In addition to these activities, Keshawn has participated in school sports including baseball and basketball and is always willing to help when volunteering in the attendance office. He is planning to attend the University of Akron this fall and major in Construction Engineering. Keshawn always has a smile on his face and is incredibly respectful to all who he encounters.

 

 

At our weekly meeting on April 28, 2017, President Craig Young welcomed our 75 members and 13 guests. 

 

Rotarian Dave Schrade gave the Invocation.

 

Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following  guests to the meeting: Tommy Sancic and Kris Young (speakers); Anne Richards (guest of Frank Fleischer); Steve Deuble (guest of Bruce Schorsten); Mandi Sancic, Shirley Pruett and Jerome Pruett (guests of speaker); Andrew Lamppa (guest of Kurt Goodenberger); Matthew Franta (guest/son of Tim Franta); Lori Nickels, Delei Wade, Rya Wade, Keshawn Gadison (Character Champs and Counselor).

 

Suzette also reminded everyone who was not in attendance at last week's meeting that she and PP Denny Fulmer were running the Hall of Fame 1/2 Marathon. They were asking for donations for their efforts to help support the Run, Run, Run-Raiser: Feed The Kids Backpack Program. (*See story above for results of their efforts);

 

The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following: 

Rotarian Mike Brown introduced the Character Champions for the month of April. They are Rya Wade and Keshawn Gadison (*see stories above in regard to these two outstanding students);

 

PDG/PP Dave Ewing (sponsor) then took to the podium to introduce a new member to the Rotary Club of Canton, Carl Campbell (*please see story above for bio on Carl);

 

Rotarian Bruce Hale, as sponsor, then took the opportunity to introduce a new member to the Rotary Club of Canton, Kevin Heraghty (*please see story above for bio on Kevin);

 

Former Canton Rotarian Jerome Pruett filled in for a traveling Speaker Chair Nick Perini and introduced the speakers for the meeting, Tommy Sancic and Kris Young, from Olde Wood.

 

President Craig concluded the meeting by thanking the speakers and announcing next week's meeting will feature speaker Harvey J. Reed, Director of the Ohio Department of Youth Services.

The following Rotarian turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting:  Lynn Hamilton (North Canton).

 

The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the "Oktoberfest" Committee meeting on Friday, April 28, 2017: Michelle Mullaly, Dan Matthews, Lynn Hamilton, Dave Beule, Rob Roland, Jim Blake, Bruce Hale, Dan Fuline, Raquel Raderchak, Craig Young, Bruce Schorsten, Rick Taylor, Amanda Tietze and Bob Matthews.