Judge Craig Baldwin was appointed to the Fifth District Court of Appeals in 2013. He was elected to the position in 2014 and again in 2016. Prior to his time on the appellate court, Judge Baldwin served eight years as a judge in the Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division. An attorney since 1992, Judge Baldwin was a partner with the law firm of Jones, Norpell, List, Miller and Howarth. In 2001 he was appointed by the Licking County Commissioners as director of the Licking County Child Support Enforcement Agency until his election as judge in 2004. He was re-elected as judge in 2010.
Judge Baldwin obtained his Juris Doctor from Capital University, Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University and pursued graduate degree work in public administration at Ohio University.
Judge Baldwin has served by assignment on the Ohio Supreme Court. Judge Baldwin is a former chair of the Ohio Supreme Court’s Commission on the Rules of Superintendence, a member of the Licking County Bar, Stark County Bar and Ohio State Bar Associations. In 2012 he was appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Task Force on the Funding of Ohio Courts. Judge Baldwin is also a frequent instructor at the Ohio Judicial College.
Judge Baldwin is a member of the Newark-Heath Rotary and a board member of the Licking Memorial Hospital. He is married and has two children.
The upcoming Canton/Massillon Rotary joint rally meeting will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Alex D. Krassas Event Center located at 251 - 25th Street, Canton.
We would like for you to consider now whether you will be attending and if you are planning to bring a guest to this meeting. We will need to have a head count to provide to the caterer for adequate food and seating for everyone in attendance NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 23RD!!
You may contact the Rotary office and RSVP for this event or see Lauri/Barb on Friday. The Rotary office can be reached at (330) 452-2882. Thank you in advance for your consideration to this matter.
We will be accepting food donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown during our designated Rotary meeting THIS FRIDAY (10/20). Please find attached the flyer which was sent with the following letter which explains what the Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown is all about. Please follow this LINK to view the shopping list and dates that volunteers are needed. To sign-up as a volunteer please visit www.thanksgivingbasketscanton.org.
The Rotary Club of Canton received the following letter dated September 15, 2017, from Rabbi Jon Adland of Temple Israel, Reverend Dr. Erwin Smuda of St. Paul's Episcopal and Reverend Donald King of St. Michael's Catholic Church regarding the Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown on November 18, 2017. The letter reads:
"Dear Neighbors ~ We are writing to ask your financial support of our 2017 Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown project. Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown is a 501(c)(3) that unites faith communities and civic organizations in Canton, Ohio to support the underserved population with food at Thanksgiving. The program is hosted by St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 425 Cleveland Avenue S.W., Canton, OH 44702.
In years past, Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown fed over 5,000 Stark County residents, all done through donations and volunteer efforts. It will cost approximately $25,000 or $5 per person to make this program work. We really need your help. A brochure is enclosed that explains this program in more detail as well as the volunteer opportunities.
If you would like to make a monetary contribution, large or small, it will positively impact our downtown neighbors in need. Your donation is 100% tax deductible and should be made out to Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown and mailed to:
Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown
P.O. Box 8032
Canton, OH 44711
If you would prefer to make a donation of food, just contact us at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 330-492-3119 ext. 226. We truly appreciate any support you can provide."
President Amanda Tietze received the following email from Mary Beth Growney Selene, Rotary Foundation Trustee 2016-2019 and Rotary International Director 2013-2015 regarding the upcoming One + One Rotary Foundation Gala Event. Please follow this LINK to read Mary Beth's biography. The email reads as follows:
"On behalf of the Presidents and members of Rotary Clubs in District 6650, Division II, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to a celebration of 101 years of the Rotary Foundation. Our One-Plus-One anniversary gala event will be held on Wednesday, November 15 beginning at 5:30 pm at LaPizzaria in Canton, Ohio.
Throughout the evening we will showcase our achievements collectively and individually as clubs in our communities and those throughout the world. We will also highlight the new Military Family Center and recognize those who played an integral role in transforming the beautiful horse farm into an equestrian haven and physical rehabilitation center for our military veterans, first responders, and their families.
We are thrilled to announce that past R.I. Director and present Trustee of the Rotary Foundation, Mary Beth Growney Selene, will serve as our keynote speaker.
We recognize that our Rotary spouses and partners have played a special role in our district’s history and achievements. Their presence at this celebration will be another highlight of the evening. We are looking forward to celebrating with you on November 15."
Please follow this LINK to view the Rotary One + One Foundation Gala flyer. To view the Hero's Recognition Breakfast flyer, please follow this LINK. **If paying by check, please make payable to the ROTARY CLUB OF CANTON. Thank you.
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again join the efforts of the Salvation Army in its annual Bell-ringing. Rotarian James Boggs will be chairing this event and he will have sign-up sheets available during Friday meetings for members to volunteer.
We will be manning the kettles on Friday, December 1, 2017, at Buehler's Fresh Foods located at 7138 Fulton Drive N.W.. Each time slot will consist of TWO Rotarians manning the kettle for an ONE HOUR shift.
The following time slot has space for ONE Rotary volunteer:
- 11am - 12 pm
- 7-8 pm
Please contact Rotarian James Boggs at (412) 558-6671 if you would like to volunteer for one of these times.
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again hold its Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2017. This event will be held at 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 service lines will be offering additional free health screenings and educational materials.
To register for this event, you may follow this LINK to the registration site. By following this LINK you can view the event flyer.
We are reaching out to members to see if anyone would be interested in becoming the Host Family for the incoming 2018-2019 Youth Exchange Student. If you or someone you know has interest in opening your home and supporting our Youth Exchange Program, please contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882. We can also answer any questions you may have regarding this program.
We will need to know of your commitment prior to November 24, 2017. Thank you.
At our weekly meeting on Friday, October 13, 2017, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 55 members and 10 guests to the meeting. President Amanda then asked members to please keep the following in their thoughts and prayers:
Rotarian Frank Fleischer, who underwent stomach surgery and is resting comfortably in Mercy Medical Center;
Rotarian Suzette Matthews' father, who is battling cancer;
Rotarian John DeWees, who is also battling cancer;
Vice President Mark Rojek welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Jennifer Meek Eells (speaker); Priscilla Sherer, Jim Sherer, Cindy Tibble and Tiwana Tibble (guests of Fritz Spring); Heidi Wallace (guest of Dean Wallace); PDG Meena Patel; Latricia Buchanan (guest of Dan Matthews); Gerhardt Zimmermann (guest of Michelle Mullaly); Alicia Bardelli (guest of Dick Nicely).
The "Happy Bucks" news was then provided by the following:
Max Barton - happy to announce the exhibit "Scrimmage" coming to a close at the Canton Museum of Art and that CBS was running a segment featuring that exhibit and the museum the next morning (10/14/17).;
Paul Feaser - very pleased to announce that his grandson, who is 14 years old, placed 2nd in the district high school golf tournament as a Freshman. He is the only Freshman in the state to place at the district level;
Ashleigh Abrigg - announced the upcoming Breast Cancer Fundraiser, "Night at the Races", happening last weekend (10/14/17);
PP Fritz Spring - Acknowledged former Rotary Exchange Student, Tiwana Tibble, who came back to visit his host family 40 years after his exchange experience;
President Elect Michelle Mullaly - was pleased to announce the start of the Canton Symphony season and to introduce her special guest, Gerhardt Zimmermann.
Bob Matthews - announced the upcoming Health Screen & Wellness Fair on November 18th and asked everyone to please consider signing up and spreading the word.
President Elect Michelle Mullaly introduced her special guest, Gerhardt Zimmermann. Gerhardt spoke to the Club regarding his admiration and support of Polio Plus and his experience as someone who suffered from polio as a child. *President Amanda then informed the members of the Polio Plus donation forms which were located on each table.
Past President Craig Young then took to the podium to bring the members up to date on the final outcome of the Oktoberfest. PP Craig stated there were commemorative beer steins available for purchase. They are being sold for $5.00.
Speaker Chair Rob Roland introduced the speaker for the meeting, Jennifer Meek Eells. Jennifer is the CEO of the Stark/Tuscarawas County Workforce Initiative - Ohio Means Jobs Federal/State Program.
President Amanda concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
next week's speaker will be Judge Craig Baldwin, 5th District Court of Appeals and candidate for Ohio Supreme Court;
please see Lauri/Barb if you will be attending the Canton/Massillon Rally meeting on October 27, 2017 at the Alex D. Krassas Event Center. Please RSVP with any guests you plan to bring with you as well;
President Amanda also gave a"teaser" of an upcoming District Event and further details will be relayed at a future date (see article above).
The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for attending the follow-up meeting on the Oktoberfest on Thursday, October 12, 2017: PP Craig Young, Rob Roland, Dave Beule, PP Paul White, PP Rick Taylor, Kim Kroh, Don Peterson, Bruce Hale and Drew Pelger.
Photo credit, Jeff Head via Flickr Photo credit, Matthew Keys via Flickr
Rotary members are mobilizing to help provide relief as wildfires continue to rage throughout California. More than 220,000 acres have been scorched as wildfires continue to rage. To date, 32 people have been confirmed dead.
The Rotary 5130 Fire Relief Fund is now accepting cash donations to support those in Napa, Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties.
“The magnitude of the devastation that is occurring right now in the North Bay and wine county is vast and far reaching. The recovery and rebuild is going to be a long process but we are confident that we can lead the way in bringing these communities back. Rotarians know how to get things done and won’t stop until we reach the finish line,” said Bob Rogers, Rotary 5130 District Governor.
The Rotary 5130 Fire Relief Fund is administered by Rotarians and supports a multitude of areas of need as identified, including but not limited to; small business grants, housing, shelter support, grief counseling, unmet needs and any other assistance to the businesses and residents that have been displaced by this tragedy. 100% of all donations will be used to support the fire survivors with no fund overhead expense.
For more information on the fund or to donate online, go to www.larca5130.org.
If you have questions about how you can help, contact relief@rotary.org.
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The upcoming Canton/Massillon Rotary joint rally meeting will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Alex D. Krassas Event Center located at 251 - 25th Street, Canton. 
We will be accepting food donations for the Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown during our designated Rotary meeting THIS FRIDAY (10/20). Please find attached the flyer which was sent with the following letter which explains what the Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown is all about. 
President Amanda Tietze received the following email from Mary Beth Growney Selene, Rotary Foundation Trustee 2016-2019 and Rotary International Director 2013-2015 regarding the upcoming One + One Rotary Foundation Gala Event. Please follow this .gif)
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again join the efforts of the Salvation Army in its annual Bell-ringing. Rotarian James Boggs will be chairing this event and he will have sign-up sheets available during Friday meetings for members to volunteer.
The Rotary Club of Canton will once again hold its Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2017. This event will be held at Mercy Medical Center, Mercy Hall Auditorium, 1320 Mercy Drive N.W., Canton, 44708.
We are reaching out to members to see if anyone would be interested in becoming the Host Family for the incoming 2018-2019 Youth Exchange Student. If you or someone you know has interest in opening your home and supporting our Youth Exchange Program, please contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882. We can also answer any questions you may have regarding this program..jpg)
At our weekly meeting on Friday, October 13, 2017, President Amanda Tietze welcomed the 55 members and 10 guests to the meeting. President Amanda then asked members to please keep the following in their thoughts and prayers:
