Robert Fenn Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
Robert Fenn, an Elyria, OH native, has been with the Social Security Administration since September 1999. Robert assisted the public as a Service Representative till his promotion in 2006 as Claims Representative in Canton, OH. In this position, Robert specialized in Retirement, Survivors, Disability and Medicare Insurance benefits. Robert was promoted to Public Affairs Specialist, June 2008 for the Downtown Akron Social Security office.
Robert’s outreach, media relations, and public presentations cover the Stark, Summit, Mahoning, Medina, Richland, Trumbal, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties. Robert was previously employed with the temporary staffing agency of Robert Half International.
Robert is married with two daughters, aged twenty-one and eighteen. Robert majored in Interpersonal and Public Communications at the University of Akron.
The Canton Rotary Charitable Fund (CRCF) is the nonprofit portion of our club that helps us bring important services to the greater Canton community. One great example of a community service project that is helped by our CRCF is the exciting “Pack the Bus” food drive event.
As I had stated in last week's article, the “Pack the Bus” event was a smashing success. The group put together by President Michelle Mullaly was all-hands on-deck, as we delivered box after box of cereal, soups, vegetables, macaroni and cheese, pastas, plus toiletry items such as soap and toothpaste. The room used to store the goods at the school was packed at the end of our day!
But the real satisfaction in this event was derived from the faces of the young students at Allen Elementary, who helped Rotarians bring in the goods. Many kids were delighted to help carry boxes and find the proper place to store the items in them. Little ones just learning how to read were studying the colorful cans and boxes and thrilled to figure out what they were helping deliver. Virtually all the kids had favorites (“Mmmm…I love mashed potatoes”) and not-so favorites (“Green beans… yuck”). And you could see the excitement in their eyes at the prospect of some delicious food that they otherwise would not have had to eat at Thanksgiving.
It is this type of community outreach that reinforces our mission of “Service Above self”. And it is through your generous donations to the CRCF that bring this mission to life.
The annual charitable fund that I am leading is one of the primary funding sources for the CRCF. At this point in our drive, we are just hitting the home stretch. Many Rotarians have responded generously thus far, but many still have yet to make a contribution. Now is the time for all of us to give to this important part of our club. We have several ways to give, including: cash or check; credit card; the donation of appreciated securities; or qualified retirement distributions. Just pick your method and give.
Please decide to make this important contribution to our club… and our community. Your gift will be greatly appreciated and will help make a child’s day become a good bit brighter.
Do you have a hidden talent that no one knows about?
Rotary District 6650 needs YOU!
We are looking for Rotarians and friends and family of Rotarians to donate their original artwork for this year's District Art Event. All mediums accepted - including paint, ceramic, pottery, fabric, needlearts and photography.
Please turn in your donation form by December 15, 2018. This form will be distributed this Friday or you may visit rotarydistrict6650.org/event/art-auction to download the donation form.
ALL art must be submitted by January 11, 2019.
You may turn in your donation to either the Rotary District office in Canton, address: Courtyard Centre Building, 116 Cleveland Avenue N.W., Suite 307, Canton, 44702, or to the SOAP Gallery in Youngstown.
The EVENT DATE is: February 1, 2019
Event Site: The SOAP Gallery, 117 S Champion St, Youngstown, OH 44503
We are once again seeking individuals who would be willing to give an invocation at our weekly meetings. If you are interested, please contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882.
The following dates need to be filled asap: January 4, 11 and 18.
If you are planning to bring guests to our Holiday meeting this Friday 12/14/18, please contact the Rotary office ASAP at (330) 452-2882 and RSVP for those guests.
We need to ensure there is sufficient seating and food available for everyone. Thank you!
I would like to thank the following Rotarians for their support in the November 2018 Health Screen and Wellness Fair. They are as follows:
Paul White promoted the event on his Friday mornings radio show, “Health Matters” and also managed the placement of our ads in the Canton Repository.
Shawn Dougherty supplied the refreshments for the participants and helped with traffic direction.
Rebecca Marchino and Donnie Peterson arranged Public Service Radio spots.
Tim Furbay and Jack Barkan handled traffic direction at the event.
Rob Roland and Mark Rojek processed payments.
Tony Pierce and Justin Candea placed and rotated promotional road signs.
Amanda Tietze and Raquel Raderchak directed the phone calls made to the past participants.
Rick Taylor helped with the event set-up.
The committee would like to give thanks to the Rotary office staff of Lauri and Barb for their exemplary service to this event. They sent letters to the past participants, and Stark County physicians, and handled the pre-registration phone calls.
The next Health Screen will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
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During the meeting on Friday, November 30, 2018, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 53 members and 5 guests to the meeting. She informed everyone of the passing of Tim Franta's mother and a sympathy card was passed around to sign.
Rotarian David Roberts gave the Invocation.
Congratulations to Past President Dan Fuline for having the winning 50/50 ticket, worth $52.00.
Secretary Suzette Matthews welcomed the following guests to the meeting: Will Underwood (Kent Rotary); JC Charles (guest of President Michelle Mullaly); Wilbur Allen (guest of Steve Fettman); Bob Howler (Louisville Rotary); Ken Willett (Louisville Rotary).
The "Happy News" was then provided by the following:
Ernie Schott - in thanks for everyone's hard work and contributions to "Pack the Bus" event this month!
PP Amanda Tietze - to share the great fellowship and opportunity to help ring the Salvation Army bell with Robert Matthews last week
- also, to celebrate her daughter's basketball season that just started;
Will Underwood - to celebrate being at the Canton Rotary meeting (visiting from Kent Rotary);
Dave Schrade - to recognize the Buckeyes' and Browns' victories the previous weekend
PP Rick Taylor - to congratulate the Massillon Tigers on a great 2018 football season;
JC Charles - to celebrate meeting a wonderful woman in his life: our Rotary President, Michelle Mullaly;
President Michelle announced that the "holiday tip" jar was being passed around to the members. She stated the money collected would then be provided to the Church to thank their wonderful volunteers who work hard each and every Friday to make the Rotary meetings so special. *Editor's note: $338.00 was collected
President Michelle reminded everyone about the following events:
Re: "Pack the Bus" program - additional dates added for anyone interested in donating non-perishable items, clothing or money. There will also be another shopping day once we hear from the Canton City Schools as to what is still needed.
she is chairing the Rotary District 6650 "Rotary Foundation Art Auction" on February 1, 2019, and looking for Rotarians and their friends and family who are willing to donate their original artwork for this year's District Art Event. All mediums accepted - including paint, ceramic, pottery, fabric, needle arts and photography. Please turn in donation form by December 15, 2018 and ALL art must be submitted by January 11, 2019. Proceeds to support Rotary Foundation projects.
President Michelle then introduced Kent Rotarian William Underwood, who informed the members about their water project in El Salvador.
The president concluded the meeting with the following announcements:
everyone could turn their cell phones back on;
she thanked November speaker chair Shawn Dougherty on his wonderful speakers;
next week's speaker will be Robert Fenn speaking on Social Security/Medicare;
if you have not already done so, please consider donating to the "holiday tip" collection, the Canton Rotary Charitable Fund drive, and the Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow Challenge;
next week will be the final week to bring in non-perishable food items, clothing or monetary donations for "Pack the Bus".
The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for volunteering their time leading up to the Health Screen & Wellness event as well as the day of the event on November 17, 2018: Bob Matthews, Mark Rojek, Rob Roland, Paul White, Shawn Dougherty, Rebecca Marchino, Don Peterson, Tim Furbay, Jack Barkan, Tony Pierce, Justin Candea, Rick Taylor, Raquel Raderchak and Amanda Tietze.
The following Rotarians will receive a makeup for volunteering on December 1, 2018, for the Salvation Army bell ringing: PP Rick Huetter, James Boggs, Bob Matthews, Bruce Schorsten, Scott Sandrock, Ryan Parkinson, Chris Burt, PDG/PP Bob Pattison, PP Fritz Spring, PP Dan Matthews, David Roberts, PP Jack Barkan, PP Rick Taylor, Shawn Dougherty and Tim Furbay.
The following turned in a makeup during Friday's meeting: Phil Lattavo (4-Tuscon Catalina Rotary).
Robert Fenn
The Canton Rotary Charitable Fund (CRCF) is the nonprofit portion of our club that helps us bring important services to the greater Canton community. One great example of a community service project that is helped by our CRCF is the exciting “Pack the Bus” food drive event..jpg)
were delighted to help carry boxes and find the proper place to store the items in them. Little ones just learning how to read were studying the colorful cans and boxes and thrilled to figure out what they were helping deliver. Virtually all the kids had favorites (“Mmmm…I love mashed potatoes”) and not-so favorites (“Green beans… yuck”). And you could see the excitement in their eyes at the prospect of some delicious food that they otherwise would not have had to eat at Thanksgiving.
We are looking for Rotarians and friends and family of Rotarians to donate their original artwork for this year's District Art Event. All mediums accepted - including paint, ceramic, pottery, fabric, needlearts and photography.
We are once again seeking individuals who would be willing to give an invocation at our weekly meetings. If you are interested, please contact the Rotary office at (330) 452-2882.
If you are planning to bring guests to our Holiday meeting this Friday 12/14/18, please contact the Rotary office ASAP at (330) 452-2882 and RSVP for those guests..jpg)
I would like to thank the following Rotarians for their support in the November 2018 Health Screen and Wellness Fair. They are as follows:
Here is an idea from Clubrunner for those of you who would like to stay connected to your fellow Rotarians! This is an easy way to look up contact information while on the go or away from your office..jpg)
During the meeting on Friday, November 30, 2018, President Michelle Mullaly welcomed the 53 members and 5 guests to the meeting. She informed everyone of the passing of Tim Franta's mother and a sympathy card was passed around to sign.
