banner
                        Volume 11                       October 8, 2021
Stories
OUR OWN JENNIE GEORGE ON 200 YEARS OF CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 

Jennie George has served as the Director of Children’s and Family Ministry at Christ Presbyterian Church since 2005. She also serves on the Bicentennial Archive Committee and was heavily involved in the planning and oversight of our most recent renovation, having been part of architectural review and design oversight.  She is thrilled to be able to share with you a snapshot of the rich 200 year history of Christ Church in downtown Canton. 

Jennie’s community work includes membership with the Canton Rotary, serving on the Canton Symphony Board, volunteers with Thanksgiving Baskets Downtown, and is a 2019 graduate of Leadership Stark County. 

She is a Stark County native, a graduate of Perry High School and attended Ohio University. She resides in Perry with her husband, Pat, and her two children, Emma and Ryan.

MENU OCTOBER 8, 2021
Chicken Parmesan
Broccoli and Cauliflower
Au Gratin Potatoes
Mini Salad Bar
Roll/Butter
Beverage
Dessert
REMINDER! WE'RE NOW MEETING AT CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH!
REMINDER! We have a NEW permanent location for our Friday luncheon meetings! 
 
           
 
We're be back in Beautiful Downtown Canton, at the historic Christ Presbyterian Church at 530 Tuscarawas Street West. Parking lot and entrance are on the west side of the building. Meeting room at the top of the stairs and an elevator is available Meals are provided by our old friend Terry from Mr. Mike's Catering.
 
WE ASK YOU TO PLEASE GO TO THIS LINK TO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR THE MEETING! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-rotary-club-of-canton-ohio-18781258928  (No payment is necessary when reserving). Payment options will be available at the meeting. If you need help using the Eventbrite site, please contact Rotarian Sue Marzano.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Read more...
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: WE HOST McKINLEY/MASSILLON RIVALRY MEETING 10/22/21! 
Our traditional McKinley vs. Massillon joint meeting with the Massillon Rotary Club will take place on Friday October 22, 2021in our beautiful meeting room at Christ Presbyterian Church. We hope you will plan on attending to cheer on our Bulldogs.
 
With special appearances by Mayor Sam and Mayor Kathy, plus Coaches Hall and Moore, plus some of their outstanding players, and, of course, the McKinley Band, this will be a very entertaining event! 
 
And who knows, there may even be an additional guest or two.
 
So plan now to be there and, when the time comes, please get on EventBright and make your reservation. It will be even more challenging than normal to get an accurate count for our caterer, so please make every effort to reserve your spot beforehand. More info to come. 
 
(Editor's note: T-I-G......) 
PRESIDENT MARK'S WEEKLY INSIGHTS
As I sit here around my now empty-nester home in October I find that I'm not alone.  If you know Tracie you know she loves to decorate for the seasons.  Everywhere I look there are carved pumpkins, scarecrows, and assorted other beings.  Nope, definitely not alone!
 
I hope you didn't miss our speaker, Ben Carter, last week from Canton City Schools.  He gave a great presentation on our youth and what CCS is doing to engage them in not only academics, but also hands-on trade skills.  Bravo!  I think we can be of great service to the student in this capacity.
 
Thanks to everyone who provided their time and energy to move the Canton Rotary out of our previously held 3rd floor offices.  Because of all their wonderful work we were packed up by 9:30 am, organized in our new storage location by noon, and home in time to watch the Bearcats handle the Irish.
 
President Elect Lynn Hamilton will be filling in for me this week.  I'll be vacationing in the Finger Lakes Region of New York, but I'll be back next week to stir it up a bit.
 
Have a great week.
 
President Mark 
WHAT'D I MISS LAST WEEK? 
At our meeting on Friday October 1, 2021, President Mark welcomed 31 Canton Rotarians and 1 guest, our speaker Ben Carter. 
 
Secretary Paula Mastrioanni provided the following:
 
This Day in History - 
 
  • 1933 -Babe Ruth makes his final pitching appearance in MLB; pitches all 9 innings in a season ending 6-5 win v Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.
  • 1955 -  Jackie Gleason's sitcom "The Honeymooners" debuts on CBS
  • 1962 – Jonny Carson hosts his first Tonight Show with guests Rudy Vallee, Tony Bennett, Mel Brooks and Joan Crawford.
  • 1968 Cult movie, Night of the Living Dead premiered in Pittsburgh and 1974 "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" horror film premieres in director Tobe Hooper's hometown, Austin, Texas
  • 1971 – Disney World opens in Bay Lake and in 1982 EPCOT Center opens in Orlando, Florida
Happy Bucks - 
 
Jim Thomas
Paul Hervey
President Mark 
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OPPORTUNITY!
 
Our Canton Rotary Club has supported Junior Achievement locally for at least 20 years, both financially and through volunteering. JA is a non-profit that brings business and professional people into classrooms to help teach young people about personal finances, entrepreneurship, and job readiness. This support falls squarely into Rotary's mission of sharing one's vocation, as well as support for young people.  
 
We currently have a great volunteer opportunity with Ms. Dana Reinhard for her 9th grade students at McKinley High School: she is looking for a volunteer to present just one session of JA's "Be Entrepreneurial".
 
She is primarily interested in having this entrepreneur provide their personal experience as a business person: how did the idea for the business develop, what did it take to open the business, what has the business person learned, etc.
 
Class time is 11:15 to 12:45. You would work out the date for your mentorship with Dana, and JA will train you on whichever module you choose (see below). We think Dana is looking to do this in the next few weeks. 
 
If you are interested, please reach out to me, Rick Taylor, at 330-575-2870 or rickt@kozmosgrille.com. 
 
Here's the info from JA:
 

School- McKinley High School/ Fall 2021

Teacher- Dana Reinhard

Volunteer- 1 session requirement

Program-Be Entrepreneurial- Module: Think Like an Entrepreneur

Module: JA Think Like an Entrepreneur™

Students develop a mindset that enables opportunity identification, innovation, value creation,

and problem solving. They learn the entrepreneurial principles, strategies, and skills through the

experiences of others and apply them to their own lives.

 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR 2022 RI CONVENTION IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
 
 
Registration for the 2022 Rotary International Convention, which will be held in Houston, Texas, (June 4-8th)  is now open.
 
To view details on the 2022 RI Convention, click on the picture or "Register Now"
 
 
CANTON ROTARY OFFICE HAS MOVED TO A NEW LOCATION

Please note the office for the Rotary Club of Canton has moved to the following new location:

116 CLEVELAND AVE. NW. 
SUITE 525
CANTON, OHIO 44702
 
 
Russell Hampton
ClubRunner
ClubRunner Mobile