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FRIDAY'S SPEAKER WILL BE LARRY HACKENBERG FROM 'SPORTS TIME MACHINE' RADIO SHOW 
Introduction by Rotarian Mark Milano

A lifelong Canton resident, Larry Hackenberg graduated from Canton South High School and the College of Wooster. 

Larry enjoyed success as an all-star basketball player, as well as an award winning high school basketball coach. He volunteers on many community projects, with a special focus on youth sports programs. He is the energetic host of a weekly radio show, Sports Time Machine that airs each Saturday at noon on 1480 WHBC.

He has been able to transmit his talents on both sides of the bench into a twenty year career as a successful life coach, focusing on insurance planning.

Larry is married to Gloria and they have raised four wonderful children.   In their spare time, they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren, playing tennis, walking, and attending local sporting events.

Larry will be introduced by Canton Rotarian Mark Milano.

 

 

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LUNCHEON MENU & ASSIGNMENT FOR SEPT. 7TH
BEEF TIPS W/GRAVY
OVER NOODLES
VEGETABLE MEDLEY
 
SPEAKER CHAIR - PP TOM CLEVENGER
INVOCATOR - PAUL HERVEY
GREETER LEADER - LYNN HAMILTON
 
 
 
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4TH ANNUAL "OKTOBERFEST" TO BE HELD THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
 
TICKETS AVAILABLE! 
Hallo meine Freunde! Prost! Der Canton Rotary Oktoberfest ist 20 September im schon inennstadt Canton!
 
Okay, I THINK that means: "Hello my friends! Toast! The Canton Rotary Oktoberfest is September 20th in beautiful Downtown Canton". Or it might say: "I think my lederhosen are too tight", not sure.
 
At any rate, the Annual Oktoberfest is our LARGEST fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Canton Charitable Fund, which makes possible all of our local, and some international, charitable and community activities. The Oktoberfest is also a great way to make the local community aware of Canton Rotary and the great things we do in this area.
 
 
We are asking you to join us to support this fantastic & fun event:
 
 * Volunteer: This is a FUN way to get involved with Rotary, and we can certainly use your help. Please go to this link for a list of opportunities. (Please note: we are only a few short weeks away, we have a lot of open opportunities, and we would really welcome your early commitment.)
 
 * Sponsor: Please consider supporting this event with a personal or business sponsorship! Or passing the info on to your business acquaintances! There are a number of levels available, from $100 to $10,000. Please contact the Rotary office, Lauri, or a committee member for more information or follow this link (Rotarian-sponsor) or this link (corporate - sponsor) to view sponsorship options. 
 
 * Buy Tickets: We'd love to have you attend! Plus, tickets would be a great perk for your employees, friends, family, and business associates. Tickets are on sale now, at a cost of $25 each ($30 day of the event). Admission includes 10 tastings and a souvenir tasting glass. Go to this link for info and to buy tickets. Tickets will also be available at Friday meetings
 
 Here are the breweries who are committed up to this point: 
  • Aqueduct Brewing, BJ's Brewhouse, Canton Brewing Co., Fat Head's Brewery, Hop Tree Brewing, Lock 15 Brewing Company, Lockport Brewery, Madcap Brew Company, Maize Valley Brewery, McArthur's Brew House, Millersburg Brewing Company, Mucky Duck Brewery, Muskellunge Brewing Company, Paradigm Shift Brewing, Sandy Springs Brewing Company, Wild Ohio Brewing, Traderman Distributors
There will also be music by local favorites, Visinata, a performance by members of the Canton Ballet, cheese samples from Brewster Cheese, fresh grilled brats, hot pretzels, popcorn, soft drinks, and water.
 
Special thanks goes out to these generous sponsors, who make this excellent event possible:
  • Canton Repository, Canton Brewing Company, Home Savings, Q92, Young Truck Sales, Arts In Stark, Canton Chair Rental, Davies Pharmacy Inc., JayMac Body & Frame, Medicine Center Pharmacy, Downtown Canton Special Improvement District, Beese Fulmer Investment Management, Kempthorn Motors, Sirak Financial Services, Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh  LPA, Brewster Cheese, Brad Carpenter State Farm, Becky Clark, Consumers National Bank, Farmer's National Bank, Frito-Lay, Hartville Hometown Meats and Seafood, Dr. Richard Huetter - General Dentistry,  Miller & Co., Sysco Foods, Sirak Financial Services, Dr. Richard Huetter - General Dentistry, Lamiell Funeral Home, Motter & Meadows Architects, Miller & Company, Jane Nicholson State Farm, Rob and Debbie Roland, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes, SYSCO, Wallace Forge Company, Rick Taylor, Westfield Bank, Harold Ziegler, Theresa Blocher, Kim Kroh, Frank Fleischer, Jim Molnar, Bob Pattison, Bruce Hale, Michelle Mullaly, Amanda Tietze, Bill Liber, Terri Barry, Tom Clevenger, Fred Whittier, Joe Niamtu, Dan Fuline, Paula Mastroianni, Dan Matthews, Suzette Matthews, Raquel Raderchak, Mark Rojek, Ernie Schott.
'Kommen Sie zu uns' for the 4th Annual Canton Rotary Oktoberfest! Come join us for the 4th Annual Canton Rotary Oktoberfest! 
 
 
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PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR DUES BEFORE SECOND NOTICE IS ISSUED!!
As a reminder, if you have not yet paid your dues - PLEASE SEND THEM INTO THE OFFICE ASAP!
 
The second notice will be issued and by getting your dues paid you will help the Club save money on postage.
 
 
 
 
 
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
SCHERVISH, THOMAS W.                     Sep 05
SMITH, CHARLES E.                             Sep 08
LATTAVO, PHILIP E.                             Sep 14
YOUNG, CRAIG                                    Sep 16
ABBOTT, MICHAEL C.                           Sep 17
BARTON, MAX                                     Sep 24
HOLWICK, DALE M.                              Sep 24
THOMAS, JIM                                      Sep 24
SWALLEN, THOMAS R.                         Sep 25
EWING, DAVE                                     Sep 27
MULLALY, MICHELLE                            Sep 27
CLENDENIN, MARK                              Sep 30
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CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
SCHOTT, ERNEST O.                         19 years  
WALLACE, DEAN L.                           13 years
BAKER, JANICE J.                             31 years  
BOGGS, JAMES                                17 years
WERREN, STEPHANIE                         2 years  
PELANDA, KITTY                                9 years  
BLAKE, JAMES R.                              28 years  
DEVER, RICH                                     1 year  
BEULE, DAVID T.                              16 years  
 
 
 
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'BE THE INSPIRATION' WINE CHALLENGE IS UNDERWAY!
 
                                                                                                         
Thanks to PDG Geoff Goll, each Rotary Club in District 6650 will have a bottle of wine to use as the club sees fit to raise money for the END POLIO NOW campaign.  From now until October 24, World Polio Day, each club can choose to raffle or auction the wine, or raise money in some other creative way. 
 
The winner of your club’s auction, raffle, etc. will also receive a Paul Harris Fellow from me, DG Scott! That’s right, we intend to induct 46 new Paul Harris Fellows through this effort.  Each Club is to keep track of donations and make final checks payable to The Rotary Foundation, and send to the District Office (116 Cleveland Ave. N.W., Suite 307, Canton, OH 44702) immediately following World Polio Day, but no later than November 1, 2018.  We will be sure that each club gets proper credit for the contribution and that the PHF is awarded to the person your club indicates.  Remember, all contributions to Polio Plus are currently being matched 2-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
 
Together, we will BE THE INSPIRATION for Polio Eradication in District 6650!
 
Thank you, District Governor Scott R. Schulick
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTIAL MONTHLY MESSAGE

Barry Rassin
President 2018-19

September 2018

Imagine if we could take a snapshot capturing all of the work Rotary does on a given day. No one – except Rotarians – would believe that a single organization was capable of accomplishing so much. In that snapshot you would see dedicated volunteers working to eradicate polio, setting up microloans, providing clean water, mentoring youth, and countless other actions.

We can do all this thanks both to our geographic reach and to the fact that our clubs are made up of people who are engaged in their communities. As a part of the community that you serve, you know the needs, you have the connections, and you're able to take immediate action. That's why every Rotary club's membership should reflect the diversity of its community.

We've made great strides in this. In Egypt, Indonesia, and Kenya, Rotary is approaching 50 percent female membership. We're also expanding the age diversity of our clubs. In each of our communities, young professionals are eager to contribute their talents, give back, and learn from mentors. Let's share with them what Rotary is all about. The Engaging Younger Professionals Toolkit at Rotary.org has an action plan to help you reach young leaders and Rotary alumni in your area.

Another resource that can help us better reflect our communities – one that is global like us, is a quarter-million members strong, and already shares our values of service and leadership – is Rotaract. Rotaractors are our partners: Team up with them on projects, ask them to speak at your events, and invite them to join your club. Dedicated Rotaractors worldwide are becoming members of Rotary and even starting new Rotary clubs while still serving as members of Rotaract.

The world needs Rotary, and Rotary needs strong clubs and engaged members in order to do more good. It is our responsibility – yours and mine – to make sure everyone who shows an interest in joining Rotary gets an invitation. Make use of the Membership Leads tool at Rotary.org, which helps people who are interested in joining Rotary connect with a club that's right for them. And let's ensure that every member has a reason to stay. By building strong clubs that engage in meaningful projects and have fun along the way, we provide value to our club members that they cannot find anywhere else.

Let's not keep Rotary's story – the story captured in those snapshots of service – to ourselves. I challenge you to invite leaders of all ages, men and women, who are looking for a way to give back. By doing so, you will Be the Inspiration in your community and help Rotary continue to do good in the world.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Please mark your calendar for these upcoming events:
 
     -Annual Oktoberfest - September 20, 2018
     -Semi-Annual Health Screen & Wellness Fair - November 17, 2018
    
 
 
 
Speakers
Sep 14, 2018
Invocator - Brad Carpenter
Sep 21, 2018
Invocator - PP Craig Young
Sep 28, 2018
Invocator - PP Karen Brenneman
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