Rotary District 6650 February 2011 Newsletter

MAY 13, 2023 VOLUME 1, NUMBER 7

“The five core values named in the RI Strategic Plan are fellowship, service, integrity, diversity, and leadership. Young people prefer the word networking to our traditional word of fellowship, but to me they are equivalent. Both words lead to lasting friendships in our clubs, which keep us together between projects and which make Rotary membership truly priceless.”

“Along with our five core values, persistent progress is another prestigious part of Rotary’s DNA!”

Ray Klinginsmith

Greetings from District Governor Jim Russell We have passed the Mid-Year Assembly milestone! I am very grateful for the attendance at the Feb 5 session. We convened with 69 Rotarians present representing 27 of our clubs. The feedback received from those present was positive and all in all I would rate it a success. Clubs were encouraged to focus on achieving Foundation and Membership goals established in July 2010 and to participate in the District Awards Program by submitting applications for recognition. I know we covered a lot of material in a short period of time and hopefully regained some focus on our plans to show great results for 2010-11. My thanks to presenters and participants.

At the Mid-Year Assembly, we voted to approve a District Resolution to select the 2013 Council on Legislation Representive by using a balloting process at the District Conference rather than the current Nominating Committee selection process. Club Presidents will be receiving a request for nominations from me so we can put together a slate of qualified candidates to be chosen from. If you aren’t sure what the Council on Legislation does, take a look at the COL article by PDG Geoff Goll included in this newsletter.

The District has been awarded a Public Relations Grant and we are in the process of implementing that campaign. Essentially, we will be purchasing ads on three geographically appropriate radio stations, WTUZ in New Philadelphia, WQKT and WKVX in Wooster, and five stations in Steubenville and Western Pennsylvania. Based on coverage area maps, a majority of our clubs will be covered. We will use “Humanity in Motion” audio spots with a local club trailer. Details on who to contact to participate in this campaign have been sent to Club Presidents.

Planning continues for the District Conference. By the time of this printing, Registration for the April 29 and 30 event should be available on line. It’s important that you book your hotel room early, as we will release our hold on these rooms on March 31. While a hotel room will not be required to participate in the two part Conference, we know that some of you will want to stay over. The agenda for the Conference is different than in previous years. We begin with dinner on Friday evening April 29 at the Kent State Stark Conference Center. At this session we will conduct the Business, Memorials, and Recognition programs and conclude with the “passing of the banner”. We will reconvene at 11:00 am on Saturday April 30 at the Stark County Fairgrounds for family of Rotary activities (project share, cultural exchange, GSE presentation, Youth Exchange) and a few hours of family fun and entertainment. We are hoping to see lots of Rotary families, Interact students, Exchange Students, and Rotary partners for a fun filled session. More details will be forthcoming.

Please make plans to attend this affordable, family oriented event!

What is the purpose of the Permanent Fund?

The Permanent Fund was established in 1982 to ensure a strong future for the Foundation by providing a continuing stream of income to meet the increasing demand by Rotary clubs and districts for the Foundation programs. Contributing to the Permanent Fund enables Rotarians to fulfill their local and global philanthropic goals and secures the Foundation’s future by providing long-term stability to its programs. The goal is to build the Permanent Fund to one billion dollars by 2025.

District 6650 GSE Team to the Philippines Leaves March 18, 2011

Elayne Bozick, past president of the Rotary Club of Youngstown (2004-2005) is the Group Study Exchange Team Leader to District 3820 in the Philippines. Elayne, a Business Broker, lives in Coitsville, Ohio with her husband Lawrence. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Youngstown State University, a Life and Health insurance license, and Series 7 and 66 Securities licenses. She deals exclusively in the sale, transfer and acquisition of businesses. Her professional experience combines financial consulting and planning, marketing, public relations, promotion, and graphic design. She teaches watercolor lessons and tutors students in English language skills. Elayne volunteers for five (5) community not-for-profit organizations that

support art and culture, agriculture, as well as her local fire department!

F for Foundation and Fry. Toni Fry was the first Team Member interviewed for this Exchange. Toni lives in Apple Creek, Ohio and is sponsored by the Wooster Club. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management and Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration. Toni works in marketing and fundraising for Cat’s Meow -- a niche’ manufacturer known for their small, wooden, architectural replicas of popular landmarks. Toni’s professional experience includes assisting students as they prepare to study abroad as well as High School Varsity Assistant Basketball Coach. She has participated in marathons, the Akron Swim Club, and has been very active in academic review, exchange, and relations. She is a

member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and has studied abroad to Australia during her undergraduate degree on an exchange program.

H for Health - the great gift of Rotary to so many who have suffered from Polio. Also: Hughes, Catherine (she prefers Katie) was in our second round of applicant interviews. She lives in Canton Ohio, sponsored by the Alliance Club, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Malone University. Katie is a preschool teacher, working with children from six (6) weeks of age to twelve (12) years. She is the recipient of the J. Walter Malone Academic scholarship and the Praxis II Recognition of Excellence Outstanding Senior in integrated Language Arts. Active in the Mennonite church, Katie has travelled to the Ukraine as a missionary to teach English.

P for Paul Harris, Rotary’s founder. It just so happens that each team member came to us in alphabetical order. Luke Parthemore lives in Wooster, Ohio with his wife Karen. He works in Tallmadge as a Technical Data Analyst Supervisor. Sponsored by the Wooster Club, Luke has worked for over ten years in laboratories evaluating data, diagnosing issues, and developing training materials. As a hobby, he has also worked at an up-scale restaurant as the head boulanger and patisserie (bread and dessert maker). A welcome member to our team!

S -- Study Exchange yes? Rachel Schwiezer crossed the finish line in plenty of time of make it on our team. She lives in Massillon, Ohio. Her sponsor Club is Canton. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from The University of Akron and is a professional photographer - specializing in portraiture. Fortunate and becoming unusual to be working in the field she in which she actually has a degree, Rachel’s secondary art-interest is in sculpture with a concentration in the plastic – or rather earth as in clay – arts.

Our District 6650 team will be traveling back to our district with the team from the Philippines in April. District 3820 in the Philippines is composed of Rotary clubs from Batangas, Laguna, Quezon, Marinduque, Mindoro Oriental, and the Bicol province

Council on Legislation Report

Getting to know our District:

Millersburg

Millersburg is the county seat of Holmes County. In 1824, Charles Miller and Adam Johnson surveyed the town. The town became the county seat the following year.

In 1880. The town consisted of two newspaper offices, seven churches, two banks, and several additional manufacturing businesses. The town’s largest employer was Henry Snyder, a tile manufacturer, who employed twelve workers. Most businesses provided materials to farmers in the surrounding countryside or processed the farmers’ crops. The same remains true today. In 2000, Millersburg’s population was 3,326 people, making it the sixth largest urban center in Holmes County.

Geoff Goll, PDGOne of my duties as District 6650’s representative to Rotary International’s Council on Legislation is to review any appeals to RI Board action as the result of the 2010 Council on Legislation. According to Rotary International, no appeals have been filed, however, clubs have until three months before the convening of the next Council on Legislation in 2013.

All proposed legislation for the 2013 Council on Legislation must be submitted by December 31, 2011.

If your club has any interest in submitting legislation and there are questions as to procedure and formats, please feel free to call me.

By now most of the clubs have now adopted the new Standard Club Constitution which incorporates the changes initiated by the 2010 Council on Legislation.

Many resolutions adopted at the Council on Legislation submitted items to the RI Board and Trustees of the Rotary Foundation for their review.

The Trustees met and reviewed items referred to them at their October 2010 meeting. The RI Board reviewed those items referred to it at its June and November 2010 meetings.

In summary, the RI Board reaffirmed and encourage club president elects to appoint a club trainer to oversee club training programs. The RI Board also agreed to encourage clubs to provide people with disabilities appropriate access to club meetings and the opportunity to participate in club service activities.

The RI Board also agreed to consider proposing legislation to the 2013 council that would allow clubs to operate satellite clubs. The RI Board also requests clubs to take a more active role in public relations efforts. The Board encourages districts to hold new member orientation sessions. The RI Board amended the Rotary Code of Policies to add a new section 26.150 as follows:

26.150. Statements on Issues

As the association of Rotary clubs worldwide, RI does not issue formal statements for or against any specific issues, as it is the policy of the association to maintain a neutral position. It is through service initiatives of individual Rotary clubs, rather than declarations by the corporate body, that Rotary best demonstrates its commitment to peace and humanitarian endeavors.

The RI Board also agreed to recognize EarlyAct Clubs which is the concept of a new program for children younger than twelve.

The Board of Trustees of the Rotary Foundation reiterated that until the PolioPlus program meets its successful conclusion, no new Foundation programs will be considered to combat other health issues.

I will submit any further announcements from the Board of Trustees and the Directors of Rotary International to you as they become available.

I would be happy to answer any questions as to any of the resolutions adopted by the 2010 Council of Legislation or actions taken.

Getting to know our District:

New Philadelphia

New Philadelphia is home to Schoenbrunn and Tuscora Park.

The Moravian Church founded Schoenbrunn ("beautiful spring") in 1772 as a mission to the Delaware Indians. The settlement grew to include sixty dwellings and more than 300 inhabitants who drew up Ohio's first civil code and built its first Christian church and schoolhouse.

Tuscora Park is a municipal park that features a carousel, Ferris wheel, train and other rides, along with miniature golf and batting cages. Tuscora Park was originally built as a project of the Works Progress Administration; original stone work gates, paths and retaining walls still adorn the park.

Rotary International License PlatesPDG David Ewing is frequently seen (and heard) promoting the use of Rotary License Plates on your Ohio registered vehicles. If you were wondering why that might be a good thing to do, District 6650 was notified on February 4 that $1935.00 will be credited to our account at the Rotary Foundation! Each quarter the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles contributes fifteen dollars ($15.00) of the twenty-five dollars ($25.00) charge collected for Rotary Plates sold in Ohio to the Foundation. Since there are 5 Districts in Ohio, we are credited with that contribution every 5th quarter. If you have a Rotary Plate, you are advertising Rotary while making a contribution to our Foundation. Win-Win by any measure!

For those of you planning to attend the Rotary International Convention in New Orleans, PDG George Windate has reserved a place for our traditional District “get together”. We will meet for dinner at the Acme Oyster House on Sunday May 22 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The restaurant is located at 724 Iberville Street (about a mile from the Convention Center) please let George know if you plan to be there so we can confirm our numbers.

Saturday, April 2, 2011 – An important date for 6650 Rotarians!

On April 2, 2011, District 6650 will conduct the first Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Training session of 2011.

The event will be held at the Foltz Community Center in East Canton.

RLI training is recognized among the best in the Rotary world. It emphasizes teamwork, projects, discussion, and learning by doing.

Registration material was sent to all club presidents and other district leadership. Information is also available on the district website www.rotarydistrict6650.org or by contacting Larry Warren at 330.757.3631 or larrynsig@zoominternet.net.

RI Board Approves New Membership Pilot

Getting to know our District:

Louisville

Known as “Constitution Town USA,” Louisville hosts a week of activities during September that center around the constitution theme. Featured during that week are a queen’s pageant, balloon lift-off, fireworks and parade.

The downtown commercial buildings were built beginning in 1830. Although the original occupants fade into our history books, several historic buildings still reign within the downtown area. One of the many Victorian homes that graces the main Street of Louisville is the Juilliard Senior Center. This 125-year-old mansion stands in elegance along the main avenue and serves as a community center for the senior population.

ProgramsNew Club Pilot Projects – Applications from interested clubs needed by 1 April 2011, notification of participating clubs will be sent on 31 May 2011 and the pilot starts on 1 July 2011.

• Satellite club - allow a Rotary club to conduct multiple club meetings during a week, each taking place at a different location, a different day and/or a different time.

• Associate member - allow an individual to become associated and acquainted with a Rotary Club without the full responsibilities of membership;

• Corporate member - allow a corporation or company in the club’s area to become a member of the Rotary Club

• Innovative and flexible club - clubs self-determine their operations to fit better with their member and community needs

Additional information and application forms are available on the RI web site.

4-Way Test Competition Timeline

March 11, 2011: Club competitions should be completedMarch 12, 2011: Names of local club winners must be submitted to Pat PotterMarch 19, 2011: District Competition at The Fairways of North Canton, 1500

Rogwin Circle SW, North Canton, Ohio 44720, 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Note: Contestants should arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. the day of the contest for registration and position assignment. At registration, please submit a copy of the speech and the permission slip signed by the school principal.

For more information download additional information from the District website or contact Pat Potter (consultant), 1462 Pleasant Hill Rd. NW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663, ppotter@roadrunner.com; home: 330-339-3937; cell: 330-268-3703 or fax Elwood Walker, District Chair, at (330) 448-4847; home: 448-8275; office: (330) 448-1500; hoffwalkelwood@sbcglobal.net.

Memorializing RotariansEach year at the District Conference we try to honor every Rotarian from District 6650 who passed away in the current Rotary year.

It is always a challenge to gather this information at the end of the year. So we are asking that you notify the District office when someone in your club passes away and that you provide information about their Rotary service that can be used to honor them in our annual memorial ceremony. A form for this information can be downloaded from the District website.

Getting to know our District:

Jackson Township

Not too long ago Jackson Township was a rural community thriving with agriculture. Today, with a population of more than 42,500, Jackson Township is the leader in upscale new home construction in Stark County. The township is the county’s retail center. The Westfield Belden Village Mall and The Strip shopping areas consist of more than 140 restaurants and an ever-expending retail and commercial center.

News from the frontline:

Sieglinde Warren, Division I-AAustintown

An evening of fine food and drinks, elegant dessert, and chances to win money and prizes is offered to the public on March 5 at the Maronite Center.  For the past twenty years, the Rotary Club of Austintown has used this wonderful social event as its primary fundraiser for local, national and international service projects.  Tickets for the event are $150 per couple, which includes the dinner for two, quality refreshments, and many opportunities to win part of the $2000 in cash prizes. A mini board raffle at only $25 a ticket will also provide more chances to win.  Tickets are still available for the event which begins at 6:30 p.m.

 Some of the project s in which Austintown Rotary is presently involved is giving dictionaries to all third graders in public and parochial schools in Austintown and Jackson Milton; the Celebration Grove at Austintown Park; support of the Interact Club at Fitch; and help for the Rescue Mission and Salvation Army.  Austintown Rotary provided the funds for the community dinner for the village of Platanillo in El Salvador.

Pictured are Austintown Rotarians preparing for the ticket sale:  left to right Dr. Mitch Dalvin, Dr. Michael Cafaro, Brian Laraway, and Melissa Crowley

Boardman

This past week was Literacy Week in the schools and to build some excitement, Boardman Rotarians brought and delivered dictionaries to all the third graders in the Boardman School system (Robinwood Lane, Market Street, Stadium Drive and West Blvd Elementary Schools).

Dictionaries were purchased at Barnes and Noble.  The Boardman High School Interact Club placed Rotary stickers in the front cover of each book.  This has become an annual event, and the elementary students were excited to get their dictionaries because their sisters and brothers received theirs when they were in the third grade. 

The Boardman High School Interact club also helped Rotarians deliver coats, hats, scarves and gloves to children at Head Start.  The Rotary Club had approved the

Attention Club Secretaries

Clubs will no longer receive paper versions of the Official Directory Data Form in October to report officers and club information; instead, clubs should report through Member Access by 10 March

funds to buy the items, and Interact delivered them. On Saturday, February 26th, Boardman Rotarians will be cooking and serving at the Rescue Mission.

Poland

Poland Rotarian Todd Bury entertained the exchange students from Division 1A with a series of magic tricks at a recent dinner that the students attended.

Each month the exchange students in Division 1A are invited to a dinner at the home of a Rotarian. The get together is an opportunity for the students to interact in a small group setting and get to know each other and Rotarians in a casual situation.

At the most recent dinner, Todd Bury fascinated the students with card tricks, illusions and other forms of prestidigitation. Todd was accompanied by his daughters Bailey, Sarah and Bella. Todd even taught the students a few of his tricks.

Pictured are Todd Bury and YE student Florence Aegerter from Switzerland.

Struthers Rotary Dictionary Project

 The Struthers Rotary continues its participation in the "Dictionary Project" by delivering dictionaries to fourth graders in local schools. The goal of this program is to assist all students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers, and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home for years to come.

Pictured from left to right are Rotary members Tom Baringer, Marge Diorio, Bryan Higgins, Dan Becker and Paul Paris who join Struthers Elementary School principal Mrs. Kowach and some of the fourth grade students who received dictionaries.

Youngstown The Youngstown Rotary Club presented a check for $40,048 to Wick Neighbors.  According to the Wick Neighbors ‘website, it is “ a nonprofit development corporation serving the Wick District of Youngstown, Ohio, with the Smoky Hollow

District Office Contact Info:

217 Second St. NW Canton, Oh 44702 (330) 452-2882 F (330) 452-8614 info@cantonrotary.org

Neighborhood Redevelopment as the keystone project.” The “vision is to be a place for creative living, working and learning in the heart of the city by encompassing the strong traditions and the potential of the cultural, educational, religious, and business institutions with the historically-rich Smoky Hollow neighborhood.”

Rotarians in the photo from left to right include Bill Lawson, Steve Kristan, and Carlton Sears.

Youngstown Rotary Hosts the Youth Exchange Overnighter

The Rotary Club of Youngstown hosted its annual Youth Exchange Overnighter on Saturday, February 5 and Sunday, February 6 at the Youngstown YMCA.

The event included over 40 students and Youth Exchange personnel.

Inbound students updated records, caught YE Committee members up with their activities and practiced for another outstanding talent show for the District Conference which will be held in Canton on Saturday, April 30.

Outbound students progressed with their training in preparation for their travel and study abroad during the 2011-2012 academic year. The outbound students were also fitted for the youth exchange blazers that they will wear during the exchange year.

During the night, after their work was done, students enjoyed swimming, basketball, the game room and mountains of food. Youngstown Rotarian John Fahnert was chair of the event and was assisted by a host of Youngstown Rotarians.

District 6650 can be proud of the Rotary clubs that host the overnighters. These activities are an integral part of the strong Youth Exchange program that our district enjoys.

Pictured is Kelli Johnson working on her team’s free standing tower made only from spaghetti and marshmallows. Kelli attends South Range High School, is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Boardman and will spend the next school year in Brazil.

Charleen Davidson, Division II-A

Canton Rotary Club:

The Rotary Club of Canton will hold it’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Pick Your Prize Raffle on March 12, 2011 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, 1101 Market Avenue, North, Canton, Ohio, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Phillip Mariola, Division III-A

Millersburg Rotary Club:

John Phillips has attended the Rotary International Convention in Dallas '82, Indianapolis '98, San Antonio '01, and Chicago '05.  John travelled to each of these conventions on his motorcycle. He is hoping to make this convention in New Orleans his 5th. This would be an appropriate gift for his 82nd birthday (4 - 21).  John has recently visited Merritt Island, FL Rotary, his 289th different club visit which includes 49 states, DC, all 10 Canadian Provinces and two Territories all on his motorcycle and others in scattered countries.  John has a goal to hit 300 prior to the convention.  This convention will have special meaning for John since he was on a church mission trip to New Orleans a year ago to assist a family whose house was damaged during Hurricane Katrina. 

Orrville Rotary Club:

In November Orrville Rotary Club awarded Wilma Raynor “Rotarian of Distinction”, an honor that was well deserved. What makes someone a Rotarian of Distinction? The event that precipitated this award was the swearing in of Barbara Schwarzer, who is Wilma’s twenty fifth recruit. Twenty five members from one member is quite an accomplishment.

Rittman Rotary Club:

Friday, April 1st, Rittman Rotary Club will host Carson Entertainment at the O. J. Work Auditorium in Wadsworth as they present “Art of Imagination.” This “family-friendly” magic show is a must see performance! It will be a magical night that your family will not forget, where the audience becomes stars! Carson Entertainment was voted Las Vegas’ #1 Family Attraction two years running. And now we have the opportunity to enjoy it right here in our own state! You will experience grand illusions, comedy magic, and daring tricks performed with live animals. Tickets are $10 per person. All ticket sales will go to enable our club to provide scholarships for Rittman High School students and other projects that will specifically benefit ourcommunity. For tickets, call 330-855-4251 or email rittmanrotary@gmail.com. You may also visit the Rittman Rotary website at www.rittmanarearotaryclub.com where there is a contact form for ticket purchase. See you at the show!

Wooster Rotary Club:

Wooster Rotary Celebrates 90h Birthday!

WOOSTER ROTARY CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY Rotary International District No. 6650 Governor Jim Russell (center), helps to celebrate Wooster Rotary's 90th birthday on Jan. 24, with club historian Ray Leisy (left) and club President Tim Swift. Rotary held a birthday party to mark the club's milestone, which was officially founded on Jan. 21, 1921 with 24 charter members. Wooster Rotary is the largest club in District No. 6650, which includes Canton.

36th Annual Wooster Rotary Antique and Collectibles Auction

Friday April 8, 2pmSaturday April 9, 10amWooster High School

This is Wooster Rotary’s largest fundraiser, having generated over $1,250,000 for local, national and international projects. Categories include Fine Art, Books, Collectible Dolls, Small & Large Furniture, Glassware, China, Militaria, Quilts, Coins and Stamps. To see photos of the items being auctioned this year go to www.woosterrotary.org and click on the Auction tab.

Mark Flake, Division IV-AEast Palestine Rotary Club The East Palestine Rotary Club is sponsoring a 12-Hour Crop (Scrapbooking) on Saturday, March 5th from 9:00 o'clock A.M. to 9:00 o'clock P.M.  The cost is $35.00 for each six (6) foot table.  The crop will be held at 31 North Market Street, East Palestine.  ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE CROP BENEFIT THE EAST PALESTINE ROTARY'S POLIO PLUS PROGRAM.  

Twelve hours devoted to preserving your memorials.  Finally being able to get your photos organized to be able to enjoy for years and don't know where to start?  Let us guide you in the right direction.  A Creative Memories Senior Consultant will be on hand to answer any questions and guide you to accomplish the impossible.

 Food.  Of course, we will have snacks, water/coffee/iced tea, lunch and dinner.  (all included in the $35.00 registration fee)Ideas.  Of course there will be ideas available from the Creative Memories Senior Consultant, idea books and other scrapbookers.Fun.  Of course there will be games, prizes and fellowship.What do you need to bring?  Your projects, albums, papers, adhesive, tools, computer (if digital) and comfy clothes and slippers.Chances to earn tickets upon arrival for prizes:  Bring a snack or dessert to share (3 tickets per item), wear your scrapbook t-shirt (5 tickets) or buy a t-shirt at the crop for only $10.00 (10 tickets).Shop from the Creative Memories store or catalog and earn one ticket for each $5.00 spent. Box Game - bring your dollar bills to take a chance at terrific Chinese Auction items.  Chinese Auction items provided by the local businesses (buy tickets for 6 for $5.00 or $1.00 each).Garage Sale Table - bring in your un-needed scrapbook items for tickets for the Chinese Auction.  Shop the garage sale table to find hidden treasures.

Contact Kerri Stewart at 330/397-2086 for reservations or questions

Salem Rotary Club

Salem Rotary in partnership with Salem Kiwanis is sponsoring a Fat Tuesday Community Dinner March 8th to benefit the local Community Pantry. One-hundred percent of ticket proceeds go directly to the pantry.

Talented local civic and business leaders are the celebrity chefs preparing a wide range of delicious entrees, salads and deserts.  

Where: Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave, Salem  Ohio.When: March 8, 2011 from 5-7PM

Cost: Adults $10.00, Children under 12 free.

Information on tickets: Contact Gina Dermotta at gdermotta@aol.com. Tickets go on sale in February.