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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Kent

Are you an established professional who wants to make positive changes in your community and the world? Our club members are dedicated people who share a passion for community service and friendship. Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group who share your drive to give back.

Rotary Club of Kent Wins $125,000 Grant for Kent Safety Town

The Rotary Club of Kent has been awarded $125,000 by the Ohio House of Representatives under their Strategic Community Investment Fund for the Kent Safety Town. Safety Town uses hands-on activities taught in a small-scale city with streets, homes and sidewalks to teach safety skills to kindergarten-aged children.

Proclamations for Rotarians who passed away since Covid restrictions disrupted our meeting schedule

Seven longtime members of the club were honored with Proclamations, which are available on our Club website. Each Proclamation was written by a committee of Rotarians who were close friends.

The proclamation for Richard Abbott was read by President Dave Myers. The proclamation will be delivered to his family.

Jeff Roeger honored Charlie Beckwith and presented the proclamation to his widow, Marilyn, who was present along with several of Charlie’s sons and daughters.

Shawn Gordon talked about Ron Burbick and presented our Proclamation to his sisters and nephew.

Amanda Senn read Richard King’s proclamation and will deliver it to his family.

Randy Smith recalled Walt Strawman and his many contributions to the club and to the United Methodist Church. He will deliver the proclamation to Walt’s family.

Bill Childers honored Ken Wertz and presented the Proclamation to Ken’s son, Eric.

Bill Childers also read the Proclamation for Charles Whiting, which was written by David Dix who couldn’t be present today. He presented the Proclamation to his widow, Sue Whiting.

Christine Craycroft, Executive Director of the Portage County Park District, for speaking with our club today.

Christine shares

information about the PC Park District’s parks, trails, education & community programs, staffing, and more. Christine is pictured with President David Myers

Judge Patricia Smith and Ann Walden from CASA

What a wonderful program we had today! Big thanks to Judge Patricia Smith and Executive Director Ann Walden from CASA. They shared the importance of the child advocacy program and volunteer opportunities available to the community. Pictured with President Dave Myers.

Leadership Portage County Speaks to Kent Rotary Club