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December is Disease Prevention and Treatment MonthRotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by becoming involved in Disease Prevention and Treatment. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
November is Rotary Foundation MonthRotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by supporting the Rotary Foundation. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
2022 Spiritwear SaleWear the gears with pride!Check out the 2022-23 Rotary Club of Youngstown Apparel Shop created by the Spiritwear Committee + Sherman Creative. From business wear to casual, workout gear to outerwear, these items will help you show your Rotary pride with flair. Our pop-up apparel store includes old favorites and loads of NEW ITEMS that you requested! Check out the options HERE! Deadline has been extended until Sunday 11-13-22 at 11:59PM |
August is Membership & Extension MonthRotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by developing new members. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
October is Economic Development MonthRotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by supporting the members of our community to become economically self sufficient. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
September is Literacy MonthRotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by supporting literacy in our community. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
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July is New Leadership MonthRotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by developing and supporting new leaders. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
June is Rotary Fellowships MonthRotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through its Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through Rotary Fellowship. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
May Is Youth Service MonthRotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through its Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by helping to promote Youth Service. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
March Water SanitationRotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through its Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by preserving access to fresh water and quality sanitation in our community. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
February Promoting PeaceRotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through its Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by promoting peace in our community. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
Operation Pollination UpdateOperation Pollination will be making an appearance at the Upcoming Cookie Table and Cocktails event sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society on February 26th. One of the items up for bid in the silent auction will be a Bat Week Tequila basket honoring important but often misunderstood pollinators. For more info about the event, or for a chance to bin on the basket, go to https://mahoninghistory.org/cookie-table/. Congratulations go to the Struthers Rotary on the recent Mayoral Proclamation on 66 years of great service to the community, including spearheading Operation Pollination efforts in Struthers.
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This Week In Rotary HistoryTHIS WEEK IN ROTARY HISTORY February 1, 1915: the Rotary Club of Youngstown was admitted to Rotary International as club number 137. Future R.I. President and Rotary Foundation founder Arch C. Klumph of the Rotary Club of Cleveland was the keynote speaker for the charter presentation.
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Cause For CelebrationCause for CelebrationBirthdaysnone this week Rotary AnniversariesReid Schmutz - 31 Years
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April Is Maternal and Child Health MonthRotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through its Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by helping to improve the lives of mothers and their children. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
January Vocational ServicesRotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives through its Focus Areas This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by helping everyone learn skills that will allow them to become economically self sufficient. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
Get a MyRotary AccountCreating an account on MyRotary will not only give you great information about how you can maximize the impact of your Rotary involvement, it can also help Rotary International by giving them demographic information about you as a Rotarian. This is also how you get access to the Brand Center, which provides Rotary graphics and instructions about how to properly use them. Getting an account is simple: |
DecemberThis month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by giving to the many projects supported by the Rotary International Foundation This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by supporting efforts to treat and prevent disease in our community. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
November_RotaryFoundationMonthThis month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by giving to the many projects supported by the Rotary International Foundation This month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by giving to the Rotary International Foundation which supports local and international causes. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 3567145262 |
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October is Community Economic Development MonthThis month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by taking action to creating opportunities for decent and productive work and strengthening local entrepreneurs. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 330 967 0456 |
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Operation Pol - Plant Choice MattersPlant Choice Matters
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Last Week's MeetingLast Week's MeetingRotarians took a field trip to SMARTS Art School, which is led by RCY Past President Becky Keck. Rotarians are well acquainted with SMARTS, but Keck and her colleagues explained adjustments they’ve made during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide virtual and in-person arts instruction to 1,500 children in Ohio and Pennsylvania, from pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. SMARTS instructors are augmenting music, art and theater education in local schools. Examples include The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley, which will stage a musical later in the school year in conjunction with SMARTS and using the SMARTS stage in its downtown Youngstown location. Rotarian Paul Garchar, CEO of Potential Development schools for persons on the autism spectrum, explained how working with SMARTS helps his staff to provide meaningful experiences to students. SMARTS classes for children are free and open to the public, thanks to ongoing community support. Rotarians can lend support by attending the SMARTS Family Dinner, which will be Nov. 18 at Stambaugh Auditorium. SMARTS students will share their talents, and the meal will be served family style. See Becky for ticket information. The Art for SMARTS fundraiser, featuring an art auction, is being planned for April 29, 2022. The meeting ended with guided tours of the facility and many friendly conversations. |
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Dr. Cleary TributesRemembering Bill ClearyDr. William Cleary, retired physician and past president of RCY, died Sept. 8 at age 89. Bill was an active Rotarian for 49 years, and so his loss is being felt by many. Bill’s memory will be honored during the Oct. 20 weekly meeting. Read the following story now for remembrances by some Rotarians who knew him well. |
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Joint Lunch with the Youngstown Lions Club and the Youngstown Kiwanis ClubJust a reminder to send in your RSVPs today (9-20) to President Josh for the joint lunch with the Youngstown Lions Club and the Youngstown Kiwanis Club to welcome Cleveland Indians Senior VP of Public Affairs Bob DiBiasio to our city. This will be at noon Thursday (9-23) in the Manchester Room of the downtown Youngstown YMCA. (Our weekly meeting will still happen on Wednesday.) The lunch will be ballpark food like in years past and will cost $10. Looking forward to hearing from you and having a good group of Rotarians attend this exciting update from the Indians!
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Bozick selected DGElayne Bozick Selected as District GovernorLinda Henderson, Past District Governor of District 6650, announced the selection of Elayne Bozick as Nominee Designate for District Governor Elect, District 6650, for the Rotary year 2024-2025. Congratulations Elayne! Our club is so proud to have you in that role! In her remarks, Elayne expressed gratitude for having discovered Rotary and being invited to become a member of the Rotary Club of Youngstown. Rotary is special to her, and exemplifies the resiliency that Youngstown is noted for. She looks forward to doing more together. |
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rotary mag supporting communitiesRotary Magazine - Supporting CommunitiesMost of us try not to miss our weekly Rotary meetings whether on zoom or sitting together at Wick Park. I think most of us would say that we value both the fellowship and the information we get from listening to our speakers and hearing about the work we are doing in our community. That is exactly why I read Rotary: to connect to the people and work of Rotary. Reading this issue you will learn how we stepped up to provide essential services during COVID-19, worked with Peace Corps volunteers, formed a satellite club with 10 members to serve their small community, and continue to work for full literacy in India.
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I Heard It through the GrapevineI Heard It Through the GrapevineAt the September 8th meeting, Adam Lee and inbound member Jessica Romeo were thanked for cooking the steaks and salmon at the annual club Steak Fry, which was graciously hosted by Scott Schulick at his home. Rotarians who left at sunset missed out on some stellar karaoke performances by Dave Stillwagon, Samantha Turner, Dionne Dowdy, Jessica Romeo and Rich Bernacki, among others.
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Last Weeks Meeting - Sept 8 2021Last Week's Meeting - Basic Education and Literacy MonthRotary International observes Basic Education and Literacy Month every September. RCY member Aimee Fifarek, executive director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, discussed the economic and social impacts of literacy during the Sept. 8 meeting. While low literacy and illiteracy often are associated with underdeveloped countries, it is very much a national and local concern, Fifarek said. Citing a 2020 study by the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and the analytics firm Gallup, she noted that 19 percent of Mahoning County residents read below minimum proficiency levels. |
Operation Warm ReminderDonate Today!Support Operation Warm 2021 with your donation of $20 per kids’ coat. Checks should be made payable to Youngstown Rotary Foundation by the end of September 2021. |
This Week's Speaker 9-15-2021This Week's Speaker - Jacob SebestJacob Sebest will speak to Youngstown Rotary on September 15, 2021. A Youngstown native and 2020 YSU graduate, Jacob Sebest currently works for Habitat for Humanity, starting out there as Outreach Coordinator. He is now building a cafe for them, which fits his passion for food and drink. His plan is to expand Habitat's mission by reaching a new audience with this endeavor. Jacob graduated from Ursuline High School, class of 2016, and attended seminary for two years at the Pontifical College Josephinum, where he studied Philosophy, until switching to YSU to pursue Communications and Nonprofit Leadership. At YSU, he was an active member of the Newman Center and Catholic Student Association. He is on the Board of Directors for Newman Center.
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September is Basic Education and Literacy MonthThis month Rotary International asks us to Serve to Change Lives by take action to empower educators to inspire learning at all ages. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom. http://www.youngstownrotaryevent.com The Zoom ID is: 330 967 0456 Supporting Education | Rotary International
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This Week's Speaker - October 13 2021This Week's MeetingRCY will welcome Barb Ewing, Chief Executive Officer of the Youngstown Business Incubator, which facilitates the creation of information technology and advanced manufacturing businesses through collaborative partnerships that promote innovative technologies and long-term, sustainable employment opportunities. Barb joined the YBI after eight years working in Congressman Tim Ryan’s office in the position of Economic Development Director. Prior to that, she was Vice President of Public Policy for the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber, where she lobbied to bring state and federal funding back to the Mahoning Valley for community development projects. She is pleased to be teamed up again with Jim Cossler, who was her first boss at the Better Business Bureau (and who was still willing to hire her, in spite of having worked with her previously!). Barb’s position at YBI builds on all of those professional experiences, as she works to secure funding to expand both the physical campus and operations of the organization, oversees daily operations and continues to build on the collaborative relationship YBI currently enjoys. A Mahoning Valley native, Barb holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University and a Master’s degree from Capella University. |
Last Week's Speaker - October 6 2021Last Week’s Meeting Elayne Bozick introduced the founders of the Operation Pollination campaign -- Marlene Gargulak, former District Governor of Rotary District 5960 in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and Chris Stein of the U.S. National Park Service – who joined the meeting virtually. The goals of Operation Pollination to restore pollinators’ habitats and increase public awareness became clear as Stein shared some sobering statistics. While pollinators are critical to our fresh food supply, their numbers have declined by 40 percent over the last 50 years. Also, the most recognizable pollinator – the monarch butterfly – has declined by 80 percent in just the last decade. When Stein and Gargulak first discussed the loss of pollinator habitats in 2015, Gargulak decided to “go big” by asking Rotary clubs from Canada to Mexico to create new habitats. Today, Operation Pollination is global, with clubs in South Asia and India joining the campaign. Operation Pollination’s profile was elevated after the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group adopted it, Stein said. Rotary Action Groups work independently of Rotary International. Rotarians work alongside family members and other Rotary participants in planning and implementing humanitarian and community development projects. The ESRAG Central North America Regional Chapter developed a website for Operation Pollination, which led to a prominent story in Rotary magazine in 2020. Stein emphasized that Operation Pollination is an inclusive project. “You can do something in your own backyard,” he said, adding that getting people to appreciate the campaign requires them to understand that “pollinators unite us.” Bozick, past RCY president and future District 6650 Governor, said she’s at work now to firmly establish Operation Pollination activities before her term as DG begins in 2024. |
Rotary in the Community - Operation Warm 2021Rotary in the CommunityOperation Warm
The Operation Warm fundraising campaign is ending soon, and we have not met our goal. Can you help? Please contact Dave Stillwagon ASAP with additional donations. Remember, every $20 contribution secures a warm winter coat for a local student. Orders must be placed now for timely delivery and distribution. Thank you for your support! |
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Rotary Magazine - Beruit ExplosionRotary MagazineBy: Dr. Barbara Brothers We all read about or listened to the reports of the explosion in Beirut in August 2020 that resulted in more than 200 deaths and the destruction or near destruction of buildings and homes of thousands of residents. (If you are reading today’s newspapers and listening to the news, then you know that this disaster has been compounded by the extreme heatwaves that have left residents of Lebanon and other Middle East countries with no power and perhaps hundreds more dead.) In order to restore hospitals and medical aid and equipment, Lebanese Rotary clubs worked with Rotary clubs in Germany, Canada, and Australia. Read your Rotary to learn of the work of Rotarians around the globe. |
Youngstown Rotary Foundation Awards GrantsYoungstown Rotary Foundation Awards Grants President Josh congratulated three organizations who were awarded grants through the Youngstown Rotary Foundation. They are:
In addition to these three grants, Dionne Dowdy, United Returning Citizens, was surprised with a check for $2,265 for the great work her organization undertakes. Funds for this grant came from District 6650, based on RCY's support of the Rotary International Foundation |
Greece Travel Trip StoryRotary Club of Youngstown is sponsoring the the 2022 Grand Tour of Greece with a pre-tour extension of Sorrento, Italy! Discover the heart of Europe’s oldest city, explore the the Ionian coast steeped in mythology and cruise the relaxed idyllic Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos. The tour departs May 14 and returns May 28, 2022.
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Pollination and Why is it so Important to us:Pollination and Why is it so Important to us:When we talk about pollination, we are talking about plant reproduction. Pollination is the transfer of a “male” pollen grain to a “female” flower part to allow reproduction to occur. Reproduction, of course, is required for the continuation of any species. While some plants are able to pollinate themselves without the help of an animal (e.g., wind pollination), science tells us that an incredible amount of plants require pollination by an animal (like a bee or other pollinator species). The number of plants that require an “animal source” is greater than 85% of all plant species on Earth. Imagine our grocery store shelves with 85% less plant-based foods available. “Animal sources” of pollination include some birds, like hummingbirds, and some bats. Even some mammals and reptiles also act as pollinators. Of course, the majority of pollinators are insects. Insect pollinators include bees, butterflies, beetles, ants, wasps, flies, and even the male mosquito. Pollinators not only are necessary for our own food, but support the food and habitat of animals. Healthy ecosystems depend on pollinators. About 90 percent of all the flowering plants on earth are pollinated by insects and animals! — plants which help stabilize our soils, clean our air, supply oxygen, and support wildlife. Pollinators also benefit the economy. In the United States alone, pollination by honey bees contributed to over $19 billion of crop production in 2010, while pollination by other insect pollinators contributed to nearly $10 billion of crop production. Pollinators around the world are in steep decline. This decline is so much more than a national conservation issue. It is a global conservation issue and priority project. Causes of pollinator decline include habitat loss, a changing environment, pesticides, and parasites. While some of the solutions to pollinator decline require government action, many do not. That’s where Rotary comes in. With more than one million Rotarians across the globe, we can make a significant impact on improving local pollinator habitats. Photography courtesy of Daniel Caron, Guest speaker at District 6650 Annual Convention 2021. |
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"End Polio Now" Night at the Cleveland Indians 2021Ever wish you could be out in the field of dreams, listening to the crowd cheer you on because you helped to end a terrible disease? Well dream no more because July 22, 2021 is your night! Rotary Districts 6650, 6630, and 6600 are once again holding their annual "End Polio Now" night at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The event includes an "End Polio Now" T-Shirt for the walk onto the field, access to the Terrace Club, and a chance to throw out the first pitch of the game! Make your reservation today! Just return the form below with your details. |
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2 out of 7 Things You Can Do for Pollinators …2 out of 7 Things You Can Do for Pollinators … Pollinator week is June 20-26 this year. In the next 4 weeks we will share 7 things you can do to help pollinators survive-to-thrive - and assure our own food sources at the same time! 1. PLANT FOR POLLINATORS · Habitat opportunities abound on every landscape – from window boxes to acres of farms to corporate campuses to utility and roadside corridors – every site can be habitat. · Utilize plants native to your area (or at the least, non-invasive for your area). · Utilize the Ecoregional Planting Guides and the Garden Recipe Cards to create or enhance your pollinator garden. Decide among the plant material options - seeds, plugs, plants or a combination. · Know your soil type and select appropriate plant material. · Plant in clusters to create a "target' for pollinators to find. · Plant for continuous bloom throughout the growing season from spring to fall. · Select a site that is removed from wind, has at least partial sun, and can provide water. · Allow material from dead branches and logs remain as nesting sites; reduce mulch to allow patches of bare ground for ground-nesting bees to utilize; consider installing wood nesting blocks for wood-nesting natives. 2. REDUCE OR ELIMINATE THE IMPACT OF PESTICIDES. · Check out the Pesticides Learning Center on the Pollinator Partnership website to learn more about the interactions between pollinators and pesticides! · Where possible, avoid pest problems in the first place by burying infested plant residues, removing pest habitat, and planting native plants that encourage natural enemies of pests. · Practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM). · If you are a farmer or pesticide applicator, check out our Pesticide Education Module. · If you must use pesticides, read and follow ALL label directions carefully. |
Pollination Pictures 5-21Pictured: Shea MacMillan from the Regional Chamber, Elayne Bozick is with Rick Derico of Mill Creek MetroParks and Curtis Nelson, a member of Niles Interact. Sue Sexton also was at Lanterman’s Mill site.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Troy RhodesAs an Air Force veteran, Troy Rhoades understood “Service Above Self” before becoming a Rotarian. Here he shares some thoughts on the value of compassion, lessons learned from his father, and how he prefers to travel.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Steve KristanSteve Kristan is making a difference in the community by closing the digital divide in Youngstown, providing emotional and spiritual support to divorced or separated persons, and officiating soccer games. Read here about his pet menagerie, enthusiasm for the Rotary Youth Exchange, and his wife’s majestic connection.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Paul JohnsonPaul Johnson is a builder who also built Rotary into his life more than three decades ago. His company was the general contractor of the Wick Park Pavilion renovation project, for which RCY raised $350,000 -- a club record. Learn more here about Paul’s family, hobbies and what it takes for him to tell his favorite stories.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Sharon LetsonHard working. Generous. Supportive. These are some of Sharon Letson’s character traits but, to her, they are evidence of her family’s legacy. Walk down memory lane with her as she reflects on her upbringing and how she was introduced to Rotary.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Kevin ChiuKevin Chiu was a schoolboy when he began to accompany his father, YT Chiu, to Rotary events. Today, as a father of four and a devoted member of RCY, Kevin looks back on lessons he learned from Dad and the reign of the “Chiu Dynasty.”
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My Fellow Rotarian - Debbie EsbenshadeDebbie Esbenshade, a past president of this club and past district governor, says her Rotary experience has been life-changing. Who introduced her to Rotary? Which project did she embrace? Why is she a longtime member? The answers are here.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Maureen DrummondRotary is Maureen Drummond’s go-to in times of professional need and personal connections. Read on to learn why she loves Youngstown, what’s great about RCY, and her deep appreciation of personal storytelling.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Steve PoullasStephen Poullas is a Dad, daredevil, disc golf fan and more. He is married, with three kids and three pets at home, but he still enjoys spending lots of time outdoors, working for the greater good and casual gatherings with Rotarians. Read on to learn about one daring ski trip and how he developed his singing voice. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Debora FloraDebora Flora loves her second career, yet has been feeling nostalgic about her first career. Bruce Springsteen once referred to “boring stories of glory days” in a song. What does Springsteen have to do with her glory days? Find out here.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Reid SchmutzAs he celebrates 30 years as a Rotarian, Reid Schmutz reflects on how he developed his deep commitment to his home community and our local university -- despite not being a Penguin alum himself.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Gerri JenkinsRotary membership had been on Gerri Jenkins's to-do list for a long time before her job change allowed her to make the commitment. This type of determination to follow through on her plans is just one of her guiding characteristics. Learn more about this and how YBJ Founder Andrea Wood has inspired her to pay it forward.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Jonathan ImlerJonathan Imler may be low key by design, but he shares his time and talent in significant ways, as an architect, presenter at the YSU English Festival and spiritual leader at his church. Meet our fellow Rotarian, who also is a self-taught musician.
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My Fellow Rotarian - Hunter MorrisonHunter Morrison continues to leave his mark on Northeast Ohio. A Cleveland native and urban planner, Hunter worked with then-Mayor George V. Voinovich (who later became Ohio’s governor) on development in Cleveland, including along Euclid Avenue and the lakefront. In Youngstown, he is a planning adviser to the City of Youngstown; past director of the YSU Center for Urban and Regional Studies; and teaches YSU students about urban revitalization. Who led him to Youngstown and Rotary membership? Find the answers here.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Paul GarcharPaul Garchar says his community service was inspired by childhood memories. “As a young individual, I benefitted from community individuals reaching out to my family and helping us in a time of need. So as I became an adult, I wanted to give back in some way,” he told The Business Journal. Paul chose RCY and served as president during the club’s centennial anniversary celebration in 2015. He literally is a man of constant motion, as he explains here. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Suzanne FlemingSuzanne Fleming is a longtime, active member of the Rotary Club of Youngstown, and much more. The Better Business Bureau of the Mahoning Valley presented Suzanne with its Torch Award for civic leadership in 2017. She was recognized for her roles with Leadership Mahoning Valley, the Northeast Ohio Regional Leadership Task Force and Mercy Health, as well as her service on the boards of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Mercy Health Foundation and the Raymond John Wean Foundation, among others. A retired nurse, wife, mother and grandmother, Suzanne is fond of Rotary socials and many sports.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Michael LatessaWhat makes Mike Latessa special? For starters, it’s how he connects the Rotary motto to his experience as a traveler in South Africa. It’s his longtime commitment to playing and coaching football, and what he contributed to one of YSU Football’s championship seasons. He also has a connection to Kentucky Derby history.
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Operation Warm Coat Hand OutsThis year's Operation Warm was a great success. Approximately $24,000 worth of coats were donated benefiting Harding Elementary, Williamson Elementary, Mill Creek Children's Center, St. Joseph the Provider, Potential Development, Casa Madre, and the Salvation Army. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Reid SchmutzAs he celebrates 30 years as a Rotarian, Reid Schmutz reflects on how he developed his deep commitment to his home community and our local university -- despite not being a Penguin alum himself. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Becky KeckPast President Becky Keck’s love of the arts permeates her life, whether she is managing the SMARTS program, making beautiful chocolate-covered strawberries for celebrations, or hosting dinner parties at home. She credits her Rotary family with helping her to navigate some rough seas during her career. If you’ve missed being with her during the pandemic, then here is an opportunity to reconnect. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Scott SchulickSurely you know Scott Schulick as a successful businessman, a past president of Rotary Club of Youngstown, and past president of Rotary District 6650. It’s what you don’t know that may surprise you. How much does he love Youngstown? How did his first job prepare him for his career? And what is the story behind his iconic Rotary khakis? |
Copy of Your Fellow Rotarian - Tess TrucksisPast President John Fahnert brought a track record of success in TV marketing and sales to the Rotary Club of Youngstown and used his connections to help promote the Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Here, he explains what he appreciates about the Beerfest, his family, and occasionally getting dressed up. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Carol ShermanCarol Sherman learned to love philanthropy while she was a teenage member of B’nai B’rith, a Jewish service organization that supports educational and cultural activities. She brought her philanthropic spirit to RCY and was instrumental in the success of many projects. Read her favorite Rotary stories below. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - George NelsonThe diverse skills of Rotarians benefit clubs and communities. RCY is fortunate to count George Nelson among its members. His skills as a writer and photographer quickly benefitted the club, as George led efforts to create member recruitment videos to post on social media. Read on for details of his own recruitment story.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Frank KishelFrank J. Kishel has been an active Rotarian, having started a youth mentoring program, installed Little Free Libraries, anchored the RCY bowling team, and led the club as president. Read on to learn more about Frank, including some of his work travel experiences in remote parts of the western U.S. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Stephen DiPaoloRCY’s Communications Committee envisioned this feature as a way for Rotarians to become better acquainted with one another. Stephen DiPaolo is a perfect example. He joined a few months before the pandemic changed our social interactions. Here is the profile of a young Rotarian with a track record of community service, the soul of a musician and the hands of a carpenter.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Tess TrucksisLongtime Rotarian Theresa Trucksis cherishes her education, children and Rotary friendships. Read about her interesting career path and current hobbies here. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Aimee FifarekLibrarian Aimee Fifarek brings a wealth of experience to Rotary Club of Youngstown, and has a few good stories about her brushes with fame. Don’t wait for the book – read this now!
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Bill LawsonRCY Past President Bill Lawson was inspired by three other past presidents to join Rotary. Read on to learn more about his other inspirations – history, family, community – and his knack for knowing someone wherever he goes. |
Rotary Speaker - Stacia Erdos 8-7-2020At this week's meeting, we had the opportunity to learn about The United Way is working as a Local Champion partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program |
Pints vs Polio |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Gayle CatinellaThe Rev. Gayle Catinella found a beautiful backdrop in a park plaza in San Diego, CA, while she was visiting a friend in Los Angeles. Gayle says travel helps to fulfill her love of adventure.
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Rotary Speaker - Frank LaRose 9/30/20 |
Introducing Becky |
Introducing Becky Mottram |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Josh PrestJosh has been an active member for 6 years in good standing with everyone in the club, save for possibly Dave Stillwagon. Read more about him below!
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Steak FryWe gathered at the MVR Patio for our club's annual Steak Fry.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Elayne BozikWhat do you know about Elayne Bozick, a longtime member and past President of RCY? Read about her
love of family, the arts, our club’s support of young people, and Rotary attire. |
Photos of Sophie |
Rotary Speakers September 2, 2020 - Operation Warm, David Stillwagon, Debbie EsbenshadeOperation Warm has launched for the 2020 Year. Dave and Debbie guide us through the changes happening this year and the adjustments being made to provide children in our Valley with warm coats through the fall/winter.
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Rotary Speakers August 26, 2020 - Membership Assembly, Samantha Turner, Bob Caldwell, Josh PrestWe concluded Membership Month with a recap of the month and increased participation in ClubRunner and Clatter. Also awarded was Perfect Attendance.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Barbara BrothersThis week, we become better acquainted with Barbara Brothers, whose passion for education continues beyond her career. She loves the Youngstown of today and shares great stories about the Youngstown of her childhood, including trolley car rides into downtown. |
Rotary Speakers August 19, 2020 - Sr. Ann McManamon, H.M.We had the opportunity to hear from Sr. Ann McManamon, H.M. of the Dorothy Day House on how the organization is helping to feed those in need during Covid-19. To support this important work, Rotary Club of Youngstown President Samantha Turner presented Sr. McManamon with a $1,500 check for the purchase, preparation, and packaging of food for takeout for its clients. |
Rotary Speakers August 12, 2020 - Mark Sweetwood & Thea NixonThe hot news topics were on everyone's minds as we heard from an inside source - Mahoning Matters. Founded in October 2019, just 40 days after The Youngstown Vindicator closed, the digital news service, was represented by Editor Mark Sweetwood and Business Development & Community Partnerships lead Thea Nixon.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Aspasia Lyras-Bernacki |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Bob SiffrinAlthough he's not a Youngstown native, The Very Reverend Robert J. Siffrin has been a leader in our community for many years as well as in the church. He is currently the diocesan administrator for the Youngstown Catholic Diocese, a role he will hold until a new bishop can be named. For a priest, he has a very interesting relationship with the art of song.
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Rotary Speaker August 5, 2020 - Andrew WingardFormer YSU Assistant Athletics of Athletics and current YSU Foundation Development Director Andrew Wingard spoke to attendees at the August 3rd Rotary Meeting about the new Social Justice Scholarship being offered to first-generation college students. |
Rotary Speakers July 29 2020 - Aimee Fifarek and Dave StillwagonThe Rotary Club of Youngstown has a new website, www.youngstownrotary.com! Immediate Past President Dave Stillwagon and Aimee Fifarek spoke to everyone present at the MVR and on Zoom for the July 29th meeting about all the work that led up to the transition and gave a tour of our new online home.
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Adam LeeWe turn the spotlight on our Fellow Rotarian and CityScape Program Director Adam Lee. A New York state native, Adam has definitely led an interesting life! You'll definitely want read his story involving a Scandinavian backpacker, chili vodka, and a beard trim. |
Det. Sgt. Michael R. Cox - July 22, 2020Our program was Michael R. Cox a Detective Sgt of 21.5 years from the Youngstown Police Dept. Currently assigned to Detective Bureau and mainly investigate crimes committed against a person. He is currently the President of Youngstown Police Ranking Organization, President of Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence and the former Vice President of Struthers Rotary Community Corps. |
Island Inspiration! November Fundraiser for Rotary District 6650's International Project, the Dominica Mission TripSupport District 6650's Dominica Mission Trip Project and have a night of Caribbean magic! When: November 14th, 2013 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Where: Caribbean Pools & Hot Tubs, 4728 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, OH There will be appetizers provided by Flambeaus Caribbean Take-Out. There will be a full buffet and cash bar. Island music provided by DJ Dr. Goo. Brought to you by the Youngstown Rotary Beers Cheers and Gears, Austintown Rotary Club & Polish Youngstown Polish Happy Hour. The suggested donation is $5/ person, plus children's hygiene supplies or g rated dvd's. |
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Facebook FunYou know the saying that it takes a village to raise a child? Well, it also takes a an entire Rotary Club to make the Facebook page interesting, too. You may see me running around our meetings trying to take pictures of people speaking, or new members. I'd like for you ALL to run around and get pictures of Rotarians doing fun, interesting Rotary type things. You can then post the picture to your Facebook page and tag Youngstown Rotary, and we'll make sure it gets added to our timeline. We want to look like the fun, happening club we are on our social media presence, so get out there and snap away! And sit in the front of the room. Not only will you make President Scott happy, but all the cool kids do it and it looks great for those pics!
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TEAM BANNON RIDES FOR 5TH TIMEBetty Bannon discussed this at our meeting. It is a great story, so I also wanted to share it here. This ride is in honor of her late son. In addition, several past Rotarians who have passed away of ALS were remembered at our last meeting. Dear Friends,
Hugh, Lisa & Breen 2012 Tri-State Trek |
Donate US$5 to Polio Via Text MessageYou now have the opportunity to use your cell phone to make a one-time US$5 donation toward polio by texting "polio" to 90999. Proceeds will go toward Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge. |
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