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The Rotary Club of Akron-Newstead was chartered in 1989. The objectives of our club is to work locally to implement the ideals set forth in the "Object of Rotary International" and to strengthen the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club by striving to achieve the following five specific objectives.

On an annual basis, select, lead, and implement tow or more projects which will energize and involve the club members.
Communicate with, and publicize at least monthly, relevant information concerning the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club with our several communities.
Retain the active participation of current members and achieve a significant annual net gain of members. Focus on leaders in major business, professional, and community organizations.
Promote fellowship, hospitality, and involvement within the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club for the purpose of multiplying and strengthening members' commitments to the club.
Focus Akron-Newstead Rotary Club's limited financial and volunteer resources where they will be most appreciated and make a difference in people's lives.

On an annual basis, select, lead, and implement tow or more projects which will energize and involve the club members.
Communicate with, and publicize at least monthly, relevant information concerning the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club with our several communities.
Retain the active participation of current members and achieve a significant annual net gain of members. Focus on leaders in major business, professional, and community organizations.
Promote fellowship, hospitality, and involvement within the Akron-Newstead Rotary Club for the purpose of multiplying and strengthening members' commitments to the club.
Focus Akron-Newstead Rotary Club's limited financial and volunteer resources where they will be most appreciated and make a difference in people's lives.

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Rotary Happenings

Posted by Wally Smith

*The annual Rotary Pancake Breakfast will be Palm Sunday, April 5 at the Akron Fire Hall. Proceeds will go to our ACS scholarship program that has helped hundreds of local students over the years. Make plans now to attend this fun Spring event.

*The club’s newest members are Leah Bisson of Independent Health and Julie Pappalardo, founder of “The Newsteader”.

*After a program presentation by Linda McQuiston, local representative of the non profit organization “Rise Against Hunger”, the club decided it will assist with their work. “Rise Against Hunger” is an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable.

*We wish Paul Palizay owner of Yogi’s all the best with the expansion into the Akron House building. At a recent Thursday morning club meeting Paul briefed members on Yogi’s transition and plans.

More than a library

After the genocide of 1994, Rotarians led a successful campaign to build Rwanda’s first public library.