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The Interact clubs in our district selected to support the Akron Children's Hospital as their district-wide service project this year, and they need your help! We would love to make this project even more successful with your support. If you would like to learn more about Akron Children's Hospital, you can read more about them here: https://www.akronchildrens.org/inside/
To support this amazing cause, you can simply:
1) Contribute anything from their Amazon Wishlist. This is a simple and convenient way to help this cause without ever having to leave your desk! Anything purchased from this wish list will be sent directly to Akron Children's. You can see their Amazon Wishlist by clicking here: Amazon Wishlist or use this QR Code
2) Bring any of the items listed on the list (DOWNLOAD HERE) to the district conference on April 28th and 29th. A representative from the Akron Children's Hospital will be at the conference for the Youth Luncheon on Saturday, April 29th. Let's show them how amazing District 6630 can be when we work together! The list of needed items is quite thorough, so I suggest your club might choose one or two categories to focus on collecting. If your club would like to do a collection but cannot send anyone to the district conference this year, please contact me and we will make other arrangements. Please see the attachment for the full list of needed items as well as guidelines on what can be accepted!
3) Do a club service project and make fleece tie blankets for the patients. Several of our Interact clubs have already held a blanket-making service project, and we have already donated 150 blankets to the hospital. This is a fun and easy service project for Rotarians to do, and one of the top requests from the hospital. If your club wants to do a blanket-making project and would like a contact to get the fabric for free, please contact me at chelsea.talty@westg.org.
4) Make a cash donation online that will go directly to Akron Children's Hospital. You can make a donation of any amount at this link: Donate to Akron Children's Nowor use this QR Code
With so many ways to help, there is something for every club! Please consider participating in our Interact Service Project. We hope to see everyone at the youth luncheon at the District Conference on April 29th. Thank you, and don't hesitate to reach out to me at Chelsea.Talty@westg.org with any questions.
As always, if I can be of further assistance, please let me know, and feel free to contact me.
Thanks for your support of Camp RYLA.
Service Above Self,
Marc ---
D. Marc West --- Chair – Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Camp RYLA) District 6630 RYLA Committee Rotarian – Rotary Club of Berea Advisor – Rotaract Club of BW & Berea
Pronouns: he, him, his 110 K – Bonds Hall Baldwin Wallace University 275 Eastland Road Berea, OH 44017-2088
The Rotary Club of Hudson has begun the year with new members, engaging speakers, major community projects, charitable activities and plans for an enhanced Annual Gala. A combination of new and veteran leaders is strategically implementing the Club’s Long-Range Plan approved in early 2022.
Weekly speakers have addressed the topics of Health and Wellness and community Youth Activities in the first two months of 2023. Upcoming months will be devoted to the Environment, Youth Education, Summer Fun, Public Safety and Northeast Ohio History. These professional presentations are typically complimented by Club member questions after the speech.
New Club members in the past year represent a cross section of the Hudson community, including lawyers, business entrepreneurs, school administrators, a financial director and a bar association administrator. These new members have eagerly taken the opportunities to get involved in Rotary projects that suit their interests and abilities to contribute ideas.
Major community projects as set forth in the Long-Range Plan are well underway with over $250,000 raised for restoration of the historic log cabin on Main Street and the establishment of two pollinator gardens at Hudson elementary schools. In both cases, Rotary members are working with school and scouting members on projects that will enhance our community. Watch for the log cabin renovation and the pollinator garden sites to become active in the Spring. The dedication of the cabin is scheduled for August.
Fun events involving Rotary members will be coming up in the next six months including a Camp Manatoc service day, an Octoberfest Biergarten, the Gala auction and a community parade. These annual events allow Rotary members to participate, side by side, with other Club members and with the public to serve the community. Best of all is the annual Santa-on-the-Green event which became Santa-in-the-Cabin this past Christmas much to the delight of parents and kids alike who enjoyed the warm fireplace and log cabin ambience.
The Annual Gala will take place on May 19 at the Twinsburg Hilton Garden Inn, featuring both a silent auction during the cocktail hour and a live auction after dinner. Beneficiaries this year will be Hudson High School college scholarships, Hudson EMS and The Gift of Life Northeast Ohio. Kaulig Giving will once again be the lead sponsor and an exciting gift for the live auction has already been received from Gervasi’s for an overnight stay and dinner. A raffle will again offer a “monthly out-to-dinner date night” package to include many local upscale restaurants.
If you are interested in joining the Hudson Rotary, you can check out our speakers, projects and fun activities at www.rotaryhudson.org. You might also contact any of our Committee Chairs listed on the website to explore your specific community interests. We look forward to talking with you or having you join us for a future breakfast meeting.
Rotary is a worldwide network of 1.4 million people of action who tackle the most persistent problems in our communities while building professional and leadership skills through meaningful connections.
The Rotary Club of Nordonia Hills along with the Nordonia Hills High School and staff, presented a program on March 9th at Nordonia High School for 9th and 10th graders on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Focus). This program was made possible through a District 6630 grant that was received in 2022. The goal of the grant was to increase awareness and generate excitement in students for the endless possibilities of careers in the STEM field.
The day consisted of three parts. The first was a vendor show with over 58 businesses and organizations setting up a table with information about what they do and demonstrating one or two hands-on activities on how STEM is used in their business. The students were allowed to pursue the vendor tables independently during their time at the event. They were free to talk to all vendors and experience the active display that each of them brought. Over 800 students were able to participate in this part of the program.
The second part consisted of brief talks from professionals in various science and math fields such as NASA. Summit Metro Parks, Oakwood Labs, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Akron Zoo, Peak Nano, University Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Radiology Department, University of Akron Esports Department, Ohio State University Biomedical Research Department, Stella Nutrition, Rock the House, and AECOM. These professionals were able to talk to all the students together about the challenges and rewards of a STEM career. Several colleges and universities such as Lakeland Community College, Cleveland State University, and Youngstown State University were also present to explain the programs they offer at their respective schools.
The third part of the day was a “Robotics Competition” between the students. There were four groups of five students each that competed against each other with a “robotics” kit from LEGO. Each group was given two hours to build a robot that could accomplish a task. The students received instructions from the kit and had the use of a laptop computer that allow them to program it accordingly. After about 2 hours, each group presented their robot. Judges then awarded each group a prize based on the functionality and efficiency of the robot. Each of the four place finishers were awarded a cash prize provided by two business members in the Nordonia Hills Club. It was very exciting and interesting to watch the students compete and built a robot in about two hours. The students were very focused on their activity throughout the competition.
A box Lunch was provided by the local Jimmy John’s shop for all the student participants and vendors who attended the show. Nordonia Hills Rotarian and Organizer, Dr. Lateef Saffore felt the day and entire program was a huge success, and we are looking forward to planning for next year’s event.
Bill LaPlace Memorial Golf Outing Scheduled for June 20
The Rotary Club of Cleveland has announced that it will host a golf outing in memory of PDG Bill LaPlace on Tuesday, June 2, 2023, at Coppertop Golf Course in Valley City, Ohio. Bill was a 50-plus year member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland, which he joined in 1968. He served the club as president in 1986-87, as president of the Cleveland Rotary Foundation in 1990-91, and as treasurer of the Foundation for more than 30 years. Bill was District 6630 Governor in 1992-93, and he continued for many years as treasurer of the district.
A proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Bill not only earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and an MBA at OSU, but he interrupted his studies for a total of five years to serve as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following graduate school, Bill passed the CPA exam and began a lifelong career at the accounting firm of Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte) in Cleveland, where he retired after many years as a partner. Bill was active in many professional, civic, and social organizations. Bill passed away on January 31, 2023, in Columbus, OH, at the age of 95.
All District 6630 Rotarians are invited to honor PDG Bill LaPlace by participating in the golf outing. The price is $95 per person, which covers greens fee, cart, lunch, and a buffet dinner. The shotgun-start scramble will begin at 9:00 a.m. Bag lunches will be served at the turn, and dinner will begin at about 3:00 p.m. For those who only want to attend the dinner, the price will be $30. Beer and soft drinks are included with both meals.
To register for the outing (for golf or dinner or both) or to get more information, email Cleveland Rotarian Ed Thomas at edthomascsu@gmail.com.
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f the Rotary Club of Cleveland, which he joined in 1968. He served the club as president in 1986-87, as president of the Cleveland Rotary Foundation in 1990-91, and as treasurer of the Foundation for more than 30 years. Bill was District 6630 Governor in 1992-93, and he continued for many years as treasurer of the district.
