July 28 2021 Newsletter

 

 Co-President, Brad Ruth opened the meeting by leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance and followed with the invocation.

He then thanked Gail Moseley and Steve Dunton for getting us all checked in.

 

 

Ron Taggart shared that Central American Medical Organization (CAMO) will hold a fundraiser on September 17.  If you wish to have more information, please contact Ron at 330-807-7925.  Part of the reason they are in need of help is that Honduras had two hurricanes in the last year.    

 

Wedding Anniversaries:

Don and Ellen Coughlin are celebrating 56 years of marriage this week,  Jim and Lauren Laber are celebrating 29 years together and Annie and Michael Hilaire are celebrating two years.

 

This week Roger Cline observes 31 years as a member of this club and Mark Ferguson joined 15 years ago.  

 

CONCERNS:

 Bob Oborn is getting a little stronger each day, but still has a way to go.  Let him know you are thinking of him at boborn@kentelastomer.com.

 

Steve Fry can still use our prayers and good wishes for healing at sfry@neo.rr.com.

 

RAFFLE DRAWING:  The Presidents' table had the winning ticket but Roger Cline drew the 8 of spades, so the pot will continue to grow.

 

INDUCTION:  The club was happy to welcome Scott Miller as a new member, sponsored by Brad Ruth.  He is a Stow resident where he lives with his wife, Diane.  He has a son who is at The Ohio State University and another son who is at Hiram College.  He is an Outside Sales Representative at Matheson Tri-Gas.  Yesterday, Membership Chair. Elizabeth Eaken sent the club an e-mail with all of his contact information and presided over this morning's induction. 

 

Burning River Endurance Run:  Christina Gary thanked everyone who participated in the beer pouring last weekend after the run.  She not only was in charge of the event but also ran 27 1/2 miles for 1/4 of the relay.  She had nothing but good to say about HiHo Brewery for their cooperation. Every year they brew a special beer for this event.  This year it was LDS and was praised by those who tasted it.  

 

Stuff the Bus: Carrie Leising (cleising23@gmail.com) is in charge of the project which will bring new supplies to our Teacher Supply Closet.  She needs people to sign up for a shift for the event which will take place on August 6 from 10:00-6:00, and August 7 from 10:00 to 4:00 during tax free weekend.  On August 8 from 9:00 until noon, the supplies will be organized in Council Chambers at City Hall.  Volunteers are also needed for that.  Let Carrie know when you can help.

 

Adopt-A-Spot: Marty Tass (marty@khbent.com) is always looking for volunteers to weed our Adopt-A-Spot at the corner of Graham and 91.  Twenty minutes of weeding can make a real difference.

 

Football Pool Books: Pat Messmore (pat@messmoreagency.com) says we only have 30 books left.  They are $20.00 each so offer them to your friends and family before they are gone.  

 

Foodbank:  Next Wednesday, August 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 is our time to volunteer at the Akron-Canton Foodbank.  Send Mary Dula a text at 330-715-6358 for more information or to offer to help.

 

Pop tabs:  Don Coughlin is always collecting tabs from pop cans to benefit Ronald McDonald House.  

 

PROGRAM: Cathy Jansen, Regent and Debbie Schinkler of Joshua Stow, DAR presented our program this morning,  Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 and is a non-profit, non-political women's service organization headquartered in Washington, D.C.

 

They have over 190,000 members in over 3,000 chapters across all 50 states and internationally  Women who are 18 years or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution are eligible to become members.  Nationally the members have activities that are historical, educational and patriotic.  They actively support active military personnel and veterans from all of the branches of the service.

 

A major project of the group is "Wreaths Across America".  The purpose of the mission is to remember fallen heroes, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom.  This is done partially through placing wreaths at the graves of veterans.  In 2007 the Wreath Across America effort was officially formed.  By 2014 they were able to cover all of the graves at Arlington National Cemetery.  Then, in 2020, in spite of the pandemic, 1.7 million graves were wreathed with wreaths created in certain ways with specific symbolism that describes the meaning of being a veteran.  

 

On December 18 of this year at noon, Joshua Stow NSDAR will host a Wreaths Across America ceremony at Stow Cemetery to honor the fallen veterans.  After the ceremony, wreaths will be placed at the local Stow Cemeteries where local veterans are laid to rest...over 800 graves.  The ceremony is open to anyone who wishes to attend.  

 

To find out more about the local DAR chapter go to JoshuaStowDAR@gmail.com.  To learn more about Wreaths Across American visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Oh0247P.  

 

By the way, they are looking for bagpipers for the ceremony.  If you know of someone who plays, please contact  the local chapter.