ATTENDANCE: With us today were: Rich Bedell, Bill Choler, Dave Christman, Roger Cline, Don Coughlin, Andy Denton, Mary Dula, Steve Dunton, Elizabeth Eaken, Sue Figler, Jeff Film, Brad Jagger, Mike Kostyack, Jim Laber, Carrie Leising, Tom Loepp, Gail Moseley, Annette Oborn, Bob Oborn, John Pirbonic, Dave Renninger, Brad Ruth, Olivia Salzmann, J.T. Stimler, Steve Stimmel, Bob Sweitzer, Marty Tass, Marissa Williams and Fire Chief, Mark Stone After President, Linda Trevorrow, led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, Program Host, Jeff Film offered our invocation with a prayer of hope and encouragement recognizing the difficult situations that have been a part of our lives in recent months. HAPPY BUCKS: Bob Oborn is happy because their union contract passed and they are done with their 2021 plan for Kent Elastomer. Bill Choler shared that his daughter, Kelly, was married last weekend. Mary Dula is happy that her daughter, Sarah, is moving from Cuyahoga Falls to Stow. And it is Mary's birthday today, so this is a great birthday present. Carrie Leising is glad that the Teacher Supply Closet officially has begun. (Look below at the announcements about a service project related to this endeavor.) NEW MEMBERS: Membership Chair, Elizabeth Eaken, inducted two new members, Sue Figler and Mike Kostyack, virtually this morning. She delivered their pins to them ahead of time so that they could make things official. Linda Trevorrow is the sponsor for both. After their induction, they introduced themselves. Sue told us that she is married to Matt and is Mom to four daughters. She has lived in Stow since 1993. Sue is an attorney by profession but transitioned to non-profit management and is now the Major Gifts Director for the Boy Scouts of America, Great Trail Council. She is also a guardian ad litem. Sue lives at 1536 W. Arndale Rd., Stow, OH 44224 and her work address is 4500 Hudson Dr., Stow, OH 44224. Her cell phone is 330-687-5468 and her business phone is 234-900-5901. Her e-mail is susan.figler@scouting.org. Mike Kostyack is married to Alaina and is the Dad to three daughters. He has been in education for 28 years, 18 of those as a principal in Berea and Columbiana schools. This is his first year as Director of Human Resources for the Stow-Munroe Falls Schools and he says how much he loves the work and the people here. Their home address is 6931 Seven Hills Blvd, Seven Hills, OH 44131. His work address is 4350 Allen Rd., Stow, OH. Mike's cell phone is 216-903-7582 and her business phone is 216-689-5415. His e-mail is st_mkostyack@smfcsd.org. We are happy to welcome both Mike and Sue and look forward to getting to know them. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Reverse Raffle: Bob Oborn says that there are only 4 tickets yet to be paid for. They may do a trial run with the help of Gail Moseley but other than that are ready for the November 7th event. Salvation Army Bell Ringing: Brad Ruth says they are just finalizing a few details and then a sign-up sheet will be sent out. Foodbank: Mary Dula says that our next time to work will be next Wednesday from 4:30-6:30. The first 7 people who sign up will be the volunteers for November. Contact Mary at 330-715-6358 or mattskstrnn@yahoo.com. Breakfast Donations: Annette says this is the last week to send in our breakfast money donations. She has about $600 so far for the month of October. Send your check, made out to the club, to her at 381 Silver Valley Blvd., Munroe Falls, OH 44262. Teacher Supply Closet: Carrie said that there is a need for volunteers to get some loose leaf paper into packages of 50. They ordered it in bulk because it was way cheaper. She is asking for people to go to the"closet" on the second floor of City Hall to count the sheets into groups of 50 and then put them in plastic sleeves. If you would rather, you can get paper to take home and do the packaging there. Board Meeting: The minute of the October Board Meeting are attached to these minutes. PROGRAM: Jeff Film talked about happiness by saying that he is going on a hike with his wife and daughter this weekend to reconnect and relax, recognizing that in times of stress it is easy to forget or even ignore those closest to us. He also said that he considers the dedication of Rotarians phenomenal in this community. For today's program, Fire Chief Mark Stone, Mayor John Pribonic and Police Chief, Jeff Film explained Issue 23, which is on this year's ballot. First and foremost, Jeff encouraged everyone to get out and vote. For several years there has been consideration of a regional dispatch center with the safety of residents in our general area of the county being a top priority. The new center would include, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls, Munroe Falls, Tallmadge, and Mogadore. There are already several ways that communities share in services that enhance multiple communities. Metro SWAT, Dive Rescue, the 911 System, the dispatch CAD System, Metro Crash Team and the Citizens' Police Academy are examples of the ways various entities work cooperatively. We have a good center already, according to Chief Film, but it can be better and more efficient. We can share human resource, fiscal resources and technological resources which could result in greater efficiency in all of those levels. We would move from having 2-3 dispatchers per shift to 8-12 in the new plan. Since it is not unusual to receive multiple calls about the same issue, more staff could lead to efficiency for the residents. Shared operating costs would be of benefit to everyone and the technology could lead to a seamless transfer among jurisdictions when necessary. The new center would be located at the old Weaver School site at #91 and Howe Rd. There will be dispatch rooms, a training facility and a radio room. The various municipalities would share the cost so that this plan does not need a separate tax, according to Mayor Pribonic. JOKE: Rich Bedell told us about a man who went into a bar and was surprised with he went to the cigarette machine and later asked for peanuts. Rich will share the joke with you. Next week Dave Renninger is in charge of our joke. Linda dismissed us by hoping we have a good week and by encouraging everyone to vote. |
