Speakers - We continue to look for dynamic speakers so we can make our meetings fun and informative! Please give your suggestions to Annie Hanson. 

 

Tabs for Ronald McDonald House - Save the pop and beer can tabs for Ronald McDonald House and bring them to Don Coughlin at any meeting.  

From the Chamber: We can accept reservations from any Rotarian in the club that wishes to attend to do so at the member rate of $20. They can call the Chamber office at 330-688-1579, or email smfcc@smfcc.com,  to make a reservation.  

Menu:  Salad, rolls, pecan chicken with maple Dijon sauce, herb roasted Yukon potatoes, fresh vegetables, cookies
Vegetarian:  Must be requested by Thursday prior to luncheon. The deadline to RSVP is October 11.  The cancellation policy is as follows: We regret cancellations will not be accepted after noon on Friday, October 11 and all no shows must be billed to meet our reservation guarantee.  Please send a representative in your place if you find you are unable to attend.

 

 

Judge Hoover shared the controversial history of our court.  It serves 16 communities with a total population of about 200,000 and is the seventh largest court in the State of Ohio.  Who knew?! When the Cuyahoga Falls court was not big enough to meet the demands, Judge Hoover proposed that a new court be established in Stow.  With the help of Mayor Karen Fritschel and other Stow leaders and State leaders, the $12 million project was approved. An extra amount was added to the court fees as well as utilizing labor of the people for the penalties of which they commit, so that the taxpayers would not be charged.  At this point the $12million debt has been reduced to $4.7 million.  Community service workers do yard work and maintenance with the courthouse and a garden produces 2000 pounds of organic food for the Foodbank each year.  All of this teaches a work ethic and helps people feel good about themselves.  We have the only court that pays its own way....something of which we can be proud.