The Rotary Club of Akron inducted the 2021-2022 President and Officers:
President: Steve Buie (photo)
President Elect: Lynda Farkas
Vice President: Tom Knauer
Secretary: Terrance Dalton
Treasurer: Michael Gladysz
Past President / Nominating Committee Chair: Dr. Rob McGregor
Sergeant-at-Arms: David Hall
Director 7/2019-6/2022: Karen Hrdlicka
Director 7/2019-6/2022: Tom Knauer
Director 7/2019-6/2022: Nichole Major
Director 7/2020-6/2022: Thane Billow
Director 7/2020-6/2023: Katy Miller
Director 7/2020-6/2023: Tamara Mora
Director 7/2020-6/2023: Jacinto Nunez
Director 7/2021-6/2023: GK Maddox
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Doug Kohl
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Katerina Papas
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Laura Smiley
Director 7/2021-6/2024: Mike Shearer
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Welcome to The Rotary Club of Akron!
AIMEE WADE
Aimee Wade was inducted into the Rotary Club of Akron on July 20, 2021. She was sponsored by Julie Brandle who said "Aimee has a heart to do good for others."
Click here to view the induction and weekly meeting.
She is married to Ryan and is a life-long resident of Summit County.
She has worked with the ADM Board for more than a decade where she was recently appointed as the new Executive Director.
Wade is the first woman and the first person of color to serve as the Executive Director of the ADM Board. “I recognize the significance of this role in our community, and I am committed to working with our partners and stakeholders to ensure that quality, effective and equitable behavioral healthcare services are available for all Summit County residents,” she said. “Moving forward, I am concentrating on providing HOPE for the community: Health and Wellness, Outcomes, Potential and Equity. I firmly believe that together our collective impact has infinite potential.”
Wade holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Criminology from The Ohio State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Akron. She is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and an Ohio and Internationally Certified Prevention Consultant (OCPC).
She is also a member of the Summit County Opiate Abatement Advisory Committee and the Summa Community Engagement Committee. She is a past Board Member for Child Guidance and Family Solutions and a graduate of Leadership Akron Signature Class 35.
Please join us in welcoming Aimee to the Rotary family!
GREAT FUN AT
END POLIO NIGHT
AT PROGRESSIVE FIELD
Stew Buchanan put together another successful End Polio Now Night at Progressive Field. (photo left with Dr. McGregor)
Everyone had a great time!
Dr. McGregor brought a guest and potential new Akron Rotarian, Ryan Palmer - they were still smiling in this photo (right) during the 7th inning stretch - unfortunately in extra innings the Cleveland Indians (soon to be known as The Guardians) lost the game.
The evening raised much need funds to continue our Polio eradication efforts worldwide.
Rotary Club of Akron Past President, Pat O'Neill, organized an in-person send off for our esteemed 2020-2021 Club President Dr. Rob McGregor. This followed a virtual send off at Rob's final club meeting.
Rob, accompanied by his wife Sharon, enjoyed a beautiful evening on the lake at The Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs.
Surrounded by many Rotary members and guests, McGregor received accolades and a few fun jabs throughout the evening.
This photo archive (click here) includes photos from this special evening as well as the PowerPoint slides that were presented at Rob's last virtual meeting.
Special thanks to Julie Brandle, Pat O'Neill and Mella Castner for the photos and to Sandy Naragon for the PowerPoint slides.
The following poem was was written by Pat O'Neill and presented to Rob at the event:
With his suit neatly pressed and a bowtie around his neck,
His head is shining without a speck.
When we’d gather at Portage, he was known for his socks
It certainly was not for his flowing locks.
At the crack of dawn he hits the gym,
To get the guns, the abs and keep his waistline slim.
The world's strongest McGregor was a title he owned.
Thanks to those push ups that keep him toned.
He’s a man who is humble, and a man who won’t gloat.
But he sure puffs out his chest when he’s in a dragon boat.
When he walked Abby and Ali down the aisle,
From the International Space Station you could see his smile.
Sharon and Rob you sure raised your girls right,
But that black and yellow is a hideous sight.
He’s a medical doctor, that’s easy to see.
So who convinced him to be the President of Rotary?
“Rob, you’ll be our leader and it will be a piece of cake.
So little of your time this job will take.”
12 months later, and it was all a blur
Zooming each week, you became a tech connoisseur.
The ice breakers were a hit, just don’t call on me.
I can’t quickly recall my favorite memory.
Oh wait, yes I can, I remember this year.
The beautiful sight as Big Ben shed a tear.
He goes by many names including dad, doc, and Rob.
During the year of Covid, we had the best man for the job.
Our club had your back, for that much is clear,
As long as we didn’t ask, “how about just one more year?”
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Mr. Past-President, we can’t thank you enough
I’m sure watching Steve take the mic won’t be so tough.
So, to the man with many names, you found your favorite this year
Being called Papa Mac will bring you the most cheer.
So Dr. Rob, I hope this poem you found cute,
Cheers to not having to say, “you forgot to unmute.”
Thank you to our Paul Harris Fellow +6
We proudly recognize and thank Sandy Naragon whose outstanding generosity;to the The Rotary International Foundation (TRF) demonstrates a spirit of giving which helps sustain and improve the lives of others.;
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Sandy reached a new milestone in her donor legacy as a multiple Paul Harris Fellow (PHF). You will find more information below about the recognition levels and how you can become a PHF.;
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Sandy Naragon - Paul Harris + 6
Her pin contains a Ruby
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