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Upcoming District Events
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- All District Events will be virtual until further notice
DG Visit: Tallmadge
Delanie's Gastro Bar
Sep 01, 2022 7:15 AM
 
Membership Steering Committee Meeting
ZOOM Meeting
Sep 06, 2022 6:00 PM
 
DG Visit: Rotary Club of Twinsburg
Twinsburg VFW Hall
Sep 07, 2022 6:30 PM
 
Membership Roundtable
Zoom Meeting
Sep 08, 2022
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
DG Visit: Rotary Club of Painesville
Lake County Historical Society
Sep 13, 2022 12:00 PM
 
Pre Presidents-Elect Training: Membership
ZOOM Meeting
Sep 14, 2022
 
DG Visit: Rotary Club of Barberton
Fa Ray's Family Restaurant
Sep 15, 2022 7:30 AM
 
DG Visit: Rotary Club of Cleveland
Windows on the River
Sep 15, 2022 12:00 PM
 
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ROTARY DISTRICT 6630 CONNECTIONS

SEPTEMBER 2022 GOVERNORS MESSAGE
 
September 2022
 
 
My Rotary Family,
 

September 8 is Education and Literacy Month


I can’t believe that school is back in session. Where did the summer go? I want to thank many of our clubs for their service to the students and schools in our districts. Clubs have been organizing and promoting programs like "Stuff the Bus" (Stow-Munroe Falls), in which a school bus is used to collect donated school supplies.  Many of our clubs have a tradition of distributing dictionaries to students in the elementary school and distribution age appropriate books in Kindergarten.

I was one of the fortunate children who had parents that took the time to sit and read to me and my siblings as we were growing up and grandparents that gave us books throughout our life. I love to read and on a daily basis. I don’t remember the first book I ever read but I do remember the book that had an impact on me. I read a book in middle school written by Mary Lois Dunn titled “Man in The Box”, Copyright 1968. It was a book that I read multiple times and I still own a copy that I purchased back in 1978.

DO YOU REMEMBER: When did you receive your first book? When you were a child, who read to you, who sat with you and taught you to read? Did you have your own book(s)? Do you remember your first book? What book had the greatest impact on you?

We have witnessed the turmoil around the world and seen the educational impact that COVID has had on our youth and especially the kids from low-income families. Education is a human right and access is essential to an equitable world, yet most of the world’s people living in extreme poverty lack basic education. Quality education has been proven to reduce inequality, fuel economic growth, and help people live longer, healthier lives.

We don’t discuss it because many Americans believe that literacy is not a problem.

DID YOU KNOW:
 

  • The average American (half of the US population) reads at or below the 7th-grade level.

     
  • There are 36 million adults in the United States who can’t read above a third-grade level. That means that 1 in 7 people have literacy issues.

     
  • If all students in low-income countries had just basic reading skills, an estimated 171 million people could escape extreme poverty.

If you would like to see the data on your county visit the U.S. Skills Map: State and County Indicators of Adult Literacy and Numeracy

Share your Literacy Project

Many Clubs in District 6630, have been significantly involved in the battle against illiteracy over the past few years.  If your Club has a literacy project underway, please share it to social media this month and tag the post with the following: use @district6630 for Instagram and use #district6630rotary for Facebook.

Thank you,
 
David E Jones
Rotary District 6630 District Governor 2022-2023
Northampton-Cuyahoga Valley Rotary Club Past President 2017
Rotary District 6630
 -- Foundation Stewardship Chair 2016-2020
 -- RI Conference Chair 2017-2021
 
Cell Phone: 330.603.4107       
Email: DEJRotary@gmail.com

 
ROTARY RECOGNIZES LEADERSHIP IN HUDSON COMMUNITY AND IN ITS CLUB
The Rotary Club of Hudson celebrated its “changing of the guard” recently at the Blue Canyon restaurant with the swearing in of its next President and the recognition of this year’s Jimmy Sutphin Award winner. The Rotarian of the Year plaque was also presented. Each of these recognitions is part of the annual Rotary celebration banquet.
 
Liz Murphy, founder of Destination Hudson was chosen as this year’s recipient in honor of her contributions to the community over the past 28 years and her meaningful and compelling communications with the public regarding a variety of Hudson opportunities and events. She has been the driving force behind the Downtown Merchants for many years, seeking ways to help our small retail businesses thrive. Previous owner of the Learned Owl, Liz has always been one of our community’s most sincere and active advocates.
 
Liz assured the assembled that “I love Hudson as Jimmy did, and I am honored that the Rotary Club of Hudson felt I deserved this year’s award. Hudson’s spirit of volunteerism is a result of many who feel the same way. One positive that came out of Covid is that the Hudson Chamber, Destination Hudson, City and the Merchants of Hudson are working together more effectively than ever before---Jimmy would approve!”
 
The Jimmy Sutphin Award was established in 2015 to recognize deserving Hudson community leaders who closely reflect the Rotary “Service Above Self” standard. The initial recipient was Jimmy “Inky” Sutphin, a friend and colleague of both the Rotary Club and the community at large. Jimmy was universally loved by local citizens who benefited by his communication skills and empathy for all he encountered.
 
The Rotarian of the Year plaque was presented to James Yard who has been responsible for the Club’s marketing and public relations for the past five years and led the Strategic Planning Committee during 2021. He assured attendees that he has had “the privilege of simply reporting all the good deeds performed by the Club’s members”.
 
Regarding community service over the past year, it was recognized that outgoing President Patrick Scherer led the Club in staging a “comeback” Rotary Annual Gala that raised over $65,000, coordinated the ongoing Scout Cabin restoration project that has secured $240,000 in funding and supervised the planting of two elementary school pollinator gardens, all efforts being part of the Strategic Plan. In addition, his Speakers Committee, Chaired by John Adams, has provided highly engaging and meaningful weekly presenters throughout the year.
 
Father Joseph Boysel, a longtime community leader, was sworn in as the Club’s next President and promised to engage more of our young, diverse and business members of the Hudson community. He encouraged all members to invite a friend to attend one of our meetings to see firsthand what an active, sharing and congenial group we are.
 
Learn more about Rotary and its community projects at www.rotaryhudson.org.
WESTLAKE-BAY VILLAGE NEWS 
The Westlake - Bay Village Rotary Art Festival took place on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Dozens of artists of various mediums participated. Food trucks provided delicious meals. Some of the over 2,000 patrons sipped their favorite cold drink in the beer and wine garden.  Musical groups performing throughout the day included classical winds, rock and jazz.
 
Kids and adults enjoyed a balloon artist, the artist raffle, snow cones and popcorn.
 
The Festival was held on the grounds of Westlake Porter Public Library. Shaun Kinley, the festival's featured artist, paints textural acrylics capturing action and energy with intensity as his works illuminate the subjects with brilliant color, stroke and substance. He was honored with a proclamation from Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough. The money raised from this festival goes directly back to the community for funding such things as kitchen equipment for Meals on Wheels, college scholarships for Westlake and Bay Village high school graduates, family dinners at Ames House - Hospice of the Western Reserve, assistance to those with special needs including Best Buddies, Milestones Autism Resources and STAR Camp.
 
Tim Richards of Star 102.1 FM cut the ribbon to start the festival.
 
 
AKRON RYE STUDENT, MANUEL JACINTO, ARRIVES IN SOUTH KOREA
ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTS GATHER AT AKRON ROTARY CAMP
The District RYE committee held sessions over the weekend of August 27-28 for the exchange students and host families.  
 
The students are shown here with DG David Jones.
  
CLEVELAND CLUB CREATES VIDEO
Check out this video from Rotary Club of Cleveland. It's the club's first video in a new series created to bring awareness to club projects as well as other #PeopleOfAction in our community and around the world.
Has your club started using videos to share club events or news? Please share them! The easiest way is to tag us or share directly to our page.
 
The Rotary Club of Cleveland
As Rotarians, we like to call ourselves “People of Action” and we want to introduce you to some amazing people doing GOOD in our community.
Check out this first video where we spend 3 Minutes with our friend Ebonie Joiner of Shalom & Tranquility Community Garden https://youtu.be/_64nr-gV3dA
LAKEWOOD-ROCKY RIVER SUNRISE WELCOMES EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM SOUTH KOREA
Jae Hoon Jung arrived in Lakewood in August.  He is the first Rotary Exchange Student in a couple years as the Pandemic postponed the Program for two years.   For more than 40 years, Rotary Youth Exchange has been one of Rotary’s best-known programs. As an official program, it dates to 1975, but by that time, Rotary clubs had already been sending students abroad for decades with the aim of promoting international understanding and friendship.
 
What the program offers to and asks of participants is an openness to new ideas and experiences, a willingness to adapt and to gain new perspectives, and an opportunity to make new friends and learn new ways of living, the same values that define Rotary itself.
 
Jae is sponsored by a Rotary club in Gyeonggi-do Republic of Korea (South Korea).   His father is Hang Sup Jun and his mother Ju Won Kim.  He will attend Lakewood High School as a junior.   Sunrise Rotarian, Lynda Carter and her family, will house him until his first host family, the Schlatzer’s, take over in early September.  Jae intends to learn as much as he can about developing his English skills and learn about different cultures during his ten months at Lakewood High School.  Eventually he wants to study Business Administration at a university in the states.
 
Photo:  Marty Harris, Hoon Jung and PDG Jim Harris met Hoon Jung at the airport.
 
Members of the Rotary Club of Lakewood Rocky River Sunrise will entertain him in their homes and take him to local attractions and events.  The club provides an allowance and makes sure he can participate in school events and activities.  Jae skis and played soccer in South Korea.  He looks forward to getting involved in activities at the high school.
 
In addition to this International Service program, there are many Community, Vocational and Youth Service Activities of the two Rotary Clubs of Lakewood Rocky River.  A noon club meets every Monday, and a morning club meets every Wednesday, both at Umerley Hall of the Rocky River Civic Center.  Contact Kathy Berkshire at sloopyohio19@gmail.com to learn more and how you can join with men and women in your area to give back through service in your community, and internationally.
MEDINA SUNRISE CLUB 'FEEDING MEDINA COUNTY'
We had a great group of volunteers from Medina Sunrise Rotary in our warehouse! These Rotarians did a phenomenal job and we are so grateful for their volunteerism and financial support of our Weekender Bags for Children program.
STOW-MUNROE FALLS CLUB 
The Stow-Munroe Falls Rotary Club hosted Stuff the Bus at Giant Eagle and Target in early August during tax-free weekend. 
Donations helped supply teachers in their district with the items they need all year.
REMEMBERING PDG JOHN (JACK) YOUNG
Dear Family of Rotary:
 
We recently shared with you the sad news of the passing of Past District Governor Jack Young. 
 
Here is the official obituary and the information about the graveside service the family has now published:

John “Jack” A. Young, 75, of Brunswick, OH, died peacefully on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Heritage Senior Living in Marysville, OH. 

The son of Charles E. Young and Vera Haug Young, he was born in Marietta, OH on May 16, 1947. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Hayes Young. 

After graduating from Marietta High School in 1965, he attended Bliss College where he received his bachelor’s degree in business. He earned two master’s degrees in human resource management and health care administration from Central Michigan University. In 1969, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Colorado, California, Iceland, and Oklahoma, where he was honorably discharged as Staff Sergeant. 

Employed in human resource management positions throughout his career, he was also founder and administrator for The Villa at the Lake, an assisted living facility in Conneaut, OH. He also served on many professional service organizations from which he received many distinguished honors. 

In addition to his work with Kiwanis International and the Lions Club, he was an active and accomplished member of various Masonic lodges. A past Rotary District Governor, Jack exemplified the organization’s principle of Service Above Self. In his various roles as a dedicated Rotarian, he traveled the world for Rotary International and Shelter Box USA, an organization that aids in disaster recovery throughout the world.  

Jack is survived by three children: Melissa (Eric) Yinger, Emily Williams, and Michael (Holly) Young; grandchildren: Kaleb Jolliff, Kameron Young, Cole Young, Zachary Young, Wyatt Williams, Kyleigh Luke, and Mason Luke; nephew Mitchell Young and niece Shelley Forsythe; sister-in law Sarah Young; former spouse, Ann Young; and his beloved dog, Zoey. 

Burial with military honors will be held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio, on September 10th at noon. 

Memorial donations may be mailed to ViaQuest Hospice, Metro Pl N, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017 Attn: Dyanna; or Shelter Box USA at www.shelterboxusa.org/donate

Ingram Funeral Home of Marysville, is honored to serve Jack’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.IngramFuneralService.com.

Jack’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Heritage Senior Living of Marysville, as well as ViaQuest and Jill Johnson for their care and compassion. 

BEREA CLUB GOLF OUTING - Sept. 8th
E-CLUBNEO DIZZY DUCK DERBY - Sept. 10th
Our Rotary E-Club of Northeast Ohio is again selling Dizzy Ducks, thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Port Summit.
 
This is a traditional event for Port Summit, where they send hundreds of toy rubber ducks down the river, with the "winner" receiving a $1000 grand prize!
 
Please let me know if you would be interested in some Dizzy Ducks for the chance to win, and to benefit our Rotary Clubs!
 
 
PRE PRESIDENTS-ELECT TRAINING: MEMBERSHIP - SEPT. 14
AURORA CLUB DISC GOLF OPEN - Sept. 24
AURORA CLUB GOLF OUTING - Sept. 29th
 
WESTLAKE-BAY VILLAGE GOLF OUTING - Oct. 7th
FAIRLAWN CLUB SPEAKEASY - Oct. 29
Rotary Club of Fairlawn’s 11th Speakeasy Fundraiser
Is October 29th, 2022
 
The Rotary Club of Fairlawn will host its 11th annual Speakeasy Fundraiser on October 29, 2022, from 6:00 -11:00, at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn.  The Rotary Club of Fairlawn joins forces with Akron Children’s Hospital, Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer Foundation, Blick Center, and The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation to make this a very special event. This year’s Community Service Award will be presented to William Considine for his service and dedication to our community.
 
The Rotary Club of Fairlawn has raised over $1 million for children in this community and around the world since 1964.  The Speakeasy event is the club’s major fundraiser. Its purpose is to help fund special projects for local charities. Through the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, this year’s proceeds will help local organizations that support children’s education, health, and welfare.  As this year’s recipients, Akron Children’s Hospital, Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Cancer foundation, Blick Center, and the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation will receive proceeds from this event.  At our last event, the Rotary Club of Fairlawn raised over $60,000 for local organizations.
 
The Speakeasy fundraiser will be a fun-filled evening of dancing to a live band in a nostalgic speakeasy atmosphere. The ticket price of $125 per person includes a sit-down dinner, an oral and silent auction, a cash bar and a “best-dressed” costume contest. Raffle tickets for many wonderful gifts are also available for purchase. Of course, the real winners will be the children of our community.
 
The Rotary Club’s efforts to support local charities and build goodwill throughout the community stem from Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self.”  Rotary’s compassion stretches well beyond Akron as it works to combat polio, poverty, and illiteracy on national and international levels. Rotary focuses on service projects encompassing peace and conflict prevention and resolution, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, and economic and community development. To purchase event/raffle tickets or make a donation to the Speakeasy fundraiser, visit www.speakeasy.fairlawnrotary.com.  For additional information, please contact Johnathan Roberts at 757-377-7896 or at Johnathan.w.roberts@gmail.com
 
Corporate sponsorships start at $395, and program advertising starts at $75.  If you are unable to attend, but would like to help, please send your check to the Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc, at P.O. Box 13063, Fairlawn, Ohio 44334.  The Fairlawn Rotary Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3).   
CDC guidelines, state, local and venue requirements are to be in effect on the date of the event. ###
CHARDON CLUB HARVEST AUCTION - Nov. 5th

NEWS FROM THE DISTRICT PUBLIC IMAGE COMMITTEE

Looking to promote your upcoming fundraising event?  We may be able to help! Our group has just begun working with a new PR tool (Event Vesta) to help clubs share details of their public fundraising events to various free community calendars around Northeast Ohio. 
 
We have limited opportunities available each month.  While we cannot guarantee each request, we will do our best to help each club in your efforts! 
 
If you would like your club’s event to be considered by the P.I. Committee, please email Tina Ingraham for details: tina@marketing101adv.com
 
Our team requests a lead time of 6 weeks prior to the event date.
 
Thank you!
 
Tina Ingraham

MORE SPEAKERS NEEDED!!  FIND & SHARE A SPEAKER

Clubs have been adding speakers but we want more!!  Please follow the directions to add your speakers for others to considering inviting to speak.
 
 
This page is designed to help clubs find and share speaker information. 
 
This is only effective with your input.  The page will include speaker names and contact information submitted from Clubs.
 
To submit a speaker name:  On the page is a short form you can complete with the speaker name and information. 
 
After you submit that form we will post the information. 
 
 
If you need help, just let me know!
 
Cheryl Warren, PDG
Website Administrator
330-495-9814

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