Don Kaser won the toss to run the meeting. Guests were welcomed and included spouses Carolyn Rees, Tim Hutchison and Adam Young. Adam is a visiting Rotarian from Washington and is the grandson of Ralph Young. No one won the 50/50 pot, now over $435. Jeff discussed the results of the meeting regarding the Birdie Bag Program. The program in Barberton has been funded by the former CEO of B&W who is now living in Canada. The Barberton program needs about 55K a year. Corporate donations will be sought from local companies as the primary source so the burden of continuing the program is not only on the shoulders of the service clubs. The next bag stuffing will be in January.
Don shared that the email regarding possible club social events to be held in addition to the meetings generated interest. Event champions are being sought. Critch volunteered to be the leader for the Akron Rubber Ducks. Rick Fisher volunteered to lead for the Porthouse Theatre, and Bob Rees volunteered to lead for Finny's Sports Bar.
Vic advised our grant check has been received from the district and will be deposited soon. It is in the amount of $2256.23.
Our speaker at our December 19th meeting was Todd Sabol. Todd Sabol is the owner of SportsMEDDiscussion, a sports medicine seminar business and traveling, cash-based athletic training service as well as the head athletic trainer at Mogadore High School. Pictured are from left to right: Co-president Ruth Kaser, club member Todd Sabol, and co-president, Don Kaser.
Next club meeting is January 9. Thanks to our December greeter- Rick Fisher. January greeter is Chris Stoll