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2017-2018 Officer Installation and Recognition Event

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July marks the start of a new year for North Coast Rotary Club whose Officers  were installed at a Recognition and Installation dinner at Parkers in Avon Lake .  Assisting with the Installation are long-standing Rotarians John Daly and Susan Grachanin.   Officers for the

 

2017-2018 year include John Crooks- President, Peter Sandrev-Vice President (President Elect), Ben Hodge-Vice President Nominee, Mary Crehore-Secretary, Larry Calabrese-Treasurer, Frank Krempasky-Deputy Treasurer, Jinnyn Tata-Immediate Past President, Bob Scott-Foundation Administrative Coordinator and Linda Garceau Foundation at-Large Trustee.North Coast Rotary also recognized Curtis and Marilyn Weems for their support of Rotary through their dedicated scholarships for seniors, Pat Czech for her leadership in the preservation of student-made stained glass windows at Brookside and outgoing Foundation Administrative Coordinator Mark Musial.

 

Little Dresses International Project

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Over 120 childrens’ dresses  were given to Jack Hopkins (center first row) to take on his next trip to Africa.  Jack is a Rotarian and Methodist missionary who has worked in Haiti, Mexico, Zimbabwe and Liberia.  Dresses were made by Rotarians from Oberlin Club and North Coast Club,  local church members, and students of multiple high schools.

“We Can” Encouragement Project 3rd & 4th Grade Sheffield Schools

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Jesse Ruben wrote a song, “We Can” which came to the attention of a school teacher in Canada.  The teacher created a project using the lyrics.  Jesse Ruben’s song inspired this project-based learning initiative where teachers connect students of all ages to the difference they can make in their lives, their communities and the world.  North Coast Rotary and Rotary Clubs from Amherst, Vermilion and Oberlin offered the program to their respective school districts, culminating in Jesse Ruben’s visit with students in mid-May.  Students and teachers participated by sharing  their “I can” goals for themselves, the community and the world.  All enjoyed the music as well as Jesse’s uplifting and positive messages, and school officials look forward to continuing the program next year.

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Welcome New Member Donna Kelly

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Tom Porter inducted Donna Kelly into the club.  Donna is the Branch Manager of the Avon Branch Library, which is part of the Lorain Public Library System.  Donna lives in Amherst.  She grew up in Boardman, Ohio.  Donna attended Kent State University and Miami University for her undergraduate degree.  She moved to Lorain County in 1991.  She has also worked at Domonkas Branch Library in Sheffield Lake and at Lorain’s Main library.  In May while Donna was getting to know the Club she volunteered to help in several Club’s activities – Welcome to the club Donna!

7th Annual Child Safe Community Day Fair

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Jeff Ellis’ International Karate Centers and North Coast Rotary Club sponsored the 7th Annual Child Safe Community Day Fair at Troy School in Avon Lake.  Jeff Ellis, a Strongsville Rotarian, and local police and fire services provided mini clinics on safety topics and offered finger printing i.d. kits.  Teachers from the Karate Centers provided martial arts demonstrations.  Children also enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt, and North Coast Rotary’s Interact Club table where students provided games and facepainting.IMG_4523

Spring Fling Balloon Raffle

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Overe 160 Rotarians, and guests attended North Ridgeville’s major annual fundraiser, Spring Fling.  North Coast Rotary has collaborated with North Ridgeville at this event for many years and sponsors the balloon raffle.  All items for the Balloon Raffle are provided by North Coast Rotary with most from Rotarians and sponsoring businesses.   Over thirty beautiful and themed baskets were donated to North Coast Rotary by Bernadette McCrone, sister of Rotarian John Daly.

North Coast Rotarians at Legacy Dinner

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Northern and Western Ohio Rotary Club Boards, Rotary Leaders and special Guests came together at a Legacy Dinner to CELEBRATE Paul Harris Fellows, and Major and Bequest Donors this Rotary Year 2016-2017 at the Emerald Event Center in Avon, Ohio.

For more than 110 years, Rotary members have been addressing challenges around the world. Grassroots at the core, Rotary links 1.2 million members to form an organization of international scope. It started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful, lifelong friendships, and give back to their communities.

Paul Harris Fellow recognition is extended to any individual who contributes, outright or cumulatively (or in whose name is contributed), $1,000 or more to the Annual Fund or PolioPlus or as sponsorship of a portion of a Foundation grant. The recognition consists of a certificate and pin.

North Coast and Oberlin Interact students assisted at the Event.

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Sip & Support

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Thanks to Sprenger, The Wine Room, our sponsors and over eighty guests the North Coast Rotary Sip & Support Wine Tasting was a great success!  The event fell on “National Wine Day” and was supported by eleven distributors with 62 different wine labels.  In addition to the unlimited wine sampling, guests purchased many bottles of wine with discounts from The Wine Room.  Sprenger Towne Center generously donated their space, tables, chairs, dining services and more. Sprenger Manager and Rotarian Annie Naumann worked the setup and takedown.  The event was coordinated by The Wine Room co-owner and Rotarian, Pete Sandrev, with guests enjoying gourmet appetizers prepared by Chef Jim Smith. A date has already been set for next year’s event which promises to be even bigger and better!

4-Way Test Speech Contest

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Is it the truth; is it fair; will it build goodwill and better friendships; will it be beneficial?  These are the goals of Rotary’s Four-Way Test and the challenge for the Avon, Avon Lake, and Brookside high school speech contestants who competed at the North Coast Rotary club meeting on February 7 in Avon Lake.  Speaking to a room filled with Rotarians and parents, Calli Krebs and Samuel Eddington from Avon, Grace Wennerberg and Marguerite Smith from Avon Lake, and Dale Wilson and Zackory Langin from Brookside spoke on topics as diverse as American foreign policy, social media and gender inequality, all in the context of the Four-Way Test, for the first round of the Rotary District 6600 annual Four-Way Test Speech Contest.  Dr. John Crooks, North Coast Rotary President-elect for 2017/2018, facilitated the event.  The students competed for cash prizes and were judged on the delivery, originality and content of their speeches by Ken Collins, Interim Manager of Security and Physical Plant in Sheffield Village; Janice Lapina, Program Manager of NEO LaunchNet at LCCC; and Dr. Robert Young, Professor of Business at Baldwin Wallace University.  First and second place winners, Samuel Eddington and Calli Krebs respectively, are both seniors at Avon High School.  The third place winner, Grace Wennerberg, is a freshman at Avon Lake High School.  First Place Winner Samuel Eddington will compete in the next round on Saturday, April 8 in Van Wert, Ohio.4 Way Test Speech Contestants with Judges