Author: northcoastrotary
Rotarians Help at CRS Farmers’ Market
Thanks to these Rotarians, CRS was able to distribute some pretty awesome looking produce to 64 seniors, 26 adults and 23 children. This is the 2nd year that Rotarians have been able to help at a CRS Farmers’ Market. CRS, Community Resource Services, helps people in need in Avon and Avon Lake.
Rotary on the Road at Sprenger Stadium
Tom Kramig, Lake Erie Crushers owner, generously hosted Rotarians at one of the loges at Sprenger Stadium for one of the Club’s weekly meetings.
Although the baseball season is over, Rotarians were able to see firsthand how the Stadium can be used for community endeavors. Thank you Tom Kramig!
Already Helping – Welcome New Member Joan Leibacher
Allen Porter inducted Joan Leibacher into the club. (President John Crooks and Past President Jinnyn Tata will serve her as her mentors.)
Joan worked for Sprenger Healthcare for ten years. In April of this year, she started her own home healthcare business, ACC Adult Home Care located in Avon. Her business assists individuals in their homes with light housekeeping, shopping, errands, etc. Joan lives in Lorain with her husband, Jason, and two children. Joan is very involved in giving back especially through her church. For Rotary, she has already contributed a box for the Children of Chinandega project. Thanks, Joan!
Welcome New Member William Rutger
Membership Chairman Allen Porter inducted William Rutger, the new director of Avon Lake Public Library, into North Coast Rotary Club. William grew up in the Sandusky area where his parents operate a native wildlife rescue facility. He lives in Milan, and has three children. William likes the idea that North Coast Rotary serves more than one community.
President Elect 
Pete Sandrev will serve as William’s mentor.
2017-2018 Officer Installation and Recognition Event
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
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.
Rotary supports Avon’s Family Health and Safety Day
North Coast Rotary joined the many community organizations and businesses at the annual Avon Family Health and Safety Day. In addition to the granola bars and healthy treats, the club gave
away books for parents and children explaining the 4-Way Test, a simple decision-making tool and ethical yardstick.
“We Can” Encouragement Project 3rd & 4th Grade Sheffield Schools
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.
http://www.wecanwecanwecan.com
Welcome New Member Donna Kelly
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!
North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation 