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4 Way Test Essay Winners

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Avon Middle School students placed first, second and third in the contest which challenged the students to write an essay (no more than 1,500 words) on the topic, “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What it Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” The Four-Way Test includes answering the following questions related to what we say and do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The purpose of the essay is for the students to explain their personal understanding of the Four-Way Test and how it relates to his/her life experiences and/or society. How does it influence what they say and do? http://thefourwaytest.com/history-of-the-four-way-test/

In total, 13 contestants from three middle schools in three different school districts (Avon, Avon Lake, and Sheffield-Sheffield Lake) participated.

Brookside High School Students Learn Textiles and Sew for International Project

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Family and Consumer Science Teacher Debbie Walker brought BHS students Kara and Brittany to a Club meeting to share their experiences in learning about textiles and supporting one of North Coast Rotary’s projects.  Debbie Walker’s classBHS Students make Little Dressesfocused on textiles and she and her students embraced the opportunity to create Little Dresses as one of their hands-on projects.   In addition to learning how to sew (some were already proficient), students created their own fabric designs and explored related vocations. Rotarian Becky Russell addressed the BHS class earlier in the month speaking about her career as a professional costumer and the variety of fabrics she has worked with in the theatre.  In all, students made 18 dresses.  Students were proud of their creations and their opportunity to “give”.  These dresses and others from Avon Lake High School students and Oberlin Rotary will be presented to children in an upcoming trip to Africa.

Ted Esborn , City of Avon Lake’s Economic Development Officer, speaks to our rotary club

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Ted Esborn has experience working with local governments on the east side of Cleveland.  He has an MPA/JD from the Levin College at Cleveland State University; he passed the bar in 2015. He is currently the economic development director for the City of Avon Lake.  Ted used his job description to highlight the many facets of his job.  Avon Lake has 350 businesses located in commercial spaces.  One of his main directives is to fill up Pin Oak Parkway, which is what attracted him to the job.  Ted spoke to us about his directives and ideas for carrying them out.Thank you Ted for a very informative presentation.

Great Pizza Bake-Off February 2nd

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North Coast Rotary is hosting our last Great Pizza Bake-Off of the current Rotary year at Avon High School on Thursday February 2, 2017 at Avon High School.  The bake-off will take place from 4:30-6:30, just prior to Avon High School’s Fusion Concert.  Funds raised from the Pizza Bake-Off help to underwrite Rotary’s scholarship fund, and support local non-profit organizations such as Community Resource Services and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Ohio. Come enjoy, all you can eat, delicious pizza. Tickets are available at the door. $10.00 for Adults and $5 for Children 12 and under.

Students Prepare for 4-Way Test Speech Contest on February 7, 2017

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From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with promoting high ethical standards in their professional lives.  One of the world’s most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is the 4-Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing bankruptcy.

This 24-word test for employees to follow in their business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production, advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers; the survival of the company is credited to this simple philosophy.  Adopted by Rotary International in 1943, the 4-Way Test has been translated into more than 100 languages.

The Rotary Club of the North Coast (which serves Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake) will hold a 4-Way Test Speech Contest for area students at Avon, Avon Lake and Brookside high schools to compete for cash prizes.

Based on Rotary’s 4-Way Test, each student contestant must deliver a speech that is 5 – 7 minutes in length, and recounts what the test personally means to them.  A panel of judges (usually 3) will decide the winners.

The Rotarian’s 4-Way Test  –  Of the things we think, say or do:

1. Is it the truth?

2. Is it fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

 This is a great opportunity for students to participate in an outstanding program that teaches the ethics of Rotary to future Rotarians and has an added value of winning valuable cash prizes. The winner of the contest will be able to continue on to Rotary Area and, possibly, District competitions.  

CRS Family Baskets for Santa’s Workshop

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At our club meeting on Dec 6th, we helped make family baskets for the Avon/Avon Lake Community Resource Services’ Santa Workshop.  If you’d like to make a donation for a family basket, Monday Dec. 12th is the last day to drop off items. CRS is located at 33501-L Lake Road, Avon Lake, OH   Visit their website aalcrs.org for more information.

Guest Speaker Avon Mayor Bryan Jensen

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On November 15th, at our morning meeting, we had the pleasure of hosting the Mayor of the City of Avon, Honorable Bryan Jensen. The Mayor spoke to us about the companies coming to Avon in the near future, the growth strategy of the City of Avon and how the city works with businesses interested in coming there.  Mayor Jensen kept everyone interested and engaged. He entertained many follow up questions.  We hope he comes back to see us soon.  Thank you Mayor Jensen for your time! Pictured above with Mayor Jensen is North Coast Rotary President Jinnyn Tata.  rotary-mayor-2

Cleveland Orchestra celebrates Rotary Foundation Centennial

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What does a renowned world class orchestra and the oldest service organization have in common? In 1916 a successful business owner, Arch Klumph, also a flutist with the Cleveland Orchestra, started the Rotary Foundation with $28.50. Thousands of Rotarians and community leaders, and members of the Cleveland Symphony celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the Rotary Foundation at a Sunday afternoon concert in Severance Hall on the eve of World Polio Day. With a modest start the Rotary Foundation has combined individual contributions and savings  to grow to hundreds of millions dollars for funding  international eradication of Polio, clean water projects worldwide, entrepreneurial encouragement, international youth exchange for high school students, and post graduate International Peace Scholars.

Allen and Karen Porter, and Bon Russell, members of the North Coast Rotary that meets in Avon Lake attended the celebration with thousands of Rotarians, friends, family and community leaders from Northern Ohio.

The concert included works by Beethoven, Claude Debussy and John Williams. There was also a special video segments highlighting the history of Rotary.

Immediately following the concert, a Centennial Celebration Dinner was held at the InterContinental Cleveland to honor donations to The Rotary Foundation in honor of The Foundation’s 100th Anniversary. The evening’s events also included a very special induction of four members into the Arch Klumph Society with some traveling from as far away as the Philippines to be honored in Mr. Klumph’s hometown.

Highlights of the evening included presentations by honored guests.   To honor the leadership of Cleveland Rotarian Arch C. Klumph, The Honorable Frank G. Jackson, Mayor, City of Cleveland declared Sunday, October 23, 2016 as Arch C. Klumph Day in honor of this “Renaissance Man,” the Father of The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International who had a dream 100 years ago of “Doing Good in the World.”

Rotary Fundraiser at BHS Sheffield Lake/Sheffield Village

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What a great first Rotary and Interact fundraiser in Sheffield Village/ Sheffield Lake!  14884580_10155659835864852_4980246355598938902_oOver 150 guests came to the Great Pizza Bake off at Brookside High School.  Congratulations to the Winners: Neechi’s for both Best Pepperoni and People’s Choice, Pizza Hut for Best Cheese and Doughboy’s Pizza and Wings for Best Specialty.

Adding to the fun were the activities managed by the Interact Club and Rotarian Doug Maurer; Puttin-out-Polio, Face-painting,  Autumn-coloring, Halloween tattoos and the Pie-in-the-Face.

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Thank you to Superintendent Mike Cook,  Sheffield Village Mayor Hunter, High School Principal Brent Schremp, Rotarian, Guidance Counselor and Emcee Gina Eschke, and Sprenger who donated cookies for dessert.  Our thanks also to the community including many parents, teachers and staff who participated and supported us.

Recognition is due to our local sponsors including:  Ford Motor Company, Rockin’ on the River – Falls River Concerts, Lubrizol, Shur-Tec, Avon Chiropractic Center, Brian Kyles Construction, Billings & Company Certified Public Accountants, First Federal of Lorain, Glen Kuemerle, D.D.S., MUSIAL & MUSIAL Co., LPA Counselors at Law, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co., The Press, Sprenger Health Care Systems and State Farm Agent Eileen Reigert.

Join us at our next fundraisers in February – a Great Pizza Bake-Off at Avon High School, and a Wine Tasting at Sprenger.