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.
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Great Pizza Bake-Off February 2nd
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
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
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
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. 
Cleveland Orchestra celebrates Rotary Foundation Centennial
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
What a great first Rotary and Interact fundraiser in Sheffield Village/ Sheffield Lake! 
Over 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.
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.
Great Pizza Bake-Off Brookside High School October 27, 2016 5 PM – 8 PM
October 24th is World Polio Day
Rotary members in Avon Lake, Avon, Sheffield Lake and Sheffield Village are among thousands reaching out on October 24, 2016 – World Polio Day to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio – a vaccine preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today. Our local communities have donated towards the Eradication of Polio while playing our Putt-out-Polio game at our Great Pizza Bake-Offs and Home Depot Safety Fair Events. Donate while playing the game at our Great Pizza Bake-Off at Brookside High School Cafetorium, on Thursday October 27th, 2016 from 5 PM to 8 PM!
Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative nearly 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than 99.9 percent, from about 350,000 cases a year to 26 confirmed as of Sept. 19, 2016. To sustain this progress, and protect all children from polio, experts say $1.5 billion is urgently needed. Without full funding and political commitment, this paralyzing disease could return to previously polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk.
Please consider donating directly using this link to End Polio Now
Our 12th Annual Great Pizza Bake Off at ALHS was a huge success
Over 500 guests joined us in the Avon Lake High School Commons to sample pizza and vote on their favorite. Our event was emceed by Rotarian James Miller and included face painting and Putt-out-Polio with the help of our youth service organization, Northcoast Interact Club. The ALHS Key Club helped us prepare and clear tables.
Diners sampled pizza from six vendors including Coleone’s, Domino’s, Doughboy’s, Pizza Hut, Romeo’s and Zeppe’s. And the winners were: COLEONE’S PIZZA voted People’s Choice; DOUGHBOY’S voted Best Specialty Pizza AND winning the Pro’s Personal Choice; ROMEO’S voted Best Pepperoni Pizza.
We want to thank our community who makes this event successful every year, Avon Lake High School, our club members, event sponsors, our dedicated pizza vendors, Sprenger Heathcare ( delicious desserts), ALHS Key Club and the Northcoast Interact Club.
These charity fund-raisers benefit the Rotary Club’s local Foundation which provides scholarships and support for many youth and service initiatives in the four communities that we serve.
North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation 
