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New Rotary Officers July 1

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(L-R) Frank Krempasky, Doug Maurer, Linda Rakvic, Mary Crehore and Jinnyn Tata (Photo courtesy of R. Benoit)

(L-R) Frank Krempasky, Doug Maurer, Linda Rakvic, Mary Crehore and Jinnyn Tata
(Photo courtesy of R. Benoit)

The Avon / Avon Lake Rotary Club announced their new officers for the Rotary year beginning July 1, 2015.  Outgoing President Doug Maurer presented incoming President Linda Rakvic of Avon Lake, with a presidential pin, the Rotary bell and gavel.  Sheffield Lake resident Jinnyn Tata is the incoming Vice President, and Avon Lake residents Frank Krempasky and Mary Crehore are Treasurer and Secretary respectively. Mark Musial of Sheffield Lake is the Foundation Administrative Chair. Continue reading →

Rotary’s MESA tour – Donation collection continues

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On a mission to raise funds and solicit equipment for Rotary’s Medical Supplies and Equipment Abroad, Rotarians and sponsors joined together in Avon Lake for the last part of their journey.  Donations of used and usable medical equipment including beds,  wheelchairs, crutches, walkers even computers are still being collected.  Contact Doug Maurer at 440-653-0118 for details.

Rotary Supports the Annual Avon Heritage Duck Tape Parade Saturday June 20

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“Fun in the Sun” is this year’s parade theme and once again the Avon/Avon Lake Rotary Club will be there.  Recognizing that parade participants gather and organize early in the morning prior to the start of the parade, the club will be selling donuts and drinks from 7:30 AM till the parade starts.   Proceeds are used for Youth Initiatives and support for other Community Services.    duck-tape-logo

Rotary raising funds for medical supplies with 15th annual bike tour through Avon Lake

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Please consider joining the Avon Avon Lake Rotary Club on Thursday June 25 morning at Towne Center in Avon Lake for breakfast and then as we send off the Rotary MESA tour on one leg of its 15 city journey.  The entire tour takes place over five days.  It begins at Oberlin and travels to Norwalk, Huron, Port Clinton, Oregon, Toledo, West Toledo, Sylvania, Reynolds Corners-Fremont, Sandusky, Vermilion, Lorain, Avon Lake, Amherst, Elyria then back to Oberlin. Look at our “Bike Tour for  MESA ” section for pictures of previous tour.

“Lets Talk Rotary” Social Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar Avon Lake May 20

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If you are someone who has been involved in our local communities, the Avon/Avon Lake Rotary Club invites you to join us May 20th at Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar on Walker Road in Avon Lake for a “Lets Talk Rotary” social.  No speeches, no presentations, just fellowship and an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed evening with like-minded people and Rotarians who already share your interests in our area.

The Avon/Avon Lake Rotary Club, which also services Sheffield Lake and Sheffield, will provide you an opportunity to create new friendships, make business contacts, and collaborate to build goodwill in our communities as well as internationally.

Come to Buffalo Wild Wings May 20th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, enjoy appetizers on us and see what Rotary is all about!  Bring a friend, your spouse, a colleague, an associate, or someone who you know that might share your energy and passion for the community.

Four-Way Speech Contest Winners

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Avon / Avon Lake Rotary speech contest winners are:
1st Place Elliot Palmer – Brookside
2nd Place Casey Allemeier – Avon Lake
3rd Place Lexee Dalgleish – Avon Lake

Elliot Palmer moved on to compete at the District 6600 speech contest. Congratulations to our winners!

Rotary Club Sends 3 Brookside Students to World Community Workshop

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“Brazil:  Emerging Global Leader” was the topic of this three-day workshop for high-school students designed to help participants learn about the history, customs, economic and political issues of a selected region of the world. Students participated in small group discussions and experienced hands-on activities. In addition, guest speakers shared their stories about life in different countries. The Rotary Club sponsored 3 students from Brookside High School to participate in the May 7 – May 9 program in Defiance, Ohio. They will be sharing their experiences with the Rotary Club on Tuesday May 26th at their 7:30 AM meeting.

Rotary Ice Cream Social

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Come join us, Wednesday, February 25, 2015. for dessert treats with friends who share in warm fellowship. We will be together from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. We will be in the Main Street Care Center at 500 Community Drive. With our Rotary Club we have an opportunity to network with business, professional and community leaders to improve the quality of life in your community, workplace and around the globe.

Rotary – Youth Scholarship Fundraiser – Holiday Concert with Cleveland Pops in Avon Lake

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Carl makes beautiful music with a clarinet solo

Carl makes beautiful music with a clarinet solo

Once again Carl Topilow, multitalented conductor and instrumentalist, will lead the Cleveland Pops Orchestra in “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at the Avon Lake High School on Saturday December 13, 2014. The Avon High School Chamber Orchestra starts the Program off at 6:45 PM followed by the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and the Avon Lake High School Chorale. Come celebrate the spirit of the holiday season, enjoy performances by our high schools’ music students and support the Rotary’s youth scholarship programs.

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is sponsored by the Avon / Avon Lake Rotary Club. The Program’s proceeds will be used for scholarships for Avon, Avon Lake and Brookside high school students and other youth initiatives. Tickets will be available at the door or in advance at a discount from Avon Lake and Avon high schools, Rotary Club members, Avon Lake Printing Community Resource Services and Peter & Co. Jewelers.