In September, we received a certificate of appreciation from CRS, Community Resource Services (serving Avon and Avon Lake) and “thanks” from the Brookside Schools for our boxes and boxes of school supply donations for students in need – this initiative was in collaboration with New WestSiders and Avon Lake Kiwanis.
We also received a Thank You letter from Blessing House (a children’s crisis care center) for our financial contributions to their capital campaign of $1000, when leveraged with matching donations.
Nine Rotarians worked The LCADA Way Diamond Days Fundraiser, a successful event on September 19th, raising monies to fight drug and alcohol addiction. We assisted other volunteers in setting-up, cashiering, safely serving food and taking down the event, as well as donating a beautiful wine basket for their auction! Rotarians also donated $600 to The LCADA Way.
A big THANK YOU in advance to Eric Stinehelfer, Director of the French Creek YMCA, who will be hosting our weekly in-person Rotary meetings beginning Tuesday August 18th. The Y is located at 2010 Recreation Lane, Avon, OH 44011. Meetings will also continue via Zoom. Interested in finding out more about Rotary? Please click here: Join Rotary
Our online auction to raise money for college scholarships for graduating high school students and other youth projects is on! We have a great array of items to bid on – some “estate sale” and some “vintage” and some new. We are even offering experiences like ballroom dance lessons, a sunset cruise, workout memberships, wine tasting, and high school sports packages. There is something for everyone, including antiques, artwork, home décor, themed baskets of goodies, and beautiful jewelry. Have fun and start bidding!
“I am happy to re-join Rotary again and am looking forward to helping the North Coast Rotary Club in the communities that our club serves.” (Eric Stinehelfer)
Eric Stinehelfer, Executive Director of the French Creek Family YMCA in Avon, was inducted into the North Coast Rotary Club this week. North Coast Rotary looks forward to benefitting from Eric’s experience at the Y and his twelve years at the Fostoria Rotary Club.
Through funding by Marilyn and Curtis Weems, the North Coast Rotary Foundation is pleased to award a $1000 scholarship to Sarah Pruzan, a 2020 graduate of Avon Lake High School.
Sarah Pruzan, Marilyn Weems North Coast Rotary Scholarship Awardee
While at Avon Lake High School, Sarah was actively involved with students with disabilities both in helping them one-on-one in the classroom as well as helping them to integrate into the school with a classroom coffee business and being involved in the PALS program. She was also a member of Key Club which assists members of the community.
A recipient of the Marilyn Weems North Coast Rotary Scholarship, Sarah Pruzan has takenrigorous academic courses and received many awards, including the AP Scholars Award. She was a member of the National Honor Society, as well as both the National English Honors Society and the French National Honors Society.
Sarah is a kind, caring person with a love for horses and all things French. “As a former French teacher, it is important to me that the recipient of this scholarship be someone with a true love of the language and Sarah exemplifies that love and appreciation for this beautiful language and its culture.” (Marilyn Weems)
Sarah plans to attend the University of Dayton to study Civil Engineering but hopes to include continued learning and appreciation of the French language in her life.
Congratulations to Sarah and all 2020 high school graduates!
Four new members joined North Coast Rotary and were inducted last Tuesday. President Joe Matuscak conducted the induction ceremony in-person and virtually at the meeting. Rotarians welcomed:
Pam Ohradzansky, Executive Director for Community Resource Services
Reese Brooks, Financial Advisor Edward Jones
Theresia Oreskovic, Owner of Peter & Co. Jewelers
Dawn Meyer, Manager Sales at Main Event in Avon.
North Coast Rotary is seeking new members interested in making a difference in our communities ~ Contact us at 866-696-0953 for more information!
North Coast Rotary Club and Foundation 