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.

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

Join us for our annual Pizza Bake Off in the Commons of Avon Lake High School on Thursday October 6th from 5:00-8:00 pm.

We will have some of your favorite pizzeria’s serving All You Can Eat fresh pizza.  Enjoy and vote on your favorite.  Included in the price of your ticket will be delicious desserts.

Ticket prices are $10 and children under 12 are $5.  Ticket will be available at the door.

See you there!

Save the Date! North Coast Rotary is hosting our annual Great Pizza Bake-Off at Avon Lake High School on Thursday October 6th, 2016

The North Coast Rotary Club has hosted a youth exchange from Japan for the 2015-2016 school year.  Nobu is returning to his home in Japan.  On his last day he said, “I’m not sure if I’m leaving home or returning home!”  Rotarians and friends met at Buffalo Wild Wings in Avon Lake to say “bon voyage”.

Rotarians enjoyed the hospitality of Sprenger while meeting many business owners at the very successful 2016 Avon Lake Business Expo.