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.

Preparations for this well-attended event are underway, as Rotarians Doug Maurer and Rebecca Russell are enlisting pizza merchants to join in this friendly competition.  Culinary students from the Lorain County Joint Vocational School will once again be preparing their specialty desserts!  Tickets for the all-you-can-eat event will remain at $10 per adult and $5 per child and will be available for pre-sale next week.  Pictures below are from last year’s event.

The following club members were elected to serve on the North Coast Rotary Club Executive Board:  John Crooks, Vice President; Matt Knotts, Deputy Treasurer; and  John Daly and Allen Porter as Member Delegates.