Announcements:- Visitors: Guests were David Patterson, guest of Dave Myers; Larry Hall, brother of Tom Hall; Kelly Eisentraut, Human Resources Manager at Kent Displays, guest of Asad Khan; Heidi Jurging and Cindy Thompson, guests of Dennis Love.
- Todd Kamenash thanked Rotarians for “far exceeding expectations” for their contributions of toiletries and snacks for the “Pack the Bus Food Drive” held in the parking lot. He also thanked Rotarian Ben Wolford for organizing the event.
- Roberta O’Keefe asked for prayer volunteers.
- Bill Childers is looking for volunteers for Putter Ball tourney benefitting Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
- Coleman Stay Right at Home will be held virtually on Thursday, September 23. Check the online auction. Amanda Senn is the Chair and President Kathy thanked all the sponsors and donors.
- Rotary shirts are available for order from President Kathy.
Upcoming events:
- Rotary Happy Hour on Wednesday September 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at River Merchant.
- Rotary Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Bistro on Main.
- 100th Anniversary Gala tickets are available and members encouraged to attend on Saturday, October 23 at the Kent State Hotel.
Club history: Jim Myers talked about activities of the Club in 1951.
Student of the Month: Dennis Love presented Roosevelt senior Paige Thompson. Paige is a straight A student, who is involved in a number of activities and plays the trumpet. She is captain of the varsity cheer team and plays lacrosse.
Program: Nithya Venkataraman, Director of Product Development and Management at Kent Displays, described her career path with the company beginning with her first job in the company’s lab. She has a physics degree from the College of Wooster and a master’s degree from the Liquid Crystals Institute at Kent State University. Nithya spent a year living in China and working directly with Kent Displays’ Asia and Asia Pacific customers and suppliers. She and her husband have a young daughter. “All of these experiences have shaped who I am today,” she explains. Her presentation was one of four “Women as Leaders” programs presented by Asad Khan, CEO of Kent Displays and Rotary program chair.
