Rotareminder
The Rotary Club of Kent
August 4, 2026
President Amanda Senn called the meeting to order at 12:15. We sang the National Anthem and recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Roberta O’Keefe offered the invocation. David Dix at the piano led us in singing “Eight Days a Week.”
Cathy Bakes was the guest of Roberta O’Keefe. Leah McKeen was the guest of her husband, David.
Announcements
David McKeen invited everyone to a meet-up with Kent Jaycees at the DORA on Saturday at 5 pm.
Jen Lennox invited others to join the Companion Club to serve at the Lord’s Lunch on Saturday at 10:30.
Dennis Campbell invited everyone to breakfast with City Council on the 19th of August and the Chamber Golf Outing on August 25.
Todd Packer invited everyone to attend a Zoom seminar at 6 pm on August 11 about AI and Information Managemet.
Nancy Whitehead noted that the Rotary Foundation will meet next Tuesday in the Bumphrey Room at the library to consider a request for funding.
Will Underwood reminded everyone that we will meet at Stanton on August 18, and at City Hall on August 25.
Happy Bucks
Asad Khan is happy to be home after a great vacation in the Carolinas. Mark Pennell reported that all is good after his wife’s recent surgery. Carol Crimi went to Chautauqua to hear Ken Burns and Jeffrey Rosen speak. Laing Kennedy donated $63 in honor of his and Saundra’s 63rd anniversary. Doug and Karen Fuller celebrated their 50th with a trip to New York City. Kathy and Tom Myers will celebrate their 49th on August 6. Tom Larkin celebrated the start of TRHS sports and reminded us that senior citizens can attend all games for free. Roberta O’Keefe celebrated that, in spite of some kidney problems, she’s getting healthier every day.
Today’s Program: Getting to Know Recently Inducted Rotarians
Will Underwood introduced today’s program by telling us a little about himself. Lisa Souter, Ryan Brannon, Janice Simmons-Mortimer, Dennis Campbell, and Melissa Stewart followed with remarks about themselves.
So, here’s a quiz to test your listening and recall skills. If you were not present at today’s meeting, you might introduce yourself to each of today’s speakers and get to know them. Answers will appear in next week’s Rotareminder.
Who is a former Ravenna Rotarian?
Who was born in Jamestown, NY?
Whose favorite movie is Empire Strikes Back?
Who operated the Big Dipper at Geauga Lake?
Who was born in Austin, Texas and grew up in Syracuse, NY?
Who has 8 siblings?
Who has triplets?
Who plays the piano, drinks Sauvingnon Blanc, and loves the Bahamas?
Who is writing a book?
Who went to Baldwin-Wallace University?
Whose beverage of choice is a Manhattan?
Who had Mr. Anthony Horton as a teacher?
Bonus Question: Which Kent Rotarian is returning to the club after a recent absence?
Response
Rachel Kerns offered the response nothing that – except for Asad Khan and herself -- it’s often difficult to talk about yourself. She thanked our speakers for a great program.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas Hatch