Rotaryminder -- Mary Beth Harper
August 11, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: MEETING WILL BE HELD AT STANTON MIDDLE SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, TO MEET THE NEW TEACHERS!
GUESTS:
Olivia Pinon from Akron Rotary
Anna Rose and Davey Senn, children of Amanda and David Senn
Tyra Grisak, Administrative Integrator for Trees and Gardens Consulting
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Doug Fuller invited the group to attend Tap Talks at North Water Brewery Tuesday, August 18, at 7 p.m. Tim Garfield, great, great grandson of President James A. Garfield will talk about the President’s personal and political experiences in Kent and tell other stories about his famous relative.
Chas Madonio reminded folks that the annual Dog Days of Summer is set for Saturday, August 15, in downtown Kent from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tom Hatch quizzed members on fun facts from last week’s program.
Larry Lohman encouraged members to complete the Youth Protection 10-minute training online. Contact Larry, Todd Kamenash or Dave Myers for details.
Interested in traveling to El Salvador? Contact Larry about the Coco Da conference on October 2-5. The Saturday programs will be available online.
As part of the 250th celebration, Rotarians are planting trees and performing Acts of Kindness. More details to follow.
On September 22, new members of the Companion Club will be inducted into the Kent Rotary.
On September 29, our meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the home of Sue Whiting, who generously offered to host a “Speak Easy.” Larry will talk about the distilling industry, and tastings and appetizers will be served. Watch for a sign-up sheet.
PROGRAM:
Tina Graver, Board certified Master Arborist, talked about her career journey in a man’s field. She moved back to Kent in 2024 and started her own company, Trees and Gardens Consulting. She holds degrees in botany and environmental science, as well as the highest certificate in her field—one of only 50 in Ohio.
As part of her business, Tina focuses on tree preservation, not cutting down trees. She charges $140 per hour for a consultation. A number of Rotarians asked specific questions about trees and tree care.
Responder: David McKeen
ROTARYMINDER AUTHOR: Mary Beth Harper