Roto reminder by Dominique Bollenbacher
2/6/2024
Happy bucks-
3.65- Paul closed on the building he bought downtown a year ago, and they are just about to move in, Sue Whiting- $20- thankful for all the support as she has been out. Ken Laing- $10 for Women’s basketball. Carol Crimi- for Italian language. Ann Moneypenny- sunshine, Anthony Horton for the student of the month. Jenn Lennox- participated in chili open, and had fun! Kathy Myers- student of the month and one for the new Rotarian. Dennise Baba- got new busses at PARTA, that are designed by a KSU intern at PARTA. Bill Childers- A happy buck for Todd Nicholas and happy that is Sue is back! Asad- for Kathy Myers making fun of him and for the student of the month.
Introductions-
Brother Perry from first apostolic church in Tallmadge, Former Kent Rotarian Jeff Myers
Announcements-
Todd Kamenash- Complete the youth protection form online. Bracket Buster for March Madness, Todd needs help, let him know and he will take you
Jenn Lennox- new member breakfast this Friday at 8:30 at Over Easy
Bill Childers has 2 tickets to the Men’s basketball game tonight
Dom and Nithia are taking over social media
Invocation- Tom Larkin
Student of the month-
Kyla Herren is 8th grade at Stanton, she is on the Looping team and taking Algebra and Spanish for college credit. She sings in choir and this summer rasinig money to go on a mission trip with her church. She plays violin, is in drama club and is in club volley ball. She is a student ambassador as well as on student council. While she is not sure what is up next, it is clear she has a bright future!
New member
Todd Nicolas- our 3rd Todd who is a former Rotarian from Massillon, taking over for Brian Bialik at Hometown bank. Married with kids, and now has a granddaughter. He is related to Todd Blackege ( some football relation) His son pitches for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Speaker
Bill Childers introducing speaker- this is Black history month and gave a brief overview of its origins
Becky Lehman & Olivia Card- Maternal & Infant Mortality
This is considered a public health crisis. Black babies are dying more statistically than white babies. There is progress that is being made to change that! UH and other organizations in our state are taking serious and creative measures to ensure all children have healthy lives.
Responder Ralph Keltzien