Rotary District 6650
May 2011 Newsletter
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 7
MARCH 8, 2016
Greetings from District Governor Jim Russell
“The major
accomplishment
has been the
creation of a new
culture of
innovation, which
has encouraged
both Rotarians and
RI staff members
to review our
policies and
procedures at all
levels and to
determine if they
are truly best
practices or merely
traditional
practices. ”
Ray Klinginsmith
It’s the end of May and this is my final opportunity to ask for a strong finish to the
2010-11 Rotary Year. If we don’t make it happen in the next 30 days, it will be an
opportunity forever lost! We have already achieved a great deal, but we need to
fulfill our commitment to the Rotary Foundation, complete the Public Relations
campaign, distribute “Lit Kits” and prepare final reports for our year.
Thanks to all of you who attended the District Conference this month. Your
attendance made our event successful. I had very positive feedback about our new
format. People really appreciated the “condensed” version of the formal Conference
on Friday evening and the family activities on Saturday. 179 were in attendance on
Friday and 400 + attended Saturday (many of these were non-Rotarians). If you
didn’t attend, you missed out on two very enjoyable events.
This month’s newsletter will feature some pictures and a little information about the
entertainment we enjoyed at the Conference.
Several people remarked about the Memorials done by PDG Dallas Woodall during
the Friday evening session. This honoring of our recently passed Rotarians occurs at
every Conference. It usually takes place on Sunday morning after most attendees
have gone home. It was great that everyone present on Friday evening got to
participate in this activity. I hope it will become a more visible session in future
Conferences.
Thanks to those who planned and executed the many aspects of the Conference this
year. Well done!!
I hope you all took the opportunity to spend a little time with the GSE Team from
District 3820 in the Philippines. What an outstanding group of professionals! I spent
two full days with them and thoroughly enjoyed their company. Thanks to those who
hosted the Team and thanks to those who contributed to the Rotary Foundation so
we had the funding for this program!
By the time this is distributed, we will have returned from the Rotary Convention in
New Orleans. I know I’ll have great things to report about it in my final newsletter.
Please review your Club’s progress towards its goals and give one final push to
achieve them!
Jim
Group Study Exchange
Every Rotarian
Every Year
(EREY)
By giving $100 a
year -- less than $2
a week -- to the
Annual Programs
Fund through the
Every Rotarian,
Every Year (EREY)
initiative, Rotarians
become part of the
Foundation's
mission to advance
world
understanding,
goodwill, and peace
through the
improvement of
health, the support
of education, and
the alleviation of
poverty.
Our Group Study Exchange with District 3820 was a great success! The 6650 Team
traveled to Philippines in March and returned with rave reviews on April 18. Please
contact GSE Team Leader Elayne Bozick in the Youngstown Club to arrange for a
presentation about the trip at one of your meetings. The team from District 3820
arrived on April 18 and spent an excellent month in our District, being hosted to a
variety of cultural and vocational experiences. We were all touched by their ability to
enjoy the long days of activity and their desire to make us their friends. The Group
Study Exchange is funded by your contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Please
use this positive experience with the Philippine exchange as motivation to give!
Annual Giving Goal
We are making progress toward our Annual Giving Goal for the Rotary Foundation,
but we are still in need of a final “push”. Currently, clubs in District 6650 have
contributed $108,164.04 against our $145,731.00 goal. Fifteen clubs have achieved
at least 100% of their goal and five others are at 90% or more. Congratulations and
thanks are due these clubs for their efforts so far. Keep it going! Unfortunately,
fourteen of our clubs have not recorded a contribution to this point. I’m sure that
will change in our final month. Club Presidents and Foundation Chairs, please review
your club’s giving and make sure you get the contributions submitted so they can be
counted in this year’s giving. These contributions will insure our ability to participate
in the many great Foundation programs in the future.
Clubs over 100% are: Alliance, Brookfield, Canton, Carrollton, Champion, Cortland,
Jackson Township, Louisville, Minerva, Niles, Poland, Salem, Steubenville, Struthers
and Sugarcreek.
District Conference 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011 District Conference Business
Meeting, Memorials, Awards & Recognitions,
Passing the Banner.
Getting to
know our
District:
Brookfield
In the 5 County
Area that makes up
the Mahoning and
Shenango Valleys
of NE Ohio and W
Pennsylvania,
Brookfield is never
further than a 45
minute drive from
anywhere.
Frederick Masury
came to the
southwest corner of
Brookfield
Township in 1903
to establish his
explosives factory,
Masurite Company.
He had graduated
from Columbia
University where he
majored in
chemical
engineering. While
working for the
DuPont company
he developed a
much safer
explosive then
dynamite. He felt
he would never be
able to develop its
potential if he
stayed with
DuPont. The
decision to come to
this area was made
because of the
many stone
quarries and coal
mines where the
explosive could be
used.
In a very short
time after the
establishment of
the factory a mill
village grew up
around it and of
course this village
was called Masury.
The factory
operated until 1911
then the product
fell into disfavor
because of the
instability of
ammonium nitrate
based explosives.
Getting to
know our
District:
Kinsman
The Clarence
Darrow Octagon
House is an historic
octagonal house
located at 8405
Main Street in
Kinsman, Ohio.
Built circa 1854, it
was the boyhood
home of famous
lawyer and
Kinsman native
Clarence Darrow,
1857-1938, whose
father bought it in
1864. Its "exterior
walls are
constructed of
chestnut beams
between layers of
concrete."On
September 10,
1971, it was added
to the National
Register of Historic
Places
Saturday, April 30, 2011 Rotary Family Fun Fair
Getting to
know our
District:
East Liverpool
East Liverpool was
originally named
St. Clair by Thomas
Fawcett, one of the
earliest land
owners, in 1800
after Arthur St.
Clair, who at that
time was Governor
of the Northwest
Territory. It was
called
Fawcettstown for a
time by the
residents. It was
incorporated as
East Liverpool in
1834 when a
Liverpool in
western Ohio (now
defunct) protested
the use of its name
by this newer town.
James Bennett, an
English potter,
established the
pottery industry in
East Liverpool, and
it became the
community's
leading employer.
East Liverpool
became known as
"The Crockery
City." East
Liverpool once
produced more
than half of the
United States's
annual ceramics
output. Throughout
East Liverpool's
ceramics history
there were more
than 300 potteries.
Of these, three
remain: The Hall
China Company,
the Homer Laughlin
China Company
(located across the
Ohio River in
Newell, West
Virginia) and
Pioneer Pottery.
Getting to
know our
District:
Calcutta
Calcutta had its
beginning in 1810
as West Union,
having been
founded by Michael
Shurtz and William
Foulks. Since West
Union was on the
stagecoach route
between Pittsburgh
and Cleveland, the
founders built a
hotel, a livery
stable, and a store
for travelers. John
Bever and Thomas
Moore erected a
covered bridge
across the creek
about two miles up
from where the
creek empties into
the Ohio River.
About this time in
1807, John Bever,
Jacob Bowman,
and John Coulter
had build a paper
mill on the east
side of Beaver
Creek, called the
Ohio Paper Mill, the
first paper mill in
the Northwest
Reflections on the International Convention
from the DGE
The gathering of twenty thousand Rotarians from around the world was an
unforgettable, moving, and inspiring experience. It was a time for celebrating
achievements, learning more about specific Rotary programs and initiatives, and
recommitting to our core values and Service Above Self.
One highlight was a keynote address by Bill Gates. He is passionate about
eradicating Polio, calling it his top priority. He praised Rotary for our efforts
throughout the world over so many years. He was also honest in explaining why
finishing the job, when ‘We are this close,” will be so difficult, requiring even greater
commitment from governments and individuals, especially Rotarians. Gates said that
the polio eradication effort costs about $1 billion annually. He urged Rotarians to
keep advocating governments to continue their funding support. Gates said there is
no other force that has the same power that Rotary has in raising awareness and
dollars. After Gates’ speech, The Rotary Foundation announced that to date
Rotarians have raised $173.2 million of our $200 million challenge.
Another highlight was RI President-Elect Kalyan Banerjee’s address. He expanded on
his three emphases for the coming year: family, continuity, and change. He called
Rotarians the doers of our communities, and reflected on the RI strategic plan that
says, in part, “We are a worldwide network of inspired individuals who translate
Territory. When the
time came to get a
post office in the
town of West
Union, it was found
that another town
existed with the
West Union name
in Ohio. The name
was changed to
Foulkstown. This
went on for a time,
but later it was
changed to its
present name,
Calcutta.
their passions into relevant social causes to change lives in communities.” He
quoted Mahatma Gandhi who said, “You must be the change you wish to see in the
world.” Banerjee believes “we are in Rotary to change the world – for why else
would we be Rotarians?”
The House of Friendship was filled with booths from districts and clubs from all over
the world that shared successes and best practices showing how Rotarians alleviate
need through an endless array of solutions. This was an incredible display of the
ingenuity, uniqueness and commitment of Rotarians.
I wish all Rotarians could experience the internationality of Rotary that we
experienced in New Orleans. Talking with Rotarians from more than 200 countries
truly drives home the global characteristic of Rotary and the impact Rotarians are
making. And that impact all begins with individual Rotarians in local clubs who see a
problem, and work to solve it. It is really great to be a Rotarian.
DG JIM’S GUMBO REVIEW
One of the more enjoyable aspects of attending the International Convention in New
Orleans was getting reacquainted with Gumbo. More than once, I had a bowl for
lunch and for dinner and always a slightly different variation in recipe.
Getting to
know our
District:
Most gumbos use two distinctive ingredients to thicken and flavor them: roux and
either okra or filé powder.
Columbiana
Columbiana was
the home of an
early settler by the
name of Joshua
Dixon. He came to
Fairfield Township
in 1798, Dixon laid
out the village of
Columbiana on
August 21, 1803.
Columbiana had a
railroad and three
stores by 1831.
The Elementary
school in the city is
named in his
honor. The Village
of Columbiana
became The City of
Columbiana in
2000.
Columbiana was
the birthplace of
Harvey S.
Firestone, who
founded the
Firestone rubber
company in Akron,
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Roux is a cooked mixture of equal parts flour and fat. The fat in the roux can
be butter, oil, bacon grease, or lard.
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Roux can range in color from white to brown to black, depending on how
long it's cooked. The darker the color of the roux, the deeper the flavor.
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Cajun gumbos tend to use very dark roux, usually made with oil or pork fat,
whereas Creole gumbos might favor the more delicate flavor of a light roux
made with butter. The second thickener in a pot of gumbo can be either
okra or filé (FEE-lay) powder.
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Okra is a green pod-like vegetable native to Africa. It was brought to Creole
households by African slaves who worked on the wealthy planters' estates.
In Umbundu (a language spoken in Angola, where many Southern slaves
came from) the word for okra is ochingombo, which was eventually abridged
to "gombo."
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Filé powder is made of ground sassafras leaves, native to the southern U.S.
Filé was introduced to Cajun settlers by the Choctaw Indians who helped the
settlers survive in the wilderness. And the Choctaw word for sassafras?
Kombo.
Personally, I prefer the Okra thickened seafood and sausage Gumbo with a
bit of Tabasco added. I bought the “Little Book of Gumbo” at the French Market and
intend to try out every variation.
Ohio. There is still
a Firestone tractortire test facility a
few miles northeast
of the city, and
many town facilities
are named after
him. Columbiana is
also known for the
Shaker Woods
Festival, held
annually in August,
which features
some of the best
crafters and
artisans in the
country. Another
major town event
is the Columbiana
Street Fair, a civic
festival hosted by
American Legion
Post #290. It is
held the Thursday Saturday following
Labor Day.
News from the frontline:
Sieglinde Warren, Division I-A
Diverse activities were prominent in some of Division 1A clubs.
Boardman
On April 26th, Vocational Directors Fred Soller and Peggy Bailey, along with club
member Lee Monit hosted a Business Mixer. Club members were invited to set up a
table display highlighting their individual vocations. Food and beverages were
served. Activities included a putting green, entertainment, giveaways, and a 50/50
drawing. Fun was had by all!
The Chick-fil-A display represents
the marketing vocation of Shelly
LaBerto, Boardman Rotary
President.
Rotarian Bill Smith, owner of Camelot
Bowling, discusses golf with a
representative of the Golf Connection,
which represents the vocation of
Rotarian Joe Thomas.
Canfield
Rotarian Tom Pauley, chairman of
Canfield Rotary’s Cruze project, and
Junior Brzezinski, exchange student
from Brazil, take a break from selling
tickets at a car SWAP meet at the
Canfield Fairgrounds.
Poland Rotary’s Second Annual 5K Run
The day began with clouds and a bit of rain but soon cleared for Poland Rotary’s
“Derby Dash” 5K Run.
Nearly 100 runners ran the course which included streets in the historic district and
veered into Poland Woods, a scenic natural forest that is located in the heart of
town.
Proceeds from the successful event will support many of Poland Rotary’s projects
which include decorating of Poland’s bridges at Christmas, sponsorship of a youth
baseball team, support of the local Fourth of July celebration and many other
projects that enhance and serve the community.
The event will be back next year, on
Kentucky Derby day.
District Office
Contact Info:
217 Second St. NW
Canton, Oh 44702
(330) 452-2882
F (330) 452-8614
info@cantonrotary.
org
Boardman Rotarian Bob Mastriana
claims his place in the Poland Rotary
Derby Dash.
Poland Rotary Chili Open Golf Classic Donates to 15
Recipients
The snow and ice of winter is gone but the warmth of a job well done remains with
Poland Rotary as they celebrated their success.
Fifteen charities were recipients of the proceeds of the 25 th Annual Chili Open Golf
Classic, Inc. The celebration was held at the Poland Library and featured short
testimonials by the recipient organizations. Many of the recipients have been
affiliated with the Chili Open since it was first held in 1987.
Poland Rotarians have raised
over $1,000,000 for charities
during the history of the
event.
Pictured
are
Rotarians
Carmella Smallhoover, Andrew
Grischow
and
Mary
Ann
Martinko looking over still
more pictures of another
successful Chili Open.
Charleen Davidson, Division II-A
Canton Rotary New Generations Task Force in Place
Canton Rotary has organized a Task Force to address issues relating to the decline
in membership and retaining members. The members of the Task Force are Kyle
Brown, Julia Dick, Dan Fuline, Bill Liber, Greg Luntz, Dan Matthews, Kelli Scott,
Sharon Sirpilla, Brian Spring, Dan Spring, Rick Taylor, Amanda Tietze and Ken
Willett. Members of the Task Force represent a cross section of Canton Rotarians.
There are Past Presidents, experienced Rotarians, new Rotarians and both genders
represented. The facilitator is Judy Lorigan, a Canton Rotarian who is a Rotary
Leadership Institute trainer.
Dan Matthews, Division II-B
Rotary Club of Minerva
MINERVA ROTARY CLUB OFFERS FLAGS!
The Minerva Rotary Club is now offering their residents an opportunity to lease an
American flag for $25.00. The flags will be placed in their front yards a few days
before Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day.
Phil Mariola, Division III-A
Rotary Club of Rittman
The Rittman area rotary had a very productive Rotarian year under the leadership of
Gordon Bury. This past year saw a transition in meeting location to a wonderful
room at the Rittman Rec center. 2010-11 saw two new members join the
organization and become important parts of our team. Two successful fundraisers
supported the projects for the club this year. The annual pancake breakfast hosted
by autmnwood served many local folks and was a fun gathering place to kick off the
labor day weekend. The second Carson magic show packed the OJ Work auditorium
for an evening of fun and illusion. The proverbial kids of all ages were entertained
and awed by the excellent show. Most importantly out of each each of these events
money was raised to support the ongoing projects of RAR. Two 750.00 scholarships
were awarded to local high school students. We teamed up with the girl scouts for a
day of park maintenance and refurbishment. Several annual events we hosted as
the civic day for political discussion before the election and a Christmas concert for
the senior citizens were both well attended. A matching grant project in India was
applied for and accepted, the first for us in awhile. Also, the foundation was laid for
a DSG project which will be worked on for several years. All in all it has been a great
revitalizing year for club 3606 and we look forward to joining with all the clubs in
6650 for another great 365 days of reaching within to embrace humanity in 20112012.
Rotary Club of Wooster
Several years ago, the Donald and Alice Noble Foundation purchased 100 acres of
farmland on the crest of Oak Hill to preserve it from further residential
development.
Using an Ohio Public Works Commission Clean Ohio grant, the land was acquired by
the City of Wooster and the Noble Foundation donated the receipts of that
acquisition to the Wayne County Community Foundation to establish the Oak Hill
Park Fund. This designated fund is to be used solely for the design, construction,
and maintenance of the park.
When completed, the park will have over 1.7 miles of paved paths for walking,
jogging, or biking, as well as natural plantings designed for year-round color. The
park’s path will be able to be linked into the other paths along the city’s northern
corridor, creating nearly eight miles of walking and biking trails.
With a donation by Joan and Gene Buehler, the park will also include a quarter-mile
level trail near the pavilion geared for people who may not have the time or ability
to use the longer and hillier terrain. This level path will help handicapped individuals
safely use wheelchairs and walkers to enjoy the surrounding flora.
The Rotary Club of Wooster made a gift of a 30’ x60’ pavilion near the park’s
entrance. In addition to community gatherings, the pavilion will be used as an
education center for seminars, displays, and demonstrations of eco-friendly usages
of pollinator planting, rain gardens, and other naturally symbiotic projects that can
be duplicated in a home and yard setting. “It will be here for our children and their
children and hopefully for generations to come,” said Club President Tim Swift. “ We
thank you for allowing us to be a part of the history we are creating here today,”
Swift concluded.
The park’s beautiful vistas and sloping elevations make it ideal for winter recreation
like cross country skiing and sledding. In fact, the park will contain the City’s first
official sledding hill and is another example of community collaboration, at many
levels within the private and public sectors, to continue to enhance the quality of life
for all members of the community.