April 25, 2018 Member Assignments

Greeters

Please Arrive by 11:50 am

5/2 – John Zimomra & Denise May

5/9 – John Zimomra & Dallas Woodall

5/16 – Dan Rowland & Deb Burn

Mobile Meals

5/4 – Bob Sauer & James Jastatt

5/11 – Pat Miller & Dave Taylor

5/18 – Dan Rowland & Cleo Royster

Fellowship 2.0

5/2 – Chris Shape

5/9 – Dave Smith

5/16 – Dan Rowland

Invocation

5/2 – Dave Jenkins

5/9 – Denise May

5/16 – John Robertson

Magazine Report

May, 2018 – Kim Straniak

June, 2018 – Darlene Mink-Crouse

ROTARY NOTES A publication of the Rotary Club of Warren

Upcoming

Speakers

May 2 Bonnie Wilson- SomePlace Safe

& Solace Center

May 9 Thomas Houser & Cory Dippold

– Ohio Business Week

May 16

Brian Adkins - Wildlife Control

May 23 Ken Haidaris –

Robbins Theater Project

May 30

Ron Bierman – Trumbull Regional

Medical Center

Warren Rotarian

Dr. Jim LaPolla (AKA

Ken LaPolla) addressed

Club members at their

April 25, 1977 meeting.

Jim began Fellowship

by promoting a new

Rotary Club which will

meet on Mondays at

Noon at the Avalon Inn.

Jim then went on

to tell us a little about

himself. He is a

graduate of Niles

McKinley High School and later attended Duke, where he studied

English Literature. He was involved in theater and actually directed

Andy Griffith on a few occasions. At the end of his sophomore year in

college, he wanted to quit school and work as an extra in theater.

However, his father nixed that idea and told him he was instead going

to medical school. Jim was the first non-science major to attend

Duke’s medical school and ended up being number one in his class! He

completed a residency at University Hospital in Cleveland under Dr.

Benjamin Spock and subsequently became the first board certified

pediatrician in Trumbull County. Jim later spent three years stationed

at St. Albans Naval Hospital in New York doing genetic research. He

co-wrote a book on clinical pathology in infancy.

Jim eventually found his way back to Howland. He and his wife,

Genevieve, have four sons. His father-in-law, H.C. Roberts, was

President of a Rotary Club in Indiana and got Jim involved in Warren

Rotary. In addition to being a Rotarian, Jim has sat on the Howland

School Board and has been involved with the Warren JC’s. In fact,

He spearheaded formation of the Special Olympics in Ohio with John

Glenn.

Jim’s wife, Genevieve, was his guest at today’s meeting. Darlene

Mink-Crouse’s husband, Dan, was also in attendance.

Rotary

Motto

Service Above Self

4-Way

Test

Of the things we think, say

or do:

Is it the truth?

Is it fair to all concerned?

Will it build goodwill and

better friendship?

Will it be

beneficial to all concerned?

Avenues

of Service

Club Service

Vocational Service

Community

Service

International Service

Youth Service

collection

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The Rotary Club of Warren’s 100 Good Deeds have been

successfully completed! All donation checks have been forwarded to

that recipients of this project, along with a letter explaining where the

donations originated from. The message sent to the non-profit

organizations who received funds reads as follows:

Amph

trees

a

Areas of

Focus

Promoting

Peace

Fighting Disease

Providing Clean

Water

Saving Mothers & Children

Supporting Education

Growing Local

Economies

Club Officers President

Andy Bednar

President Elect Venita Collins

Vice-President

Teri Surin

Secretary Judy Masaki

Treasurer

Cheryl Oblinger

Past President Julia Wetstein

Board Members Ginny Bond

Christine Cope Tony Iannucci

Dominic Mararri Ted Stazak

Kim Straniak Nick Verina

Dear Name, This year, the Rotary Club of Warren, Ohio is proudly celebrating its 100th anniversary! Since 1918, our club has had a tremendous impact upon the City of Warren as well as the entire world! Not only have we provided significant financial support to many lasting projects and worthwhile causes, but we have also contributed countless hours of volunteer efforts. As the current membership, we are humbled to continue the good work which began in our city so long ago. In commemoration of our milestone, our club has decided to complete 100 Good Deeds. To help accomplish that, every Warren Rotarian has been given the opportunity to direct $100 to the recipient of his or her choice. Selected charities range from programs within our own club to world-wide movements. All told, our Club is sending funds to 25 different beneficiaries! We are happy to report that ____________ has been selected to receive $_____! The following Warren Rotarian(s) are responsible for making that decision. Please feel free to thank them (care of the Rotary Club of Warren).

Name(s) We, the Rotary Club of Warren, are proud to uphold our motto of Service Above Self. And in so doing, we are pleased to share with you, in a small way, this year’s celebration of our Club’s Centennial! Sincerely, Andrew R. Bednar, President Rotary Club of Warren, Ohio

In addition, despite some gloomy weather, our Plant a Tree project

helped to beautify the parks in the City of Warren! 100 Colorado Blue

Spruce trees Spruce trees have been planted through the efforts of Bob Hoy, many

other Rotarians, and family members. Many thanks to all who came out

to make this project a reality. Special thanks to Boy Scout Troupe 101

and our own Ken LaPolla for their assistance as well! President Andy

Bednar announced that he presented a tree to Warren’s Mayor Doug

Franklin.

absence

Diane Sauer ha

is

future!

regarding

Rotary Club

Foundation

Board

President

Chris Shape

Vice-President Diane Sauer

Secretary

Judy Masaki

Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger

Andy Bednar

Jim Ditch Cindy Matheson

Teri Surin

Contact us at: Rotary Club of

Warren P.O. Box 68 Warren, OH

44482

Our Website: Warrenrotary.org

If you have

any questions

or suggestions

about our

newsletter, or

if you would

like to become

a sponsor,

Please contact:

Judy Masaki

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING MEETINGS- The Rotary Club of Warren’s Board of

Directors will meet on Tuesday, May 15th. Please note that this is a

change change in our regular schedule for this month!! Fellowship will begin

at at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to follow promptly at 6:00 p.m. Our

Hostess for the evening will be Venita Collins. Stay tuned for

details details regarding the location.

CSB HONORED ROTARY- President Andy Bednar thanked Marilyn

Pape and the Trumbull County CSB for inviting him to their recent

luncheon. Rotary was honored for their part in creating a new

home for Jamie and Jeremiah.

DISTRICT 6650 CONFERENCE- Our District Conference will be

held Thursady held Thursday, May 10th and Friday, May 11th at the Avalon Inn.

Once again, the Hospitality Room will be hosted by the Rotary Club

of of Warren in the Inn’s Presidential Suite on Thursday evening,

preceded by dinner. Club members are encouraged to attend the

conference. If you are unable to attend, feel free to visit the

Hospitality Room on Thursday evening. Our Club’s Board of

Directors has agreed to reimburse any Warren Rotarian who attends

the conference up to $55 upon proof of attendance and

payment. Registration deadline for the conference is Monday,

May 7th. THANK YOU- to Teri Surin for agreeing to put together a basket

on behalf of our Club for a raffle to be held at the District

Conference!

PRESIDENTS’ NIGHT DINNER- will be held on Wednesday, June

20th at the Raymond John Wean Foundation located on Courthouse

Square. Saratoga Restaurant will be catering and providing wine,

and Modern Methods Brewery will serve beer. More details,

including complete directions regarding parking, will be forthcoming.

A MOMENT IN HISTORY- The Bland sisters found a postcard

picturing the Fountain on Courthouse Square, which

President Andy shared with us. The Bland family has been

invited to join us on Presidents’ Night in appreciation for their

generous contribution towards the Fountain restoration and

Carillon Bells projects. EXCEPTIONAL WORK- Many thanks to Cheryl Oblinger for the

special and outstanding newsletter that she forwarded to

several members of the Board of Directors in Judy’s absence

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the week of April 18th. It contained very informative information

such as: Weekly Announcements – yep, we had some; and Thought

for the Day – yep, we had one. TASTE OF WARREN- The Rotary Club of Warren has been invited to

Foundation host a booth at the upcoming Taste of Warren. If you are willing to

man the booth in order to promote Rotary, please contact Andy Bednar.

Shiled

MODERN METHODS BREWING COMPANY

provides After growing up in North

Jackson, Ohio, Adam Keck graduated

from Brown University in Providence,

Rhode Island, where he majored in

English Literature. He considered

going to law school, but first wanted

to give back to Youngstown. So, he

returned home and worked in both

the non-profit and manufacturing

sectors. He eventually married and

purchased a Victorian style home in

downtown Warren. He and his wife

are expecting their first child in

October.

In 2011, Adam and his brother

and Dad got into craft beer and

began to brew in their backyard as

a hobby. He said that after their

3rd or 4th batch, he was hooked and decided to make a go of it as a career.

However, he wanted to gain experience in the manufacturing business. He

learned everything he could about business by working for Compco Industries

until 2013. Adam then wrote a business plan for his own brewing company,

approached potential donors, and raised $30,000 by 2016. He then

traveled to Florida, where he bought a brewhouse and drove it back to Ohio

in a U-Haul. Two weeks ago, Adam celebrated the grand opening of

Modern Methods Brewing Company, a production brewery and taproom

located on David Grohl Alley in downtown Warren.

Adam has brewed over three thousand gallons of beer over the last six

years years, some of which have been awarded medals in competitions around the

State. His beer has been featured in fundraising efforts for the Oh

WOW! Children’s Center in Youngstown, as well as for David Grohl Alley.

He is also a recognized judge for the Beer Judging Certification Panel.

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Future plans for his new company include expanding distribution with the

purchase of a purchase of a double size 15 barrel fermenter. On May 12th, his first

specialty bottled beer, West Side Heat, will be released. He also hopes to add a small canning line down the road. Adam is dedicated to bringing

a a big city feel to downtown Warren. He wants to activate the space in

David Grohl Alley with live music, street art, food vendors, and games like

Corn Hole. In fact, he has started a petition to allow open container

liquor in the downtown area during limited hours. Finally, Adam wants to

“get a piece of the pie” in beer tourism. He has joined the State Line

Brewers Guild, an organization of 14 Brewers along the state line, who

have participate in the Ales and Trails Map program. People travel around to

the different breweries, winning a fanny pack if they get a stamp from all

locations on the map. Adam wants this trail coalition to flock to Warren

and and patronize not only his Brewery but also local restaurants.

Many thanks to Adam for all he is trying to do to grow the downtown

area and for the samples he brought with him to our meeting! Club

members enjoyed a taste of the following: 1) Darlene, a Feed the Village

Lauger and the cheapest on Adam’s menu; 2) Scrappy German, a wheat

beer with a banana, clove, orange flavor which promises to be a top seller

for summertime; 3) Doug City, Modern Methods’ flagship IPA made with

American hops which is described as a West Coast style IPA with

Midwestern charm; and 4) Roast Beast, a bold American stout that pours

like a Guiness and has a slight coffee flavor for smooth drinking.

TRIPLE JACKPOT

This week, the Grand Jackpot totaled $161.

Congratulations to Daily Winner, Ted Stazak!!

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HAPPY BUCKS

*** Ted Stazak - for winning the Daily Jackpot, for our speaker, and

for his Penns making it to the second round of the playoffs.

*** Darlene Mink-Crouse- for our speaker, for the upcoming rally in

Lordstown Lordstown in support of the TJX Warehouse, and for the memorial

scholarship being set up in honor of her late grandson. The Ross

Griffin Griffin Memorial Bash will be held on Saturday, September 8th at

SLOAS A SLOAS Air Field in support of the scholarship. A drawing will take

place, and every 5 minutes, someone will win! See

RossGriffinMemorialBash.com for more details.

*** Darlene also offered a Happy Buck in honor of Ginny Bond, who’s

been named Realtor of the Year!

*** Ken LaPolla – in honor of his Dad, for his wife being here with

him him, and for the lunch someone bought her. Ken is also thrilled that

his daughter has been accepted to a Master’s Program at Auburn!

*** Chris Shape offered a Happy Buck in honor of Ginny Bond, for

her her award as Realtor of the Year, and for Adam Keck.

*** Ginny Bond – in appreciation of Troupe 101 and all of their help

with with the Plant a Tree Project! She also expressed thanks for her

Realtor of the Year award!

*** Venita Collins – for our speaker and for Judy Masaki’s return!

*** Judy Masaki – for Cheryl covering for her while she was off, and

for for her son winning an Honorable Mention in the Candace Gay

Memorial Essay Contest at the recent YSU English Festival!

A smile is a curve that can actually set a lot of things straight!

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