Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas
This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by supporting the members of our community to become economically self sufficient. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom.
This week’s Rotary meeting promises to be a fun and flavorful preview of the upcoming Simply Slavic festival. Presenter Aundrea will share highlights of the three-day celebration of Slavic culture, traditions, music, and community. Rotarians will also enjoy a sampling of Slavic-themed food during the noon meeting, making this a meeting you won’t want to miss.
Members are also reminded to sign up for the Rotary Kayaking Trip on June 6th. Interest has been strong and spots are filling up quickly, so be sure to reserve your place soon for what promises to be a great day of fellowship and outdoor fun.
Looking ahead, Rotary’s May 27th meeting will be a special evening gathering at Westside Bowl. Family Fun Night will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will include fellowship, food, bowling, and activities for all ages. Rotarians are encouraged to bring their families and enjoy an evening together outside of the regular noon meeting schedule.
This week’s menu: Kielbasa Hoagies, Caramelized onions, mustard and kraut on side, Cabbage and noodles, Salad (dressing on the side), Vegetable Lasagna :
Rotary Last Week
As a student at Warren G. Harding High School 30 years ago, Michael Engram found a mentor in his football coach, the late Phil Annarella, who wanted his players to be well-rounded individuals. Now Engram, founder of the Game Changers organization, works with high school athletes on developing leadership, entrepreneurship, and persistence as they transition to college, trade schools, or the workforce.
Student athletes are "often coached about how to dribble a ball, but not the skills to get into the workforce," Engram told Rotarians on May 13. Game Changers has been filling the gap since 2013 by offering physical, mental, emotional, and professional development. This includes trips to major events such as attending the ESPY Awards and the new Grad & Go career readiness program that is launching this summer. A Sports Leadership Seminar at Youngstown State University encourages students to pair their experiences with additional skills to think like entrepreneurs.
Engram lauded Rotarians for being "servant-leaders" in the community and emphasized the importance of our club's connections to city schools. Take a moment to mentor "wherever you are able to show and shine your light," Engram said. "You never know what's going to be sown into a kid's life" and how it blossoms later. Engram also is a former member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes board.
In other news, the fourth annual Bike Belmont ride on Sunday, May 17 benefitted from beautiful warm weather, strong community participation, and a dedicated group of volunteers that included many RCY members.
The Rotary District 6650 conference was a wonderful success, with Youngstown being recognized for 100% member giving. Our club has also received a mini-grant towards an Operation Pollination project; monarch tagging. Thank you to all who attended and participated in the conference; with a special shout out Jess who did an awesome job selling Operation Pollination shirts.
ROTARY SPIRIT WEAR SALE
The Rotary Club of Youngstown Spirit Wear Committee is pleased to announce the Club Apparel Shop has reopened for the 2024 season - just in time to preorder for holiday shopping!
We are bringing back old favorites and have added a few new items, too! There are a variety of quality items to give you options that will allow you to wear the Rotary logo with pride for any occasion.
No matter where you go while wearing the logo apparel, people will see it and know that you have dedicated yourself to the ideals of Service Above Self. This results in greater brand recognition and is a simple, yet effective, membership outreach tactic you don’t even have to think about.
RCY has registered to enter the downtown Holiday Parade at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. President George is looking for at least 10 Rotarians to share the Magic of Rotary with attendees.
Gerri Jenkins needs someone with a pickup or flatbed truck to join the parade and carry our inflatable Rotary logo along the route. See Gerri or George to volunteer.
Rotarians can gather at the Mahoning County Land Bank office on the third floor of City Center One at East Federal and Champion streets. Deb Flora and the Land Bank will provide light refreshments.
The parade is one of many First Fridays events on Dec. 6. Youngstown Flea on Phelps will be from 4 to 8 p.m. The SMARTS Holiday Open House will be worth a visit, the tree lighting on Central Square will be at about 7:15 p.m., and commemorative mugs will be available for evening drink specials. Read all about it here:
October 27, 1981: Jane Lamb, who covered the Rotary Club of Youngstown for The Youngstown Vindicator for many years, was presented a Paul Harris Fellowship upon her retirement.
