Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary through our Focus Areas
This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by developing and supporting new leaders. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park or virtually via Zoom.
No Noon this meeting this week due to our Annual Steak Fry, 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m, Scott Schulik’s house, 2304 Fifth Ave. Youngstown, OH 44504.
Rotary Last Week
How can we memorialize a "legacy member" of the Rotary Club of Youngstown? That is the challenge ahead of us concerning the late Atty. Robert Manchester, 50 years after he served as president of Rotary International. Scott Schulick and Bill Lawson presented a summary of Manchester's life as a husband, father, practicing attorney, and community member. Manchester was extremely active and served many organizations at local and national levels — the U.S. Chamber, boards of education, the March of Dimes, and board of health among them. He also was a double Eagle Scout and a 33rd degree Mason. Manchester's leadership of RI from 1976 to 1977 is "the highest honor of this club," Schulick said. Should we install a marker in a prominent place? Rename a local landmark after him? This is an open conversation. Schulick and Lawson will make a second presentation on Manchester later.
In other news, the Membership Committee needs more people power as we prepare to welcome new members in the pipeline. See Jack Kravitz, Elayne Bozick, or Gerri Jenkins for information.
Troy Rhoades and Jessica Romeo also need committee members to work on sponsorships for Beerfest '27. It will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Stambaugh Auditorium. The first hour will be for VIPs only. Expect to hear more about volunteer opportunities during this, our biggest annual fundraiser.
Our Operation Warm Kick Off was a huge success with a wonderful turn out; great music by Hoss & the Juggernauts, and food from local food trucks. Thank you to our sponsor JC's Landscaping & The Tree Dudes, and to everyone who gave a donation to our cause. This year our goal is $32,000 in order to ensure that we are able to help more schools in the Youngstown District.
End Polio Now Game
Every summer, the End Polio Now Campaign at the Cleveland Guardians game brings together Rotarians in Districts 6630, 6600 and our own 6650 for a night of fun and fundraising toward eradicating polio worldwide. This year, the event will be on Friday, Aug. 15, when the Guardians host the Atlanta Braves. First pitch will be at 7:10 p.m. For information about ticket options and more, click here: End Polio Now Campaign at the Guardians Game | District 6630
RSVP FOR STEAK FRY
Aug. 20 is the deadline to register for RCY’s annual Steak Fry mixer from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at Scott Schulick’s home, 2304 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, 44504. Steaks, grilled salmon, and Beyond Burgers will be the entree options, and the Rotary bar will be open. Register online here: 2025 Annual Club Steak Fry for Members and Guests | Rotary Club of Youngstown Ohio USA
SAVE THE DATE
Steak Fry, August 26, 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m, Scott Schulik’s house, 2304 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504
July 1, 1976: RCY Past President and Past District Governor Robert A. Manchester II began his year as Rotary International President.
NEW MEMBER NOTICE
Charlotte Crouch-Basinger
Donor Relations Specialist
YSU Foundation
Classification: Non-Profit Organization
Crouch-Basinger earned a Bachelor of General Studies degree at Youngstown State University. She and her husband, Derek, live in Girard. She is a member of Fowler Community Church and enjoys exercise, hiking, photography, fishing, and hunting.
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
Birthdays:
Joshua Prest 6/3
Fred Owens 6/6
Anniversaries:
Becky Mottram 7/1
5 years
Ronald Faniro 7/5
19 years
NEWS EDITOR
Debora Flora
Photos by Debora Flora, George Nelson, and Brendan Considine
