Rotary International asks us to Unite for Good through our Focus Areas
This month Rotary International asks us to Imagine Rotary by supporting literacy in our community. Explore the possibilities with us at our meeting Wednesday at noon at Wick Park and on Zoom.
Teresa Miller, Executive Director of Valley Partners will speaking this week and discussing the success of the recent Golf Outing Event which they hosted to help support our Operation Warm.
Does your Committee have a message they need to get out, an event they want to promote or something for the Clatter? Please email our Communication Commit at communication@YoungstownRotary.com
Rotarians get a special 10% discount to the The Historical Youngstown Ghost Tour; October 9 and 10, 2026. Just enter the discount code ROTARY10 at checkout. Get tIckets
This week’s menu Stuffed Chicken, Mashed Potato, Gravy, Vegetables, Vegetarian Options, Fall Salad
Rotary Last Week
Youngstown Rotarian Ana Torres took the members on a review of the July-August tour to Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Jack Kravitz and Stacia Erdos were also there to share their impressions with the general group. They started in beautiful Victoria Falls, where some of the group took their first helicopter ride!! They visited a sanctuary for elephants and rhinos. The favorite stop was to visit the Rose of Charity Orphans. Our local Rotary donated items like jackets and soccer balls. The visit was only supposed to be an hour but they stayed longer. Rotarian Jack Kravitz asked if there was anything they could use. He was told a sewing machine -so everyone chipped in a bought one so they could make bags and other things to sell in the gift shop. The safari part of the trip happened in Hwange National Park where the group got up close and personal with giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, birds and lions. They enjoyed star-watching even catching a look at the Southern Cross. They ate wildebeest and warthog. The extension ended with a four day stay in Cape Town where they saw the cell of Nelson Mandela, who was imprisoned for 27 years. The next tour is to Croatia and Slovenia in April and there are still spots available.
- By Gerri Jenkins
On Sunday, October 4th, Rotarians from District 6650 joined together and marched in the annual nonviolence week peace parade. A big thank you to all the Youngstown Rotarians who came out, held banners, chanted and made the event memorable for all involved. Ohio Nonviolence week has a host of incredible events this week, including Live Music, and some incredible speakers. For more information: Ohio Nonviolence Week Events
LET THERE BE PEACE
RCY’s Peace Committee strongly encourages participation of Rotarians at three events during Ohio Nonviolence Week in October.
The 15th Annual Nonviolence Parade and Rallywill be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, downtown. It will begin at Wood Street and Wick Avenue and finish at the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, where a rally will be held. Parade participants will include Sojourn to the Past students, various Valley schools, churches, nonprofit and community organizations, political candidates and others. Awards will be given for the best float, best banner and best in show for highlighting the themes of peace and nonviolence. The rally will feature speakers, music and food.
Peace will be the theme of our weekly meeting on Oct. 8. A peace pole – purchased through the generosity of Rotarians – will be installed in Wick Park. We expect speakers and additional guests to join us as we advocate for peace in our community, country, and around the globe.
Rotarians also are urged to volunteer during the 51st Annual Youngstown Peace Race in and around downtown on the morning of Sunday, Oct. 12.
Plan now to engage in these events.
SAVE THE DATE
Freedom First Keith Lamar Jazz Concert, October 9, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown.
Operation Pollination Quarterly Meeting October 20, 10:00 a.m. EST, live via Zoom. Advance registration is required.
Little Free Library Appreciation Luncheon, October 21 2026 at Wick Pavilion, 12pm - 1pm
Pints Vs Polio, October 22nd, 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Penguin City Brewing, 460 E. Federal St, Youngstown, OH
Holiday Reading List
Over the winter break, why not brush up on some Operation Pollination. Here are some book recommendations for all ages.
Books for Kids & General Education
Animal Pollinators by Jennifer Boothroyd: Part of a non-fiction series for young learners.
Meet the Pollinators: A Night and Day Adventure by Barbara Ciletti: Explores pollinators' roles.
The Reason for a Flower by Grace Lin: A classic for understanding pollination.
Explore Honey Bees! by Kathy Allan: A hands-on guide for kids.
Books for Adults & Gardeners
Attracting Native Pollinators: The Xerces Society Guide: Comprehensive guide to conserving North American pollinators.
The Pollinator Victory Garden by Kim Eierman: Focuses on ecological gardening to support pollinators.
100 Plants to Feed the Bees: A practical guide to creating pollinator-friendly habitats.
Managing Alternative Pollinators by Mader, Spivak, & Evans: For beekeepers and growers wanting to use non-honey bees.
September 3, 2013: Youngstown Rotarians reflected on the life and death of Edward J. Hulme; Ed was a Past President (1968-69), 57-year member, and sponsor of more than 50 new Rotarians.
