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Your Fellow Rotarian - Paul Garchar![]() Paul Garchar says his community service was inspired by childhood memories. “As a young individual, I benefitted from community individuals reaching out to my family and helping us in a time of need. So as I became an adult, I wanted to give back in some way,” he told The Business Journal. Paul chose RCY and served as president during the club’s centennial anniversary celebration in 2015. He literally is a man of constant motion, as he explains here. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Suzanne Fleming![]() Suzanne Fleming is a longtime, active member of the Rotary Club of Youngstown, and much more. The Better Business Bureau of the Mahoning Valley presented Suzanne with its Torch Award for civic leadership in 2017. She was recognized for her roles with Leadership Mahoning Valley, the Northeast Ohio Regional Leadership Task Force and Mercy Health, as well as her service on the boards of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, Mercy Health Foundation and the Raymond John Wean Foundation, among others. A retired nurse, wife, mother and grandmother, Suzanne is fond of Rotary socials and many sports. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Michael Latessa![]() What makes Mike Latessa special? For starters, it’s how he connects the Rotary motto to his experience as a traveler in South Africa. It’s his longtime commitment to playing and coaching football, and what he contributed to one of YSU Football’s championship seasons. He also has a connection to Kentucky Derby history. |
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Operation Warm Coat Hand Outs![]() ![]() This year's Operation Warm was a great success. Approximately $24,000 worth of coats were donated benefiting Harding Elementary, Williamson Elementary, Mill Creek Children's Center, St. Joseph the Provider, Potential Development, Casa Madre, and the Salvation Army. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Becky Keck![]() Past President Becky Keck’s love of the arts permeates her life, whether she is managing the SMARTS program, making beautiful chocolate-covered strawberries for celebrations, or hosting dinner parties at home. She credits her Rotary family with helping her to navigate some rough seas during her career. If you’ve missed being with her during the pandemic, then here is an opportunity to reconnect. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Scott Schulick![]() Surely you know Scott Schulick as a successful businessman, a past president of Rotary Club of Youngstown, and past president of Rotary District 6650. It’s what you don’t know that may surprise you. How much does he love Youngstown? How did his first job prepare him for his career? And what is the story behind his iconic Rotary khakis? |
Your Fellow Rotarian - John Fahnert![]() Past President John Fahnert brought a track record of success in TV marketing and sales to the Rotary Club of Youngstown and used his connections to help promote the Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Here, he explains what he appreciates about the Beerfest, his family, and occasionally getting dressed up. |
Copy of Your Fellow Rotarian - Tess Trucksis![]() Past President John Fahnert brought a track record of success in TV marketing and sales to the Rotary Club of Youngstown and used his connections to help promote the Groundhog Craft Beerfest. Here, he explains what he appreciates about the Beerfest, his family, and occasionally getting dressed up. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Carol Sherman![]() Carol Sherman learned to love philanthropy while she was a teenage member of B’nai B’rith, a Jewish service organization that supports educational and cultural activities. She brought her philanthropic spirit to RCY and was instrumental in the success of many projects. Read her favorite Rotary stories below. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - George NelsonThe diverse skills of Rotarians benefit clubs and communities. RCY is fortunate to count George Nelson among its members. His skills as a writer and photographer quickly benefitted the club, as George led efforts to create member recruitment videos to post on social media. Read on for details of his own recruitment story. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Frank KishelFrank J. Kishel has been an active Rotarian, having started a youth mentoring program, installed Little Free Libraries, anchored the RCY bowling team, and led the club as president. Read on to learn more about Frank, including some of his work travel experiences in remote parts of the western U.S. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Stephen DiPaolo![]() RCY’s Communications Committee envisioned this feature as a way for Rotarians to become better acquainted with one another. Stephen DiPaolo is a perfect example. He joined a few months before the pandemic changed our social interactions. Here is the profile of a young Rotarian with a track record of community service, the soul of a musician and the hands of a carpenter. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Tess Trucksis![]() Longtime Rotarian Theresa Trucksis cherishes her education, children and Rotary friendships. Read about her interesting career path and current hobbies here. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Aimee FifarekLibrarian Aimee Fifarek brings a wealth of experience to Rotary Club of Youngstown, and has a few good stories about her brushes with fame. Don’t wait for the book – read this now! |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Bill LawsonRCY Past President Bill Lawson was inspired by three other past presidents to join Rotary. Read on to learn more about his other inspirations – history, family, community – and his knack for knowing someone wherever he goes. |
Rotary Speaker - Stacia Erdos 8-7-2020At this week's meeting, we had the opportunity to learn about The United Way is working as a Local Champion partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Gayle Catinella![]() The Rev. Gayle Catinella found a beautiful backdrop in a park plaza in San Diego, CA, while she was visiting a friend in Los Angeles. Gayle says travel helps to fulfill her love of adventure. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Josh PrestJosh has been an active member for 6 years in good standing with everyone in the club, save for possibly Dave Stillwagon. Read more about him below! |
Steak FryWe gathered at the MVR Patio for our club's annual Steak Fry. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Elayne BozikWhat do you know about Elayne Bozick, a longtime member and past President of RCY? Read about her love of family, the arts, our club’s support of young people, and Rotary attire. |
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Rotary Speakers September 2, 2020 - Operation Warm, David Stillwagon, Debbie EsbenshadeOperation Warm has launched for the 2020 Year. Dave and Debbie guide us through the changes happening this year and the adjustments being made to provide children in our Valley with warm coats through the fall/winter. |
Rotary Speakers August 26, 2020 - Membership Assembly, Samantha Turner, Bob Caldwell, Josh PrestWe concluded Membership Month with a recap of the month and increased participation in ClubRunner and Clatter. Also awarded was Perfect Attendance. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Barbara BrothersThis week, we become better acquainted with Barbara Brothers, whose passion for education continues beyond her career. She loves the Youngstown of today and shares great stories about the Youngstown of her childhood, including trolley car rides into downtown. |
Rotary Speakers August 19, 2020 - Sr. Ann McManamon, H.M.We had the opportunity to hear from Sr. Ann McManamon, H.M. of the Dorothy Day House on how the organization is helping to feed those in need during Covid-19. To support this important work, Rotary Club of Youngstown President Samantha Turner presented Sr. McManamon with a $1,500 check for the purchase, preparation, and packaging of food for takeout for its clients. |
Rotary Speakers August 12, 2020 - Mark Sweetwood & Thea NixonThe hot news topics were on everyone's minds as we heard from an inside source - Mahoning Matters. Founded in October 2019, just 40 days after The Youngstown Vindicator closed, the digital news service, was represented by Editor Mark Sweetwood and Business Development & Community Partnerships lead Thea Nixon. |
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Your Fellow Rotarian - Bob Siffrin![]() Although he's not a Youngstown native, The Very Reverend Robert J. Siffrin has been a leader in our community for many years as well as in the church. He is currently the diocesan administrator for the Youngstown Catholic Diocese, a role he will hold until a new bishop can be named. For a priest, he has a very interesting relationship with the art of song. |
Rotary Speaker August 5, 2020 - Andrew Wingard![]() Former YSU Assistant Athletics of Athletics and current YSU Foundation Development Director Andrew Wingard spoke to attendees at the August 3rd Rotary Meeting about the new Social Justice Scholarship being offered to first-generation college students. |
Rotary Speakers July 29 2020 - Aimee Fifarek and Dave Stillwagon![]() The Rotary Club of Youngstown has a new website, www.youngstownrotary.com! Immediate Past President Dave Stillwagon and Aimee Fifarek spoke to everyone present at the MVR and on Zoom for the July 29th meeting about all the work that led up to the transition and gave a tour of our new online home. |
Your Fellow Rotarian - Adam Lee![]() We turn the spotlight on our Fellow Rotarian and CityScape Program Director Adam Lee. A New York state native, Adam has definitely led an interesting life! You'll definitely want read his story involving a Scandinavian backpacker, chili vodka, and a beard trim. |
Det. Sgt. Michael R. Cox - July 22, 2020![]() Our program was Michael R. Cox a Detective Sgt of 21.5 years from the Youngstown Police Dept. Currently assigned to Detective Bureau and mainly investigate crimes committed against a person. He is currently the President of Youngstown Police Ranking Organization, President of Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence and the former Vice President of Struthers Rotary Community Corps. |
Island Inspiration! November Fundraiser for Rotary District 6650's International Project, the Dominica Mission Trip
When: November 14th, 2013 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Where: Caribbean Pools & Hot Tubs, 4728 Mahoning Ave. Youngstown, OH There will be appetizers provided by Flambeaus Caribbean Take-Out. There will be a full buffet and cash bar. Island music provided by DJ Dr. Goo. Brought to you by the Youngstown Rotary Beers Cheers and Gears, Austintown Rotary Club & Polish Youngstown Polish Happy Hour. The suggested donation is $5/ person, plus children's hygiene supplies or g rated dvd's. |
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Facebook FunYou know the saying that it takes a village to raise a child? Well, it also takes a an entire Rotary Club to make the Facebook page interesting, too. You may see me running around our meetings trying to take pictures of people speaking, or new members. I'd like for you ALL to run around and get pictures of Rotarians doing fun, interesting Rotary type things. You can then post the picture to your Facebook page and tag Youngstown Rotary, and we'll make sure it gets added to our timeline. We want to look like the fun, happening club we are on our social media presence, so get out there and snap away! And sit in the front of the room. Not only will you make President Scott happy, but all the cool kids do it and it looks great for those pics!
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TEAM BANNON RIDES FOR 5TH TIMEBetty Bannon discussed this at our meeting. It is a great story, so I also wanted to share it here. This ride is in honor of her late son. In addition, several past Rotarians who have passed away of ALS were remembered at our last meeting. Dear Friends, Hugh, Lisa & Breen 2012 Tri-State Trek |
Donate US$5 to Polio Via Text Message![]() You now have the opportunity to use your cell phone to make a one-time US$5 donation toward polio by texting "polio" to 90999. Proceeds will go toward Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge. |
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