The Rotary Club of Cleveland cultivates a diverse community of informed professionals working collectively to create a positive impact by exchanging ideas, forming meaningful, lifelong friendships, and giving back to our community.
Join us at Rotary
Thursday, November 16, 2023
12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Windows on the River
2000 Sycamore St. CLE 44113
The Rotary Foundation was started in 1917 by our own Past President Arch C. Klumph. Since it's inception, The Rotary Foundation has spent more than 4 billion on life-changing sustainable projects.
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to hear from one of Rotary Internationals most dynamic speakers, Kevin Kelly!
Kevin Kelly
Regional Major Gifts Officer
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International
Kevin Kelly joined The Rotary Foundation in January of 2016 as a Regional Major Gifts Officer. He resides in Metro Detroit and is a Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Northville. Kevin is responsible for major gift cultivation and stewardship in Zone 29 which includes Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, West Virginia and Ontario, Canada.
Prior to his role with The Rotary Foundation, Kevin served as the Director of Development for Easter Seals Michigan as well as a Major Gifts Officer for Starr Commonwealth. While Kevin is a Michigan native, he spent 8 years living in Charlotte, North Carolina working for Pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity as the Director of Risk Management and their philanthropy called Push America as the Director of Development.
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Meet new Rotarian Luke Taylor
Luke is the Project Director for Nemours Children's Health. His classification is Healthcare - Pediatric Health and his sponsor is Deborah Erwin-Nash. When asked the reason he joined Rotary - " Let’s be real, after college and the excitement of our 20s, adult life can get boring. Finding ways to stay engaged with things that matter to us require relationships, but once you’re working full time making and keeping those connections is tough. I don’t just want to network either, I want to engage to learn, and connect for action. Rotary provides an outlet for this—for anyone driven by altruism and volunteerism, or those who crave engagement in local civic and economic interests, you’ll find a home with Rotarians.
Annual Toy Drive
Our "Rotary Elves" are looking forward to shopping for toys benefiting kids that are less fortunate. Donations this year support the St. Augustine Community Cupboard and their holiday shop. Thank you for those that have already contributed, we will have one more "pass the hat" opportunity this Thursday if you would still like to contribute. If you are unable to attend you can venmo using the QR code below, or mail a check to RCC 377 Lear Rd. #222, Avon Lake, OH 44012
Join us for Breakfast and hear from our Global Grant Scholar!
Ella Mascia our Global Grant Scholarship recipient, has completed her Masters program in Environmental Studies. She will be sharing with us the results of her dissertation and her experience at Oxford. This is a separate breakfast meeting held at Karpinski Engineering, 3135 Euclid Ave. CLE 44115, Wednesday, November 29th at 9:00 a.m. We welcome everyone to join, parking is complimentary and will have a light breakfast and coffee. Please RSVP to the Rotary office.
"Service Above Self" Volunteer Opportunities
St. Augustine Community Cupboard
They are open 2x per week to allow those in need to receive 15 personal & food items, and 15 clothing items in 2 separate rooms. The volunteers help with greeting, checking in & out, and navigating the crowd, carrying items for those who need help, sanitizing the grocery baskets used, and stocking shelves, etc.
Upcoming volunteer dates and times: You can volunteer for as little or as long as you wish - We just want volunteers!
Saturday, December 9th., 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 20th., 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: St. Augustine Community Cupboard, 2486 W. 14th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
Please RSVP to the Rotary Office at rotarycle@gmail.com
More Volunteers needed - Painting at the Merrick House!
What: Help paint 2 large daycare rooms at the Merrick House
When: Both Friday November 17th 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday
November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Merrick House located at 1050 Starkweather Ave. CLE 44113
Details: We will have all of the painting supplies, only thing needed is
disposable gloves if you prefer. Please let the Rotary office know if
you can help!
Greater Cleveland Food Bank
Upcoming Volunteer Days Tuesday November 14th and Wednesday November 15th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. if interested email rotarycle@gmail.com or pqua@classicautocampus.com
American Red Cross Blood Donor Day, December 28, 2023
The Red Cross – which supplies ~40% of the nation’s blood – is experiencing its worst blood shortage in 10+ years & has been forced to limit blood products sent to hospitals. Patient care is at risk! Sign up to give ASAP & help overcome this blood crisis: rcblood.org/donate
Rotarians in our community
Are you doing something in the community, let us know and we will share!
Support Past President Karen Melton and her love for watercolors as she will be at the following exhibit:
Past President Jerry Smith will be showing "Farewell" a piece that honors a friend who passed away unexpectedly, at the Juried Art Exhibition.
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"Service Above Self" Volunteer Opportunities
