This Wednesday, March 27th, we will be celebrating our 2023-2024 year of Creating Hope in the World. Thank you to David Basil for engaging our speakers during this month's focus on Environment and Sustainability.
Kara Lapso has been a member of ShelterBox’s disaster response team for over ten years and have been honored to deploy with them six times, mostly to nonheadline-making events. On these deployments, she has seen firsthand that, as an organization, we are fast, strong, and nimble, with priceless local connections through partnerships with Rotary Clubs, Habitat for Humanity International, International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent, and others. Kara Lapso, a Cleveland-born licensed social worker now living in Akron, has deployed with ShelterBox to support communities displaced by disasters in the Philippines (twice), Malawi, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, and Antigua & Barbuda.
We will also be kicking off the 2024 Hudson Rotary Foundation Gala. May 17th is coming soon!
Upcoming Meetings
March 29 Gala Committee Meeting, Hudson Library Kantor Room on the second floor, Noon to 1:00 p.m. Please note the change of venue.
April 3 Club Board of Directors Meeting immediately following the General Session. All active Rotarians are encouraged to attend.
April 17 Foundation Board Meeting.immediately following the General Session. All active Rotarians are encouraged to attend. The Foundation is seeking three new Board Membersn (3 year term beginning July 1, 2024). If you are interested, please contact Keith Viers.
Past Meeting
Hudson Service Learning students Noble and Cameron flank Teacher Jamie Kosmin.
City Manager Thom Sheridan gave us an update on the state of the city. There is a lot more happening than just the construction of sidewalks. We remain a vibrant community that attracts new businesses and opportunities. He is pictured above with President Terri Bortnik/
...The 6630 District Conference is scheduled for April 26-27 at the Sheriton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls. We have several Club members who are active at the District Level: Rich Warfield, Assistant Treasurer, Fr. Joe Boysel, Chaplain, and Patrick Scherer, Board Member. Consider attending at least a portion of the program.
...George Snider recently suffered a fall and broken hip. Notes of comfort and good wishes are encouraged.
...Kathryn Sines won the 50/50 Raffle, however, the big prize is still remaining unclaimed.
...Donations this month will be made to Grace House located in Akron. This is a small facility that provides hospice care for those who have no caregiver. What they really need are gift cards to any local grocery stores so they can replenish their pantry. They are also in need of postage stamps and cash.
City Manager Thom Sheridan gave us an update on the state of the city. There is a lot more happening than just the construction of sidewalks. We remain a vibrant community that attracts new businesses and opportunities. He is pictured above with President Terri Bortnik/
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