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ROTARY NOTES A publication of the Rotary Club of Warren Upcoming Speakers May 30 Ron Bierman – Trumbull Regional Medical Center May 23, 2018 June 6 Member Assignments Bill Barna – The BOLO Greeters Stick Please Arrive by 11:50 a.m. 5/30 – Deb Burn & John Campolito June 13 6/6 – Bill Beinecke & Christine Cope Susan Evans – 6/13 – John Campolito Battling Cancer Mobile Meals 6/1 – Don Powers & Don Moore June 20 6/8 – Bob Sauer & Jim Jastatt Presidents’ 6/15 – Pat Miller & Dave Taylor Night Fellowship 2.0 June 27 5/30 – Rick Peduzzi Andy Bednar & 6/6 – Chris Shape Dallas Woodall 6/13 – Diane Sauer A Recap of Rotary Year Invocation 2017-2018 and 5/30 – Diane Sauer 6/6 – Janet Schweitzer The RI 6/13 – Frank Bodor Foundation Magazine Report May, 2018 – Kim Straniak June, 2018 – Darlene Mink-Crouse Rotary Motto Service Above Self 4-Way Test Of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendship? Will it be In the midst of the Civil War, David Tod (AKA Scott Lewis) beneficial to all provided a bit of fellowship at the Rotary Club of Warren’s May 23, concerned? 1862 meeting. David was born on February 21, 1805 in Youngstown, Ohio to Industrialist George Tod and his wife, Sarah. They moved from Connecticut to the Ohio Western Reserve in 1800 and built a Avenues homestead North of Youngstown in an area referred to as Brier Hill. of Service David’s father established an expansive farm on the brier bush covered hills North of Youngstown in 1801. He named the area Brier Club Service Hill. To the good fortune of his family, coal was discovered in the hills around their farm. His family also built the first iron furnace in Vocational the district in 1847. In the next few decades, blast furnaces in the Service reduction of iron and rolling mills flourished, all supported by the Brier Community Hill high quality coal from the Tod family coal mines. In this way, Service David’s dad became a leading Mahoning Valley industrialist. On the political scene, David’s dad pursued a career in public life International serving as an Ohio lawmaker in 1804 and 1806 and winning a seat as a Service Justice on the Ohio Supreme Court in 1807. David attended neighborhood schools and the Burton Academy in Youth Service Geauga County. He was admitted to the Trumbull County Bar in 1827. In 1832, he became Postmaster of Warren. He also married Maria Area s of Smith of Warren. Together, they had three daughters and four sons. Focus In 1838, David entered politics and successfully ran for the Ohio Senate. He chose to decline a second term as an Ohio Senator and Promoting instead returned to practice law in Warren. He ran unsuccessfully for Peace Governor in 1844 and 1846. President Polk made him the United States Minister to Brazil in 1847, and he served for five years. Fighting AfterDisease After Brazil, he returned to Youngstown to attend to his family’s business interests. They invested in several successful industries, Providing Clean including Brier Hill Coal and Iron Company, along with stock in oil and Water railroads. Saving Mothers & David ran for Governor again in 1861. He became known as the Children Ohio Civil War Governor. He is the only Governor from this area to date. During his governorship, the war came fleetingly to Ohio with a Supporting Education raid under Confederate leadership of Colonel John H. Morgan. The Confederates came close to our area by reaching the town of Growing Local Salinesville in Columbiana County. They were quickly repulsed. Economies Overall, he was successful in his measures of military defense of our state during the Civil War and in providing for the welfare of Club Officers Ohio soldiers. He also dealt successfully with the ever-present President civilian critics and the incessant clutter for military promotions. Even Andy Bednar with all his successes, he upset enough of his Union Party colleagues along the way that they denied his re-nomination in 1863 for a second President Elect term as Governor. However, he was not disappointed with the denial, Venita Collins because he was growing weary. President Lincoln offered him the Vice - President position of Secretary of the Treasury, but he declined for health Teri Surin reasons. Secretary In 1866, David began construction of a fashionable townhouse in Judy Masaki Youngstown. During the first construction, it was destroyed by fire. collection Unfortunately, he did not live to see the finish of that home. In Treasurer November of 1868, David Tod passed away at the age of 63 at the Cheryl Oblinger place of his birth, Brier Hill. His heirs established the Tod Past President Homestead Cemetery at his home’s location and provided a substantial Julia Wetstein endowment to keep the cemetery in perpetuity. Board Members rd Ginny Bond Joining us for fellowship at our May 23 meeting were: Visiting Christine Cope Rotarian Jim Tallman from Niles; Stefanie Monger from McFarland Tony Iannucci Funeral Home and her father, Mark Barbie, both guests of Denise Dominic Mararri May; and David Tod II (pictured above), the great great-grandson of Ted Stazak Kim Straniak David Tod. Nick Verina Rotary Club Foundation Board President Chris Shape Vice-President Diane Sauer Many thanks to all of our members, their families, and friends who Secretary have helped to make our Centennial Year so memorable! Join us at our Judy Masaki weekly Club meeting on June 27th for a recap of Rotary Year 2017-2018! Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger Andy Bednar Jim Ditch Cindy Matheson Teri Surin Contact us at: Rotary Club of Warren P.O. Box 68 Warren, OH 44482 Our Website: Warrenrotary.org If you have any questions or suggestions about our newsletter, or if you would like to become a sponsor, Please contact: Judy Masaki W A R R E N R O T A R Y WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS W END OF YEAR DRAWING ANNOUNCED – Keep buying those Triple Jackpot tickets! All of this past year’s winners will be entered into a special drawing at the end of this Rotary year. A GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN SOON for Presidents’ Night! In addition, President Andy has emailed all Past-Presidents to gather information about their year as President. If you have not yet responded, please contact him soon. R HANDICAPPED SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN - Three area students will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship this year. We may get to meet them at our next meeting! R THANKS!! – Please help us express appreciation to all of those individuals who help set up/tear down our weekly meetings. THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION – will be held in Toronto, E Ontario, Canada June 23rd through June 27th. Julia Wetstein and Venita Collins will represent our Club. If you would like to join them, register at: riconvention.org. N THE 3rd ANNUAL TASTE OF WARREN – will be held on September 22nd fo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The booth promoting the Rotary Club of Warren is still up for grabs. Contact Andy Bednar if you are interested in helping out. A FRESH, CLEAN ROTARY TABLECLOTH will be adorning our head table, R courtesy of Marie Albright at Blue Ribbon Cleaners! She took care of laundering our tablecloth free of charge. Thanks, Marie! YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT! Please help us plan for Rotary year 2018- 10 O 2019. Complete the Member Satisfaction Survey and Committee checklist as soon as possible, and return them to Venita Collins. THE ROTARY CLUB OF WARREN WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER!! – StefanieT Stefanie Monger, sponsored by Denise May, was inducted at our May 23rd meeting. Please take a moment to get to know Stefanie, and extend a warm welcome to her next time you see her! A R Y Foundation ARBOR DAY RECOGNITION – The City of Warren adopted W April 27th as Arbor Day. Due to his leadership in our Club’s efforts to beautify the city’s parks by planting 100 trees, A a resolution and photo which appeared in the Tribune were presented to Bob Hoy. R R E BEST ACTOR AWARD – Dan Rowland has been awarded the “Best Actor N Award” for his Fellowship 2.0 portrayal of Diane Sauer. Dan thanks the Academy, his agent, his family, and the paparazzi who made this award possible. He would also like to R share the award with all members of the Fellowship 2.0 Committee. O THE ROBINS THEATRE T The 1,500 seat Robins Theatre in Warren, Ohio opened its doors to a full house A in 1923 and remained in operation until 1974. 30 years of vacancy have taken their toll. However, through a partnership between the R Downtown Development Group and Sunrise Entertainment, the cinema treasure is currently under reconstruction, with plans to reopen the Y theatre in early 2020. Alyssa Connelly- Bissett, Entertainment Coordinator for Sunrise Entertainment, joined us for our May 23rd meeting to tell us more about the project. The East Market Street theatre was purchased by Mark Marvin’s W Downtown Development Group in December, 2017. He plans to turn the decades-dormant venue into a downtown entertainment hub and has turned the management of the theatre over to Sunrise Entertainment. A The goal is to bring concerts, big comedy acts, and other community events to the theatre, booking 200 shows a year to bring people to downtown Warren. A two year, nine phase restoration plan is underway. The R scaffolding is currently up, and repairs have begun on the interior of the building.
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