ROTARY NOTES

A publication of the Rotary Club of Warren

This month, Rotarians celebrate their commitment to mitigate conflict & create a peaceful world. Millions of people worldwide are displaced by armed conflict or Upcoming persecution. 90% of casualties in armed Speakers conflict are civilians, half of which are children. Through service projects, peace fellowships, & scholarships, the Rotary family takes action to address the underlying causes of conflict, such as poverty, inequality, March 4th ethnic tension, lack of access to education, & Club unequal distribution of resources. We refuse

Membership to accept conflict as a way of life. Committee

FEBRUARY 26, 2020 Set Up Tear Down March 11th 3/4/20 - Don Powers & Venita Collins 3/4/20 – Venita Collins To Be 3/11/20 – Don Powers & Venita Collins 3/11/20 – Venita Collins Announced Registration Table 3/4/20 – Don Powers 3/11/20 – Don Powers March 18th Dr. Lance Greeters Grahn – 3/4/20 – John Campolito Trumbull 3/11/20 – Chris Shape County Complete Mobile Meals Count 3/6/20 – Don Powers 3/13/20 – Windsor House

Fellowship Invocation th March 25 3/4/20 – Dan Rowland 3/4/20 – Dave Jenkins To Be 3/11/20 – Ken LaPolla 3/11/20 – Andy Bednar Announced

Magazine Report March, 2020 – Kim Straniak

Rotary Motto GUEST SPEAKER

Service Above Self

4-Way The Rotary Club of Warren was pleased to welcome Earnie Test Shavers to its February 26th

Of the things meeting. Earnie is a former we think, say American professional boxer or do: who competed from 1969 to 1983, with two comebacks in Is it the truth? 1987 and 1995. He is a two - time world Is it fair to all champion challenger and is concerned? known for being one of the Will it build hardest punchers in boxing goodwill and history. He scored 68 better wins in his career, 23 being in friendship? the first round.

Shavers had two world title Will it be beneficial to all fights with and concerned? . He scored a seventh round knockdown against Holmes and badly hurt Avenues Ali. Ali knicknamed Shavers “The Acorn” because of his shaved bald of Service head. After retiring in 1983, Earnie became an ordained minister, Club Service preaching in Phoenix, Arizona, and England. He has traveled around the world, making personal appearances and motivational speeches. Vocational He published a video featuring highlights of his career in 1992, as well Service as an autobiography titled Welcome to the Big Time. He is also a

Community patron of The Shannon Bradshaw Trust, a charity which helps children Service with life-threatening conditions and their families. Shavers is the proud father of nine children. He also has 24 International grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He worked at GM in Service Lordstown, Ohio in the 1960s and indicated that he may be moving

back to this area soon. Youth Service You can see Earnie Shavers this weekend when he serves as a

celebrity judge at the Rotary Club of Warren’s Slice of the Valley Pizza Areas of Challenge. Focus

Promoting Peace

Fighting Disease WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Providing Clean Water

Saving Mothers

& Children

Supporting LOOK AT WHAT’S COOKING! Join us at the Mahoning Valley Hope Education Center on Wednesday, March 4th for our next Noon meeting.

Growing Local Delicious meals are served at every meeting held at the Hope Center. Economies Cost is $9 for Club members, and take-outs are available! For your convenience, a menu is planned well in advance. Here’s what’s on tap for the next few months: Club Officers President Teri Surin

President Elect Mar. 4th----Chicken Marsala with Mashed Potatoes Dominic Mararri

Mar. 11th ----Turkey, Stuffing and Mashed Potatoes Vice - President Christine Cope Mar. 18th------Lasagna with Mixed Vegetables

Secretary Mar. 25th -----Stir Fry and Rice Judy Masaki Apr. 1st------Spaghetti and Meatballs Treasurer Cheryl Oblinger Apr. 8th------Boiled White Fish with Mac and Cheese

th Apr. 15 -----Roast Beef Au Jus with Red Skins

Past President Venita Collins

Tossed Salad, Rolls, Dessert, Iced Tea, Coffee, and Water are available with every meal. Board Members Bill Beinecke

Ginny Bond Tony Iannucci Ted Stazak Kim Straniak Lisa Taddei Julia Wetstein

REGISTER NOW for this year’s District 6650 Conference. The one day event will be held at Kent State University Stark Campus on May 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. You’ll be kept busy from sun up to sun Rotary Club down with service projects, breakout sessions, a social Happy Hour, Foundation distinguished speakers, and entertainment. All Rotarians, family Board members, and friends are encouraged to attend.

THE SLICE OF THE VALLEY is almost here and promises to be a really President Chris Shape big event!! $60,600 in sponsor fees have been committed. 38 baskets have been donated so far, and 14 silent auction items have been Vice -President obtained. In addition to the basket raffle and auction, you’ll enjoy the Cindy Matheson best pizza in the Valley from 14 vendors, beer, wine, and entertainment. st Secretary You won’t want to miss it! Join us this Sunday, March 1 from 4 to 7 Judy Masaki p.m. at the Metroplex. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rotary Club of Warren, Children’s Rehabilitation Center, Never Muzzled, and Treasurer Cheryl Obl inger Trumbull Mobile Meals.

Christine Cope Jim Ditch

Ken LaPolla Teri Surin

Contact us TRIPLE JACKPOT at: Rotary Club of Warren P.O. Box 68 Warren, OH 44482

Our Website: Warrenrotary.org

If you have any questions or suggestions Today, the Grand Jackpot totaled $127. about our Congratulations to Daily Winner Lisa Taddei!! newsletter, or if you would like to become a

sponsor, please contact: Judy Masa k i

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R *** *** Judy Masaki’s son recently earned membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi based on his academic achievements at YSU. He also has a student membership in IEEE (the Institute of Electrical and R Electronic Engineers), the world’s largest technical professional organization. *** Ted Stazak offered a Happy Buck for our Slice of the Valley E sponsors and Earnie Shavers. *** Tony Iannucci reported that we sponsored three students who attended the RYLA conference last weekend, and they survived without N their cell phones! *** Dominic Mararri offered a Happy Buck for Earnie Shavers, for the Slice of the Valley Committee, and for Teri Surin, who always lends an ear! *** Bill Beinecke met Earnie Shavers years ago through Earnie’s brother R Leroy. *** Earnie Shavers is happy to be participating in a great cause this weekend – Slice of the Valley! O *** Woodall offered a Happy Buck in honor of Earnie Shavers, who hasn’t forgotten his roots.

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R The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to Y have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well. -Ralph Waldo Emerson