The Rotary Club of Cleveland cultivates a community of informed professionals working collectively to create a positive impact through integrity, community, philanthropy and leadership.
Stuart Muszynski is the co-founder, President and CEO of Values-in-Action Foundation. He has been a business and community leader in Greater Cleveland for more than 25 years. He co-founded Project Love, Remember the Children Foundation, with his wife, Susan Muszynski, Ph.D. in 1994, and is the author of the book Searching for Values: a Grandmother, and Grandson and the Discovery of Goodness (Hiram College, 2005) as well as numerous articles on education, character and values.
Muszynski graduated from Hamilton College in 1976 and is the 2011 recipient of the National Cyberbully Day of Awareness Caring and Daring Award. He and Susan have been married for more than 30 years.
Kenny Koblitz, Managing Director Workforce Training and Corporate Partnerships
Kenny Koblitz has been with Values in Action Foundation since 2018. He resides in Shaker Heights with his wife Audrey. They have 5 Kids and 10 Grand Children. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 - 1969 and was recalled for Viet Nam in 1965 where he served for 9 months. Kenny worked for Zep Manufacturing for 30 years. He currently serves on several area Board of Directors including Cleveland Sight Center, Montefiore, and Sony Fredonia Visual Arts Program. He was recognized in the Cleveland Jewish News 2020 as one of 18 difference makers.
*Please use the luncheon zoom link for all meetings and events
Vocational Service Committee - Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 1:15 p.m.
Rotary Works! - Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 11:30 a..m.
Membership Committee - Thursday November 5, 2020 - 1:15 p.m.
Youth Service Committee - Thursday, November 12, 2020 - 1:15 p.m.
Women of Rotary - Monday, November 16, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. - separate zoom link
Meet New Member Thomas Joseph
Yes this is his commitment to Rotary!
Classification: Construction Services, Roofing Sponsor: Eric Butler
Thomas is the President of Tech Corp LLC., a commercial and industrial roofing and sheet metal company. Thomas and his Fiancé reside in Port Clinton, and he has 3 children. Thomas joined Rotary in February, 2020, just before the pandemic. Take the time to welcome Thomas to the Rotary Club of Cleveland!
"Service Above Self" Volunteer opportunities
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has an upcoming volunteer day, November 10th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. They are seeking 10+ volunteers. If interested please click the following link to register:
Help Decorate for Winterfest! Volunteer to help decorate public square for the holiday's. Saturday, November 7th, from 8:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Parking included) This is a great opportunity to volunteer outside and help make a positive impact on our city! To register click on this link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/37974072620444cd916b563c7cc82e95
Participate in a diaper and dye free laundry detergent drive for the Achievement Centers for Children. For 80 years they have been "empowering children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential." This is a perfect volunteer opportunity to do right from your home. https://smile.amazon.com/hz/charitylist/ls/1N7O636H20KDC/ref=smi_ext_lnk_lcl_cl
American Red Cross Blood Donor Day, December 3, 2020. For every 1 donation, 3 lives are saved! Need we say more? This is a great opportunity for the entire family, a friend, or colleague to join you and make a difference! Due to natural disasters and Covid - 19 the need has never been greater! If donating blood isn't possible, there are plenty of other volunteer opportunities available.
Connecting for Kids – This volunteer opportunity will help families in the west side suburbs, if interested please contact Sarah Rintamaki for details. (sarahrintamaki@connectingforkids.org)
They need volunteers to assemble Sensory Processing Awareness kits in their homes. These will go to 3-4 year-olds with special needs. The goal is to do 100 at a time to reach a total of 5,000 assembled kits. As a volunteer you would Pick up the kits from a porch in Lakewood, assemble the kits at home, and then return them to the Lakewood porch. Assemble inside with a pet-free home or outside if you have pets.
