Alliance Rotary Blog

 

Celebrating Service: Linda Fergason Receives Fourth Paul Harris Fellow Recognition
The Alliance Rotary Club honored Linda Fergason with her fourth Paul Harris Fellow recognition for exceptional service and dedication. Fergason’s contributions exemplify Rotary’s ‘Service Above Self’ motto, fostering local and global initiatives in health, education, and peace. This milestone celebrates her longstanding commitment to Rotary's mission and her significant impact on community-driven projects. Learn more about her inspiring journey and Rotary’s community impact.
Alliance Rotary Group Enjoys Lunch and Exclusive Tour at Mount Union College
The Alliance Rotary Club recently spent some time at Mount Union College, combining fellowship with an insider’s look at the college’s impressive football facilities. The event began with a delightful lunch at the B&B Café, followed by an exclusive tour of the Capers Coaching Center, Gulling Training Center, and Wable-Harter Locker Room, led by Mount Union’s head football coach, Geoff Dartt.
Kava Culture To Offer Non-Alcoholic Fun In Alliance

What is Kava Culture?

Monica Simmons is hoping it becomes the most popular hangout in town.

The owner of the soon-to-be-opened business at 2213 West State Street visited members of the Alliance Rotary Club recently to describe her establishment that will be a unique feature in the Carnation City.

“It is a non-alcoholic bar that will be open to people of all ages,” explained Simmons, who is racing to become the first franchisee to open in Ohio. “It’s a place where you can bring everyone -- your kids, even your dogs – and  have a good time and then still be able to drive home.”

Empowering Youth: Alliance Rotarians Team Up with YWCA for Real Money Real World Financial Simulation

In today's rapidly evolving world, financial literacy is more crucial than ever. Yet, many young adults embark on their financial journeys ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of budgeting, saving, and investing. Recognizing this gap, a number of Alliance Rotarians recently volunteered with the Alliance YWCA to facilitate an eye-opening financial simulation called Real Money Real World. This innovative program aims to empower students by immersing them in the real-life financial decisions and challenges they will face as adults.

Real Money Real World, a program of Ohio State University Extension, is not your typical classroom exercise. Instead, it's a 4 class hands-on, interactive simulation where students step into the shoes of a 27-year-old with the career of their choice. From doctors to teachers, engineers to artists, participants are tasked with managing a monthly budget based on their hypothetical income and expenses. Through this experience, they gain invaluable insights into the financial realities of adulthood, including paying bills, managing debt, and making tough choices about spending and saving.

From day one, KO Consulting will be in your corner.
Did you know that if you put an apple orchard in the middle of a parking lot, you could receive grants from the USDA to fund it?
 
Did you know that not following simple formatting instructions will actually get your grant application tossed out before it is read?
 
Did you know there are grants available for small businesses?
 
Kristen Olmi does. The CEO of Youngstown-based KO Consulting shared her knowledge recently with members of the Alliance Rotary Club during a recent lunch meeting.
Family Matters Resource Center Is On A Mission To Unite and Strengthen Families and Individuals
If there is a need in Alliance, the Family Matters Resource Center steps up.
 
“I like to say that we offer services from the womb to the tomb,” explained Raymont Johnson, speaking to fellow Alliance Rotarians at a recent weekly luncheon. “And when we identify a gap in service, we don’t sit back and say that someone should be doing something about it. We do something about it.”
 
20 Reasons To Join The Alliance Rotary
Discover 20 compelling reasons to join the Rotary club and become an active participant in positive change. From expanding your social circle to enhancing your skills and contributing to meaningful projects, Rotary offers a unique platform for personal and professional growth. Join us in our mission to create positive change and build a better world together. Your journey with Rotary awaits—come be a part of something truly extraordinary.
Fly the Flag Program Seeking Sponsors 
The Flag project has been a vital fundraiser for two decades. The Fly the Flag program raises annually on average over $50,000 that allows the Alliance Rotary Club to be generous to the community with gifts to dozens of local non profits, students, and causes. 
 
You can be the next supporter of this very important campaign. 
 
 
 
Daughters of the American Revolution Have High Wreath Goals
Christians place wreaths on their doors at Christmas time as a sign of their faith and belief in eternal life.

Similarly, Wreaths Across America places the traditional decorations on the graves of military veterans as a symbol of the nation’s enduring gratitude and a gesture to honor our heroes for their sacrifices.

The Jane Bain Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution would like nothing more than to place a wreath on every veteran’s grave within Alliance City Cemetery. However, with approximately 1,500 veterans laid to rest at the site, that is a tall order.
Meet Mayor Andy Grove 

Alliance’s new mayor has spent his entire life serving people. 

Now retired, he is embarking on a new challenge in the public arena as Alliance’s 51st mayor after serving a four-year term on city council. 

Grove, accompanied by his wife Sue, addressed members of the Rotary Club of Alliance during its meeting on Wednesday, September 13, which happened to be his birthday. 

Alliance Rotarians Tour SES LLC 

There’s Something Extra Special going on at the corner of Smyth Avenue and Beeson Street. 
Yet, hundreds of people pass by the SES LLC facility every day and have no idea of the innovative work conducted there.