D&I Task Force
D&I Task Force
Contact: Kaneesha Johnson, godprotectskj@yahoo.com | Anna Straus, amstraus831@gmail.com | Zinga Hart, zinga.hart@gmail.com
Contact: Kaneesha Johnson, godprotectskj@yahoo.com | Anna Straus, amstraus831@gmail.com | Zinga Hart, zinga.hart@gmail.com
This month's Book Club selection is Pulitizer Prize-winning novel, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. Middlesex tells the breathtaking story of Calliope Stephanides, and three generations of the Greek-American Stephanides family, who travel from a tiny village overlooking Mount Olympus in Asia Minor to Prohibition-era Detroit, witnessing its glory days as the Motor City and the race […]
Kick-off fall in Akron with a Happy Hour social on 9/29 at Old 97 Cafe! Both active and alumni TBs are invited to attend and network. We'll be hanging on arguably the best patio space in the city complete with an outdoor bar, fire pit, cornhole games, and live music. Cash bar will be available. […]
Based upon the previous sessions and also the culmination of broad experiences through one year of TB involvement, first year members will do a SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results) analysis and develop and present new ideas for greater community impact through Torchbearers. This session will be held in greater collaboration with the Community Impact […]
Please swing by Cotter Park for one hour any day this week. You can do this on your own time, either with your sign-up buddy or solo. Please pick up any trash you see on site, do some weeding as you’re able, and make a note of any damage, vandalism or dangerous objects that a […]
Chair: Sean Blasko, sblasko4868@gmail.com Board Liaison: Byron Delpinal
Help build a playground at Talbot/ Whitney park in East Akron from Oct. 5 - Oct. 7. (times during days varies) To find more info and register: tinyurl.com/TalbotWhitneyVolunteer This is a TB1 Service Event, worth 1 service point.
Benefiting South Street Ministries, Trails N Rails is a fun-filled bike ride event that helps raise funds to better the lives of today’s South Akron and Summit Lake communities. Volunteers are asked to help with registration, picnic and if interested – assisting with the bike ride event. Details about Trails N Rails found here: https://southstreetministries.org/trails-n-rails/. […]
Please swing by Cotter Park for one hour any day this week. You can do this on your own time, either with your sign-up buddy or solo. Please pick up any trash you see on site, do some weeding as you’re able, and make a note of any damage, vandalism or dangerous objects that a […]
On Sunday, Oct 9th TB will be working with the Kenmore community to repaint 4 blocks of bike lanes down the Kenmore Blvd. These bike lanes are a popular means of travel for the Kenmore community. The City of Akron is donating neon green paint for us to use to make the bike lanes more […]
Contact: Meghan Meeker, meghanmeeker@gmail.com and Byron Delpinal, byronddelpinal@gmail.com.
Contact: Spencer Baker, sbaker1414@gmail.com and Rachel Logan, rlogan1212@gmail.com
Have you ever had a question about this organization, your committee, TB history, life, your career, or just wanted to hang out with Meghan and Byron? This is the morning for you! They will be having coffee once a month and all are welcome. There is no agenda, no formality, and no pressure. Only coffee […]
A workshop designed to help participants better understand their own emotions and the emotions of those they lead.
It's back! Mark your calendar for October 15th and join us for the official return of TB Fest at TB co-founder Scott Read's home! Please RSVP at your earliest convenience so we can plan on food and beverages. TB Fest is an annual gathering of Torchbearers' members, alumni, and significant others to come together to […]
Please swing by Cotter Park for one hour any day this week. You can do this on your own time, either with your sign-up buddy or solo. Please pick up any trash you see on site, do some weeding as you’re able, and make a note of any damage, vandalism or dangerous objects that a […]
Co-Chairs: Thomas Hite, thite@seibertkeck.com and Katherine White, kabercik@gmail.com
Contact: Matt Doney, medoney@bmdllc.com | Krystal Levstek, krystal14p@gmail.com
Exclusively for Members of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association, current Leadership Akron participants, and Torchbearers members. Speaker: Dara Harper, M.Ed., Co-Founder, Black Artist Guild. Dara is a creative entrepreneur and artist who has established Art Only Boutique, a company that produces original paintings in acrylics ranging from figurative to abstract compositions. Currently, Dara completed an 11,000sqft. […]
Join us at Top Golf for a fun filled evening. Enjoy 2 tournament style golf games, hole-in-one contest, raffles, backyard BBQ dinner, drinks and connecting with fellow Leadership Akron alumni and Torchbearers. We will have 3-person teams. You can sign up with your team, or you can sign up individually and we will place you […]
Please swing by Cotter Park for one hour any day this week. You can do this on your own time, either with your sign-up buddy or solo. Please pick up any trash you see on site, do some weeding as you’re able, and make a note of any damage, vandalism or dangerous objects that a […]
Hey TBs! Remember that bike lane painting day we had on October 16? We're going back to finish the job on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11a.m. - 2 p.m.! Folks will be meeting up at at 1028 Kenmore Blvd. We got the green light to paint the full bike lane, not just stripe it!
Nightmare on Front Street is the signature fundraising event hosted and benefiting the Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Partnership. This event includes live entertainment, breweries, market vendors, food trucks, costume contests and more. It is an indoor / outdoor event within Cuyahoga falls downtown. Volunteers will help with registration, ticket sales, beer pouring and clean up. Where: […]
Contact: Kaneesha Johnson, godprotectskj@yahoo.com | Anna Straus, amstraus831@gmail.com | Zinga Hart, zinga.hart@gmail.com
All TBs are invited to our monthly book club! This month’s book is TBA. Mark these dates in your calendar now for future TB Book Clubs: November 30 December 28 Contact: Sarah Dave, Sarah.Dave@grantsplus.com
Co-Chairs: Ken Evans, ken.evansii@gmail.com and Dhara Patel, dkpatel@firstenergycorp.com
Contacts: Lauren Mathis, laurenmathis66@gmail.com Jessica Robb, jrobb1031@gmail.com
Amok! Amok! Amok! Join Events Committee as we celebrate all things Halloween with the movie that has it all. Witches, talking cats, humor, zombies, a dude named "ICE." That's right, we're hosting a private showing of Hocus Pocus (the OG). This is a family-inclusive event and children/partners are welcome! We'll have a super-secret surprise activity […]
Just A Dad From Akron will be hosting a Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30! Volunteers needed to to help monitor the inflatables & facilitate the event in general. This is a TB5 Service Event, worth 5 service points. Contact: Kenny Lambert - justadadfromakron@gmail.com
Event: Class of 2022 Graduation Date/Time: November 2, 2022 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, Ohio 44303 Parking Directions: Front gate will be closed. Please enter through the Exit gate on Portage Path and park in the main lot. Meet at the Admissions and […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters focuses on providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring one on one mentoring relationships in the absence of positive role models in their lives. Proceeds of this fundraiser allows this agency to better serve at-risk children in our community and increase capacity to reach more children. Volunteers are needed to […]