Rotary Club of Canton

10/30/2026

Some of the ladies of the Rotary Club of Canton spent the day together at the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce ‘s Women In Business Conference. It was an inspiring day dedicated to fearless women. Many of our own members served as panelists and gave meaningful sponsor remarks at the event.

10/26/2026

Have you visited Rotary Harvey at The Mill On Etowah yet? This is the last week of voting! Every dollar equals a vote for the Rotary Club of Canton’s sCAREcrows for Kids display! All funds raised support The Children’s Haven ❤️ This is the last week for voting! 🏆https://thechildrenshaven.networkforgood.com/projects/307219-the-rotary-club-of-canton-ga-s-fundraiser?hid=MzExNjMzNDE=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4843519

10/20/2026

We loved learning more about Rotary Youth Exchange! Thanks to Canton Rotarian and District 6910 RYE Chair, Carol Gage, and our RYE student from France, Anouk, for sharing about the program today. We loved hearing about Anouk’s experiences in American high school. We are so glad to support her and get to know her this year.

10/19/2026

We had an informative meeting last week featuring Donna Kosicki, Community Outreach Specialist with the Cherokee County Board of Elections. Donna reminded everyone that early voting is open and she provided sample ballots for review. Visit myvoterpage.org for more information about ballots and voter resources.

We welcomed new member Matthew Perry with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services . We’re glad to have you in the Rotary Club of Canton, Matthew!

President Lisa-Marie Haygood and Foundation Chair Peter Gleichman accepted banners from Past District Governor Bill Strickland to recognize foundation achievements during the 2025-2026 Rotary year.

Rotarian Chichi Markham shared updates from the newest Impact Club- we’re so inspired by these young leaders and can’t wait to watch their club grow this year!

Rotary District 6910

10/17/2026

Please help us welcome Rotary Youth Exchange Student Anouk from France! 🇫🇷 Through this program, students ages 15-19 immerse themselves in other cultures and new languages and become global citizens. Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. the Rotary Club of Canton is proud to be a part of RYE this year.

From left to right: GRSP Chair Francisco Lozano, RYE Chair Carol Gage-Friedman, RYE Student Anouk, and President Lisa-Marie.

10/15/2026

Please take a moment to vote for our sCAREcrows for Kids display benefitting The Children’s Haven ! Our Rotary Club of Canton sCAREcrow, Harvey, is so excited about raising funds to support programs for children in our community who’ve experienced abuse or neglect. But he needs your help! Every dollar donated equals a vote for Harvey and the Rotary Club of Canton! Stop by The Mill On Etowah this month to take a selfie with Harvey and tag us! Let’s take first place and support a great cause!! 🏆💙💛 Vote here: https://thechildrenshaven.networkforgood.com/projects/307219-the-rotary-club-of-canton-ga-s-fundraiser?hid=MzExNjMzNDE=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4843519

10/11/2026

Canton Rotarians attended the Pirates and Pearls gala event benefiting Homeless Coalition of Cherokee County . The Homeless Coalition is led by our own Canton Rotarian and Sergeant-At-Arms Marianne Butler! What a great night supporting the important work this organization does to provide relief and recovery to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.

10/06/2026

Reminder: Club Meeting today. We look forward to gathering, learning, and finding practical ways to put service into action!

10/06/2026

"I always enjoyed his "Magic" and the kick people got from it...especially the kids! There wasn't a room he wasn't uncomfortable in. He could perform anywhere, and he did!"
-Shane Burr
“Anton always greeted me with the hugest hug, which always made me feel fantastic! He had the most contagious smile, and always signed his emails, ‘With love from Anton’!” That’s how he genuinely felt!
-Peter Gleichman

Rotary Club of Canton has lost a pillar of Presidency. Anton Zellman was invited to become a member of the Rotary Club of Canton where he has served in a variety of leadership roles including Secretary, Treasurer and Fundraising chair. He also served as Club Service Chair, Polio+ and C.A.R.T. Chair, Co-Chaired New Member Orientation for over a decade and Chaired the Rotary Club of Canton’s Charitable fund. He led our club as President in 1997-1998.
Anton also served Rotary District 6910 as District Conference Sergeant-at-Arms, District Photographer, District Web Master and Club Web Site Trainer. In the years 2007-2010 he served as an Assistant District Governor and was Chairman of a “Celebration of Service” for the 2009-2010 District Conference. Anton served as District Governor for the Rotary year 2013-14. He was a graduate of and a Discussion Leader for, Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI).
Anton supported The Rotary Foundation with Designations of: Multiple Paul Harris Fellow (10), Bequest Society, Benefactor and PHF Sustaining Member. Both he and his wife, Lois, are GRSP Hugh Thomas Fellows and he is a Sustaining Member. On June 25, 2024 Anton was recognized by us as a Rotary Club of Canton Honorary Rotarian Emeritus.

Our Rotary Family sends love and prayers to his family in this time of great loss.

Feel free to share any memories of Anton below.

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Canton Rotarian Eddie Robinson on this well-deserved honor! Our community is better because of you!

Former Fire Chief Eddie Robinson Honored with Gary McGhee Lifetime Achievement Award

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services proudly congratulates former Fire Chief Eddie Robinson on receiving the Gary McGhee Lifetime Achievement Award from the Northwest Georgia Fire Chiefs Association today in Gilmer County.

The award recognizes a career dedicated to the fire service and honors individuals whose leadership, service, and contributions have made a lasting impact on their department, their community, and the fire service throughout Northwest Georgia.

Chief Robinson’s career with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services began in January 1999. Over the course of nearly three decades of service, he served in numerous roles and steadily advanced through the organization before being appointed Fire Chief in March 2022.

As Fire Chief, Robinson led Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services through a period of significant growth and continued modernization, while remaining committed to the department’s core values of Courage, Commitment, and Integrity. His leadership was marked by a strong emphasis on the people of the organization and the communities they serve.

“Chief Robinson’s impact on Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services extends far beyond the years he served as Fire Chief,” said Fire Chief Kevin Lanier. “He invested his career in our people, our organization, and our community. We are proud to see his dedication recognized by his peers across Northwest Georgia, and we are honored to call him one of our own.”

The Gary McGhee Lifetime Achievement Award is a fitting recognition of a career defined by service, leadership, and a commitment to the fire service. Chief Robinson’s influence will continue to be felt throughout Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services and the many firefighters and communities he has served.

Please join Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services in congratulating Chief Eddie Robinson on this well-deserved honor