Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry Holds Networking Event to Benefit the Sierra Club

On Thursday, January 31, 2008, Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry hosted a Change for Change after work, networking gathering to benefit the Sierra Club, Portage Trail Chapter. The event was held at Rockne’s Pub, located at 7 Merriman Road in Akron, and raised $712 in tips and donations.

“The Sierra Club is a grassroots environmental organization that promotes responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources around the globe. The Portage Trail Chapter plays a significant role in protecting/restoring our local environment,” said Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry. “I am sure the Sierra Club will put the tips and donations to good use.”

Change for Change is a monthly networking program. All of the tips earned, by the generous Rockne’s Pub serving staff, are donated to a predetermined charity and/or cause.

The next Change for Change event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 26, 2008, from 4:30 till 7:00 p.m. and will benefit the Akron Urban League. The public is invited. Future events and participating charities will be announced.