TIRETOWN GOLF CLUB - Key Persons
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
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- Chairman
- Treasurer
- Director of Golf Activities
Bio
Clarence Mitchell III, an avid golfer, was born and raised in Cleveland Heights where he graduated from high school. He lettered in several varsity sports, including golf. Clarence received the prestigious, Wendy's high school Heisman award in 2004 for his academic and sports achievements while in high school. He continued his academic studies at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University where he studied electrical engineering. Clarence, a member of Omega Psi Phi, interned at several Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric and Caterpillar. Clarence began his career at GE, then later earned his a Supply Chain Management Degree from Penn State University. He spent nearly eight years at GE before returning to Ohio to work in Wooster Ohio at LuK USA LLC, now known as Schaeffler. Clarence, now at BWXT in Barberton, Ohio (formerly Babcock and Wilcox). Clarence, who is also a valued member of the scholarship committee, brings his professional expertise to assist as Treasurer. He replaces long-time treasurer Les Carter, who held the position for nearly three decades. Clarence and his wife, Saada, are residents of Cuyahoga Falls.
Bio
Clarence joined Tiretown Golf Club in 2015, was elected in November to a two-year term as director of golf activities. A native of Talladega, Alabama, Mitchell served on the tournament committee the past three years and was instrumental helping Tiretown staged successful scholarship tournaments.
Mitchell, a licensed plumber, and his wife live in Cleveland. His wife, Glynis, is a court reporter at Akron Municipal Court. And his son, Clarence Mitchell III, was recently elected to serve as Tiretown's treasurer.
The 68-year-old Mitchell is used to challenges. As a pipe fitter, he traveled from Columbus to New Orleans to Atlanta to Las Vegas. He spent 10 months in New Orleans to help repair a system's broken infrastructure following Hurricane Katrina.
Mitchell is a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Cleveland. He is the father of three (Clarence III, Karlicia Dawson and William Miller) and the grandfather of five.
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- Co - Chairperson
- Financial Secretary
Bio
Cynthia Blake has been a candidate for City of Akron at-large council, and is actively involved in organizations throughout the community,
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- Vice Chair of the Membership Committee
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- Secretary
- Reporter at Akron Municipal Court
Bio
Glynis E. Miller Mitchell was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1965. When I was 5 years old my family moved to Warrensville Heights, Ohio, where she was raised and attended the Warrensville Heights School system, graduating in 1984.
In 1990 she decided to attend the Academy of Court Reporting located in downtown Cleveland, graduating in 1994 with an associate degree in Court Reporting. Glynis was a freelance court reporter in the Cleveland/Akron area, along with teaching court reporting on and off for several years, until 2007 when she was hired as an Official Court Reporter for the Akron Municipal Court where she is currently employed. Glynis is an active member in court reporting associations; NCRA, National Court Reporters Association and OCRA, Ohio Court Reporters Association.
Glynis is married to Clarence D. Mitchell, Jr., Tiretown Golf Club's present Tournament Director. Together they have three adult children and five grandchildren.
Glynis' hobbies include, among many things, traveling, riding her motorcycle, and spending time with family and friends.
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- Vice Chair of the Fund Development Committee
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
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- Member of the Membership Committee
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
- Member of the Membership Committee
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
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- Member of the Membership Committee
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- Media / Social Media / Marketing Coordinators / Media / Social Media / Marketing Coordinators - Shares Club Events, Multi - Media, and Participation through Social Media Platforms
Bio
Larry Thomas was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was a 1970 Archbishop Hoban High School graduate. Larry was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. through Alpha Tau Chapter at the University of Akron on June 26, 1971. He majored in Mechanical Engineering Technology in which he received his Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees. Larry became a member of Eta Tau Lambda Chapter in 1988 and has since maintained his membership in the chapter.
Larry lives in Barberton with his wife Barbara. His church home is The House of the Lord. His interests are computers, website development, woodworking, home improvement projects, golfing, and amateur radio among many other activities.
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- Vice President
- Supervisor of Secondary Schools for Akron Public Schools
Bio
Larry W. Johnson Jr. is the Supervisor of Secondary Schools for Akron Public Schools. As the Supervisor of Secondary Schools, my responsibilities include the development, evaluation, and academic accountability of middle schools and their leaders. Additionally, I facilitate leadership development by designing an aspiring leadership pipeline and onboarding new leaders - assistant and campus principals.
Before my current role, I was the first Executive Principal in Akron Public Schools. As the EP, my primary responsibility was facilitating the development and leadership of the middle school College and Career Academy Transformation in all middle schools. I managed new initiatives, designed professional learning for teachers, led the district kick-off, and supported our first essential experience for all middle school sixth graders.
My building leadership path offered me the distinguished pleasure of leading Firestone Community Learning Center, where I devoted a commitment to collaboration, showcasing this school's diversity and infusing a focus on equity into our school's DNA. Firestone CLC is the largest school in the Akron Public School system, serving close to 1300 students. Culminating with a Bronze medal recognition by News Week and earning the school's highest rank in the district and state for the past seven years. My administrative experience spans a variety of schools as well as comprehensive high schools. I have a knack for challenging the status quo and finding unique solutions to benefit ALL students. Recently, I began serving on the nationally recognized AI Forum, an advisory board designing a high school course and curriculum focusing on innovation and artificial intelligence. This new course will give students the creative outlet to think critically and solve real issues impacting their community.
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
- Raffle Coordinator
Membership Committee is responsible for membership outreach, approval, and retention.
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
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- Chairman of the Fund Development Committee
Marilyn Miller Paulk was appointed Social Committee chairperson in January 2024. A selfless, dependable and a tireless advocate for Tiretown Golf Club and Tiretown Golf Charities, Marilyn plays a significant role in the growth of our organization.
Marilyn, who spent 31 years as a reporter with the Akron Beacon Journal, also serves on the Tiretown Golf Charities Board of Directors. And has served as co-chair of the Fund Development Committee for the past four years.
The committee quickly altered its fundraising goals and engineered a game plan that set in motion the most ambitious fundraising growth in the club's history. While Tiretown devised a plan to net more than $10,000 to $15,000 with its scholarship tournament each year, the fund development matched or exceeded those numbers under her guidance with several events - including the Tiretown Junior Golf Club Fundraiser and the Tiretown Scholarship Banquet.
"It's a very rewarding position," said Marilyn, who joined Tiretown Golf Club in 2016. "It's important that Tiretown has a genuine interest in the community.
More importantly, Marilyn has been an inspiration to other members. She has been the embodiment of a dedicated member who leads by example and hard work. She inspires others - including non-members - to dedicate time and effort in assisting Tiretown to meet many of its fundraising targets.
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
- First Tee of Greater Akron Coach / Advisor
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- Member of the Fund Development Committee
- First Vice Chairperson
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- Chairman of the Membership Committee
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- Member of the Membership Committee
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- Emeritus
- Emeritus / Judge Randy Baxter, Retired