Rib Burnoff Breakfast on the Bridge Special Olympics


City Club Projects



The Strongsville City Club was established with the Objective to “cultivate and promote mutual and civic interests”.  Since 1968, we have been involved with most of the cities programs, projects and service organizations. Below is a list of many of the projects and organizations we have provided either financial support or the time of our members.  Many of these programs, we have continued to provide ongoing support over years.  For a more detailed description of a project or program, please click on the highlighted projects.
Strongsville High School After-Prom
Camp Cheerful
Old Town Hall Restoration
Strongsville Swim Team
Strongsville Community Theater
Strongsville Education Foundation
Freedom Trail
Strongsville Women’s League
Strongsville Winter Wonderland
Strongsville Arts in the Woods
Strongsville Athletic Hall of fame
Strongsville Marching Band
St Joseph and John School
Strongsville Teen Court
Strongsville VFW
Strongsville Dare
Strongsville Youth Commission
Strongsville City Buses
Soc-Tron
Strongsville Music Boosters
Strongsville Football Boosters
Boy Scouts
Strongsville Bicentenial
Strongsville Police Benefit
Dave Toma Fund (Drugs)
Relay for Life
Frank Rozum Baseball
Strongsville Safety Town
Hargrove Rainbow Hospital Benefit
Girl Scouts
175th Birthday Celebration
Kiwanis Foundation
Join Hands Foundation
Allen Elementary
Senior Olympics




 

projects, programs and Contributions

Description and Photos

 
 
 
The Clock Tower located on the Northeast corner of Royalton and Pearl Roads was the idea of the late Mayor Walter F. Ehrnfelt. Mayor Ehrnfelt believed Strongsville needed an icon for the city to set itself apart from other communities along with an everlasting token by which to remember the City. In 1989 he asked the Strongsville City Club to fund the tower and we accepted the challenge. When the project was completed in 1974, the City Club donated the Clock Tower to the City of Strongsville. The City Club still maintains the functionality of the clocks and funds the landscaping around it.
  
 

The Strongsville Cemetery Fence located on Pearl road across the street from the Strongsville Board of Education building was another request from the City of Strongsville. The City Club raised funds and commissioned the building of the fence in 2005. When completed we donated the project to the city. We still provide the funds for on going maintenance.
  
 

Strongsville City Club has made donations to operate and improve the Historical Society Village for years. The Strongsville Historical Village located on Pearl Road across the street from Center Middle School is our most current project. We are currently providing the labor and funding to repair the Wrought Iron Fence in front of the village.
  
 

Strongsville City Club has supported many of the Senior's programs over the years.  Recently,we purchased and donated many Woodworking Tools and Equipment for the Strongsville Senior Center. The Senior Center is part of  Strongsville's Ehrnfelt Recreation Center located at: 18100 Royalton Road, Strongsville Ohio 44136
 
  
The Strongsville City Club has provided both financial and organizational support to the Special Olympics program for many years. Through the club's generous donations the special Olympians have the necessary equipment, facilities and uniforms to compete in the local and state competition. Additionally, the Strongsville City Club constructs and sponsors a Float for the Strongsville Homecoming Parade with the Special Olympians and hosts a Holiday Breakfast annually for the Special Olympians and their families.
  
 
The Strongsville City club provided a significant donation for the construction of the Pat Catan Stadium where the Strongsville Mustangs play their home games. The entire construction cost of the stadium was provided by private funds. The stadium is located behind the Strongsville High School on Lunn Road.
 
  
Strongsville Recreation Teams

The City Club has long been a supporter of the Strongsville Recreation Programs. Funding and support from the club goes towards uniforms and equipment for many  of the sports teams.

The Strongsville City club provided a large donation for the construction of the Baseball / Softball Fields where the Strongsville Mustangs play their home games. The stadium is located behind the Strongsville High School on Lunn Road.

The Strongsville City Club has been a major contributor to  the annual 4th of July Firework display. The fireworks are presented on Foltz Parkway at the Strongsville Soccer Complex.
The Strongsville City club was a sponsor for building  the Hospice Center located on Drake Road near the corner of Drake and Pearl Roads.


Strongsville Emergency Food Bank

The Strongsville City Club made a significant donation in 2009 to the Strongsville Emergency Food Bank. The Emergency food bank is located at: 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136-3402. For more information contact  Kelly Kling at (440) 846 - 0197. Kelly is the coordinator of the food bank.


The City Club is a key player in Strongsville's drive to keep the city green. In the 1960’s and 1970s, the City Club purchased flowering crabs, rented a powered auger, and planted them on tree lawns throughout  Strongsville. This program was completed when the city regulated that the home builders include a tree on every tree lawn.

Strongsville City Buses

The City Club has purchased 3 buses for city use. The city provides transportation for city residents to and from many programs, functions and events.

 
Lighting of the Strongsville Commons

The decorative lights that enhance the Strongsville Commons were purchased and installed by the City Club to provide aesthetics, lighting and safety for the many visitors throughout the year.
 
Strongsville Rib Burnoff

The Strongsville City Club Rib Burnoff was started in 1986 and is still going strong. Annually, the event draws world famous Rib Vendors to compete for the award, “Best Ribs” in Strongsville. The Strongsville City Club Rib Burnoff is the major fundraising event for the Strongsville City Club.


Breakfast on the Covered Bridge
 
In 1983 The Strongsville City Club initiated it's Annual  Breakfast on the Covered Bridge. It has been a hit with all who attend and comeback year after year. The Strongsville City Club Breakfast on the Covered Bridge is also a major fundraising event for the Strongsville City Club.


The Strongsville City Club participates in the Annual Strongsville Homecoming Parade with the Special Olympians. The City Club builds the float for the parade, which carries many of the olympians down the parade route.  The Special Olympians have joined with the City Club for this event as we promote the participation and successes of our Special Olympians .


Special Olympics Holiday Breakfast
 
Each year, the City Club sponsors a Holiday Breakfast for all the Special Olympians and their families. Many special guests have attended the breakfast to support, encourage and entertain the Olympians such as Cleveland Indian's mascot Slider and of course Santa Claus.