FOR THOSE ROTARIANS WHO MISSED THE MEEETING - JULY 14, 2015
Posted by Ellen Kendall
FOR THOSE ROTARIANS WHO MISSED THE MEEETING - JULY 14, 2015
GREETERS: Thank you to Larry Carlson & Otis Wragg. Otis introduced several visiting Rotarians and several guests who promised to return.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jim Moylan gave out a few additional awards to members not present for the Changing of the Guard: Rotarians of the Month (June) to Tara Weaver for Ski Town Golf Classic and Kathy Elliott for Flower Barrels plus a Service Above Self plaque to Kathy for her 2014-15 Board service. Thanks to Tara and Kathy for their contributions!
Peace Pavilion: John Holloway asked to have a final (or almost) work day on Sunday, July 19, stating at 9:00 and continuing throughout day. Coffee and donuts in am; beer and beer, per John, in afternoon. Come when you can!
Greeters Sign-up: Chris Stillwell announced he was passing around the sign-up for Greeters for next quarter. We WILL figure out how to better transition to VolunteerSpot any day now…
Ski Town Leftover Wine: Tara Weaver sold two bottles of wine from Ski Town Golf Classic for a total of $200. Well known wine connoisseur, Scott Marr, was the purchaser. Thank you, Scott.
Outgoing Exchange Student: Maggie Larson thanked our club for sponsoring her forthcoming exchange to Argentina.
PROGRAM:
Ellen Kendall introduced the 2015-16 Board of Directors, Jim Moylan, Steve Hitchcock, Jackie Brown, Randy Rudasics, Sharon Mensing, Erik Griepentrog, Brian Harvey, Steve Sehnert, Tara Weaver, Lynaia South, John Kuhn, and Eric Rabesa.
Ellen also described her goals and four areas of focus for the coming year. Membership (100 members and 50% women; 50% men) Engagement, Programs and Technology. More specifics to follow, based on data gathered at the meeting. She also dedicated her year as President to dear friend and “True Blue Rotarian,” Michael Roberts.
Ellen also facilitated some table discussions around the topics of Good News and Thought for the Day. Thoughts and ideas were recorded and will be compiled and shared.
GOOD NEWS: Rushed but smoothly conducted by Dan Bonner. Thanks Dan!
Good News: $105
Attendance: 61%
First Reading: Liz Finegan
Respectfully submitted,
Ellen Kendall, Club President