January 21, 2016 Meeting of West Bay Rotary

Buckets on the tables for the second week now are for Deb Hitching's trip to Q'loque Mtn. Connections in Africa and the orphanage there.

President Lisa conducted the quarterly Club Assembly.

Sandy Cox spoke about the Strategic Plan that he and a committee have been working on, including a survey to club members. 51 responded to the survey. One question about “active participation” on a committee drew discussion, because about one quarter of the club feels it is not actively participating on a committee. There was a discussion about what could help to facilitate greater committee participation, like chairs providing information about meeting dates and times on the website and through social media. Currently, when committee meetings are announced at club meetings, they are generally included in the weekly bulletin.

Members mostly feel they are well represented in board decisions. Posting the agenda and/or minutes of board meetings on a member-only access area of the website was discussed.

Overwhelmingly positive sentiments were expressed about programs and fundraising activities, family involvement and dues structure. Dues have not been increased in 10 years.

Most members feel their experience as a Rotarian in West Bay is good or very good, and feel the same about the effectiveness of the club. People feel mostly positive about communication within the club. Some like the idea of a paper flyer with upcoming dates of committee meetings and events. People feel good about the breakfast offering.

Mark Masterson announced that the February 6 Chili challenge needs volunteers for decorating, set up and to provide brownies. Steve Dailey is organizing the car parking effort that earns the club between 5 and 7 thousand dollars. He's also looking for volunteers for 3-hour shifts. There are sign-up sheets at the meeting.

International Committee meets at 8a on Wednesday, January 27 at the Congregational Church.

A meeting for new members is being planned for February 24 in the evening.

Next week's speaker is Stephanie Prinn