West Bay Rotary - 7/7/2016 - Club Assembly

Posted by Jen Harris on Jul 07, 2016
 
July 7 - Club Assembly
 
Deb Fink & Chum Berry will split the responsibility of the 2016/2017 Sargent at Arms
 
Administration / Programs
Sandy Cox – Attendance and classifications have always been important to Rotary. 
As time has gone by, it has become less important.  They want to make membership easier. 
It is okay if we have 67 lawyers now – the priority is friendship, fun & fundraising.
We will still be keeping track of attendance to ensure participation.
 
Website  - please visit the website regularly
Pots on the table – to the backpack program for the month of July
Committees – it is really important that people participate. 
 
Every Rotarian Every Year (EREY) & the Charitable Foundation
Ron Hall
Mission of the Rotary Foundation
The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
 
The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives. Your club or district can apply for grants from the Foundation to invest in projects and provide scholarships. The Foundation also leads the charge on worldwide Rotary campaigns such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Rotarians and friends of Rotary support the Foundation’s work through voluntary contributions.
 
Clarify the distinction between EREY & Rotary Foundation
EREY – program to get everyone involved $100/year. 
After you give $1,000 you get a Paul Harris Fellowship.  Make check payable to Rotary International & give to Kristin Lindquist
West Bay Charitable Foundation – For our club in particular.  Has nothing to do with Rotary International.  That money goes to our club programs.  Make check payable to West Bay Rotary Foundation and give check to Kim Milton – these are tax deductible.  Money to local charities is being awarded from the WB Charitable Foundation.
 
Chairs
Club Service - Mary Sargent / Terry Bregy
Mary is responsible for keeping the meetings going.
Terry arranges programs - If you are interested in helping out, please let Mary or Terry Know.
 
Membership – Lisa Dresser
If you have a new member you’d like to propose, get new member proposal form and then we vet them.  They also organize the fireside chats.
 
PR – Jen Harris
You can work with Jen on press and event marketing requests.
This year we will be engaging the club as a whole to be responsible for minutes.
Jen will be contacting you to set up dates.
 
Community Service – Mark Coursey
Mark coordinates projects in the community.
Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month at Quarry Hill. 
He is always looking for new projects.  Great fellowship opportunities. 
 
Presidents Project – Hospitality House, Ira Mendel will serve as the liaison.  Peter would like to create a partnership with the Rockland club for this project.
 
Jim Potter – Youth & Entrepreneurship Programs
Always looking for new projects to do.  2 annual projects.  Awarding scholarships to current year or post grad Camden Hills students. 
Entrepreneurship class for folks who think they want to start their own business.  This years’ class will be Oct. 12 – Nov 9. 
 
Susan Dorr – Fellowship & International
Fun making – outdoor casual potluck before the end of the summer. 
International – This club really has a passion for this type of work.  Opportunities to continue to be involved in projects on an ongoing basis or new service projects. 
 
Youth programs & Interact – we need help with these groups.  It is a great way for us to get engaged with the younger group.  They meet at 2:15 pm on Thursdays at the high school.  Every week – 15 minute meeting.
 
Fundraising – Ken has stepped down as Fundraising chair.  We need help working with organizing the sponsorship. 
 
Lobster Ride – Sunday, July 24
Maine Boats Homes & Harbors
Toboggan Weekend – Asked to do the parking once again.