CLUB ASSEMBLY March 2013 written by Sharon McKniff - click on "more..."

CLUB ASSEMBLY – March 14, 2013

 Our Rotary Club Assembly was full of news on March 14, 2013.  Although we always enjoy hearing from speakers, an Assembly is informative and helps us keep our many activities up-do-date with the membership.

Starting with Tom Albaugh, we learned that we’re financially healthy and in good shape with our budget.  Joe McGowan advised that our membership is going strong.  We lose some, and we gain some; and he has two new applications in-hand with a possible four more in the next few weeks.

Tom Turriff brought us up to date with EREY (Every Rotarian Every Year), and reminded the membership of the expectations for each of us:  1) activity in a service area, 2) contribute to EREY, and 3) work at our Fore For Kids Golf Tournament.

Marilyn Moore (Community Service area) listed the community service areas, which may have been new to our more recent members.  She advised that we gave an additional donation to Kids Closet in Mammoth.  The school supplies, dictionaries to 3^rd graders, and Thanksgiving food basket projects have increased both in participation and the numbers of children that benefited from them.

  Tim Morsani reviewed our preparations regarding Fore For Kids Golf Tournament on March 22^nd.  He stated that this event is a major fund raising tool which brings attention to our Rotary Club and our mission to help children.  The real money for this event comes from each Rotarian’s personal contacts to obtain donations.  Tamara Hutto gave thanks to everyone for their tremendous efforts so far, and reminded us that “crunch time” has now begun as the date draws very near.  Cathy Stevens needs additional personnel on the day of the tournament, so please contact her to see where you may be of service. 

 Cammy Moore gave a reminder about the April 18^th Spring Social at the Roadrunner Grill on the patio.  Tickets are available starting next week.

Ed Drager reminded us about future golf cart raffle ticket sales dates, and encouraged us to keep selling.  The drawing for the golf cart will take place at our April 18^th Spring Social event.

  Savo Fries gave a real-time presentation about our Clubrunner website.  All events, speakers, lunch menu, birthdays, and many other items of importance are on our website.  Savo uploads information about new members, including their photo, bio, etc. and sends them a welcome letter.  If you are not checking the Clubrunner website frequently, you should start soon.  Some nervous chuckles were heard throughout the membership as Savo advised that she knows who has never logged onto our website.  As a Rotarian, you need to know what’s going on, and Clubrunner is the place for answers.  We hope to hear more details about our Clubrunner website from Savo at future meetings.