Meeting Summary Aug 2 & 9, 2016

It has been a busy couple of weeks.  Our last two meetings were certainly different.  

Two weeks ago the CC4E group attend our meeting to solicit members feedback on school issues.  I hope what they gathered is useful to them!

Last week our meeting was held at the Peace Pavilion.  We heard from John Holloway about the origins of Rotary Park, the Boardwalk and the Peace Pavilion.  Ellen K let us know that it is still possible to buy a paver which will be installed in the Pavilion.  New funds will be used for upgrades to the landscape plan. 

The Routt 4H kids presented information about what they do and the upcoming livestock auction in Hayden on August 20th.

We had an impromptu motion from membership which was seconded and passed for the club to purchase an animal at the auction to benefit 4H.  Paula B, John H, and Rex B were designated the committee to explore options in that initiative and make a recommendation.  Here is the plan:

1.  At tomorrow's meeting there will be a sign-up sheet for member contributions to assist with the cost of purchasing and processing an animal as this was not a budgeted item.  John H and Rex B have each already pledged $100 each!

2.  I will attend the auction on Saturday.  Anyone who wishes to join me in selection of an animal to bid on or purchase through private treaty from a 4H kid is welcome.  I expect to arrive at the auction about 4:30.

3.  Our plan is to buy a pig.  Rex has provided recommendations for what size animal is best and where to have the animal processed under USDA supervision so that it can be served to the public.

4.  The pig will be served at the Barn Dance on October 1 as a part of the BBQ dinner.  Rex is crediting the club $900 of the catering bill for the event in recognition of cost savings.  This savings will translate dollar for dollar into a greater fund raising result which will benefit the Boy's & Girl's Club.

At the most recent board meeting the results of the Golf Classic were announced.  The event raised about $38,000 of which about 28,000 directly supports our club's service projects and grants.  The balance of the funds raised will be given to the event beneficiary which is United Way in a check presentation soon.  It was also announced that Alpine Bank has committed to be the title sponsor of next year's Golf Classic which is an important step in getting that event underway.

Marci V. was named Rotarian of the Month for July and will receive 100 Paul Harris points in recognition of her contributions to our club projects.

Steve S received his pin for Paul Harris +3 in recognition of $4,000 of contributions to the Rotary Foundation over his years in Rotary.