11/25/24 Meeting Minutes

11/25/24 Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Catti, Adam, Hubert, Bob F., Lynn, Matt, Kim, Ann, Chris, Rich, Katie, Deb, Aaron J., Doc,
 
Brag Bucks:
Steve Dankin – 49 years in Rotary today
Aaron – Just returned from a 10-day trip in Japan
Catti – Pella raised $2700.00 to donate towards Kid’s Christmas Drive which will help touch the lives of at least 61 of those in need during this Christmas season.
Bob F. – Packers won; ISU won
 
Club Business:
12/2/24 – Jason Schwarte with New Creations
12/7/24 - Kid’s Christmas Drive – at Bomgaar’s at 6:45 AM
  • We need as many people as possible to be present so that we can get the event completed prior to the store opening for business at 8 AM.
Spouse Christmas Luncheon – Monday, December 16th at The Hub
 
No meetings on 12/23 or 12/30 due to the fall of the Holiday’s.
 
Speaker: Steve Dankin – Rotary Foundation Update
Foundation Overview:
Mission: to help Rotary members promote world understanding, goodwill, and peace by: improving health, supporting education, alleviating poverty, and improving the environment.
 
Vision: create lasting change by uniting people to take action globally, in communities, and in themselves
 
7 Areas of Focus:
  • Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
  • Disease prevention and treatment
  • Water, sanitation, and hygiene
  • Maternal and child health
  • Basic education and literacy
  • Community economic development
  • Environment
4 Reasons to give:
  1. Accountability
  2. Impact
  3. Record of Success
  4. Global Research
Foundation divides 3 ways: Polio plus, annual fund, endowment fund
Engagement drives club growth and retention.
New Club - Polio Plus Society:
  • 100% of club members commit to donate $100 per member every year.
  • If any of you are interested in donating $100 to join this club, please reach out to John or see the form that Bob has handed out.
  • You can also set up this donation online.
Take advantage of the grants that are available to the club through the district.