Club Assembly
Hank reported account balances - Bingo $89,000.00; POD $45,000.00; Auction so far $$29,000.00; and Club $10,000.00. There are no remaining large commitments after paying off the MCC one. He is still trying to work out how to email the invoices but there's a glitch in the technology.
Mora for Community Service distributed ballots for the vote on $5,000.00 for Children who have Witnessed Violence which carried with near unanimity. Other projects have been submitted and are being considered. One hardship request for equipment for a spinal chord victim was met with $500.00. They are looking at upgrading the graphics on the Firehall sign.
Maureen from Vocational is passing the Student of the Month job on to Naomi. They presented two Vocational Awards this year and the Youth Exchange outbound student has been accepted. Alison is working on RYLA. Adventures in High Tech has been held and the candidate will be speaking to the Club on his experience. She encouraged members to remember the Mentorship program that is being driven by 7010.
Bill Richardson reported that the International budget this year - at 25% of the Club's budget - was $48,750.00 and so far they've presented $10,000.00 to Life4Kids, $5,000.00 for water filters. Another $15,000.00 has been committed to pay for the supplies associated with the HART trip to Haiti. 21 participants have registered to travel there and help with projects, including building a house, but they will be paying their own way - the 15 is for supplies and equipment that will be used or left there to continue the work. If you are interested let Bill know, he's starting a waiting list for a seond trip. There is 20 thousand left in the budget and the Committee is considering some options but is open to suggestions.
Aaron Lavin is trying to schedule a bring a guest day for January and looking for a speaker that will involve the guests. He hopes to have a marketing program in place soon.
Aaron Ledlie has been sending the photos to the press and sometimes they get picked up but he's suggesting a group get together to work out a media campaign and has scheduled a meeting for Dec. 10 to brainstorm it. He suggests linking to Aaron Lavin's idea and some people are already on board but others are welcome. The location is not determined yet.
Roger Gignac announced that next week, Tuesday, is Hamper Night. The Salvation Army is being a big help with the logistics so bring the family and a pot luck and enjoy the evening. Guy is bringing his PA and some music. Each Rotarian contributes $50.00. No charge for guests.
There will not be a Wednesday meeting.