Jerry Tucker from Everett Rotary Club, a guest of guest Penny Gutschmidt, Carla's guest, with Penny Lee Trucking and East Valley Sand and Gravel

 

 

 

A.J. Chase, 5 years--sponsored by Cindy

Judy Cartwright, 10 years--sponsored by John Meno

Mike Zachman, 11 years--sponsored by Rob Patterman

 

Please complete membership survey above--we are currently at 52% response rate

 

Rotary District 5050 Conference starts on Friday, May 1, 10 AM--probably still can register for dinner Saturday night

 

Youth Dynamics Fund Raiser, "Down Home Derby" May 8 at Free Methodist Church--Jesse Taylor--$20 6-9PM, Jessica has tickets; donations sought for auction

 

"Out of the Shadows", April 28, B-PAC, 6 PM with 7 PM presentation--Drug Awareness and Education

 

Al reported on his decision to resign as VP and his wife's chemo therapy.

 

Lee provided a letter from the Rotary Club of Resita, Romania, celebrating its 10 year anniversary.  We partnered with Resita to provide assistance to an orphanage there.  Lee has visited the club and the orphanage.  Details about Resita's club and activities can be viewed at http://www.rotaryresita.ro/ or its Face Book site, www.facebook.com/rotary.resita

 

Cindy recognized Bryce for the great job he has done with out programs this year.

 

Visioning:    Duane handed out the recommendations from our committees for our 5 year plan.  Members were given an opportunity to comment both orally and by writing down feedback.  He and Linda will take those and compile to present to the board for approval.  We will publish the proposals for member comments again.

 

• Focused mentoring program for 1^st year – Leroy Jacques mentoring chair
• Added 10 new members
• Looking younger than other clubs in District

 

 

Foundation:  (Kathy)

• A lot of new members, education needed for what Foundation about
• More videos on the way
• It’s your pleasure (obligation) to support Rotary Foundation – it’s how projects get done

Public Relations: (A.J.)

 

Developing PR plan for Duck Dash including tweeting where ducks are located; 

 

Still has some Rotary Declarations if you want one; 

 

At Work shirts ordered, will be handing out at next meeting; 

 

Signs update by Devin; Our Rotary wheel with a sign telling those coming into town where and when we meet is in progress--signs ordered and shipped. Idea to take over maintenance, upgrade etc of the Home of Champions sign so our Rotary sign can be on that sign; 

 

Administration: Director not present;  Installation banquet will be at Lee's hanger June 11.

 

Duck Dash:  (Erik) Over $75,000 in sponsors and still working on friends of the park; Kick off on May 21--crowning ducks and handing out tickets.  Sponsorship luncheon on June 25;  Bar Crawl will be July 3--Minifies are not having a fireworks fireside this year!