ANNUAL CLUB ASSEMBLY

Posted by Richard L. Roberts

President Nichols conducted our annual Club Assembly and asked Service and Committee chairs to give their reports and outline their goals for this fiscal year.

- Lisa Evans, International Service wants to continue the Club's relationship to Honduras; a two tier grant is possible for a program of foot care and diet/insulin management, a multi-club project. Partner with Los Osos Club for a $55,000 grant to provide clean water and health training in Rwanda; and, Solar panels and computers to schools. A forthcoming assessment will further define goals; also a tri-club project to enhance homeless shelter in Hermosillo, Mexico.

- Terry Merlo, Community Service, helping the Newcomers Gardening group, will assist City of GB with their Halloween Carnival, volunteer as Marshals for the GB Holiday Parade; Coats For Kids and annual Christmas Party, Boys/Girls Club; and, elementary school track meet.

- Brad Evans, Vocational Service, annual hosted lunch for GB Police & Fire Authority personnel, BBQ at the Rotary Pavilion.

- Sandra Sansoni, Club Service, asks that she be advised of suggested program speakers, non political or religious; will also organize Club Christmas Party, District Gov visits, AmpSurf dinner and our exchange student BBQ.

- Mary Mylan, Secretary, Attendance, Club has a good record and it should be enhanced, there are many options to make up meetings: visit local Clubs, attend Board/Committee meetings, Interact, Rotoract meetings, District events and online eClub. If you pay for a meal at another meeting let Regina, Treasurer, know to credit your account.

- Regina Sheldon, Treasurer, members are encouraged to pay down any dues debts ASAP, let her know if there is a problem to work out a solution; Club's goal is to have 100% Paul Harris participation, if that is reached and sustained for a year, Club becomes a Paul Harris Club forever, she suggests a time payment plan for required $1,000.

- Anita Shower, Membership, will coordinate/manage mentor duties; coordinate/manage membership packages and procedure; be proud of Rotary/Club and invite others to share the experience; always proudly wear your Rotary pin.

- Steve Schumann/Richard Roberts, Web Site Administration/Publicity/Media & Bulletin: go to Club Runner website and update your profile, advise of any needed publicity events or press releases to be distributed. Send pictures to Steve or Richard to accompany press releases and/or print in the bulletin.