President Wendy called the meeting to order at 6PM and led us in the pledge. Dan Whitney led us in prayer.
Guests and Visiting Rotarians: Doug Rupert
Announcements
Thank you from Paula Wanza of the Conservation Commission.
Maxfield Realty has Meredith Rotary Club as their charity and they donated $427.50.
We are invited to the Loon center for our August 2 meeting which will include dinner and a tour. Dinner will be catered by Moulton Farm. 5:30 for social; 6pm for the meeting.
Program
Bylaw discussion with Heidi. Changes include:
Minimum of 9 members on the board. President, Vice President, Vice President elect, Past President, Treasurer, Secretary and three board members.
Vice President Elect moves to Vice President to President so they only need to get voted in once.
Addition of an Assistant Treasurer for succession planning and to be in place in case Treasurer cannot do his or her duties.
Sargent-at-Arms position is now given an official name. Takes attendance, introduces guests, tracks the Happy Dollars, etc. Ted now has an official title!
Clarification of the role of the chair of the committee. Dehnel/Sherman motion to just use the first sentence of Article 8, Section 6. B. Reichlin explained importance of not shortening the secrtion. Motion Fails. B. Reichlin/Berquist motion to accept Article 8, Section 6, striking “Unlike a manager in a corporate environment.” Motion carries.
Increase the amount that the Board can vote on without full club approval to $5000.
Gerken/Fodero We will now have a prepared budget presented to the Board annually per Rotary
Code of Policies January 2023. Motion carries.
Order of business at meetings shall be at the discretion of the President.
Fairbrother/B. Reichlin accept Bylaws as amended. Motion carries.
Happy Dollars
Jim M. for picking up his car after three weeks of it being repaired and was grateful for his extended warranty and for his brother-in-law buying a new pontoon boat at Jim’s dock.
Heidi for getting through bylaw discussion.
Dean for having a great time with the grandkids.
Dick G. for 10 days with the grandkids in Washington D.C.
Doug R. for a week at Geneva Point where they have vacationed for years.
Gary for a great day of sailing and for a horrendous commute from Alton.
Harry for a new boat.
John M. for the sun being out.
Bruce for a wonderful day with his granddaughter. Kevin for the first of seven grandkids arriving tomorrow.
Carl for being in the club 25 years before he knew we had bylaws and a big thank you for the big crew who helped serve 370 meals at the Loon Center.
50/50 Winner John Sherman
President Wendy led us in the 4-way test. Meeting adjourned at 7:20PM.
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