The meeting was called to order by President Elect, Laurie Morley and prayer was given by Wendall Davelaar.
Guests:
- Dave Weir brought his grandson, Matthew
- Linda Basista brought her husband and Father In law
- Our summer guest Jim Patrick and Jerry Coutant joined us again today
- Susan Puska, guest of Gwen Worley, also joined us
- Laurie's guest, Harold Gravette, is joining us for the 2nd week. He is a potential new member
- Sara Cottle is a guest again today and her name is on the table as her application for membership was approved at the last board meeting pending any member opinions.
Announcements:
- Music in the Park water and popcorn sales has raised almost $1,000 this summer
- A couple funding requests were approved at the board meeting last week:
- 2nd and 4th grade Rudyard classes funding for the IXL program.
- 4th grade Rudyard class funding for busing to a project they do with senior citizens
- The board also approved an appropriation of all the funds raised from 50/50 and fines for fiscal year 14-15 to be contributed to the endowment fund for the Strahl Scholarship. This total was roughly $1,700.
- Project Backpack is this week.
- Teresa announced that St. Mary's school is having a golf outing this weekend. Funds will go to the school's athletic program
- There are 5 shoe boxes left that need to be claimed
- Phil Becker is moving into his new office in the new building for the International Bridge Authority. Also, there will be a lighting event on Wednesday at 9pm for the new lights on the bridge
Fines:
- Jon and Barb Hampton's 20th year anniversary
- Laker Palooza and classes start August 31st
- Tom Ewing is celebrating his 38th anniversary this week
- Jerry Coutont, our summer guest, is happy that his Rotary club completed the 600th access ramp in his county. Also, he and his wife are celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary
- Carlie had a great time with her family at Great Wolf this past weekend
- Hilary had a great visit to France and a new puppy
- Andrea for her son returning home from camp
Awards:
Stephen P. Youngs: Our club had the great honor to present Dave Weir with the Stephen P. Young's award for this past year. This award is given annually to the Rotarian in our club that best exemplifies the Rotary motto "Service Above Self". Dave has been an outstanding member of our club for 36 years and continues to hold himself up to this motto. Not only does Dave continue to support our club in the various fundraising and charitable activities, but in recent years has started to bring his grandchildren as well. By doing so, he is creating a lasting legacy with our Rotary club, which cannot be rewarded enough. We are ever so grateful to have Dave Weir as a member of our club and appreciate his long lasting commitment to Rotary.
Paul Harris Fellow: Barb Hampton, of Smith and Company Real Estate, and wife of Rotarian, Jon Hampton, received a great honor from our club today. Barb was rewarded by our club with a Paul Harris Fellow. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition, given in the name of the founder of Rotary, Paul Harris, acknowledges individuals who contribute, or have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Our club chose Barb Hampton for her unprecedented leadership in the founding of the Rotary Betsy Game Show Extravaganza. For the 2nd year running, the game show has been a great success and has raised over $25,000 since its creation. These funds have been used to help fund the Betsy Demaray endowment fund for local scholarships and will help provide improvements to Project Playground. Betsy Demaray played an integral part in the creation of Project Playground and it seems only fitting for the game show, in memory of Betsy, to continue to support the projects that were so special to her. We especially congratulate Barb for her hard work and commitment to Rotary, but it is also very important that we say thank you to all the Game Show Committee members, which include Andrea Osborn, Craig Flickinger, Jon Hampton, Brent Osterhout, and Linda Basista. Thank you!
Meeting Program:
Oliver Turner, City Manager, presented on city updates. He highlighted the Master Plan which is to be updated every 5 years. The Master Plan tells us how development should occur within a community. Public meetings will be held at City Commission Chambers to cover specific topics on August 11, 12, 26, and 27 at 5:30 pm. A few points from a long list of city happenings include: improving side walks, supporting LSSU enrollment and creating a more student friendly community, outdoor ice rink, power canal walk way. Also, the city thanks our club for the addition of 8 new grills at Rotary Park. Also, at this time, there are not definitive plans for a new movie theater once the current one is taken down by incoming Meijer's Store.
50/50 $33.50 won by Wendell who donated it back to the club.
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