Present: President Maila Berry, Jim Hohman, Jay Mayo, Jim Fusco, Leslie Storrs, Jeannie Storrs, Rick Vallee, Roger Duchesne, Ellen Gale, Jeanie Storrs, Andrea Brown, Stephanie Hyles, and Deb LaPointe
President Maila B. called the meeting to order at 7:15 a.m.
Secretary’s Report
Minutes of June 13, 2018 presented.
Jim F asked a clarifying question from a note in last months minutes. He believes the entire $13 donation for the Million Dollar Meal was to go to Polio, instead of $3. It was confirm all of the $13 was for Polio and also noted that $13 was the minimum recommended donation anyone could offer more.
Jim H moved to accept. Leslie seconded. Board passed.
April monthly attendance was 81.82% and year-to-date is 82.59%
Treasurer’s Report
Leslie presented the monthly income and Expense report. Maila moved to accept, Ellen seconded. Board passed.
Leslie noted that the YTD view was added to the treasurer report.
Deb LaPointe made a motion to roll over the current maturing CD to a short term CD. - (xxxxxxxx) motion to approve Jim H seconded. Board passed.
Membership Report
No new members but also noted there was no loss in membership.
Public Relations
No report.
Foundation Report
Foundation funds have been set in.
Report cards were sent to all members, noting 4 members are very close to the Paul Harris and Paul Harris plus 1 awards.
Speaker Program
Discussion Maila would speak with Allison the Speaker Chair, to assign 2 members for each month to secure speakers. Members may also sign up as speakers sharing facts about themselves and their careers. This will be discussed with the club at Forum.
Maila will also check with Lynn for the other 2 RYLA students
Jim F suggested reaching out to Ron Bot for speaker ideas.
July 26th – Stephanie on Website Part II
August 2nd – Make-up meeting
August 3rd – Million Dollar Meal 5pm
August 9th – Club Forum
August 16th – District Governor Steve Sager visiting club w/ Board of Directors meeting immediately following.
August 23rd – Open
August 30th – Open
Fundraising
Comedy Night – Roger updated the board and a discussion was help regarding the options for food service at the event. Roger will discuss the pre-event menu in the restaurant dining room or offering an option for a fixed price limited options “happy box”.
Stephanie will discuss the volunteers and assignments for the Comedy Night during her regular meeting speaker date.
Other Business
Interact update - Andrea stated we should consider approaching 7th and 8th graders instead of waiting until high school.
It was also suggested that having an existing Interact student speaking with the club members at the schools maybe more impactful to the students.
Visioning - Fall 2018; is still on track and Maila suggest dates at the club forum. At least 20 Rotarians must attend this.
Grant - Deb shared that the Clinton and Leominster clubs will be participating in the care package grant and our part will be $550. We'll need to open an account that will be funded by the District when the grant is complete. A committee will be formed comprised of members from each club for oversight. Events for fundraising and networking to attract new members will be centered around the grant including a suggestion of a Trivia night at $15/pp.
Discussion Items
Leslie reminded everyone to communicate make-up days to avoid breaking your perfect attendance record. Leslie suggested asked and Stephanie accepted managing the club attendance going forward.
Jim F suggested Maila share the bylaws with the club at Forum and go over the Virtual meeting and conference call board meeting attendance guidelines.
Further discussion regarding Tony Gasbarro remaining as an active member until the grant is completed. Michelle G will continue as an Honorary member.
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Century 21, Leominster @ 7:15 a.m.
Board adjourned 8:30 a.m.
Secretary moved to adjourn, Leslie seconded. Board passed
