Meeting Minutes
Ron Usem presided as President. Meeting called to order at 7:29AM.
Guests
[Casey Schleisman and Dana Diers. Ed.]
Invocation
Bill S.'s invocation.
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Unite for Good. [No banner yet. Ed.]
Paul Harris Awards
None this week.
Announcements
Casey Schleisman gave a comprehensive announcement about the Sunset Hill Nature Center (SHNC). SHNC creates much needed outdoor learning space. In Fall 2024 Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) decided to focus SNHC to create positive space to grow and learn outdoors. Casey is an at-large PTSA member.
Dana Diers spoke about the Floriane’s Nibakure Community Village (NCV) and what a wonderful community she has built in Rwanda.
Glen J. presented Floriane’s NCV a $20,000, OOPS a $2,000 check as a MRF grant recipient.
New Member Induction
None this week.
Rotary Minute
None this week.
Raffle
Tony Newman administered. Chris R did NOT pick a joker after a great deal of deliberation.
Foundation Award Checks or Thank You's
Glen Juntti presented Floriane’s NCV a $20,000, OOPS a $2,000 check as a MRF grant recipient.
Happy Bucks
Happy Bucks – James Walton collected. There were many happy Rotarians including Mac, Ann, Frank, Chris R, Mike, Annika, Floriane, Jennifer, Pete, Alexa, Bob, Tony, Ron, and Terry for a variety of reasons…...
Program
Links and Libations 2025 Update
Chris R – Sponsorship has generated $32,600 toward a goal of $35,000
Ann W – Baskets with appropriate paperwork need to be turned in to Cathy C by next week
Cathy C – Two weeks left to turn in silent auction items
Tracey R – Need more alcohol donated
Jerald S – 270 raffle tickets sold to date
Jennifer S – 6 volunteer slots still to be filled
Bill S – plenty of libations already secured
Next L&L meeting scheduled for Thursday 9/4 5:30PM to 6:30PM at Hopkins Auto Body.
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:25AM.
Respectfully Submitted by Lenny Newman
Member Submissions
Nothing this week.
