Board Meeting Minutes
Our Board of Directors met on July 21, 2016. These minutes have been edited to fit within our newsletter format.
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Smoky Hill Rotary Club was held on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. at Susan Aubin's office. Those present were: Past President Dave Maxwell, Treasurer Susan Aubin, Secretary Bev Edwards, Past President Terry Remigio, Past President Clay Fee, Past President Jeff Kaes, Past President Craig Essex, Nancy Jones and Mark Rank.
The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m. by Past President Dave (President Denny was ill and could not attend the meeting).
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made and carried to amend the Minutes from the June 16, 2016 to state that the motion to allow the new Board members was made and voted upon. The Board approved the Minutes from the June 16, 2016 Board Meeting, as amended.
Secretary's Report
Bev Edwards reported that June, 2016 attendance was 86%. The Club currently has 33 members.
Bev will work on adding spouse names to the Club Roster. It was noted that spouses will be added to the newsletter list, if specifically request.
Bev reported that additional Club Members are qualified for the "Rule of 85". The Club
Members now qualifying are: Talee Crowe, Bev Edwards, Gary Frisch, Lloyd Gottman, Darryl Harvey, Rich Johnson, Jeff Kaes, Bill Maclay, Mike Peterson, Hugh Radke, Terry Remigio, Mick Stefan, Jim Suss, Fran Webster and Jim Wingert. Treasurer's Report
Susan Aubin submitted the Financial Reports for May, 2016 and June, 2016. The Financial Reports for May 2016 and June 2016 were approved.
Sgt. AT Arms
Jeff noted that the following items are being stored at Jeff's house: Club's official charter, 32 inch television set, old projector, and at least 2 pair of speakers. Gary Frisch has the Club's new computer.
Jeff is the moderator of the Club's Facebook page. He hopes to be more aggressive in keeping the Facebook page up to date.
Club Services Director
Terry Remigio reported that the next social event is the golf social. The purpose of the event is to thank people for participating in the golf tournament. The golf social will be held on Monday evening, August 29, 2016, at the Summit at 6:00 p.m.. The golf social will be in place of the regular Monday meeting on August 29th
Membership Director
Clay Fell reported that his committee is working on a membership plan.
Foundation Director
Lloyd Gottman reported that last year (2015-2016), the Club donated $11 ,311.00 to the
Rotary Foundation, which is $332.00 per member. The goal for this Rotary year is $12,000. All Club Members are participating in the regular contribution program except one.
International Director
Betsy Jansen was not present. However, Bev Edwards reported that the international committee has approved donations for a global grant project in Cluj, Romania, and a global grant project in Calcutta, India. Both projects involve medical equipment.
Vocational Services Director
Mark Rank reported that the offsite visit at DAVA is scheduled for October 17, 2016.
In January, 2017, the Club may visit the Aurora Medical facility.
Mark is working on a process for vocational biographies from Club Members.
Youth Services Director
Craig Essex reported that Young RYLA starts next week. The Club is sending 7 students to RYLA and 4 to Young RYLA. Craig noted that Young RYLA is for students entering 8th grade. RYLA is for students entering their sophomore and junior years of high school.
President's Report
Past President Dave reminded Board members that the golf tournament is scheduled for August 5, 2016.
The Rotary Council changes will be discussed at the next Board meeting.
Dave indicating that he will work on updating the Club's Bylaws. The meeting adjourned at approximately 6:50 P.M.