February 5th Meeting/Minutes

 
Rotary MAKING A DIFFERENCE
 
Business Meeting Agenda
 
February 5th, 2019
February Theme:  World Understanding Month. 2018-19 RI President Barry Rassin wants Rotary members to Be the Inspiration. RI President Rassin is Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas. Kola Alayande, Ph.D. is our District Governor 2018-19 - **Our service to other people is the rent we pay for the privilege of being alive.**
  1. (Bob G.)  Pledge of Allegiance; Prayer; 4-way Test
 
  1. (Bob G.) Today’s Greeter is Dennis S., Bob G. for pictures, Brian J. for notes from our last meeting and for our newsletter.  
 
 
  1. (Bob G.) Welcome/Announcements
Presenter(s) Program: GMRP 2019 – Bob and Terry (quite appropriate as February’s Theme is World Understanding)
Guests:
January Junior Rotarian: Cody Lewis (not present)
 
  1. (Bob G.) Correspondence:  The Haven is hosting their “Shamrock Event” March 16.  This is a beanbag tournament.  Can we get a few teams from the TR Rotary Club?
 
 
  1. (Bob and Terry G.) GMRP 2019 – Review and Reflections
Bob and Terry Gahl provided a summary of the 2019 Annual Guatemala Trip, titled “Bob & Terry’s Excellent Adventure”.  This team of 45 people served over 800 people during their time in Guatemala.  119 people were recommended to receive additional services throughout the year.  Bob served as an MD, Terry as one of eight generalists.  All involved were kept very busy providing a variety of services including medical, dental and vision.  They shared a variety of very humbling photos.  It was noted whether you could understand their language, you could easily ‘feel the love and appreciation’ for the services being provided.  A BIG THANK YOU to Bob and Terry for not only the presentation but for representing Rotary, we are blessed to have you in our club.
 
 
  1. (Bob G.)  Event Sign-up – pass the “binder” around – please review during breakfast, noting responsibilities/opportunities, sign up!  Please note program assignments and greeter assignments are posted through July 2nd.
 
  1. (Bob G.) Fifth Tuesday Recap – Thanks again to Michael D. for his hosting and hospitality!
 
  1. (Bob G.) Board of Directors Meeting Highlights:
 
A recommendation was made to the club to have the Painting Pathways Clubhouse Renovation Project be a recipient of proceeds from the 2019 TR Rotary Club Annual Dinner.  A vote was taken – all in favor; approved.
 
2019 District Grant will be used for a beach clean up project.  14 containers (that will display the Rotary log) will be provided to encourage people to keep the beach clean.  April 21, 2019 their will be a beach clean up project.  We need club members to actively participate in this event, as that is a requirement of the grant.
 
  1. (Bob G.) 2019 Annual Dinner and Auction … let the planning begin.  Date – April 7th.
Start thinking about what you would like to donate to the event for an oral or silent auction item.
 
  1. (Bob G.) 2019 Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon … we need a program chair to coordinate a process that is already well-defined.  Dinner Date – April 8th
 
  1. (Bob G.) Meals on Wheels (week 2– 2019) – February 12-15th…sign up either on-line or in the binder.  Tuesday and Wednesday have openings…
 
  1. (Bob G.) Reminder: collection box for recycling items for The Haven.  CLEAN plastic recyclable items are being collected.  In addition to our Club’s collection site, members can drop their personal collection at The Haven during normal business hours.
 
  1. Stanley has offered to coordinate the 2019 TR Rotary Scholarship.  If anyone is interested in assisting Stanley with reviewing the applications, please contact Stanley.
 
  1. (Bob G.) Happy Bucks – Stanley P. passed the buck to Brenda G. (2/12)
 
  1. Upcoming programs: City of Two Rivers Electric Utility Director – Ken Kozak
 
  1.  Tim W. is next up for greeter on February 12th
 
  1. (Bob G.) Last verse of America.
 
Coming Up: Check for possible inclusion in weekly agenda 
Mobile app (ClubRunner) for iPhone and Android
September 2018 District Grant $2800, beach cleanup, recycling, education with TR 8th grade
May 27, 2019 Projected completion of 55 room Cobblestone franchise hotel
 
2018-2019 Board Members:
President: Robert Gahl
                President-Elect: Betty Bittner
                Secretary: Colleen Inman
                Treasurer: Jeff Zimmerlee
                Past President: Brenda Georgenson
                Members at large: Betty Bittner, Jeff Zimmerlee
 
Club Organization-Program Chairs:
Marketing- Michael Ditmer & Brenda Geogenson
New Members- Kim Henning
Community Projects- Fundraising- Betsy Benz & Tim Schroeder
Youth- Dennis Swetlik
International- Jeff Zimmerlee