Rotary MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Business Meeting Agenda
March 13, 2018
March Theme: Water and Sanitation: Rotary doesn’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school. And they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact.
In environment, RI President calls for planting a tree for each member by Earth Day on April 22, 2018 and for our future as an organization to improve our gender balance and lower the average age of our members. 2017-18 RI President is Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia. 2017-2018 District Governor is Jeff Reed of Fond du Lac.
In environment, RI President calls for planting a tree for each member by Earth Day on April 22, 2018 and for our future as an organization to improve our gender balance and lower the average age of our members. 2017-18 RI President is Ian H.S. Riseley, Rotary Club of Sandringham, Victoria, Australia. 2017-2018 District Governor is Jeff Reed of Fond du Lac.
- (Bob G.) Pledge of Allegiance; Prayer led by Kim H.; 4way Test
- (Bob G.) Thank you. Today’s Greeter is Tim W., Bob G. For pictures, Brian J. for notes from our last meeting and for our newsletter.
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- (Bob G.) Welcome/Announcements
Presenter(s): Dana McLinn/Chad Bauknecht (Elementary Principals)..
Guests: Jr. Rotarians,); March, Isaiah Polich
- (Bob G.) Correspondence – Woodland Dunes’ trees arrive on May 3rd… planting plans pending.
- (Bob G.) Two Rivers Optimist club presentation on Human Trafficing - Tim W. attended and gave a brief report. A second meeting is being planned. Tim will be our point with this initiative.
- (Bob G.) Karen White (honorary club member) has experienced complications from recent joint surgery…besides flowers and well wishes, we are exploring additional ways to communicate our support! Karen is planning on attending our Annual Dinner.
- (Betty B.) Update on Annual Dinner. Names & addresses. Signups were passed. PLEASE STATE PAYMENT METHOD (Check/cash, Charge Quarterly Bill). Already have 55 signed up – we can comfortably hold 80. Auction items are needed.
- (Bob G.) May 4-6, 2018 (Fri-Sun) Tri-Con District Conference, Wilderness Hotel, Wisconsin Dells We will have good representation from our club. Travel plans are being coordinated.
- (Brenda) Easter bags for TREP- from infant to age 12…108 bags are being prepared. The shopping expertise from Colleen I. is appreciated. Thank you Brenda G for coordinating the project!
- (Betty B.) (Bob G.) World Affairs Seminar – two students have been confirmed for participation.
- (Bob G.) All invited. Bring a guest. March 29, 2018 (Thu) 7:00PM- Manitowoc Rotary 5th Thursday Social at Petskull Brewing- 220 N. 9th St. Manitowoc. Beer Tasting, Snacks & Chatting
- (Bob G.) Next Meeting Betsy Benz to introduce. Amy Wergin- Healthiest Manitowoc County Greeter is Jeff Z.
- (Bob G.) Happy Bucks- Michael D. facilitated and passed the buck to Isaiah Polich (Jr. Rotarian)
- (Bob G.) Program- Tim W. to introduce Dana McLinn/Chad Bauknecht (Elementary Principals). United We Are! The 4 C's of What Makes our Schools Work: Curriculum/Communication/Collaboration/Celebrations and the consistent practices of each. The result is 13 years and counting of recognition as Blue Ribbon Schools.
An example of this philosophy at work is the implementation of the Balanced Literacy
Model of teaching -
- Last verse of America.
Coming Up:
Mobile app (ClubRunner) for iPhone and Android.
March 28, 2018 (Wed) 7:30 AM- Board Meeting at TR Family Diner. Foundation to meet at 7:00AM
March 28, 2018 (Wed) 7:30 AM- Board Meeting at TR Family Diner. Foundation to meet at 7:00AM
March 29, 2018 (Thu) 7:00PM- Manitowoc Rotary 5th Thursday Social at Petskull Brewing,- 220 N. 9th St. Manitowoc. Beer Tasting, Snacks & Chatting
April 8, 2018 (Sun) TR Rotary Fund Raising Dinner (April 1, 2018 is Easter.)
April 22, 2018 (Sun) Earth Day- Tree planting goal
May 4-6, 2018 (Fri-Sun) Tri-Con District Conference, Wilderness Hotel, Wisconsin Dells
June 23-27, 2018 (Sat-Wed) RI Convention, Toronto Canada
2018-2019 Board Members:
President: Robert Gahl
President-Elect: Robert Gahl
Secretary: Colleen Inman
Treasurer: Jeff Zimmerlee
Past President: Brenda Georgenson
Members at large: Betty Bittner, Jeff Zimmerlee
Club Organization-Program Chairs:
Marketing- Michael Dittmer & Brenda Geogenson
New Members- Kim Henning
Community Projects- Fundraising- Betsy Benz & Tim Schroeder
Youth- Dennis Swetlik
International- Jeff Zimmerlee
Goals (2017-18) To RI: https://map.rotary.org/en/rcc/Pages/ClubGoalsProgress.aspx
Membership: Increase by 2 (23 to 25 members) - Engagement: Increase by 17 (23 to 40 participations)
Communication: Increase by 2 (4 to 6 socials) - Public Relations: Increase by 4 (2 to 4 media stories)
Goals (2017-18) To Club 7/11/17: http://www.rotarytworivers2.org/071117_goals_2017_2018.pdf
Have as much legal fun as possible
Plant at least 25 trees
Increase membership by 2
More sophisticated jokes
August social celebrating the beginning of summer in TR
Grant for 2017-2018
Add benefactor to Rotary Foundation
Look for dollars from outside TR
Create an alumni chair
Formalize club archivist
Joint venture with MTWC clubs
Encourage members to join fellowships
Think about starting fellowships of our college alumni
Investigate Rotary associate/shared/partial memberships
Encourage frequent visits to the RI website
Did I say have fun?
Continue 5th Tuesday socials