April 6th, 2015 Meeting Notes

It was great to welcome visiting Rotarian Alice Collingwood from the La Connor Club.  She brought a box full of gorgeous tulips from the fields of Skagit County.  What a treat!

There were many happy thoughts including appreciation of time spent with a son, discovering that the new house is within walking distance to the beach, Huskies Rowing Team in all their glory, progress in working on a new house, two bluebird days of skiing at Whistler and a week without rain.  Everyone was so pleased to see Alicia back and healthy.  

Jane reminded everyone of the importance of completing the District Membership survey.  This is a great way to determine where the Club is in measuring its success in meeting the needs of the members.  She encouraged everyone to go online and take a few moments to complete the survey.

Jane thanked both Virginia and Gabrielle for their invaluable assistance and participation during the Christmas tree and wreath fundraiser this past December.  She presented them each with a World Understanding and Peace lapel pin.

Treasurer Ashley reported on the current financial state of the Club.  Club Services Director Lyn announced that the Club will participate in a project on April 27 which will be held at Enso House.  She also confirmed attendance in the upcoming District Training Assembly on Saturday April 11.  Our fundraising guru Gordy talked about the car wash which is happening on April 18.  He distributed a signup sheet for all Club members.  Gordy also asked that members think about what items they can donate to the Garage Sale which is being held on May 23 on the lawn of China City.  We also have a great Latin based dance called Copacabana on June 20.  The featured musician is Bahia which is a great ensemble.  A reminder to invite friends, family so that we can max out the 100 person capacity for this importance fundraiser.

Foundation Director Jerry showed an amazing historical film about the early days and formation of Rotary by the “Boys of 1905” including the founding member Paul Harris.  The Chicago Club was Club number One.  Rotary was founded on the idea that people with a vision could work together and make a difference in the world. Jerry followed the presentation with discussion about the various ways that members can donate to the Rotary Foundation and the importance of those donations to the Rotary and its direct impact on our ability as a Club to give back to our local and international community.  He has set a goal that each member of our Club donate at least $100.00 a year.