May 11th Meeting Notes

The scale of destruction across the Himalayan country of Nepal since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake is immense. More than 7,500 people are reported to have been killed and at least 14,500 people have also been injured, although these figures are likely to rise. 4.2 million people are reported to be in need of emergency food and shelter. Nepal’s prime minister Sushil Koirala said his government was doing all it could, but was overwhelmed. With hundreds of thousands of people sleeping outdoors in makeshift shelters, thunderstorms forecast, mountain snows melting, and the monsoon season due, the growing risk of landslides and flash flooding will add to the challenges for rescue and relief teams.

 

Our club approved a $1,000 shelterbox donation to help provide emergency housing for those who currently have no shelter. You can learn more about shelterbox and keep up to date on how their organization is helping the situation in Nepal by visiting their website. http://www.shelterbox.org/

 

Gordy announced that there is still plenty of room for volunteers for the upcoming garage sale as well as space for items to sell.

 

Tracy announced that our team of flower delivery specialists, including Alex, Lyn, Bill, and Jerry netted $455 for our club.

 

 

Chet and Sharon presented a membership program. Topics included better exit interviews, accommodating a younger, more digitally oriented demographic, and staying relevant as a service club. The theme was "Recalibrate, Reengineer, & Reposition". As long as we address the needs of our membership, we will surely enjoy steady growth and continuing fellowship for many years to come.