Rotary Meeting Minutes 3/15/23
Meeting called to order at Buccilli’s at 12:01pm
Pledge & Prayer
Heather led the pledge and Rhonda Lamberg led the prayer.
Attendance:
Rita VanScyoc, Rhonda Fossitt, Heather Marra, John Dougherty, Wende Kluener,Susan Tyer, Rhonda Lamberg, Diane Nielsen, Jamie Paille, Gary Gardolfi
Introduction of Guests: Austin Martin
Birthdays: Gary Gandolfi, March 15
Denise Stefanko, March 18
Approval for the March 15 Minutes
Minutes were approved.
PETS Conference
Heather Marra and Rhonda Fossitt attended this conference.
Key Items:
- Vision for Rotary for 2023-2024 is Create Hope in the World with emphasis on Mental Health and Peace.
- The Rotary Foundation The PETS conference presented key information on the Foundation which gave an appreciation of the larger organization and international scope.
The Paul Harris Fellow Award
o PETS shared information about encouraging club members to work toward Paul Harris award and how to check points that have been earned by Rotarians.
o Heather shared a report which showed that a few of the club members may qualify for Paul Harris Award.
o Susan suggested we meet with Jackie from Roscommon Rotary Club to better understand the report.
Membership
o The PETS conference stressed the importance of membership. This is an area that our club will look to emphasize.
o Our club needs to do an assessment/ membership survey and will look to do this in future.
Financial Update- Heather Marra
Grant spending update: $10,000 left in grant budget
Board decided not to increase the grant budget until funds are closer to depletion.
Club Directors for 2023-2024 Rotary Year
President-Elect: Rhonda Fossitt
President Nominee: To Be Filled
Secretary: Diane Nielsen volunteered to take on the Secretary position
Board Members: Seeking one more Board Member
Auction Discussion & Update
The total to date for the dollar amount of donations collected is $7,913. Heather will update the fund-raising thermometer.
Procurements need to be in at the March 22 meeting (if possible.)
Happy Cash
$10 from Heather Marra to recognize International Women’s Day and a great PETS conference.
$1 from Rhonda Fossitt to recognize Women’s History Month and the great women in the club.
50/50
Rita won the 50/50 raffle (again)
4 Way Test & Adjournment
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Future Meetings:
March 22nd - Kim and Chris Ashcraft - Roscommon County Food Pantry
March 29th - No Meeting
April 5th- Deb Rosczyk - Roscommon County Literacy Council
April 12th – Interact Program & Comfort Closet Tom Blanchard
April 19th - Board Meeting & Club Assembly
April 26th - No Meeting
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