Rotary Meeting Minutes 2/15/23
Meeting called to order at Buccilli’s at 12:10 pm
Pledge & Prayer
Heather led the pledge and prayer
Attendance:
Ben Elliott, Rita VanScyoc, Anita Shepard, Rhonda Fossitt, Heather Marra, Barb Souder, Diane Nielsen, Gary Gandolfi, Rhonda Lamberg, John Dougherty, Wende Kluener
Introduction of Guests:
Carson Burmeister from State Saving Bank and Tim Hall from the Gaylord Rotary Club.
Birthdays: None
Approval for the February 8th Minutes
-With the following correction $75 per golfer for Golf Tournament
Minutes were approved by all members
Board Meeting Update
Financial Update- Ben Elliott
Ben contacted our accountant, Dan Decker, CPA, who advised it is not necessary to get
a financial audit. An audit would be around $4000. With the size of the club and shared
responsibility, Dan thought it would be overkill.
There is no concern with dues.
Grants Approved
- Roscommon County Literary Council applied for $1000. This is to include Dolly Parton reading club, tutoring adults, and book sale. 500 kids under 5 years old in Roscommon County receive the Dolly Parton books on a regular basis.
- Roscommon County Food Pantry applied for $1200. This is for the Food Truck on August 12
Kathy Grover Memorial Scholarship
The Board approved $250 to be donated to the Roscommon Foundation Scholarship fund in memory of Kathy Grover.
Club Directors for 2023-2024 Rotary Year
We had two board directors’ positions open for 2023-2024. Scott Bates has agreed to fill one of the openings. Therefore, we have one opening left. If anyone is interested in
this position, let Heather know.
Citizen of the Year
Discussion took place at the board meeting on whether the club wanted to sponsor a Citizen of the Year. This had been done several years ago. It was determined by the board that this is something the club does not want to do at this time.
Public Image Grant
We have approved for the Public Image Grant for $600. The Board decided that we would spend it in the following way: (1) $100 for advertising for the Golf Outing (2) $100 for advertising for the Auction. (3). $400 for Zoom subscription
50/50 District Raffle
All the 50/50 District Raffle tickets have been sold.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Bowling Tournament
The Houghton Lake Rotary is an Elite sponsor which automatically grants us 2 bowling teams (5 members per team) for Bowl for Kids’ Sake on March 11 th. Heather will send out email to see who is interested.
Auction Discussion & Update
The Auction Item Spreadsheet is up to date.
This year businesses can sponsor a table at the Auction for $100. Advertising for the business will be featured at the individual table. This does not have anything to do with seating.
Bob is applying for a Liquor License. Scott is donating the beer kegs.
Happy Cash
$2 from Rhonda Fossitt- Highlighted the Blight Elimination Grant of $200,000 that townships are working on for an end of May deadline.
50/50
Tim Hall won the 50/50 drawing
4 Way Test & Adjournment 1pm
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