Beacon News February 21, 2007

Guests: 

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Visiting Rotarians:

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Birthdays:

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Anniversaries:

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Today Program: Club Assembly Review of Monthly Board meeting

Host Location: Bill Gormont’s Residence, 99 Stratford Lane

Opening Comments by President Rich Vogelzang:

Greece Rotary received a “Thank You” from the Van Putte family for our recognition of the passing of Bill Van Putte on January 11, 2007.

Treasurer’s Report

Financial report was reviewed by:  Treasurer Del Smith

·   Total Checking/Savings = $45,650.20

·   Total Account receivable = $290.00

·   Total Current assets = $45,940.20

·   Total Assets = $94,202.00

·   Total Current Liabilities = $760.50

·   Equity (Fund Balance + Liotta + Moreas + Net Income) = $93,441.50

·   Total Liabilities & Equity = $94,202.00

Call for Discussion of Financial Report:  Rich Vogelzang

Discussion Highlights: 

Summary discussion of Ziti fund collection progress; Two members have not yet paid their annual dues.

Committee Reports

Attendance Committee - Andy Gray

1. Attendance for the July through January period of the current club year is down by approximately 5% from last year.  2005-2006 = 68.6%    2006-2007 = 63.9%  (NOTE:  This data does not include the attendance from Ziti of the Golf Tournament Committee meetings.)  The secretary is trying to locate these attendance lists.

2. Six (6) members have attendance profiles less than 20%.

3. Rosa Smith-Montanaro has requested a 6-Month Leave of Absence due to personal matters requiring her to work full time.  The board reviewed and brought a motion to the floor.

   Motion Call:  Grant Rosa Smith-Montanaro a 6 Months Leave of Absence effective February 21, 2007 - Rich Vogelzang

1^st motion to accept:  Dan Barletta; 2^nd motion to accept:  Bill Gormont

Vote:  In favor:  All; Opposed:  None; Motion outcome:  Pass

4. Deb Walker has an employment schedule conflict and has asked for Rotary attendance guidance.  She will be contacted and encouraged to request a formal Leave of Absence.

Club Service Committee - Brad Turner

1. District 7120 will hold its District Assembly on March 31^st at East Rochester High School.  All Greece members planning to attend must have their request submitted to Rich Vogelzang my March 14^th.

2. Multi-District Conference will be held at the Turning Stone Conference Center in Verona, NY on May 4-6, 2007.  Contact Rich Vogelzang if you plan to attend.

Community Service Committee- Judie Van Bramer

1. An email was received from Delta Laboratories requesting our club participation with Earth Day.  The board discussed and chose not to participate as we already have a clean-up project with our Adopt-A-Highway Rt. 490 project.

2. State Assemblyman Bill Reilich’s office was contacted by Judy Van Bramer regarding a $5,000 level of support for the Children’s Christmas Party.  We are waiting response.

3. State Senator Joe Robach’s office was contact by Judy Van Bramer regarding a $5,000 level of support for the Greece Little League Challenger Division.  Dan Barletta had also contacted Joe Robach’s office regarding funding for another activity.  Judy recommended someone contact Joe Robach’s office and declare a single request.  She also recommended better future internal communication between club funding initiatives.

4. Soap Box Derby Car – Mark Scuderi indicated that ads can be placed on the race car.  Also  a car driver is needed for this years racing.  Soap Box Derby rules require the driver to  disassemble and reassemble the car.  Greece Rotary requires the driver come from St. Joseph’s Villa or Hillside.  In the event an eligible driver is not available from these organizations, a family member of a Greece Rotarian could be appointed as the driver.  Keith Rockcastle will talk with Mark Scuderi to confirm.

International Service Committee - Linda Blossom

1. Nigeria Water Project is in progress.  The original schools involved in the project have lost their eligibility to receive the water project.  Two other schools have been identified by the local Nigerian coordinators.  The project should still be complete within 12 weeks.  She will work to identify project funding support to address other issues as they may arise with that project area.

2. Linda has not been able yet to contact Rich DeAsis, Assistant District Governor Area 4 and immediate Past President of the Dansville Club.  He has approached us asking if we would be interested in hearing about their Matching Grant project for a water project in Honduras.  They have been supporting our Ziti Dinner (2006 and 2007) at the $100 Business Card level.  Linda Blossom will discuss possibilities with Rich DeAsis.  Ed D’Angelo will assign a speaker’s spot on our agenda.

3. An Ethiopian Literacy project has been identified by Ed D’Angelo.  This will be investigated as a possible source of funding support.

4. A Kenya project is a possible candidate for funding.   This is through Roberts Wesleyan College.  Dan Barletta will follow-up.

Membership Committee - Dave Nagel

1. 7-Day letter Discussion for Approval

a. Pat Dottore (Greece Rotary Former Member (2001-2004) Reinstatement)

b. Jodie Perry (Greece Rotary New Member; 2 yrs RI Member in Van Wert, OH)

c. Steve Achramovitch (Greece Rotary New Member; 12 yrs RI Member in Kenmore, NY)

Motion Call:  Approve 7 day letters for Dottore, Perry and Achramovitch - Rich Vogelzang

1^st motion to accept:  Dan Barletta; 2^nd motion to accept:  Keith Rockcastle

Vote:  In favor:  All; Opposed:  None; Motion outcome:  Pass

2. We are waiting for paperwork on Steve Grimm from Greece CED wants to transfer from the Scottsville club as a Greece Rotary New Member.

3. There are at least three other potential members in the preliminary membership stage.

Vocational Service Committee - Doug DeVey

REVIEW ACTIONS:  No Report

i)   Provide result of investigation to determine if Odyssey Interact Club is chartered with RI and District 7120

ii) Provide student volunteer feedback from Greece schools regarding the Dan Barletta list of Greece Rotary Club events where student help is needed.

New Business

1. The Greece Rotary Member 2007 Christmas Party reservations must be confirmed to formally reserve the date.  Action: Brian Cacia

2. The Greece Rotary 2008 Ziti Dinner reservations must be confirmed with the Diplomat to formally reserve the date.  Action: Ralph Annucci

3. Larry Wills – Recommended the treasurer identify on one list the benefactors of the Greece Rotary funding contributions.  This could assist the leadership team in assigning funding project activity to utilize and absorb any excess funds.  There was some discussion regarding the present unallocated funds committee and the budget cycle that presently exists.  Summary:  There was interest in pursuing shirts and hats for all the teams participating in the Greece Little League Challenger Division.  This would provide a source of funds relief and provide visibility within the community to assist our PR campaign.  The budget cycle for the 2007-2008 club year begins in April 2007.

Next BOD Meeting:  March 19, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Linda Blossom at Lakeshore Physical Therapy, 500 Latona Road

Adjournment at 7:50 p.m.