Beacon News July 30, 2008


 

Host Location: Ed D’Angelo House, 17 Shetland Circle, Gates Time: 7:00 p.m.

 

 

Meeting called to order at 6:30pm by President Ed.

 

Opening Comments by President Ed D’Angelo:  President Ed confirmed board meeting time to start at 6:30 pm instead of 7:00 pm.  President Ed is looking forward to the new year and upcoming projects.

 

Meeting Agenda – Approved as modified.  Items added to new business:  Discussion of DCMC update from

 

 

Minutes of June 16th Meeting

Acceptance of minutes approved with modifications.

 

Treasurer’s Report:

Financial Report presented by: Del Smith

a. Discussion of highlights of Treasurer’s report.  Reviewed balance sheet, Profit and Loss YTD Comparison, and Budget. Scholarship funds are currently with Tom Sime, he was not a member when he took it over, conflict of interest as a member.

b.Funds have increased $3600 over a 3 year period. (12-13%).  Del Smith will review rates and returns to determine whether or not we need to move funds. 

Motion to discuss at next months meeting

 

Committee Reports

Membership Committee – John Zink

Proposal of new membership drive to be presented at next board meeting.

 

Leave of Absence requested for Ryan Thauvette:  Ryan has activated on military leave.

 

Motion to keep Bill Selke’s status as an Honorary Member

Motion: Dan; 2nd motion: Mike Taylor

                       

 

Attendance Committee –Sue Edgett

Review of attendance, members to report to Sue Edgett any make-ups.

                             

Club Administration Committee – presented by Brad Turner

Brad Turner discussed the Camp Haccamo clean-up on Wednesday, July 23rd starting at 5pm. 

 

Service Projects –Brian Cacia

50th Anniversary project

Discussion of possible Gazebo/Band Shell project for 50th anniversary, the town has agreed with proposal to allow us to construct on Town Hall property if this become our 50th anniversary project. They are planning a committee meeting after Club Assembly to develop concepts of/for band shell. A miniature design was presented and reviewed by board members.  At this time, construction costs are being determined regarding different ways to construct the project. 

 

 

Community Service Committee – Judie VanBramer

Judie advised the board that Wegman’s is willing to do another food drive this November.  Harvest Drive.

 

International Service – Linda Blossom

                  None

 

Vocational Service Committee – Keith Rockcastle-None

 

Public Relations – Jodie Perry- No report

 

Rotary Foundation - Joe Darweesh

                  No report

 

2)     Old Business – Items not addressed above in officer and committee reports           

 

3)     New Business

1. DCMC update- Larry Wills

Wegmans will make up the difference of $180,000 short of budget.

Concessions exceeded $8000 above Rochester and Gates-Chile Rotary clubs.

United Way finalizing contract by 8/6/2008.

50K receivable from RBA.

Copier lease may be taken over by United Way.

$25 Contribution to buy gift for Linda.

 

 

2. Finance Sub-Committee – Dan

a. Request for $250 contribution to Grace & Truth for Marines Appreciation Picnic supporting families of servicemen and women.

b.Greece Rotary will be noted on t-shirt.

Motion Call: Dan; 1st motion to accept; Brian Cacia

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

                                               

3. Club’s Mission Statement:            Club’s Mission Statement – whether it need updating?  Present mission statement as stated in club’s Policies’ and Procedures- 

 

1.4 Mission and Strategic Intents

                                    1.4.1     Our Rotary Club is a group of business and professional men and women from the Greece area who volunteer our time and resources to make a difference within our town.  We help the youth of our area along with supporting the international community with cultural and study exchanges through Rotary International. 

 

1.4.2                                       Voted to get involved in

handicapped children’s camp – 1959

 

 

                 

      Next BOD meeting:  August 18, 2008 at Brad Turner’s,  298 Elmgrove Road

 

 

Minutes taken and reported by Kim Putman, Secretary

 

 

 

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