Vice President Laurie Pisani did a great job presiding over our meeting - Thanks Laurie!
We are official! We have enough Charter members to file with Rotary International - thank you all! Judy Zone will be filing the paperwork with Rotary International by October 25, 2011.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Miriam Kramer presented more information on the Bhutanese Refugee Community and how we can assist the refugees as a group. In her research she has found that the refugees would like one hour a week of English - coversation, not lessons. Simply someone to talk to and learn by example. They would also like someone to help them navigate the grocery store and learn how to shop. (Multiple brands for the same item can be confusing and overwhelming.) The idea of going grocery shopping followed by a cooking class was posed as a possible activity. According to Miriam, Nepalese food is amazing.
Miriam also pointed out that it can be dis-empowering to the refugee community to always be on the receiving end, it is empowering for them to give back. We can help with that by building relationships, not just throwing money. The Hser Ner Moo Center at Parc Apartments is an existing resident community of refugees that Miriam is working with to ascertain how we can be of assistance to them.
OUR NEXT COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY IS...
New Roots Garden, Sat. October 22, Noon - 2:00 (or later). 3100 S. Redwood Rd. We will be helping winterize the garden. Gloves and shovels are provided. Bring your kids too!
GUEST
Our special guest was Beverly Christy - she is the Assistant District Governor and will be our liason. Bev currently oversees 5 clubs, including our sponsor club, Sugarhouse. Her wealth of experience as a Rotarian is a valuable assest and she is excited to be a part of our chartering!
Bev provided a brief overview of the Rotary and District Rotary organization. Susan Marks suggested a possible "new member packet" to help new members understand the structure. Ladd Tanner mentioned that the Park City club had a semi-annual "fireside" for new members.
Dr. Marlin Clark - Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Salt Lake Community College, was also in attendance as Beverly's guest. Dr. Clark is currently not associated with a Rotary Club - we have extended an invitation for him to join as a charter member of the Rotary Club of Millcreek.
SOCIAL
Annie Nielsen announced that the Halloween Social is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at Eggs in the City! Masks are requested and costumes are encouraged, but not required. Additional details will be sent out by Annie as they are available.
The Chartering Dinner could also serve as our holiday party. This dinner is more formal and includes inviting the district leadership. Ladd requested that we don't forget the Happy Hour portion of the party!
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is November 3rd. The location may change due to holiday meeting requirements of Loggia. Please be sure to watch your emails, Facebook, and this blog for any changes.
This meeting is also the Board meeting - all committee chairs will be reporting on their plans and ideas for the next year. Everyone is invited!
Our last official meeting for 2011 will be November 10, 2011.
We are official! We have enough Charter members to file with Rotary International - thank you all! Judy Zone will be filing the paperwork with Rotary International by October 25, 2011.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Miriam Kramer presented more information on the Bhutanese Refugee Community and how we can assist the refugees as a group. In her research she has found that the refugees would like one hour a week of English - coversation, not lessons. Simply someone to talk to and learn by example. They would also like someone to help them navigate the grocery store and learn how to shop. (Multiple brands for the same item can be confusing and overwhelming.) The idea of going grocery shopping followed by a cooking class was posed as a possible activity. According to Miriam, Nepalese food is amazing.
Miriam also pointed out that it can be dis-empowering to the refugee community to always be on the receiving end, it is empowering for them to give back. We can help with that by building relationships, not just throwing money. The Hser Ner Moo Center at Parc Apartments is an existing resident community of refugees that Miriam is working with to ascertain how we can be of assistance to them.
OUR NEXT COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITY IS...
New Roots Garden, Sat. October 22, Noon - 2:00 (or later). 3100 S. Redwood Rd. We will be helping winterize the garden. Gloves and shovels are provided. Bring your kids too!
GUEST
Our special guest was Beverly Christy - she is the Assistant District Governor and will be our liason. Bev currently oversees 5 clubs, including our sponsor club, Sugarhouse. Her wealth of experience as a Rotarian is a valuable assest and she is excited to be a part of our chartering!
Bev provided a brief overview of the Rotary and District Rotary organization. Susan Marks suggested a possible "new member packet" to help new members understand the structure. Ladd Tanner mentioned that the Park City club had a semi-annual "fireside" for new members.
Dr. Marlin Clark - Assistant Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Salt Lake Community College, was also in attendance as Beverly's guest. Dr. Clark is currently not associated with a Rotary Club - we have extended an invitation for him to join as a charter member of the Rotary Club of Millcreek.
SOCIAL
Annie Nielsen announced that the Halloween Social is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25th at Eggs in the City! Masks are requested and costumes are encouraged, but not required. Additional details will be sent out by Annie as they are available.
The Chartering Dinner could also serve as our holiday party. This dinner is more formal and includes inviting the district leadership. Ladd requested that we don't forget the Happy Hour portion of the party!
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is November 3rd. The location may change due to holiday meeting requirements of Loggia. Please be sure to watch your emails, Facebook, and this blog for any changes.
This meeting is also the Board meeting - all committee chairs will be reporting on their plans and ideas for the next year. Everyone is invited!
Our last official meeting for 2011 will be November 10, 2011.
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