Business Meeting MInutes March 9, 2017

Attendees: Jayne Barnett, Linda Book, Chris Casper, Rose Defa, Marty Gelman, Frank Lilly, Susan Marks, Rebekah Meads, Anita Miner, Justin Powell, Brian Rollo, Dave Ruprecht, Danny Schoenfeld, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Shannon Tilly, Michelle Wright

Guest: Richard Schwartz

1.      Call to Order, Four-Way Test, and Guest Introductions – Chris Casper

2.      Induction of New Member – Michelle Wright

3.      Business Items:

“Get Connected” stations for members to complete their profiles, signup for AutoPay, and brainstorm/suggest ideas for the next year’s socials.

**If you were unable to attend the business meeting on March 9 and have not set up your RI Profile, contact Rose or Susan. This is one our Presidential Citation goals – for every member to complete a profile.

4.      Business Item from March 2 Business Meeting

Earl Tilly, Shannon’s father, made a presentation during the March 2 business meeting about the work of StoveTeam International. He spoke about a project in Estelli, Nicaragua. The project helps poor families create income for schools, healthcare, homes, and educational programs. The Ananza StoveTeam built a factory to manufacture stoves that emit clean energy and that benefits people with cleaner air and better health. He asked Rotary of Millcreek’s support for the project, suggesting an individual donation of $50. The tax deductible donation can be made at www.stoveteam.org or by mailing a check to:

StoveTeam International

P.O. Box 51025

Eugene, Oregon 97405

Upcoming Key Events

Ø  **NEW DATE** March 30, 4:15 pm – read to students from Kindles at Woodrow Wilson Community Center

Ø  April 3 – Board meeting

Ø  April 6 and 13  – business meeting, Cottonwood Club, 5:30 pm

Ø  April 22 Earth Day, 9 am to noon – paint/plant flower boxes and do other chores as requested at VA nursing home

Ø  April Social TBD

Ø  May 13  – support Cesar's Mother’s Day program

Ø  June – garden work at Tracy aviary date TBD.