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.

Business Meeting Minutes - March 2, 2017

Attendees: Linda Book, Chris Casper, Rose Defa, Ronda Eiting, Margareta Hjorth-Vlasic, Susan Marks, Anita Miner, Justin Powell, Dave Ruprecht, Danny Schoenfeld, Earl Tilly

Guests: Nadene Ashley

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

2.      Induction of New Members – Ronda Eiting and Dave Ruprecht. Ronda, sponsored by Susan Marks, joined Rotary because of her passion for service. Dave, sponsored by Chris Casper, has volunteered in the past, and is looking for more ways to get involved.

3.      Business Items:

a.      Guest Speaker – Earl Tilly, The Stove Team (Shannon Tilly’s father). Earl has been a Rotarian for 40 years and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He spoke about a project in Estelli, Nicaragua. The project helps poor families create income for schools, healthcare, homes, and educational programs. The Ananza Stove Team built a factory to manufacture stoves that emit clean energy. He showed slides of the factory. He asked Rotary of Millcreek support for the project, suggesting an individual donation of $50. Chris Casper is the contact for anyone wanting to make a donation. Checks should be made to Families United.

b.      Local Service Update – Jennie Ferguson. Jennie thanked everyone for the support of the Sudanese computer mentoring project. The Refugee Center still needs computers. We are donating two and Judy has arranged for 40 additional.

                                                              i.      March 30 at 4:15 pm – read stories from the Kindles we donated to school children at Woodrow Wilson Community Center. We will take treats. Jennie will send out an email for members to respond it they can come.

                                                            ii.      April 22 Earth Day, 10 am  – paint/plant flower boxes and do other chores as requested at VA nursing home.

                                                          iii.      May 13  – support Cesar's Mother’s Day program on Saturday.

                                                           iv.      June – garden work at Tracy aviary date TBD.

c.       International Service Update – Justin Powell. Justin officially submitted the international grant for a service project in Madagascar. Justin talked about the scope and impact of the project: building three wells, three public toilets, and a series of water stations in a Madagascar village with 3,000-4,000 people who have no close access to water. Our club donated $7000 (Wine to Water), the District donated 10,000. With Rotary International, the total is $30,000.

d.      Save the Date – Friday, September 8 – Tracy Aviary for Wine into Water. Judy Zone is the Chair.

Polio Pig

Upcoming Key Events

Ø  March 2 or 9 – Social:  “Rotary – Get Connected.” Members will work on their profiles on RI and the online payment system. Cottonwood Club, 5:30 – Food, fun, and technology

Ø  March 6 – Board meeting at Shannon Tilly’s

Ø  March 9 – business meeting, Cottonwood Club, 5:30 pm

Ø  March 10 - 11 PETS and Assembly – training for extended board and other members that want to learn more about Rotary

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