October 4, 2012 Meeting Minutes

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL MEETING - SUNNYVALE PLANNING CONTINUES

Attendees:  Christine Casper, Miriam Kramer, Willard Kille, Francis Lilly, Susan Marks, Andrea White, John Zone, Judy Zone, Jenny Ferguson, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Pablo Fiesta, Ladd Tanner, Julie Bateman, Annie Nielsen, Mustafa Celebi, Shannon Tilly

Guests:  Ashley Kennedy, Ellie Goldberg, Oscar Gomez, John Castro, Courtney Castro

ACTION REQUIRED BY YOU:

MEMBERS, PLEASE READ MIRIAM'S E-MAIL FROM SEPTEMBER 26, AND SEE WISH LIST BELOW.  WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET THE SUNNYVALE CENTER SET UP FOR SUCCESS.  E-mail Miriam on how you can help, or donate money NOW!

4TH QUARTER DUES ARE DUE NOW

Updates on Sunnyvale Service Project:

·         For the Halloween Carnival on October 31^st at 5-7pm, please bring your kids, 1-2 bags of candy, and any donations you might be able to collect (toothbrushes, toothpaste, notebooks, pencils, pens, calculators, socks, scarves, etc.).  We’ll be meeting at Valley Center Park.  The Salt Lake and Westminster Rotaract Clubs and City Academy Interact Club will be putting on various activities (face painting, horse shoes, bag and mask decorating, a fishing booth, and bean bag tosses).   We expect up to 100 children to be at this event!  We need Mormons to bring tables and chairs.  We’ll discuss more at our next meeting.

·         We discussed having a possible social on October 18^th at one of the participating restaurants in the Dining Around the World Event, where the proceeds of our dinner will benefit the refugee community.  Our options are Café Trio, the Oasis Café, the Rose Establishment, Squatters, Finca, Café Niche or the Tin Angel Café.  Click the link for more information on this fabulous event.

• Member Frank Lilly brought us a Rotary flag from Berlin
• Julie Bateman, Treasurer, gave an update on our finances - dues are due - pay now!
• Sergeant at Arms - John Zone collected happy dollars - $108

Our next meeting is Thursday, October 11 at Cafe Madrid.

Wish list for Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center

·         2- 8 foot conference tables (96" x 18") http://www.lifetime.com/tableschairs/rectangular/8-foot-conference

·         4- 6 foot tables (72” x 18”) http://www.lifetime.com/tableschairs/rectangular/6-foot-conference/80176

·         Benches (or chairs if no benches)

·         5 stackable chairs for welcome area

·         Three recycling bins

·         Desk for coordinator’s office

·         One Couch for welcome area

·         Three window unit Air Conditioners

·         One or two bookshelves

·         Three small trash cans

·         Four clocks

·         One large laminated blank calendar

·         4-6 computers

·         Hole punchers, paper cutter

·         Tape, staples, scissors, copy paper, colored paper, binders, pocket folders, binder clips, paper clips, mouse pads

·         Two White Boards/markers/erasers

·         Fan

·         Plug covers

·         Cupboard locks

·         Calendars for each room

·         Four fire extinguishers

·         Five comprehensive first aid kits

·         Art supplies: lots of crayons, markers, pencils, paper, rulers, scissors

·         Educational toys and games

·         Books (adult and children’s books)

·         3 world maps

·         2 U.S. maps

·         Toilet paper

·         Hand Sanitizer

·         Paper towel dispensers for bathrooms

·         Vacuum

·         Rags and sponges

·         Mop and bucket

·         Toilet bowl brush

·         Curtains for each window

·         Dishcloths, sponges, dish soap

·         Plates, bowls, cups & mugs for staff and volunteers

·         Coffee, tea, and sugar

·         Water filter or dispenser