Meeting Minutes Feb 11 2016

Attendees: Liz Sherlock, Margreta Hjorth-Vlasic, Danny Schoenfeld, Shannon Tilly, Marty Gelman, Jim Schott, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Rose Defa, Jennie Ferguson and Judy Zone. 

The meeting was chaired by Danny Schoenfeld. Meeting held at Café Madrid.

Guests: Laura Jacobs, co-president, Colby Judd, co-president and Jenny Larson, secretary of Salt Lake Rotaractors Club, students from the University of Utah.

The Four Way test was recited.

Rotary moment: Laurie Summers-Pisani attended the Sugarhouse club Chili Open Benefit, dinner at Little America and 5k. She said it was well done and  a good time.

The guests described the Salt Lake Rotaract club. It is having weekly meetings, want to have both a social and a service commitment. They are looking at different community partners like the Salt Lake Rescue Mission. They described how they got involved: through a friend, an uncle, and one was an Interact in high school. They are sponsored by Salt Lake Rotary.

Committee Reports:

Social: Jim Schott discussed the skiing and snowshoeing at Solitude resort that has been scheduled for February, Sunday the 21st. Need RSVP. Group will have lunch about 11:00.

March 17^th will be cheese tasting at Caputo’s in Holladay.  $25.00 plus $15 if you want wine. Jennie will send an evite.

Also, ideas are needed for April and June. Shannon is doing the social in May.

The Wine into Water Committee: Laurie Summers-Pisani stated that we need to set a date. Jim suggested the Mill at Liberty Park as a venue. Marty suggested Parley’s Canyon Garden space at Rose Falls. Judy will talk to Tim Brown at Tracy Aviary about pricing and availability.

Membership: Shannon is working on a membership event possibly in May. She and Marty are working on it. Discussion about improving the website and who might do it took place. Rose stated that we need to provide value to members, such as friendship, service, and questioned what people are looking for.

Foundation Committee: Update from Frank. Family health issues have precluded him from his duties this month, he hope to be back soon. The next statements are due in mid-March.

Intergenerational Committee: Jim met with Nathan of Westminster Rotaractors. Discussed a speed-mentoring event possibly the 3^rd week in March, after spring break. Judy suggested Jerika, a former Rotaractor, as a resource for such an event.

Service Committee: Margareta described her “Mardi Bras” project. On March 24^th, the club will volunteer at the Food Bank at 6:30 p.m. The Rotoracters agreed to come. Need RSVPs. She also mentioned a possible project at the International School.

Laurie is helping her refugee family. Marty described his interactions with the 18 year old high school senior in his family. The student says he has a scholarship to SLCC, has money available. He wants to be a history teacher. He tells Marty the family is fine does not need any help. Marty will call and tell him about the bridge program.

Youth exchange: Max is moving to Shannon’s on Sunday.

Also the District Conference is the first weekend in May, the 7^th and 8^th in Cedar City. Danny said he would send out some info on it.

Next meeting, March 3rd, Café Madrid.

March 10^th, business meeting plus board meeting.

March 17^th social at Caputo’s.

March 24^st: service project at Food bank.

Meeting adjourned.

February 4, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Attendees (13): Liz Sherlock, Margareta Hjorth-Vlasic, Susan Marks, Danny Schoenfeld, Shannon Tilly, Marty Gelman, Jim Schott, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Rose Defa, Justin Powell, Brian Rollo, Sonia Woodbury, and Judy Zone.

The meeting was chaired by Danny Schoenfeld. Meeting held at Café Madrid.

Guests: No guests this meeting.

The Four Way test was recited.

Rotary moment: Judy Zone read a thank you note from Hanna Larsen, Youthlinc Assistant Team Leader, for Millcreek Rotarians contributions for hygiene items for the Road Home.

Committee needs: Both social, intergenerational and service could use more people.

Social: Jim Schott stated that skiing and snowshoeing at Solitude resort has been scheduled for February, Sunday the 21st. Need RSVP by next week. Group will have lunch about 11:00.

March 17^th will be cheese tasting at Caputos in Holladay. $25.00 plus $15 if you want wine. Jennie will send an evite.

The Wine into Water Committee: Laurie Summers-Pisani stated no additional members needed right now. Judy Zone suggested possibly a church for the event. Other suggestions were Gilgal gardens or the Westminster quad.

Membership: It was suggested that we do a membership event, encourage members to bring prospective members. Susan Marks stated it was important to follow up with people after such an event.

Foundation Committee: Susan Marks stated that she is working on recognition point for those that want them.

Inter-generational Committee: Jim would like help. Sonia Woodbury stated she would assist with her Interact club at her school. Salt Lake Rotaractors will attend our next business meeting.

Service Committee: Margareta stated that there had been some response to her “Mardi Bras” requests. 

On March 24^th, the club will volunteer at the Food Bank at 6:30 p.m. Need RSVPs.

We are still mentoring one family, however Marty Gelman stated he had been in touch with the teenage boy in the family he was mentoring, hopes to help him go to college. Several suggestions for resources for him were made, so the family is still active in the mentoring process.

Margareta thanked Frank for helping get some furniture delivered to a refugee family.

Susan Marks suggested that we each start thinking about 3 potential members.

Also the District Conference is the first weekend in May, the 7^th and 8^th in Cedar City. Danny said he would send out some info on it.

Next meeting February 11^th (board meeting after), Café Madrid.  

Millcreek Rotarian contributions make life a bit easier for homeless in Salt Lake City

Dear Millcreek Rotary Club - 

Thank you so much for your generous donations for my Youthlinc Service Year team's service project. 

With your contributions, we were able to donate 150 hygiene kits, as well as five cases of toilet paper and two cases of diapers to the Road Home. 

We couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you,

Hanna Larsen, 2016 Youthlinc Thailand June Assistant Team Leader

Rotary Club of Logan video of the village we helped along the Amazon

Millcreek Rotarians - This brief video capture the village of Santa Isabel along the Amazon in Peru. Our Wine into Water fundraiser helped finance the water filtration tower you'll see in the video.

The photos represent the village and the people, and many Youthlinc projects over the last few years: the school, bathrooms, bridge, walkways, and medical station.

The end of the video shows Logan Rotarians visiting Cusco, the Sacred Valley, and Machu Picchu.

If this video doesn't get you excited about international service, check your pulse!

Here is also a reflection by Logan Rotarian Marilynne Glatfelter on the trip:

Service to others has always left me with the question, “So, who was really served?  Did I, in my need to do good works, impose on others?  Or did I make a positive difference in someone else’s life?”   I have pondered that question since our return from Peru, especially since I personally, and we as a group, had so much fun.

A second reading of the book La Doctora was helpful to me.  La Doctora is the name given to Dr. Linnea Smith, a Wisconsin physician who left her successful practice in 1990 to provide medical care in the very same part of the Amazon that we visited – where our club has joined with others to build easily usable clean-water systems.  We briefly visited the small, busy clinic where Dr. Smith still works. 

Dr. Smith clearly speaks in her book to the difference that clean water makes to the people living there.  She portrays tragic deaths which she could not prevent because a patient had been drinking contaminated water.  She notes that clean water has significantly reduced the number of fatalities, especially among children.  It has led to a noticeable improvement in overall health among all ages, extending the lifespan of many.  Clean water has literally made the difference between life and death for residents on the Amazon where we visited.

We provided dental care to some who were in pain.  We helped some see better with eyeglasses.  We provided yards of material for seamstresses to use, and we arranged for repair and maintenance of their machines.  We delivered shoes and other clothing.  Hopefully we contributed to their enjoyment with family pictures, soccer balls, and other kinds of kids’ fun.

But, most importantly, we ensured that the clean water systems are in place.  With them, according to the physician who treats the people there, more children will live, and all will have a better chance at a healthy life. 

I know we served our needs.  Dr. Smith assures me that we served theirs.

Marilynne Glatfelter

Millcreek Club February Social: Solitude for lunch & snow activities

Nobody would be bragging about the Greatest Snow On Earth if all we did was shovel the stuff. You gotta get out and play in it from time to time, and February's social is one of those times.

On Sunday, February 21 we'll head to the fabulous ski runs and trails of Solitude Mountain Resort. While Solitude's alpine slopes are well known, they also offer 20 km of groomed cross country trails and 10 km of snowshoe trails. So even if you or your spouse is not a skier or snowboarder, there are still plenty of outstanding recreation options. If we pre-purchase at least 20 lift tickets our rate is only $63/ticket. Not sure if you can make it the 21st? Your lift ticket is valid any day of the year, meaning there's really no risk in committing.

Cross country passes are $18 and snowshoe passes are $5, which can be purchased at the mountain. Solitude also offers equipment rentals, lessons and/or hour long guided tours. http://skisolitude.com/

Regardless of which activity you choose, let's meet for lunch at the Honeycomb Grill in Solitude's main village . I need to provide a headcount in order to make a reservation for our group.

Again, please reply with the number of alpine lift tickets and number of people for lunch by Feb. 1. Call or email me if you have any questions.

Cheers!

Jim

Jim Schott

801.589.6397

jfs_slc@comcast.net