Doll of Hope Service Project

Doll of Hope Service Project
Making Dolls for Refugees Worldwide

Saturday, May 28, 2016

It's graduation day for two members of the refugee families we mentor!

Millcreek Club has been mentoring two refugee families who had a big event Friday, May 27, 2016: Gaudence and SaKeDa graduated from Cottonwood High School.
SaKeDa was one of two student speakers and told the story of his family's escape from Myanmar, years in a refugee camp in Thailand and how they ended up in SLC 7 years ago.
Thanks, Christine Casper and Margareta Vlasic for attending on behalf of our club! And congrats, wonderful young people for a job well done!







Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Rotary Club of Millcreek meeting minutes May 12, 2016

Attendees (9): Liz Sherlock,  Danny Schoenfeld, Rose Defa, Susan Marks, Mustafa Celebi, Cesar Diaz, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Judy Zone and  Frank Lilly.
The meeting was chaired by Danny Schoenfeld. Meeting held at Café Madrid.

Guests: Anita Miner, a deacon at the Episcopal Church, friend of Susan Marks. She has done volunteering for refugees, lived overseas for many years, now in SLC for 25 years.

The Four Way test was recited.
Rotary moment: Cesar discussed the Mother’s Day program, where the mothers received makeovers by the Paul Mitchell school. It was great, 434 mothers came. Club support was appreciated.
Rose discussed the District Conference in Cedar City.  She felt the business meeting was informative, run by Jim Coleman. Takeaways: there will be more discretion by clubs in the number of meetings, 2x month effective July 1st. Possible joint membership between Rotary and Rotoractors. Possible flexibility in membership, some clubs have categories of membership with different dues. Rotary dues will increase $4 per year. Rotary clubs may partner more with other non-profits. Rotary Int’l is now generating membership leads, these need to be followed up on promptly. Social Media such as Facebook will be used to build community. Rotary is close to eradicating polio, but there is a $1 billion funding gap. Only 2 countries left, Pakistan and Afghanistan with polio.
Mustafa noted that Max Callega, our exchange student, has returned to Chile.
District Grant: Grant was received, Kindles have been purchased according to Frank. Eleven Kindle Fires were purchased and will be delivered to the Scott School. Match was $300. The District Report has been completed.
Guests were introduced. Anita, by Susan Marks, see above.
Judy Zone mentioned that the Youthlinc fundraiser and her retirement party will be May 21st.
Frank discussed the financial report. There are several reasons why our Rotary Foundation contributions have not been recorded. It is complicated. The club has 6000 points from Global Grants. Those are up for grabs for club members. We have $26,700 in the bank, but over $12,000 is committed for various expenses. Frank would like to engage an accountant to help straighten out the books.

Committees:
Social: The May social will be at Danny’s house on May 28th, from 5-7 It will be a pot luck barbeque.
Rose sent a survey to the members for feedback about the club. Please participate.
June 18th (Saturday) will be a hike to Lake Mary at 1:30, with dinner at the Spruces at 5:00.
Membership: June 30th at 5:30 a membership event is being planned.
The Wine into Water Committee: Lori said that we are going to partner up and ask some Millcreek businesses for support. The event will start at 5 pm and cost $50 this year. This is the 5th year! Date: Sept 11, 2016.

Service Committee: no update
Foundation: Susan stated we can create our own foundation, especially for Wine into Water. We need to operate more efficiently and not comingle funds.
Intergenerational: no update
Next meeting, June 2nd, Café Madrid.
Second business meeting June 9th, with board meeting following. All invited.
Meeting adjourned.





Sunday, May 8, 2016

Mother's Day party for moms in need

Every year, one of our members, Cesar Diaz, organizes a Mother's Day party for moms in need. Here are some photos from the event. Thanks to all Millcreek Club members - and their families - who helped out!







Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Rotary Club of Millcreek Business Meeting, April 14, 2016

Welcome
Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say, or do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Rotary Moment
Shannon: There were several Millcreek Rotary members at District Assembly. She especially enjoyed this quote: “You must be the change you want to see in the world.”

Introductions
Colby Rider attended the meeting. He works for CK Plastics. He found us through Facebook. Club members introduced themselves and welcomed him.

District Grant for School
Frank recommends that we buy 5 Kindles for Historic Scott School that will be paid for from the $560 grant dollars plus a match from Rotary. For security, the Kindles will be kept at the school and checked out to students. Frank recommends we maintain ownership. Frank was given approval to buy 5 Kindles. The Club will need to determine what else to do with any remaining funds.

District Assembly: Chris shared 2016-17 theme: Rotary serving humanity. New president, John Germ, described his own moving personal experience with polio. Chris recommended resurrecting polio pig for donations. Rose will be attending and representing Rotary. She will work with Frank on reimbursement.

Ryla
Two years ago, Millcreek Rotary sponsored 2 people. We want to get 10th graders excited about Ryla. There was discussion around the club’s commitment to pay for 2 students (students pay $50; club pays the rest). The question was deferred to Chris as the 2016-17 president; she asked Frank to update members on what RYLA is:  Leadership development for at-risk kids and to encourage them to build a relationship with Rotary. Students are typically juniors in high school.  The event is usually held in Heber City. This year the club budgeted for $400, but discussed whether to sponsor a third. Frank authorized the club to pay for three.

Committee Updates Service:
Margareta: Service project at Real Food Rising (CAP organization); would be good if we could reach out to refugee population.  College students are hired to run the projects. The project could possibly be in May or June on a Wednesday (4 pm) or a Saturday. Sonia will see if she can organize students from her school.

Cesar: Mother’s Day Service Project: he requested gift items for bags donated by NuSkin. Margareta suggested that we bring items to April social and fill bags. Cesar would like bags by May 3. Those who want to volunteer for the Mother’s Day event should email Cesar.

Social: Jennie reported on Panini party. $10 per person plus a drink and side dish or appetizer or dessert.

May: Max’s Presentation TBD
June: Frank organizing canyon barbeque and hike.
Wine into Water: September 11, Tracy Aviary

Membership: Shannon discussed the idea of a designated membership event or alternatively, just bringing a guest to a business meeting. She suggested that for a regular business meeting we invite Patrice Arent; each member would try to bring 1-2 prospective members. Brian and Stephanie discussing ways to make the website a fantastic site. Colby mentioned his experience: When he looked on Facebook; Millcreek came up so he emailed Brian; he was very attracted to the service component.

Foundation: no report

Intergenerational: Reported on last week

Member Updates/Happy Bucks:
Rose is retiring on April 21.

Chris also announced an upcoming survey (mid-May).  She would like feedback on all things related to making Rotary of Millcreek a vibrant club that is relevant for members.

Shannon shared Dale Hull’s story, paraplegic who started NeuroWorks with Rotary South Jordan’s help.

Meeting ended at 6:35 pm.