Doll of Hope Service Project

Doll of Hope Service Project
Making Dolls for Refugees Worldwide

Monday, July 11, 2016

Minutes July 7, 2016 Business Meeting, Cafe Madrid

Attendees: Rose Defa, Cesar Diaz, Jennie Ferguson, Margareta Hjorth-Vlasic, Justin Powell, Colby Rider, Brian Rollo, Liz Sherlock, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Shannon Tilly, Judy Zone
Guest: Jered Klepitch

5:30 Social - Meet and Greet
5:45 Welcome - Christine Casper, President

Rotary Thought - Laurie Summers.
Laurie highlighted the Rotary magazine, a benefit of membership, and the Rotary Code of Conduct.

Induct New Member - Colby Rider. Chris shared that Colby chose Rotary because of his desire for service. Colby works for CK Plastics. He loves to raise orchids and has a diverse group of friends.

Presidential Citation/Goals for 2016-2017/Video - Chris presented a video featuring John Germ who spoke about the theme of Rotary Serving Humanity. Chris will send the longer version of the video to all members. Chris mentioned a renewed focus on eradicating polio.

Chris distributed the Presidential Citation goals. Judy explained the purpose and scope for earning the citation. Chris also explained that the board identified citation goals:
Membership:
Net gain of one member
                        Induct two new members under the age of 40
Foundation giving:
Total contribution of at least $536
$26.50 from each member
Minimum annual fund contribution of $100 per capita
Online Tool Adoption:
50% of members identify interests and skills in My Rotary profiles (suggested a social event to get everyone online to complete their profiles; Rose to send out member #s)
Post one initiative in Rotary showcase
Humanitarian Service:
Partner with the Foundation by sponsoring at least one project funded by a global or district grant
One member attend a grant seminar
Establish a partnership and conduct a project with one or more corporations, governmental, or nongovernmental organizations (note: club already partners with Promise Salt Lake and Youthlinc)
New Generations:
Sponsor an Interact club
Involve Rotaracters or Interactors in club project/events
Sponsor a participant in RYLA. (Emmery Jansen selected and will be attending RYLA)
Public Image:
Host an event to inform the community about Rotary and its Foundation

Committee Chair Reports
W2W - Laurie: Event is scheduled for September 11 at the Aviary. Wasatch Academy of Wine and Vine Lore will be there and a signature vodka drink. Members needed to help with purchasing with wine. Also need a food source. Laurie working on tickets and opportunity drawings. Judy will send out a list of member volunteer opportunities for W2W. Each member is responsible for four tickets.

Social - Jennie: Possible Snowbird on July 30; Jennie will send out an invite to determine interest. Jennie is new Service chair, so we need a new Social chair.

Polio Pig/Happy Bucks
Raised $40; Chris will get money to Frank.

Other
Cesar will be Sargeant of Arms

Meeting ended at 6:40 pm

Action Items:
Chris: send the longer version of the John Germ video to all members
Rose: send list of member # to all members
Judy: send out a list of member volunteer opportunities for W2W
Jennie: send out invite to determine interested in a July social at Snowbird

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 14, Cafe Madrid


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