Business Meeting Minutes December 6, 2018

Members in attendance:  Joe Ballsteadt, Jayne Barnett, Dave Chasse’, Denise Chassé, Julie Chassé, Rose Defa, Ronda Eiting, Tim Jones, Frank Lily, Susan Marks, Justin Powell, Colby Rider, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Shannon Tilly, Erica Wolff, Pearl Wright, Judy Zone

Guests in attendance:  None

Business items:

1.     Call to order, Four-Way Test

2.      New club member:  Jayne introduced Pearl Wright.  Pearl is a long-time member of the SLC Rotary Club.  Welcome, Pearl!

3.      Finance update: Tim reported that we have approx. $43,000 in our Club’s checking account.  He also indicated that he’ll be getting in touch with some members to get their dues straightened out.

4.      Service update: Rose said 17 members from our club participated in Operation Santa at Target, and it was very successful. Rose mentioned 3 ideas for longer-term service projects to consider: helping Millcreek Promise’s program for 3^rd graders’ reading skills, helping the school programs that provide food for students to bring home with them on weekends,  and Tim indicated we’re signed-up to cook a meal at Volunteers of America in February .

5.      Membership update: Ronda reported that we now have 31 members!

6.      Social committee update:  We’re still looking for someone to step-up and take over the social committee chair position.

7.      District Grant update: Frank said the District grants have not yet been awarded because one club hasn’t yet submitted their report.

8.       Foundation Committee: Susan indicated she and Joe will be contacting club members about contributing more money to the Foundation (by contributing more than our standard $100/member/yr).

9.       Next Business Meeting / Board Meeting: January 3rd at 5:30 pm at the new Youthlinc office-1166 E. Brickyard Road. A second business meeting will be held on Jan 10^th (same time and place).

10.   December Social Event:  Holiday social and service project (contribute gifts for our refugee family) Dec 13^th Holiday Social at Erica’s house, 3222 E. Regan Court, Cottonwood Heights

11.   Happy Dollars (Polio Pig):  $100 collected!!!

Upcoming Events

1.       Dec 13^st – Social/Service – 6:00 p.m. Holiday social at Erica’s house, 3222 E. Regan Court, Cottonwood Heights (contributing towards gifts for our family)

Mark Your Calendars for 2019 Operation Santa

Thank you Santa, Sheriff Rosie, SL County Sheriffs and Unified Fire for supporting Rotary and Operation Santa 2018!

Millcreek Club is partnering with Midvale Club for Operation Santa December 1 - Be there!

Business Meeting Minutes November 1, 2018

Members in attendance:  Joe Ballsteadt, Jayne Barnett, Linda Book, Chris Casper, Dave Chasse’, Denise Chassé, Julie Chassé, Rose Defa, Ronda Eiting, Julie Jones,Tim Jones, Susan Marks, Justin Powell, Dave Ruprecht, Erica Wolff, Judy Zone, John, Zone

Guests in attendance:  Bryan Nelson, John Haglund, Dr. Scott Leckman, Barry Watson, Bill Crim, Steve & Christine Knudson

Business items:

1.      Call to order, Four-Way Test

2.      Visitor introductions and information:  Steve Knudson introduced Dr. Scott Leckman. Dr.      Leckman talked on the theme: ‘BE THE INSPIRATION’, aka, how to make the world a better place.  He recommended we Rotarians set some goals, including:

a.       Gain a greater appreciation for outside of our club

b.       Engage in the Global Grant

c.       Attend the District Conference which will be in May 2019 in SLC

d.       Attend the Rotary International Conventions (Hamburg, Germany this year)

e.       Plant trees (at least 1 per member) in our community.

Dr. Leckman spoke about the 6 areas of focus for Rotary: Clean water and sanitation; peace/conflict resolution; disease prevention and treatment; basic education and literacy; economic community development; maternal and child health.  Finally, he said the Rotary Foundation has the highest possible financial accountability and transparency rating.

3.      November Service/Social Event/Membership Event:  Friendsgiving is planned for Nov 8 at John & Judy Zone’s home. 4517 S. Abinadi Road, 6-8pm. Please bring new (or gently used and clean) coats, hats, and mittens for children sizes 6-16. These items will be taken to Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center. If anyone is interested in being the new Social committee chairperson please contact Jayne.

4.       Next Business Meeting / Board Meeting: December 6^th 5:30 pm at the new Youthlinc office-1166 E. Brickyard Road.

5.       December Social Event:  Dec 13^th Holiday Social at Erica’s house, 3222 E. Regan Court, Cottonwood Heights

6.       Happy Dollars (Polio Pig):  $106 collected!!!

Upcoming Events

Nov 8^th Social & Service – Friendsgiving 6-8:30 PM @ John and Judy Zone’s house- 4517 S. Abinadi Road

Dec 6^st – Business & Board Meetings – 5:30 p.m. at the new Youthlinc office-1166 E. Brickyard Road.

Business Meeting Notes October 11, 2018

Members in attendance: Joe Ballsteadt, Jayne Barnett, Dave Chasse’, Denise Chassé, Julie Chassé, Rose Defa, Ann Hart, Julie Jones, Susan Marks, Danny Schoenfeld, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Sonia Woodbury,

Guests in attendance: Bryan Nelson, Jose Velasco

Business items:

1.      Call to order, Four-Way Test

2.      Pinning of new members: Ann Hart, Tim Jones

3.      Wine into Water Wrap-Up

a.      Financial – Danny reported a further breakdown of WIW finances. See attached event summary.

4.      RCMC finance update – Danny presented a club finance spreadsheet (see attached).

5.      Operation Santa 2018 – Jose talked about this year’s planned event at Target @ Union Park Center. It will be on Saturday,           Dec 1^st. The goal is for each child to have $75.00 to spend. Jose asked that we each go online to the

        Random Acts  of Kindness site to nominate Operation Santa for possible monetary support.  As a Club, we need to decide 

        how we will contribute to the project.

https://www.byutv.org/post/8257d589-c22c-4031-b8cc-25adb0d422ce/random-acts-how-to- nominate-someone 

  6.    October Service Event – Donating 650 apples to Backyard Garden Share for kids’ backpacks, to be distributed prior to                         UEA  weekend (10/15). Rose and Denise went to the Murray Farmers Market and purchased the apples. Denise is taking the            apples to the Redwood Elementary.      

   7.   Social – Friendsgiving is planned for Nov 8 at Judy Zone’s home. See Judy’s emails for more information. If anyone is                            interested in being the new chair person and committee , please contact Jayne.

   8.      Next Business Meeting – November 1 @ CCC, 5:30 p.m., followed with a Board Meeting. The District Governor Scott                  Leckman will be visiting.

Upcoming Events

Nov 1^st – Business Meeting- 5:30 PM Cottonwood Country Club-District Governor Scott Leckman visiting Club.

Nov 1^st Board Meeting -6:30 PM

Nov 8^th Social & Service – Friendsgiving 6-8:30 PM @ Judy Zone’s house- 4517 S. Abinadi Road

Business Meeting Minutes, October 4, 2018

Members in attendance: Joe Ballsteadt, Jayne Barnett, Chris Casper, Denise Chassé, Julie Chassé, Rose Defa, Marty Gelman, Ann Hart, Julie Jones, Frank Lily, Justin Powell, Colby Rider, Brian Rollo, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Danny Schoenfeld, Dave Veenstra, Sonia Woodbury, Erica Wolff

Guests in attendance: Bryan Nelson, John Haglund

Business items:

1.      Call to order, Four-Way Test

2.      Wine into Water Wrap-Up

a.      Financial – Danny reported total revenue of $16,546 ($345 in donations remains outstanding), costs totaling $5,448, for a net of $10,753.

b.      Food – Julie J. commented on the exceptional food provided by members. It was over- the-top! The only complaint received relative to food was the wasp infestation!

c.      Beverages – Laurie indicated this year’s wines were the best we’ve had, and couldn’t say enough nice things about Jim Santangelo and his presentation of the wines. If anyone is interested in having Jim conduct a private event, his contact info is provided at bottom.

d.      Tasks – Rose reported that everything went smoothly with people bringing the supplies they signed-up to bring.

e.      Opportunity Drawing – Ronda wasn’t at the meeting, but many people commented to Erica regarding the outstanding baskets she and Ronda made.

f.       Other – Chris’ and Joe’s signage was fabulous, as were Dave R.’s printed napkins. Check- in was smooth and efficient – thank you Youthlinc volunteers!!!

3.      October Service Event – Donating 650 apples to Backyard Garden Share for kids’ backpacks, to be distributed prior to UEA weekend (10/15).

4.     Social Event – Park City Sunrise Rotary’s 3rd Annual Shot Ski Event, 2:00 p.m. @ High West Distillery. Register          online: www.parkcityshotski.com 
5.      Interact RYLA – Brian reported the club sent 3 kids from City Academy, and thanked Ann and Jayne for providing transportation.

6.      Presidential Citation – Jayne identified the plan to again receive the citation this year.

7.      Next Business Meeting – October 11 @ CCC, 5:30 p.m.

Contact information for Jim Santangelo: email - jim@wineacademyofutah.com   Phone - 801-486-9463

September 6, 2018 Business Meeting Minutes

Business Meeting Minutes

September 6, 2018

Attendees: Jayne Barnett, Chris Casper, Rose Defa, Ronda Eiting, Ann Hart, Julie Jones, Tim Jones, Justin Powell, Brian Rollo, Dave Ruprecht, Danny Schoenfeld, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Shannon Tilly, Dave Veenstra, Erica Wolff, Sonja Woodbury

Visitors: Kristi Guest – Park City Sunrise Rotary Club

Four Way Test

    Of the things we think, say or do

1.     Is it the TRUTH?

2.     Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3.     Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4.      Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

·        Club of the Year Banner – Kristi Guest – Kristi present Chris Casper with the Club of the Year Banner for her year as president (2016-17) The banner was lost and then found and the past DG, Bev Christy wanted our club to have it for at least a few months.  Chris will bring it to be displayed at Wine into Water event.

·        Wine into Water Updates:

1.      Food Committee – Julie and Jayne – All set on food but need flowers.   Laurie Summers volunteered to do the flowers. It was suggested that we include Fiji water bottles to tie in with water project in Fiji.  Will send out a reminder early next week to those members who have signed up to bring food.

2.      Beverage Committee – Laurie – All set and has received money from some members to help cover the cost of the wine vendors. 

3.      Task Committee – Rose – All set.  Has purchased additional utensils that were needed and has everything else covered.

4.      Wine Pull & Opportunity Drawing – Ronda – still does not have enough wine to do the wine pull.  Leaning towards doing 3 wine/gift baskets. Tickets cost to be (2) for $20.00 or (5) for $40.00.  Danny mentioned that attendees that have prepaid for event with a credit card will need to re-swipe the card for donations and opportunity drawing tickets.  Will include a space on the program to write in a bid #.

5.      RSVP – Jayne – We are at approximately 140 guests that have RSVP’d.  As a reminder in order to meet our goal for the event - each member should pay for or try to have 4 people pay to attend.  We need every member to keep working on this.  Email, text or call and invite friends and family!  Post and promote on social media. Club is going to pay to boost post on Facebook.  Deadline is Monday, Sept. 10^th!

6.      Promotion and New signage for W2W event – Chris – All signage is redesigned to match. (looks great!)  Joe has a friend who is doing all of our signs at cost.  Thank you, Joe!  Will have a printed program that will include a thank you to all of our sponsors, musicians etc. and a space to write in a bid # for the opportunity drawing.

7.      Logistics for credit cards and Wi-Fi – Danny – he will contact Tracy Aviary to check about the Wi-Fi.  We will need to have Wi-Fi to avoid problems with swiping credit cards.  May want to consider purchasing a wireless hot spot for the club to avoid potential problems.  Will also make sure that everything is set for credit card payments.

8.      Clean up committee – Dave V.  – Need to be sure that members who are bringing food gather and take home their own platters and serving utensils! Need to be completely cleaned up and out of the Aviary no later than 9:00PM!!

·        Committee Updates:

1)      Service – Rose – October service project will be on Saturday, October 6^th supporting Sunnyvale with Harmon’s Festival.  Rose[JB1]  will follow up with details.  Need at least 10 volunteers.  Chris thanked everyone for a great hike in August to Ensign Peak.  The kids really enjoyed it!

2)      Social – Laurie – Park City 3^rd Annual Shot Ski Event, Saturday, October 13, 2018.  Details to follow.

Upcoming Events

a.     October 4^th – Business Meeting 5:30 PM @ Cottonwood Country Club

b.     October 4^th – Board Meeting 6:30 PM @ Cottonwood Country Club

c.      October 6^th – Service Project – Harmon’s Festival 320 W. 13800 South

d.     October 11^th - Business Meeting 5:30 PM @ Cottonwood Country Club

October 13th - Social – Park City Sunrise Rotary’s 3^rd Annual Shot Ski Event

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 [JB1]