We had plenty of leftovers to leave for the Hope Lodge guests to enjoy later. We had 17 members and guests participate. Much thanks to Rose Defa, our Local Service Chair, for organizing.
We are a non-traditional, socially interactive Rotary Club that provides opportunities to serve our local and international communities. We value diversity, youth, improving lives, empowering communities, networking and having fun!
Doll of Hope Service Project
Making Dolls for Refugees Worldwide
Friday, January 26, 2018
Hope Lodge service project is a huge success
Thanks to everyone who contributed and/or
participated in the Hope Lodge service project! We enjoyed a great turnout and
all our guests loved the food! Hope Lodge serves the families of individuals receiving cancer treatment.
We had plenty of leftovers to leave for the Hope Lodge guests to enjoy later. We had 17 members and guests participate. Much thanks to Rose Defa, our Local Service Chair, for organizing.
We had plenty of leftovers to leave for the Hope Lodge guests to enjoy later. We had 17 members and guests participate. Much thanks to Rose Defa, our Local Service Chair, for organizing.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Meet two of our newest members: Dave & Denise Chasse
New Millcreek Rotary Club
member Denise Chassé was born and raised in Rome, NY (gateway to the Adirondack
park).
Denise styled hair for a
number of years, before a dentist asked her to come work in his front
office. She’s been in the dental
business ever since.
Denise’s passions are
family, food, travel, service and just enjoying life! She volunteers at The Sharing Place, helping
people work through the grieving process.
She enjoys hiking,
bicycling, wine, and making nice dinners for her family. She and her husband, Dave, raised two
daughters together, and recently became empty nesters!
Denise loved helping a
refugee family shop at Goodwill at this year’s Operation Santa, and is looking
forward to serving dinner to the people staying at Hope Lodge soon. Rotary Club is a good fit for Denise!
Dave was born and raised
in Liverpool, New York. He’s one of 8
children, and had a blast growing up in a large family!
Dave started skiing at age
6, and regularly braved single-digit temperatures to ski on 500 vertical feet
of blue ice. His love of skiing would
eventually bring him West.
Dave loves making
turns in powder, and skate-skis between storms.
In the warmer months, he
loves to ride bicycles – road and mountain.
He also enjoys hiking.
Dave
met his wife, Denise, on a blind date.
They were engaged within 6 months, married within 2 years, and have now
been married for nearly 28 years. He and
Denise have two grown girls, their pride and joy!
From
2011 through mid-2016, Dave welcomed and mentored 9 refugee families as a
volunteer with his church.
Dave
enjoys baking bread and enjoying Denise’s awesome cooking. His (and Denise’s) love of wine, bread, and
great food reached an all-time high when he and Denise visited the Tuscany
region of Italy for the first time in 2016!
The
Wine into Water fundraiser combined two of Dave’s (and Denise’s) favorite
things: drinking wine, and helping those less fortunate (win/win!). Dave is looking forward to service with the
wonderful people in this club!
Thursday, January 18, 2018
January 11, 2018 Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Jayne Barnett, Rose Defa, Dave Chasse, Denise Chasse, Frank Lilly, Susan Marks, Anita Miner, Justin Powell, Shannon Tilly, Dave Veenstra, Erica Wolff, Judy Zone
1. Call to Order, Four Way Test, Visitor Introductions - Frank – No visitors
2. Business Items:
a) Foundation/Frank, Judy and Susan – Discussed and explained for the new members what the Rotary Foundation does. It raises money for all Rotary projects. Important to make sure contributions are made. Also discussed Paul Harris Fellows – it is an award that Rotary gives members who have contributed over $1,000.00 to the Rotary Foundation. Paul Harris started Rotary in 1905 in Chicago. The first service project was in Chicago.
b) Presentation and Vote on 2018/2019 Rotary Club of Millcreek Officers – Frank –Vote was unanimous for entire slate! 16 votes (12 members present, 4 proxy votes) Positions start July 1, 2018 and go through June 30, 2019
c) Service Project Update – Rose – Rose emailed menu and up sheet for Hope Lodge dinner. Passed it around for additional sign up. Rose will update and put it in Google Docs. (Hope Lodge is no cost to patient and family members or caregivers) Bring things prepared. State of the art kitchen. Bring in a serving dish with serving utensils. Feb. 22nd 5-6:30pm Sunnyvale – will help set up iPads - (Chris) March 15th Food Bank 6:00-7:30 PM (Jayne) We need something for April.
d) Social Committee – Working on something for February 15th. Details to follow
e) Membership Committee – Shannon, Susan - Susan will get with Chris and put together a presentation for new members. Judy recommended one the district put it together that Susan will look at and edit.
f) Presidential Citation Update – Frank - Presidential Citation – Offered each year through RI. Have to complete goals with in 3 different categories, 4 per category. A lot of it has been done already and will continue to be a work in progress. Part of dues go to the foundation. When everyone pays we make our goal. Have a strategic planning meeting to help accomplish goals and be awarded the citation again this year.
3. Additional Business:
g) Interact Club – Dave V. – Dave would like to start an Interact Club at Kearns High School where he teaches. He has spoken to his principal and will work on getting it set up for the 2018/2019 school year.
h) Rock Club – Shannon – Shannon spoke with Miriam Barth who is a former member of RCOM and now a member of Rock Club – Rock Club consists of mostly Millennials with husbands and wives and families. Younger people are typically looking for more than just service from Rotary. Talked about mentoring with them. Brainstormed ideas. Judy – have a meeting with both clubs. Make it part of a business meeting. Possibly invite them to one of our meetings to make introductions and see what their needs are and try and build a relationship. Maybe participate in one of our service projects. Shannon will follow up with Miriam and report back.
i) District Lunch with Mexican Consulate – Wednesday, January 17, 2017 12Noon at Cottonwood Country Club
IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES
• January Service Project – Hope Lodge – January 25th 5:00 PM
• Business Meetings Feb 1st and 8th @ Cottonwood Country Club @ 5:30 PM
• Board Meeting – February 5th – Jayne’s House 6 PM
• Social – February 15th Details to follow
• Service Project – February 22nd – Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center
1. Call to Order, Four Way Test, Visitor Introductions - Frank – No visitors
2. Business Items:
a) Foundation/Frank, Judy and Susan – Discussed and explained for the new members what the Rotary Foundation does. It raises money for all Rotary projects. Important to make sure contributions are made. Also discussed Paul Harris Fellows – it is an award that Rotary gives members who have contributed over $1,000.00 to the Rotary Foundation. Paul Harris started Rotary in 1905 in Chicago. The first service project was in Chicago.
b) Presentation and Vote on 2018/2019 Rotary Club of Millcreek Officers – Frank –Vote was unanimous for entire slate! 16 votes (12 members present, 4 proxy votes) Positions start July 1, 2018 and go through June 30, 2019
c) Service Project Update – Rose – Rose emailed menu and up sheet for Hope Lodge dinner. Passed it around for additional sign up. Rose will update and put it in Google Docs. (Hope Lodge is no cost to patient and family members or caregivers) Bring things prepared. State of the art kitchen. Bring in a serving dish with serving utensils. Feb. 22nd 5-6:30pm Sunnyvale – will help set up iPads - (Chris) March 15th Food Bank 6:00-7:30 PM (Jayne) We need something for April.
d) Social Committee – Working on something for February 15th. Details to follow
e) Membership Committee – Shannon, Susan - Susan will get with Chris and put together a presentation for new members. Judy recommended one the district put it together that Susan will look at and edit.
f) Presidential Citation Update – Frank - Presidential Citation – Offered each year through RI. Have to complete goals with in 3 different categories, 4 per category. A lot of it has been done already and will continue to be a work in progress. Part of dues go to the foundation. When everyone pays we make our goal. Have a strategic planning meeting to help accomplish goals and be awarded the citation again this year.
3. Additional Business:
g) Interact Club – Dave V. – Dave would like to start an Interact Club at Kearns High School where he teaches. He has spoken to his principal and will work on getting it set up for the 2018/2019 school year.
h) Rock Club – Shannon – Shannon spoke with Miriam Barth who is a former member of RCOM and now a member of Rock Club – Rock Club consists of mostly Millennials with husbands and wives and families. Younger people are typically looking for more than just service from Rotary. Talked about mentoring with them. Brainstormed ideas. Judy – have a meeting with both clubs. Make it part of a business meeting. Possibly invite them to one of our meetings to make introductions and see what their needs are and try and build a relationship. Maybe participate in one of our service projects. Shannon will follow up with Miriam and report back.
i) District Lunch with Mexican Consulate – Wednesday, January 17, 2017 12Noon at Cottonwood Country Club
IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES
• January Service Project – Hope Lodge – January 25th 5:00 PM
• Business Meetings Feb 1st and 8th @ Cottonwood Country Club @ 5:30 PM
• Board Meeting – February 5th – Jayne’s House 6 PM
• Social – February 15th Details to follow
• Service Project – February 22nd – Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Meet our new member Julie Jones!
New Millcreek Rotary member Julie
Jones was raised in Cottonwood Heights and currently lives in the Sugarhouse
area with her husband, one hound (4 Legs and a Nose), a "teenage"
cat, and two bee hives. She loves all animals, the outdoors, cycling,
mountain biking and hiking. She loves to travel, but she is always happy
to come home! Her favorite way to tour a city is on foot.
Julie has worked in the local tile and floor covering
industry for about 30 years and has experience in distribution, as well as commercial
and residential estimating, project management and sales. In her youth, she was a banker!
She says
that for many years, the only thing she knew about Rotary was taking a break at
the Rotary Park after biking up City Creek Canyon! At some point, she
learned it is a service organization, but perceived it was a very exclusive
club. Since her friend Jayne Barnett (our President-Elect!) joined the
Millcreek Club, she’s gained much better insight into just what a wonderful,
hands-on opportunity it is to help others and serve both the local community
and others worldwide, which appeals to her. After I learned that Millcreek is
the "fun" club and became acquainted with club founder Judy Zone, she
attended the Wine Into Water event and was sold!
She cherishes
her longtime friends and always looks forward to meeting new ones!
"For no
one…….Had quite such pleasant friends as mine, Or loved them half as much as I
did."
Hilaire Belloc
Sunday, January 7, 2018
January 4, 2018 Business Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Jayne Barnett, Chris Casper, Dave Chasse, Rose Defa, Ronda Eiting, Marty Gelman, Julie Jones, Frank Lilly, Anita Miner, Justin Powell, Danny Schoenfeld, Laurie Summers, Shannon Tilly, Dave Veenstra, Judy Zone
Guests: David Myers and Debra Rossie-Myers
1. Call to Order Introduction of Club Members and Guests, Four Way Test – Frank/All – Frank thanked Rose for hosting, welcomed members and guests and wished everyone a Happy New Year! All members and guest introduced themselves and gave their history with the club. Recited Four Way Test
2. Business Items:
a) Pinned New Members – Dave Chasse and Dave Veenstra – Frank - Frank introduced and welcomed them to the club. He shared some information about the both of them that he will email to Judy for the blog.
b) Cottonwood Country Club/Possible Future Venue – Frank – CCC is raising their rate 50% trying to negotiate but may look for another place. Judy – nice venue, professional atmosphere, Shannon voiced her opinion about liking it but may also be a turn off to some. Judy mentioned what a “pain in the butt” members bringing food can be! Laurie purposed we negotiate with CCC for the next four to six months and look for a new space. Members agreed to this plan.
c) Service Update – Rose/Chris/Frank - Rose - Hope Lodge is confirmed for the 25th. Plan for about 40. Serving dinner to patients and family in town for treatment. Rose suggested a lighter menu. Rose will send out a sign-up sheet. Plan to arrive at 5:00pm. February. Chris - Sunnyvale Feb 22nd 5-6:30pm – after school program. Will be doing an activity to help them with the iPads we donated and providing snacks. Elementary and secondary school. Frank - Promise Millcreek – will be announced at the opening of the Millcreek City Hall. A lot of the same people.
d) Nominating Committee for Board Positions – Chris – Committee will be meeting tonight to come up with nominations for open board positions. Members will vote at next week’s business meeting.
e) Club Information for New Members and Guest – Judy – Club does a lot of service locally and also international as well. Do refugee work. Dash for donation. Anyone can recommend a service or a social. Judy recommended a dinner for Feb social.
f) Polio Pig/Adjourn – Frank – Club contributed $1,000.00 for 2017
IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES:
• January 11 - Business Meeting - Cottonwood Country Club @ 5:30 PM
• January 11 - Board Meeting - Cottonwood Country Club (following business meeting)
• January 25 – Service Project – Hope Lodge (providing dinner)
Guests: David Myers and Debra Rossie-Myers
1. Call to Order Introduction of Club Members and Guests, Four Way Test – Frank/All – Frank thanked Rose for hosting, welcomed members and guests and wished everyone a Happy New Year! All members and guest introduced themselves and gave their history with the club. Recited Four Way Test
2. Business Items:
a) Pinned New Members – Dave Chasse and Dave Veenstra – Frank - Frank introduced and welcomed them to the club. He shared some information about the both of them that he will email to Judy for the blog.
b) Cottonwood Country Club/Possible Future Venue – Frank – CCC is raising their rate 50% trying to negotiate but may look for another place. Judy – nice venue, professional atmosphere, Shannon voiced her opinion about liking it but may also be a turn off to some. Judy mentioned what a “pain in the butt” members bringing food can be! Laurie purposed we negotiate with CCC for the next four to six months and look for a new space. Members agreed to this plan.
c) Service Update – Rose/Chris/Frank - Rose - Hope Lodge is confirmed for the 25th. Plan for about 40. Serving dinner to patients and family in town for treatment. Rose suggested a lighter menu. Rose will send out a sign-up sheet. Plan to arrive at 5:00pm. February. Chris - Sunnyvale Feb 22nd 5-6:30pm – after school program. Will be doing an activity to help them with the iPads we donated and providing snacks. Elementary and secondary school. Frank - Promise Millcreek – will be announced at the opening of the Millcreek City Hall. A lot of the same people.
d) Nominating Committee for Board Positions – Chris – Committee will be meeting tonight to come up with nominations for open board positions. Members will vote at next week’s business meeting.
e) Club Information for New Members and Guest – Judy – Club does a lot of service locally and also international as well. Do refugee work. Dash for donation. Anyone can recommend a service or a social. Judy recommended a dinner for Feb social.
f) Polio Pig/Adjourn – Frank – Club contributed $1,000.00 for 2017
IMPORTANT FUTURE DATES:
• January 11 - Business Meeting - Cottonwood Country Club @ 5:30 PM
• January 11 - Board Meeting - Cottonwood Country Club (following business meeting)
• January 25 – Service Project – Hope Lodge (providing dinner)
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