February 14, 2013 - Service at Sunnyvale

February Service Project - Sunnyvale Community Center

Several of our RCMC members joined Sunnyvale Center for a grand opening.  Several county officials attended as well.  It was fun to see our contributions and volunteerism at work.  The space is transformed.  See the blog and Facebook for photos.

Attendees:  Andrea White, Miriam Kramer, Gina Coleman, Bill Kille

Guest:  Josie White

Meeting Minutes - February 7, 2013

Rotary Club of Millcreek Meeting Minutes February 7, 2013

Thank you Bill Kille for taking the minutes.

Attendees:  Susan Marks, Laurie Summers, Gina Colemen, Judy Zone, Sonia Woodbury, Margereta Vlasic, Julie Bateman, Bill Kille, Marlin Clark, Shannon Tilly, Miriam Kramer, Pablo Fiesta - 12 attendees

Guests:  Karla Acosta and Pat Casaday

Pat Casaday was present with “District Information” … District Conference info available at http://documents.clubexpress.com/documents.ashx?key=bg3dXEyeTU3k6NUIZa4QRxLkcXgLbwNmLuPxqzKYZRs%3d

Karla Acosta (exchange student from Peru) got here 3 weeks ago; visited Moab; skied at Snowbird w/ski lessons and gave a power point presentation on her Country and home city of Iquitos, Peru ~ on the amazon river and she presented us with a Rotary Flag from the local club there ()we will provide a Flag of ours once we receive our order but before she leaves for sure)

We have an opportunity to pick up a host a Rotarian visitor who will speak at our District Conference [ pick up on a Friday afternoon, return them to the airport Saturday after the speech] the speaker is starting a “non-traditional” Club in Minnesota

RCMC is supporting the Sunnyvale Grand Opening on Feb 14^th 4-6; they are expecting 200 people to attend the open house, need help in setting up at 3:30

February 28^th meeting is our New Member Invitation event at Café Madrid … we’ll have a 15-20 minute formal presentation then mingle.  Open Bar available to everyone; Our goal is for every member to BRING a prospect (wear your Rotary Pin and name badge) invite (3) with desired outcome to have at least (1) show up; please forward names of guests to Laurie no later than February 25^th so we have correct amount of seating, food, etc; we’re assessing all current members $5.00 to cover the expense of the guests for the evening

PETS training is Feb 22-23

Dist Conference May 3-5

Next mtg 2/28/13

A big thank you and a great boxing pose!

Thanks Frank Lilly for delivering the hygiene kits and the school supplies to the kids at the South Salt Lake Police Athletics League Pete Suazo Boxing Gym and Community Center. The kids were thrilled! They gave Rotary Club of Millcreek a thank you card and a good boxing pose!

 

Our club combines service & socializing for a wonderful evening!

Thanks to all who participated in our service project/social on Thursday January 31 at President Laurie's home. We filled 50 decorative bags with school and hygiene supplies, and had a wonderful time socializing before and after! The bags will be donated to refugee teens.

Those who missed, missed a lot of fun. This club is coming together so well and everyone is making such great friends.

Members in attendance: Christine Casper, Gina Coleman, Jason Collier, Annie Nielson Cononelos, Jennie Ferguson, Bill Kille, Miriam Kramer, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Ladd Tanner, Andrea White, Sonia Woodbury, Margareta Vlasic, Judy Zone.

Guests: Lisa Collier, Dave Pisani

Don't forget to invite a friend or friends to our Membership Social and brief program on all our accomplishments: Thursday Feb. 28 at Cafe Madrid.

Here are some photos from this fun event:

Meeting Minutes - January 10, 2013

WE NEED NEW MEMBERS - PLEASE HELP US RECRUIT!!!

Two of our members resigned due to family and work obligations - Peter Ingle and Darrin Casper.  We wish them the best and are hopeful they can join the fun at a later date.

Thanks to those that braved the storm for a meeting and presentation at Cafe Madrid.  Attendees:  8 - Christine Casper, Laurie Summers, Judy Zone, Frank Lilly, Danny Schoenfeld, Gina Coleman, Ladd Tanner, Shannon Tilly

Agenda Items:

• We welcomed our newest member, Danny Schoenfeld, and presented him with a new member kit and Rotary pin. We are thrilled to have a new member.  Danny works for the Salt Lake School District and is a great addition.
• Kari Cutler from Promise South Salt Lake was our guest speaker and gave us a great overview of South Salt Lake's Promise program.  The program focuses on three promises:

1. Every child graduates from college
2. Everyone has a safe, clean home and neighborhood
3. Everyone has the opportunity to prosper

• RCMC discussed our club vision and how we fit into the Promise program.  We want to invite Kari back for more discussion, as well as engage in a service project with this organization.
• Our social event will be a snow shoe on January 17 at Shannon's home.  Her address is 3584 E 3800 S, Millcreek.  Please arrive at 5:30 to snow shoe or at 6:30 for dinner.  Bring your own drink as well as contact Shannon for other food needs.  Chris and Laurie will bring chili next week.  Come and meet Karla - a friend we are hosting from Peru.
• January 31 will be a service project at Laurie's house - details to follow.  Our initial plans and discussion are around putting together hygiene kits and backpacks for the refugee community.  WE NEED YOUR HELPING HANDS OR YOUR FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS. :-)  Watch for more information from Laurie.
• We used our new name tags.  Thanks Margereta.  They look terrific.  

Meeting Minutes - January 3, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL ROTARY CLUB OF MILLCREEK MEMBERS!

14 Attendees:  Christine Casper, Margareta Vlasic, Gina Coleman, Judy Zone, John Zone, Mustafa Celebi, Jennie Ferguson, Susan Marks, Ladd Tanner, Jason Collier, Frank Lilly, Danny Schoenfeld, Bill Kille, Laurie Summers

A special welcome was given to our newest member, Danny Schoenfeld

Agenda Items:

• Reviewed progress and success at Sunnyvale Center
• We received a district grant for $1450 for the Peru water project.  Laurie will ensure other donations come in, then send the money.  Our club will receive confirmation the project is compete as well as a photo
• Our Club is eligible for a Presidential Citation.  Judy volunteered to help complete the paperwork.  Our gap may be in obtaining new members.  Please recruit friends and family to join our club.  A member night is coming up in February.  In addition, our club snow shoe would be a great event as well.
• The Club agreed our service project for January will be making hygiene kits for refugees.  Watch the blog for more details on this fun event at President Laurie's house on January 31st
• The Rotary International Convention is June 23-26 in Lisbon, Portugal.  Let Laurie know if you would like to attend.
• Laurie will be our point person for the Onto Ogden District Conference - May 3-5, 2013.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about the power of Rotary  

SEE YOU AT OUR MEETING ON THURSDAY,  JANUARY 10 AT CAFE MADRID

Millcreek Club in the Refugee & Immigrant Center Newsletter!

Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center Illustrates How Positive Community Partnerships can Benefit Clients

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Millcreek and the Salt Lake Rotoractors, Sunnyvale hosted a fun Holiday Open House for the families of the youth and parents. They were able to decorate gingerbread houses and ‘ice cream cones,’ visit with other families and Rotary Club members, and take food, warm clothing and toys home.

The ongoing partnership with The Rotary Club of Millcreek has been extremely important in the success of Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center. Not only have their members donated thousands of dollars to help outfit the center, but they are also committed to engaging with families we serve. Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center values the many partnerships that benefit both the center and the clients we serve.