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 1^st. 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 21^st.

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 28^th, 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 18^th (Saturday) will be a hike to Lake Mary at 1:30, with dinner at the Spruces at 5:00.

Membership: June 30^th 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 5^th 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 9^th, with board meeting following. All invited.

Meeting adjourned.

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!

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.

April 7, 2016 Meeting Minutes

Attendees (11): Liz Sherlock,  Danny Schoenfeld, Rose Defa, Justin Powell, Jim Schott, Susan Marks, Stephanie Chard, Jennie Ferguson, Marty Gelman, Margareta Hjorth-Vlasic, and  Frank Lilly.

The meeting was chaired by Danny Schoenfeld. Meeting held at Café Madrid.

Guests:Tahna Tyler, friend of Susan Marks, Jane Barnett, friend of Marty Gelman.

The Four Way test was recited.

Rotary moment: Service was discussed

Guests were introduced. Marty feels Jane would be a good fit for our club. Tahna and Susan have been friends for several years.

Committees:

Social: A panini making social to be held April 21^st at Stephanie Chard’s house was discussed. Final plans in the making.

The Wine into Water Committee: Venue is secured. The date is Sept. 11, 2016.

Membership: Frank noted that the membership committee is meeting tomorrow. Stephanie said that we need to finish the website in order to attract new members. Brian Rollo said he would help with this. Tanya suggested we look at MeetUp to get info out about our meetings.

Service Committee: Margareta discussed the need to move forward and complete our Rotary grant. The Scott School which has many refugee students and after school programs for them, would prefer Kindle Fire’s  to regular computers. This does not appear to be a problem. It was questioned what they needed them for and how they would track them. Margareta said there would be a checkout system. Frank said he could order them on Amazon.

Since the April service project (dinner for Max) was cancelled, Margareta would like some suggestions for future projects. She discussed the Real Food Rising, a garden that hires refugee teens for the summer. She will get more details.

Marty suggested Robis International, an organization that procures about-to-expire medicines and donates them. They need help sorting and packaging. He also mentioned Operation School Bell, which in the fall sorts coats and school clothes for children.

Frank mentioned that South Salt Lake is also establishing a community garden.

Margareta needs someone to take over the job of Service Chair since she will be the president-elect in June when Chris Casper becomes the President.

Foundation: Susan stated she has reached out to the person who has recognition points available to become a Paul Harris Fellow. There are points available. She would like to see every member of the club a Paul Harris Fellow.

Intergenerational: Jim said the speed mentoring was a big success. There were 9 Rotoractors and about 12 club members who discussed career related issues. Susan suggested that in the past there was an offer of individual mentoring which was very successful.

Susan announced that the District Assembly is on April 9^th from 10-4 at Westminster. Good introduction to Rotary and free.

Also, the District Conference will be May 5-7^th in Cedar City. Danny cannot attend, so Frank suggested the funds be directed to Chris Casper (president-elect) or Rose Defa if Chris declines them.

Next meeting, April 14th, Café Madrid. Board meeting following. All invited.

There will be District Assembly training on April 9^th.

The 2-16 District Conference will be May 5-7 in Cedar City.

Meeting adjourned.

Fun mentoring event with Westminster and Salt Lake Rotaract

Many thanks to Nathan Guyer of Westminster Rotaract for his help in organizing this fun mentoring event Monday March 28! We had great turnout from club members: Christine Casper, Jim Schott, John and Judy Zone, Justin Powell, Laurie Summers Pisani, Liz Sherlock, Margareta Vlasic, Mustafa Celebi, Shannon Tilly, Sonia Woodbury and two guests: Darrin Casper and Polly Unruh.

Great conversation and snacks! Let's make it an annual event!

Meeting Minutes March 10, 2016

Attendees (10): Liz Sherlock,  Danny Schoenfeld, Shannon Tilly, Laurie Summers-Pisani,  Chris Casper, Rose Defa, Justin Powell, Jim Schott, Susan Marks and Judy Zone.

The meeting was chaired by Danny Schoenfeld. Meeting held at Café Madrid.

Guests: Max Calleja, exchange student.

The Four Way test was recited.

Rotary moment: Judy Zone mentioned that the Guatemala club that did the water project with us sent a thank you for our help.

Shannon Tilley said her father is volunteering in Africa for 3 weeks. She elaborated that he has been installing solar panels so the kids could read at night with a goal of furthering their education.

Susan Marks asked how many of us had our Rotary pins on. She urged us to wear them because people will ask about them and it will provide an opportunity to tell about Rotary.

Max Calleja did a presentation on Chile, the country he is from. He is from Talca, a city of about 200,000 people. He had many slides of the varied terrain in Chile. He is from a family of 7, played soccer for his high school. The local Rotary there has about 32 members.

Max ;and Shannon have planned a dinner to raise funds for a Rotary trip to Mexico which costs $800-900. The April social, held at Laurie Summers-Pisani’s house will be a combination social and fund raiser, “Max Party,” for his trip. It will be held April 3^rd, a Sunday at 4:30. Suggested donation is $25.00. Max will dance and teach his national dance. Max will send an evite.

Committees:

Social: March 17^th will be cheese tasting at Caputo’s in Holladay.  $25.00 plus $15 if you want wine. Jennie has sent an evite. Please indicate if you want the wine option.

The Wine into Water Committee: Laurie Summers-Pisani has secured “The Mill” at Tracy Aviary for a reasonable price. However, it does mean the event will be held on a Sunday. The date will be September 11^th.

Membership: Shannon is working on a membership event possibly in May.  Some dates were discussed, possibly May 26^th.

Intergenerational Committee: Jim and Judy have planned a mentoring event on March 28^th, a Monday, from 7-9 at Westminster, Eccles Health Center. We need 15 volunteers.

Service Committee: Margareta not present. The service project at the Food Bank on March 24^th is still happening.

Justin Powell said he is working on a water project for Wine into Water for Madagascar. Also, Monday there will be a benefit for the Madagascar Youthlinc group at Spice Bistro.

Chris Casper, president-elect said she attended a 2 day president-elect training session with Margareta. The presenters highlighted our club as being the model of the future. Very cool.Susan announced that the District Assembly is on April 9^th. Danny will provide more info at the next meeting.

Next meeting, April 7th, Café Madrid.

March 17^th, social at Caputo’s.

March 24^st: service project at Food bank.

April 3^rd, April Social hosted by Shannon.

Stephanie’s triathalon will be May 7^th.

There will be District Assembly training on April 9^th.

The 2-16 District Conference will be May 5-7 in Cedar City.

Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Minutes March 3, 2016

Attendees (9): Liz Sherlock, Margreta Hjorth-Vlasic, Danny Schoenfeld, Shannon Tilly, Laurie Summers-Pisani,  Jennie Ferguson, Chris Casper, Stephanie Chard, and Susan Marks.

The meeting was chaired by Danny Schoenfeld. Meeting held at Café Madrid.

Guests: Dean and Marlys Jackson from Utah County, members of Provo Rotary. He is a former District Governor. She works in Real Estate in Salt Lake City and they are considering joining a club near where she works in Holladay.

Cesar Diaz, former member, says his schedule has changed and he wants to join back up.

Max Calleja, Rotary exchange student, now staying with Shannon Tilley.

“Sam,” baby boy accompanied Shannon Tilley as her assistant.

The Four Way test was recited.

Rotary moment: Cesar Diaz recently returned from a trip to Ecuador and visited the Rotary club there. He described his service to the club there.

Shannon Tilley said her father is volunteering in Africa for 3 weeks.

Max wants to raise funds for a Rotary trip to Mexico which costs $800-900. The April social at Shannon’s house will be a combination social and fund raiser, “Max Party,” for his trip. It will be held April 3^rd, a Sunday at 4:30. Suggested donation is $25.00. Max will dance and teach. Stephanie volunteered her house.

Committees:

Social: Those who attended the ski social at Solitude described a great time.

March 17^th will be cheese tasting at Caputo’s in Holladay.  $25.00 plus $15 if you want wine. Jennie will send has sent an evite. Please indicate if you want the wine option. Please RSVP by the 7^th.

The Wine into Water Committee: Laurie Summers-Pisani has secured “The Mill” at Tracy Aviary for a reasonable price. However, it does mean the event will be held on a Sunday. The date will be September 11^th.

Membership: Shannon is working on a membership event possibly in May.  Some dates were discussed, possibly May 26^th.

Foundation Committee: Susan stated she met with Tim Nicholaysen. He will present at the board meeting next week. We need to look at the “giving” side of Rotary. We could meet our goals by the end of the year.

Intergenerational Committee: Jim not present.

Community Service Committee: Margareta stated that on March 24^th, the club will volunteer at the Food Bank at 6:30 p.m. The Rotaracters agreed to come. Need RSVPs. She also mentioned that the Sunnyvale Olympics is planned for March 19^th 10-noon. They could use some help.

Susan announced that the District Assembly is on April 9^th. Danny will provide more info at the next meeting.

Dean Jackson also said that on October 27-29^th at the Marriott Hotel the Zone Institute will be held. This is a combination of many different meetings, not usually held in Utah. It is bigger than a District Conference and about 500-600 people usually attend.

Next meeting, March 10th, Café Madrid.

March 10^th, business meeting plus board meeting.

March 17^th, social at Caputo’s.

March 24^st: service project at Food bank.

April 3^rd, April Social hosted by Shannon.

Meeting adjourned.