Welcome new member Dianne Cochrane!

As Dianne entered the years when most people are thinking about retirement, she took a different path.  First graduating college with a BS in Nutrition followed by pursuing a certification in Integrative Health Coaching from Duke University. 

Dianne has coached clients in all walks of life and all areas that have impact on health. Some of those areas are: nutrition, exercise, sleep, personnel relations, personnel environment, personnel and professional development, mind body connection and mindfulness. 

Presently, Dianne is working on becoming a teacher in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and hopes to add this to her practice by the end of the year.

Dianne is married to Gene and has two grown children and one granddaughter. In her spare time, Dianne enjoys skiing, golf, hiking, bike riding, yoga and spending time with friends and family.

August 11, 2016 Business Meeting, Cottonwood Club

Attendees – Linda Book, Chris Casper, Dianne Cochrane, Rose Defa, Jennie Ferguson, Marty Gelman, Margareta Hjorth-Vlasic, Frank Lilly, Susan Marks, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Justin Powell, Danny Schoenfeld, Shannon Tilly,

Guests – Anna Ermath, Rebecca Meads, Tahna Tyler, Jose Velasco, Martha Velasco

5:30 Social Meet and Greet – Christine Casper, President

5:45 Welcome – Introduce Guests, Christine Casper

Chris welcomed Linda Book’s guest, Anna Ermath; prospective members Rebekah Meads and Tahna Tyler; and Martha and Jose Velasco from Midvale Rotary. Chris also thanked each of her 2016-17 board members for their service.

Induction of New Member – Dianne Cochrane. Chris presented the Rotary pin and welcome packet to Dianne and welcomed her as a new member.

W2W Update - Laurie Summers

Laurie presented a chart that tracks our ticket sales; we are currently at 4% of goal.  Chris explained that the club has committed that 70% of funds raised will go to water projects.  Chris suggested pre-printed name badges. Frank will have a spreadsheet with guest information and payment status. 

There will be wine, whiskey, and vodka booths.  Laurie emphasized that since this is the last business meeting, it is important that members focus on selling tickets. Jose and Martha committed to sending invitations to their Rotary friends.

Member Spotlight – Margareta Hjorth-Vlasic

Margareta shared a photo visual of where she lived before coming to Salt Lake City. She lived near the Arctic Circle as a child. Most of her Swedish life was spent in Stockholm. She walked us through a story of her life in different places all the way from the north to Batswana and Salt Lake.

Holiday Project, Midvale Rotary – Jose Valesco

The project helps children who are not served by other organizations. Midvale Rotary invites police officers to bring children to a goodwill store in Millcreek; the fire department brings Santa Claus. Their club funds to purchase coats, hats, shoes, school supplies, toys for the children and gifts for the parents.

So far in four years, this project has served 402 children and 212 families. The club works with many different organizations to identify the children. Jose invited the Rotary Club of Millcreek to join in the project.

Other

Margareta reminded all about getting her junior high and high school level books.

Next Meeting/Events:

August 26-27 – Refugee Project – Jennie organizing furniture collection Monday, August 15 in the evening

September 1 and 8 – Business Meetings

September 11 – W2W

Action Items

·         All: Sell tickets to W2W!

August 4, 2016 Business Meeting, Cafe Madrid

Attendees – Chris Casper, Mustafa Celebi, Dianne Cochrane, Rose Defa, Jennie Ferguson, Marty Gelman, Susan Marks, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Brian Rollo, Elizabeth Sherlock, Margareta Vlasic

Guests – Gene Cochrane, Anita Miner, Erin Olsen, Robert Sherlock, Tahna Tyler

5:30 Social Meet and Greet – Christine Casper, President

5:45 Welcome – Laurie Summers, Retention Chair

Chris welcomed guests Tayna Tyler and Anita Miner. Chris reminded members that August is membership month with a focus on enhancing relationships with members and recruiting new members.  Chris introduced Laurie’s daughter Erin and granddaughter Kate.

Rotary Thought – Susan Marks.  Susan talked about why Rotary is important to her: members are people who have an interest in having an impact on peoples’ lives. She wants to be part of making an impact through Rotary Club of Millcreek.

W2W Update – Laurie Summers

Laurie booked Nathan Spencer for Wine into Water entertainment. She would like to get final five baskets or at least themes of the basket to Laurie.  She has 10-12 people committed to tickets. Marty requested a version of the ticket he can print to hand out. Chris will send a jpeg file to Marty.

Chris noted that the club will progress on W2W fundraising regularly and report on how much money raised from W2W actually goes to the water project. Robert Sherlock commented on the importance of transparency on how funds are used.

Youthlinc Presentation – Madison Bergstrom.  Matty provided a slideshow on her Youthlinc service: 40 hours local service; 40 hours miscellaneous service; service at the Catholic community service and City Academy. She completed her international service in Nepal. She served on the vocational committee performing lesson planning and then teaching women to use sewing machines. She participated in fundraising to buy supplies and also worked on construction projects, health fairs, teaching English lessons, painting walls, and visiting families in their homes.

Committee Chair Reports

Jennie Ferguson led a local service brainstorm activity. She organized members into four groups with questions to brainstorm. The goal of the activity was to help develop a well-organized effort for a year of service. Each group reported on the top two ideas and will work on developing them over the next week.

Other

Happy Bucks: $25 was raised from Happy Bucks.

Chris ended the meeting with the club’s focus for the next few months:

·       August – Local Service focus and plan for year – spotlight local service committee member

·       September – Fundraising/Finance – discuss dues increase, etc. – spotlight TBD

·       October – Foundation – Susan and Frank to present on Foundation and goals for year – spotlight

·       Rest of year – TBD

Next Meeting/Events:

August 11 – Business Meeting: Cottonwood Club, 1780 East Lakewood Dr. 
Holladay, UT 84117 
801-277-2691

August 26-27 – Refugee Project

Action Items

·       All: Sell tickets to W2W!

·       Chris will send a jpeg file of the W2S invitation to Marty

·       Brainstorming groups: Finalize recommendations with details for service projects for August 11 business meeting

Save the date for our signature fundraiser! Sunday September 11 5:30-8:30pm, Tracy Aviary Chase Mill

July 14, 2016 Business Meeting

July 14, 2016 Business Meeting, Cafe Madrid

Attendees: Linda Book, Rose Defa, Colby Rider, Danny Schoenfeld, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Shannon Tilly, Judy Zone

Guests: Oumar Traore, Carmela Ramaglia

5:30 Social - Meet and Greet

5:45 Welcome – Laurie Summers, Retention Chair

Committee Chair Reports

W2W - Laurie: Asked Judy to expand on W2W goals: Each member is asked to sell/purchase four tickets at $50 each. Each member should bring or have sent an attractive platter of substantial finger food for15 people. Each member is asked to help with set up and clean up as needed. In addition, each member is asked to pitch in with two of the following, 1) purchasing the alcohol, 2) donations of restaurant appetizers, plastic plates, cups, napkins, or water bottles, 3) help secure musicians or singers for background music, 4) put together opportunity drawing baskets. Judy passed around a handout with more details. (Judy will help advise on how to put together baskets; recommends approaching local businesses in Millcreek. Only need six baskets.)

Laurie passed around the Polio Pig for people to sign. The pig represents our commitment to eradicating polio.

Other

Danny offered to reach out to the Millcreek mayoral candidates to speak at the club – as a way of getting them involved.

2016-17 Board Installation Dinner: July 21, Sapa Restaurant, 722 South State, 5:30 pm

Meeting ended at 6:21 pm

Action Items:

All: Let Judy know what finger food you will bring to W2W.

All: Use the flyer Judy created to talk to friends and contacts about W2W!

Next Meeting: Thursday, August 4, Cafe Madrid

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

Fabulous & informative membership meeting!

Thanks to all who attended our membership meeting on Thursday, June 30 at Cafe Madrid. We had nine new potential members attend. Representative Patrice Arent gave us an overview of the State Legislature and her work there. Treasurer Frank Lilly gave a great overview of our club activities and The Rotary Foundation Centennial.