Business Meeting Minutes February 7, 2019

Members in attendance:  Joe Ballstaedt, Jayne Barnett, Dave Chassé, Denise Chassé, Rose Defa, Ronda Eiting, Ann Hart, Tim Jones, Susan Marks, Justin Powell, Colby Rider, Laurie Summers-Pisani, Danny Schoenfeld, Dave Veenstra, Erica Wolff, Sonia Woodbury, Pearl Wright, Judy Zone

Guests in attendance:  Guest speaker Dalton Wilson, representing the Opportunity Fund for Developing Countries (OFDC)

Business items:

1.      Call to order, Four-Way Test

2.      Guest Speaker – Dalton Wilson spoke to us about the Opportunity Fund for Developing Countries (OFDC).  OFDC is an organization that empowers women, educates children and enhances health for all.  OFDC is currently focused on helping people in Kenya.  Dalton described some of the projects that OFDC has conducted and is planning to conduct, including building of latrines, fabrication of desks, and training of women on starting small businesses.  When asked what we can do to help, he suggested that we could provide OFDC a monetary donation.

3.      Service Update – Tim spoke briefly about meal preparation and serving at the Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center.  He needs no more than 10 volunteers, as space is limited.  He suggested members could make a side dish or dessert ahead of the 2/28 event.  Tim will solicit help via email. 

Dave C. introduced an idea for a March service project involving one-on-one listening to (and writing down) seniors’ life stories at an assisted living facility.  Dave will send out more thoughts on the project shortly.  He is targeting March 14 or March 28.

Rose reported that the planned service project for April is House of Hope (Mother’s Day gift prep), May is the Burrito Project (feed the homeless) and June will be at Hope Lodge (prepare dinner).

4.      Social Update – Erica reminded us of the combined business meeting and social at her house on 2/21 at 5:30 p.m.  The social part is Bonco.  She also said Shannon will be hosting a snowshoeing outing on March 2.

5.      Membership Update – Ronda suggested inviting potential members to our meetings.

6.      Treasurer Update – Tim provided a summary of finances.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 15th & 16th – District 5420 PETS/Assembly training – Miller Conference Center – 9750 So. 300 West, Sandy UT 84070 – more info at www.utahrotary.com

February 21st – Business meeting/Social 5:30 PM – Bonco at Erica’s House- 3222 E Regan Ct, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121

February 28th – Service Project 5:00-7:00 p.m. – Volunteers of America, Youth Resource Center 655 S. State St.

March 2^nd – Social - Snowshoeing outing – Shannon Tilly’s house.  Details to be announced.

March 7th – Business Meeting 5:30 p.m. – Youthlinc Office 1166 E. Brickyard Road

March 7th – Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. – Youthlinc Office 1166 E. Brickyard Road

Birthday Party and Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center

CUPCAKES & ICE CREAM!

"Head's Up"

Making Valentines

Olivia and Abigail, our City Academy volunteers

Rockin' the cupcakes 

Getting Musical 

The Champ 

Victory Cheer!

All Winners

January Service Project - High School Food and Clothing Pantry Donations

Cottonwood High School Food Pantry 

Hillcrest High School Shoe Gift Certificates 

Business Meeting Minutes - January 10, 2019

Members in attendance:  Joe Ballstaedt, Jayne Barnett, Chris Casper, Denise Chassé, Rose Defa, Tim Jones, Frank Lilly, Susan Marks, Justin Powell, Dave Veenstra, Erica Wolff, Sonia Woodbury, Judy Zone

Guests in attendance:  None

Business items:

1.      Call to order, Four-Way Test

2.      Visitor Introductions - No visitors.  All:  Keep inviting people to our club

3.      2019/20 Board Nominees and Confirmation – President Elect for 2020/21 - Ronda Eiting

4.      Youthlinc Office – Business Meetings will be held at the Youthlinc office going forward

5.      Business Meetings will be held the 1^st and the 3^rd Thursdays of the Month - Starting in March

6.      Treasurer Update – Tim provided a report on our finances. Current balance $46,744.57. Polio Pig Summary Nov, 106.00; December $140.00; January $55.00

7.      Service Update – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center meal preparation/serving.  Tim will send out a sign-up sheet.

8.      Foundation Update – Susan presented information about what the foundation is all about and how members can support it.

9.      Social Update – Not yet confirmed:  Birthday party for refugee family, Thursday Jan 31, 2019 at Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, 585 W 3900 S #2, Salt Lake City, UT, ??:?? p.m.

10.  Public Image Update – No update

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 31^st Social – Not yet confirmed:  Refugee birthday party at Sunnyvale Neighborhood Center, 585 W 3900 S #2, Salt Lake City, UT, ??:?? p.m. 

February 7th Business Meeting – 5:30 pm - Youthlinc Office, 1166 E. Brickyard Rd. Special guest speaker.

February 7^th Board Meeting – 6:30 pm – Youthlinc Office

February 15^th & 16^th – District 5420 PETS/Assembly training.  Miller Conference Center – 9750 S. 300 West, Sandy, UT.  More info at www.utahrotary.com. All board members are invited to attend on Saturday…

February 28^th – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Volunteers of America Youth Resource Center meal preparation/serving.  Tim will send out a sign-up sheet.

Sub for Santa 2018 - Sharing in Family Fun

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!