President Steve Klick opened the meeting at 7:15 a.m. by ringing the bell.
Introduction of Guests
Visiting Rotarians:
- Katheryn Maxwell from the Martinsville Indiana club and her Husband Robin Maxwell
- Star Power, Valley of the Moon club (Sonoma, CA),
- Ron Newell, club President, Fullerton South Rotary Club, Fullerton, CA
Guests:
- Abigale Phillips (Robin Phillips daughter),
- Yana Dittrich (sp?), Rotary exchange student,
- Natasha Figaroi (sp?), Rotary out-bound student for next year,
- Jennifer Brandt, Windsor High School project grad representative.
Art Diaz led us in the pledge of allegiance
Pam Moulton gave us inspiration and also led the “song”. We sang happy birthday to Ken Moulton who turned 75.
President Steve updated the club on the following items:
- Talked about the Windsor Day parade that the club participated in.
- Steve asked Maureen Merrill to give a summary of a social we did which was a play at the Left Edge theatre. Maureen said the club raised over $600 at the event.
- Steve discussed some upcoming hands-on projects, one of which is Cool Kids camp. The camp starts June 10th and we’re looking for Rotarians to help get the camp facility ready.
- Steve asked Allen Christienson to explain the North Bay Met Acadamy (Windsor Oaks) job interview fair, which is 5/29 to 5/31. Allen also shared that they took students from Windsor Oaks to the Sonoma County jail on a field trip.
- Steve highlighted the birthdays of club members.
Carol Martin led the program for the meeting, which was to discuss the results of the Lobster Feed. She gave a brief introduction and then introduced Michael Juric, who gave an overview of the results. Michael highlighted the idea that the Lobster Feed was a celebration of our hard work throughout the year.
Maureen Merrill then discussed the results of a survey that was sent out to the club (for the Lobster Feed). The general feeling was the event was “very good” and we received many comments on how to enhance the event in the future. She also mentioned that 70% of the funds raised at the Lobster Feed was from non-Rotarians.
Carol Martin then reviewed the preliminary financial results from the event, which were:
Gross income: +/- $109,000
Expenses: +/- $46,000
Net income: +/- $63,000
She also explained that we had committed $34,300 to major projects so we had a nice balance remaining for future projects.
President Steve asked the following members to discuss the 3 major projects that we committed to this year:
- Tuesday Night Movies at the Town Green. John Hackenburg discussed our sponsorship and explained that it gives us a good opportunity for P.R. for the club. He also asked if there was any interest in having a booth before the movies each week to promote our Club, and also there was an opportunity for someone to provide food and beverage. He said he would pass around a sign-up sheet to see if there was enough interest from the members to support this. John also discussed another hands-on project and was wondering if there were members who would help. We will be donating back-packs to a local homeless shelter (this is not one of our 3 major projects).
- Kids-Spree: John Horton discussed this event which gives underprivileged kids an opportunity to go shopping at Coddingtown Mall. The kids also get a backpack with school supplies. The event is Saturday, August 4th and we are looking for volunteers to be chaperones for the kids.
- Jennifer Brandt from Windsor High School talked about Project Grad, which provides a “safe & sober” party for graduating seniors. The date is Saturday, June 2nd and they are looking for volunteers to help with the event.
President Steve concluded the meeting at 8:35 a.m.