The October 18 meeting of the Ames Morning Rotary Board of Directors was called to order at 7:07 a.m. in the Pine Room of the Memorial Union. Those present were Dave Miller, Lynette Seymour, Sandy Horton, Rick Elbert, Jim Ziebold, Arch Oldehoeft, Scott Sanders, and Terry Adams.
The minutes of the September 13 Board meeting were approved as submitted.
Ziebold presented the treasurer's report. The buck bucket cash was $203, and $950 in checks for hurricane Katrina relief. That amount will be passed on to FAMSCO. The treasurer's report was accepted.
Seymour stated that she has visited with Kathy Kennedy regarding a fall social wine tasting event. The specific date will be set soon. The time generally runs from 5 -7 p.m. Sanders reported that 12 members had signed for Mortensen Road clean-up, and 6 members were present. The next Emergency Shelter involvement will be November 30. Adopt-a-Family for the Holidays should have a family by mid-November.
Miller distributed sheets with the heading Why Join Your Local Rotary Club? listing many reasons, meeting time and place, members, annual dues, and local, youth, and international projects. He also distributed an eight-page handout showing Rotary basics.
Rick Elbert is working with Bill Dreyer regarding vocational aspects.
Seymour reported that the next Rotaract meeting is October 25. The club currently has 12 members, and is trying to recruit more. The Rotaract president is keeping all names on the e-mail list. Seymour will host a Rotaract soup supper at her home December 6.
Horton stated that efforts began too late to get the desired amount of funds. The club may opt to support with less funds, or more participation.
Oldehoeft mentioned classification changes through Rotary International.
There will be recognition in November for club Paul Harris Fellows. There will be seven Paul Harris Fellows, two with one sapphire, four with two sapphires, and one with five sapphires. Pins are awarded at $1,000 levels up to $6,000. Ziebold will check the amount the Foundation has. November 9 is Foundation Day for A. M. Rotary. John Kleinschmidt will be the speaker.
Jill Guffy will do the District Quilt square.
The buck bucket received $217 for the Nevada fire victims. The Board voted to match that amount up to $400 and submit it to the Nevada club to pass on to the survivor.
The Board voted to grant a leave of absence to Myrna Whigham from November I through March I.
The club meeting for October 26 will be at Ames Middle School. November 30, Mary Kitchell will present an art tour at Mary Greeley.
The Rotary deadline for matching grant reporting is nearing. R.I. is asking for reports on matching grants. Names mentioned were Dilys Morris and Carolyn Jons, with efforts for Chile and India.
On November 10, the Iowa City Noon Rotary Club will observe its 90th Anniversary .Social hour beings at 6 p.m., and dinner at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $32.50, and it will be held at the University Athletic Club.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Adams, Secretary |
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For Rotarians, November is Foundation month.