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Club Officers |
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President: Dave Kraemer |
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President-elect: Scott Sanders |
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Secretary: Terry Adams |
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Treasurer: Jim Ziebold |
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Past President: Sandy Horton |
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Rotary E-Clubs
by Arthur E. Oldehoeft
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 Brief History of Rotary E-Club Formation
In 2001, the Rotary International Council on Legislation adopted Resolution 01-226 which provided for the formation of cyber clubs. In June 2001, in Decision 348, the RI Board agreed to support a pilot project establishing cyber Rotary clubs. Subsequently, this project became known as the Rotary E-Club Pilot Project.
The intent of an E-Club (a.k.a. eClub) is to extend Rotary to business, professional, and community leaders with special needs, including those who cannot maintain attendance at regular club meetings because of extensive business commitments and travel, health problems, or geographical isolation from existing clubs.
The first E-club was chartered in June 2001 - Rotary eClub One of District 5450.
The 2004 Council on Legislation determined that the pilot project would run through June 2010 during which time the effectiveness of this alternative membership paradigm would be evaluated.
Functioning of an E-Club
As fully functional and legitimate Rotary clubs, E-clubs pay dues, participate in community projects, and function much like any other traditional club, except that a website serves as the only meeting place. An E-Club must meet on a regular basis using the available electronic communication technology.
The membership of some E-Clubs is geographically based, adhering to regional, district, or zone boundaries. However, a few have worldwide memberships.
A member of an E-Club cannot at the same time be a regular member of a traditional Rotary Club. But regular membership in one type of club and honorary membership in the other is a possibility.
E-Clubs as a Make-Up Alternative
Among the legislation proposed at the 2004 Council on Legislation in June was item No. 04-18, "to allow attendance credit for a 30-minute interactive club website activity." The passing of this item significantly expanded the definition of make-up meetings, and by extension, Rotary activity. Now, if a member misses a meeting, in order to receive attendance credit, he or she can go online. This offers an alternative to making up a meeting at another club.
An online makeup consists of visiting an E-Club’s website and participating in interactive activities prescribed by that club. Each E-Club offers one or more options for a make-up, ranging from participating in an online discussion to reading an article on the website and corresponding with the club regarding its contents. After registration and participation, a make-up credit form is emailed to the visiting Rotarian (and possibly to the visitor’s home club secretary).
Existing E-Clubs
At the time of this article, the RI website listed 13 chartered Rotary E-clubs.
- England Rotary E-Club of London Centenary
- Finland Rotary E-Club Verkkorotary.fi (Finnish)
- Greece Rotary E-Club of Zante-Hellas (Greek and English)
- Singapore Rotary E-Club 3310
- Hong Kong Rotary E-Club of District 3450
- Taiwan Rotary E-Club of Taiwan (Chinese)
- Latin America Rotary E-Club of Latinoamerica (Spanish)
- Brazil Rotary E-Club of District 4500 (Portuguese)
- USA Rotary E-Club of District 5450
- USA Rotary E-Club of the Southwest, USA
- USA Rotary E-Club of Southeast USA and Caribbean
- USA Rotary E-Club of District 7150 NY 1
- USA Rotary E-Club of District 7890
Links to the above websites can be found at:
http://www.rotary.org/newsroom/
downloadcenter/pdfs/eclub_list.pdf
Annual Evaluation of E-Clubs
Each chartered E-Club must file an annual report whereupon the RI Board evaluates the general content of the club’s website, its adherence to the established guidelines, and the methods it offers to visiting Rotarians for make-up opportunities.
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August Membership |
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New Members: |
None |
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Resignations: |
Lorna Butler |
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Total Membership |
69 |
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August Birthdays |
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04 |
Amy Swenson |
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04 |
Dorothy Schumer |
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21 |
Jane Acker |
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23 |
John Jennett |
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27 |
Ginger Johnson |
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30 |
Doug Ward |
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August Club Anniversaries |
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13 |
Mary Harms (4 years) |
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23 |
Scott Bauer (7 years) |
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28 |
Kurt Mackey (5 years) |
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August Wedding Anniversaries |
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01 |
Paul and Deb McGee (10 years) |
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04 |
Russ and Beth Cross (28 years) |
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12 |
Tim and Tara Gartin (18 years) |
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14 |
John and Cally Jennett (14 years) |
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15 |
Jim and Hilary Ziebold (43 years) |
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16 |
Jim and Valree Dickson (19 years) |
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17 |
Joel and Michele Rogers (16 years) |
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17 |
Les and Karen Wolfe (17 years) |
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18 |
Carolyn and Charles Jons (44 years) |
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21 |
Fred and Lila Johnson (36 years) |
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24 |
John and Janet Lott (33 years) |
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25 |
Jill and Michael Guffy (34 years) |
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26 |
Bob and Deborah Anders (31 years) |
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26 |
Sandy and Richard Horton (45 years) |
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28 |
Myrna and Keith Whigham (43 years) |
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29 |
Arch and Margie Oldehoeft (42 years) |
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29 |
Amy and Mark Swenson (4 years) |
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August Program and Events |
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August 1
Speaker: Rodney Dunn
Position/Organization: Story County Drug Task Force |
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August 8
Speaker: Chuck Jons
Position/Organization: (Retired) Pediatrician, McFarland Clinic
Topic: 10 Questions to Ask Before Retirement |
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August 14
Board of Directors Meeting
Pine Room, Memorial Union, ISU
7:00 am |
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August 15
Speaker: Paul Morrow
Position/Organization: ISU Faculty Representative to the Big 12 Conference |
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August 22
Speaker: Jamie Pollard
Position/Organization: ISU Athletic Director |
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August 29
Speaker: Ken McCuskey and Daryle Vegge
Position/Organization: Sauer-Danfoss
Topic: Sauer-Danfoss |
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August 29
Emergency Residence Project.
For more information or if you are interested in participating, contact Dale Ruigh. |
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New Member Profiles
by Jill Guffy |
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 Frank Amos
Ames Morning Rotary welcomes Frank Amos, a transfer member from Franklin, New York where he was a very active member and past president. Frank is a retired university professor of agronomy.
Frank’s travels, professionally and educationally have taken him around the globe. Cornell University was the site for much of his earlier agricultural education. His service to the military was in Germany followed by an agricultural mission to Punjab, India. He returned to the Midwest and New York for his teaching and research career.
Frank is an active community volunteer with CROP, Iowa Special Olympics, Relay for Life, Appalachian Service Project and Collegiate United Methodist Church of Ames. He enjoys running, bowling and travel.
Married to Rosalie for forty-seven years, Frank is the proud parent of three children and seven grandchildren. After visiting our club for many years, we are pleased to have Frank join us!
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 Karen Cruise
Ames Morning Rotary Club welcomes Karen Cruise. Karen is the GRIP (Great Relationships In Pairs) Mentoring Program Coordinator /Facilitator for Youth and Shelter Services.
Karen studied at Iowa State University and BBA with a major in transportation and logistics.
She is the parent of three active sons, Ames High and Iowa State students. In her free time Karen enjoys staying physically fit, outdoor activities, camping and reading. |
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 Amy Swenson
New member Amy Swenson has been an Ames resident for much of her life. She graduated from Ames High and studied at Brian Cliff College and Colorado State with a degree in Mass Communication. She’s presently the Communications Manager for Iowa Energy Center, Iowa State University.
Before becoming a Rotary member, she participated in Rotary’s GSE India trip. She shared her experiences in a presentation to our group. Amy is leading our new member group project.
Active in our community, Amy is a board member of several organizations: Lutheran Services in Iowa (Beloit), United Way of Story County and Ames Historical Society. Professionally, she is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.
Amy is married and enjoys knitting, exercise and spending time with family and friends. Welcome, Amy! |
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Minutes of Board of Directors
June 12, 2007 |
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Present: Sandy Horton, Kori Heuss, Jim Ziebold, Terry Adams, Dave Miller, Dave Kraemer, Ginger Johnson, Dale Ruigh, Daryle Vegge, Jim Obrecht and Rick Elbert.
Minutes of the May meeting were approved as submitted.
The treasurer’s report was submitted. All budgeted donations have been made.
Dale Ruigh suggested increased involvement in the Emergency Residence Project. It was indicated that additional help in providing meals was needed during the summer. Ruigh moved that the club continue serving the 5th Wed and add 2 meals during the summer months. Ziebold seconded – motion carried.
Sandy Horton reported that volunteers are needed for the Story County Volunteer Center. Nominations are due June 15 to the Story County Alliance for Philanthropy for awards recognizing philanthropy in our community.
The new member orientation at Jill Guffy’s was well received.
The Board accepted with regret the resignation of Kathy Kennedy.
Discussion was held regarding Leave of Absence requests and status.
Discussion was held regarding the early childhood literacy commitment of the club. Dave Kraemer moved that Ames Morning Rotary continue our support of the Reach Out and Read program by providing all books for the six month check- up at McFarland Clinic, at a cost of $3000.00. Ruigh seconded – motion carried.
A revised menu plan was provided by the Memorial Union with an increase in cost for the 2007-08 year.
Dave Kraemer distributed draft copies of the proposed changes in our by-laws which would reflect the new Rotary International Leadership Plan. Much discussion was held regarding changes. Kraemer will provide the additional changes made electronically to the Board and then present to the membership.
Sandy Horton announced a Thank You Party will be held for the Boards of Ames Morning and Noon at the Horton residence, June 20, 5:30 – 7:30 PM.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Adams, Secretary |
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