MULTIPLE PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS RECOGNIZED - Two of our members were recognized, at last weeks meeting, for their continued generous contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Their contributions are used to "Change and Save Lives" through the many international and regional humanitarian and education programs of TRF. John O'Sullivan received his PHF+1 pin and Robin Jowaisas received inn PHF+3 pin. Please extend you personal thanks to these Rotarians for their continuing support of the principals of Rotary.Pictured left to right: RF Chair, Bill Buterbaugh, John O'Sullivan, Prez Cheryl Silvestrini & Robin Jowaisas
PROPOSED MEMBER NOTICE:Mary Popovich, of 2536 E. Lake Rd., Skaneateles, has been proposed for membership by Amy Tormey, and her application has and accepted by the Board of Directors. Mary's classification is "Merchandising". If there are no objections made to the Club Secretary, in writing, within 10 day of this notice, and she has received Rotary Information, Mary will be inducted into our membership on, or following, our meeting of January 29th.
PROPOSING A NEW MEMBER - Building membership in our Rotary club is very important if we are to continue to have healthy and viable service organization. It's necessary that we get our "Ask in Gear", and ASK our friends, neighbors and colleagues to join us in our world of Service Above Self. It is equally important that once we take the first step of bringing them to a meeting, that we understand the process of membership proposal through the induction of the new Rotarian. Outlined below are the steps:
Ask them to join us for a minimum of three meetings to see if they have an interest and would like to make a commitment to Rotary.
If they are interested, fill in the Membership proposal form (a copy can be obtained from Amy Tormey or Bill Blessing, or downloaded from the website, under Site Pages,Joining Rotary)
Present the proposal to the BOD for approval, and once approved then;
the proposed member's name and classification will be posted in the newsletter.
They are to receive Rotary Information from a member of the Membership Committee, and
dues are paid.
Once the above has been completed, they are to be inducted into our membership.
When in question, ask someone on the Membership Committee (Amy Tormey, Ward Vuillemot, Jim McQuiggan, Jean Sardino or Bill Blessing) to give you help. Once we have someone in the membership process, Bill Blessing will shepherd the process so that it does not stall along the way. The new member's sponsor should provide mentoring and support through the initial phase.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING SUMMARY NOTES of Jan. 8, 2015
Your BOD directors met last week on Jan. 8th with the following items discussed and motions passed.
The Rotary Foundation giving and status, to date is:
Annual Giving = $7,320 or 120% of $6,100 goal
PolioPlus = $835 or 42% of $2,000 goal - We need continue effort in this area.
The $1,500 matching dollars have been matched and the club will forward these funds to TRF
We still have matching points available for both Annual and PolioPlus giving.
Membership & Grants seminars of Jan. 17th will be attended by 4 of our members.
Membership Goals and Status reported. We currently have 55 active members and need renewed effort here.
The membership committee has expanded
Membership brochure has be updated.
Membership proposal process defined and published in this newsletter.
There is a membership event scheduled in March (more to come on this)
Membership Proposal - Mary Popovich's membership proposal was accepted and a Proposal Notice is carried in this issue of the Skantarian.
By-Law modifications - to more clearly define the task of the Club Secretary and the Exec-Secretary were approved and will be distributed to the members for general approval and a vote at the end of this month.
Political Issues - were discussed and we are reminded that Rotary clubs are prohibited in taking a position on local or national issues, and if discussed at a meeting, both sides of the issue must be presented equally.
MEETING SETUP
ASSIGNMENTS
Jan 15
Jan 22
Set-up 50/50
Amy Tormey
Timer Whittingham
Ticket Sales
Guido van der Ven
Chuck Williams
Pledge
Ward Vuillemot
Roberta Williams
Invocation
Duane Weaver
Dale Zabel
Be courteous & please get a replacement if you won’t be available for your assignment!
DISTRICT CONFERENCE 2015 - April 24 - 26, The Welch Allyn Lodge, Skaneateles NY. For information and/or to register, go to the D7150 Website or click on the accompanying LIGHT UP ROTARY graphic.
D7150 and RI 2014-15 Future Events
Jan 17th - Membership and Grant Seminars, 10 am to 1 pm, Baldwinsville Library.
MAKE UPS: Remember to report your “make ups” to Skip Plank ASAP. You can email him at fplank@verizon.net It is important to report the work you are doing and the time you are putting in.
MULTIPLE PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS RECOGNIZED -
RI EXCHANGE STUDENTS (2014-15):
