Here are the highlights from the Board of Directors' meeting on April 14.
 
Publicity for the Centennial is continuing through April with the Rotary posters in a number of bus stop locations around the city.   Financial information has not yet been finalized as the collection of the final payment of the $100 assessment is still ongoing.  The committee was very responsible in keeping cost under control.  A final wrap-up should be provided next month.
 
President Baldridge advised the Board that the Annual Meeting will be held next week Monday April 20 during the regular club meeting. 
 
The MOU regarding the Riverwalk maintenance is in the notes as it does not need to be voted on again.  It is for a 5 year commitment.   Introductory information will be included with the agenda and emailed to members plus handouts will be available at the meeting.
 
Service Awards will be presented to club members at the Annual Changing of the Guard Celebration.  The Board agreed to open the nomination process to the entire membership.  President Baldridge will send a request for nominations to the members.  The Board will make the final selection.
       
David Runk stated he has sent emails to the membership asking how they would like to be involved in the club and so far, 48 members have responded, either at club meetings or via email.  In addition, Runk requested suggestions for projects that club members would like to focus on in the upcoming Rotary Year.  He has several responses.  Suggestions include addressing the homeless in our country and considering the other requests made to the $100,000 committee.  Runk stated he would like to see the club become more hands-on vs. being just a check writing club.   If time allows after the business portion of the Annual Meeting, club members will be given time to have a Table Talk discussion on this topic.  Ehora suggested have the club participate in a community parade.  Labor Day was selected.  The Drum Line will be included.  Ehora will organize it.
 
David Frost stated the refurbishing of the Faurot Park Pavilion will begin on May 4th with the Painters Union doing the work.  It will be a 4 – 5 day project.  They don’t want volunteers from the Rotary Club but we bring doughnuts and coffee each morning.   Also the Faurot Park Pavilion will be the site for the Annual Changing of the Guard Party in June 2015 – weather permitting.  It will be a noon event.
 
The Blood Clinic will be held on Saturday May 2nd
 
Bischoff stated fund raising for the Global Water Project is almost complete.  Lima will be the Lead Club with the host club being in Honduras.  Bob Ruehl is finalizing it.  Rotary International funds will be requested as well as District generated funds. 
 
The Board approved applications for membership from the following:
·         Andrew Wannemacher
·         Tim Sielschott
·         Amy Rode – Husky
The Board accepted the following resignation with regret.
·         Jessika Phillips
 
There being no further business, Schoenhofer made a motion to adjourn.  Fett seconded the motion. Board approved.
 
Respectfully submitted
Rita Brown, Secretary.