Board Highlights June 9, 2015

Posted by Rita Brown 
on Jun 12, 2015
 
Here are the highlights from the June 9 board meeting...
 
President Esther Baldridge called the meeting to order at 11:45 AM 
 
Secretary Rita Brown shared the Club Attendance Report for May 2015.  Attendance for the month remained consistent at 46.15% with 177 active members.  We have five new members going through orientation, the fiscal year will end with 182 active members.   
 
Baldridge stated the Lima Rotary Club will be a sponsor for the US Army Band performing on July 2nd at the Rotary Faurot Park Pavilion.  Members are encouraged to attend the evening concert at the newly renovated Pavilion.  Details will follow.
                                                                                               
Anne Decker stated the money has been turned in for the Spring Blood Clinic held Saturday May 2nd. 
 
The Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for Wednesday June 17th  at Hidden Creek Golf Club.  Currently seventeen teams are signed up for the Golf Outing with an expectation of having 25 teams play.
 
New Member Applications were received for
Ø      Lesley Fry – OSU
Ø      Susan Mann – UNOH  
Begg made a motion to approve the applications.  Warren seconded the motion.  Board approved.
 
Resignations were received from
Ø      Cheryl Lawson
Ø      Tony Cox
Bischoff made a motion to accept the resignations with regret.  Frost second the motion. Board approved.
 
The Board approved the renewal of the contract with the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center with no increase in cost. 
 
Club Treasurer Kevin Bill will provide a report to the Board to determine the club’s status and need for an audit with the change in the Treasurer’s position.  The Board will request the Audit Committee apply sound financial procedures so we adhere to our bi-laws regarding the audit.
 
A new policy has been written outlining the Lima Recognition Point Match Program for Paul Harris Fellows.
New Members who contribute $500 will be given available points to bring their contribution to $1,000 in order for the member to achieve Paul Harris status. There is no further match for contributions beyond that level.  However, members can give recognition points to other active members to assist members achieve PHF status or an additional recognition level. 
 
President Baldridge thanked Board Members Jay Begg, Bob Fett, Richard Warren and Michael Schoenhofer for their service on the Board.  Their terms will expire June 30, 2015.
 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
 
Respectfully
Rita Brown
Lima Rotary Club Secretary