Board Highlights - November 11, 2014
Posted by Rita Brown
on Oct 29, 2014
Here are the highlights from the November 11 board meeting...
The Centennial Committee met November 10, 2014. The Gala is scheduled for March 21, 2015. The goal is to have our next Committee meeting date of Dec 8 as a drop dead date to the process finalized so the committee can put together an agenda for the evening.
The History Committee continues to move forward and appears to be on target. Brown is currently looking into securing proclamations from our Governor, Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, the City of Lima and hopefully Allen County.
Baldridge presented an Updated Table of Organization with each committee assigned to a director. Newly named are Jay Begg and Phil Hayne for Christmas Auction and Paul Swartz and Dave Grimm for Polio Plus. Paul and Dave will place emphasis on Polio Plus in January and announce a fund raiser.
Runk indicated Sergeant at Arms co-chair Jim Mason has all positions staffed through February 2015. Runk indicated he will remind him to approach newer members.
Family Promise of Lima Allen County Executive Director Chuck Wolfe was awarded a grant in the amount of $1500 from the Lima Rotary Foundation. Wolfe has also approached businesses within the club and has tried to get them involved. Club Member Art Brinkman from Barbers Give Bikes has come forward and has offered bikes.
Baldridge presented an Updated Table of Organization with each committee assigned to a director. Newly named are Jay Begg and Phil Hayne for Christmas Auction and Paul Swartz and Dave Grimm for Polio Plus. Paul and Dave will place emphasis on Polio Plus in January and announce a fund raiser.
Runk indicated Sergeant at Arms co-chair Jim Mason has all positions staffed through February 2015. Runk indicated he will remind him to approach newer members.
Family Promise of Lima Allen County Executive Director Chuck Wolfe was awarded a grant in the amount of $1500 from the Lima Rotary Foundation. Wolfe has also approached businesses within the club and has tried to get them involved. Club Member Art Brinkman from Barbers Give Bikes has come forward and has offered bikes.
Baldridge and Membership Chair John Ficorilli will attend a Young Professional Luncheon on November 18 and do a recruiting pitch for Rotary.
Frost provided an update on the refurbishing of the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Faurot Park. Labor to complete the work will be donated. Total costs for materials will be $2676. Frost applied for a grant from District 6600 and has been notified that the request will be funded in the amount of $892. He will submit a grant request to the Lima Rotary Foundation for the remaining amount of $1784. The Pavilion refurbishing will occur in the Spring 2015.
Frost provided an update on the refurbishing of the Rotary Arts Pavilion in Faurot Park. Labor to complete the work will be donated. Total costs for materials will be $2676. Frost applied for a grant from District 6600 and has been notified that the request will be funded in the amount of $892. He will submit a grant request to the Lima Rotary Foundation for the remaining amount of $1784. The Pavilion refurbishing will occur in the Spring 2015.
The Annual Christmas Auction, chaired by Jay Begg and Phil Haynes will be held Monday evening Dec 15, 2015. The Monday evening event will be in place of a noon meeting that day.
Decker indicated work on the Special Needs Christmas Party is in process. The event will be held on Saturday December 13, 2014 in the Shawnee Community United Methodist Church.
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army will be held on Saturday December 20, 2014.
Bischoff indicated International Service is looking at a Water Project for next year in Central America. The Committee has a goal of raising $7,500 projected revenue with $2,500 targeted to come from outside corporate firms and $5,000 from club members.
Baldridge and Decker discussed the $100,000 Investment in our Community. Decker presented the criteria. Once both the Foundation and the Rotary Board of Directors have approved it, it will be taken to a Club Assembly for approval. It will be on the agenda for the November 17 meeting if approved by both Boards. If approved by the membership, the $100,000 committee will meet on Wednesday November 19th and announce the $100,000 project with criteria and application process to the media at 2:30 PM. Completed applications will need to be returned by December 12, 2014. Baldridge will submit criteria to the membership in advance and the voting will be in accordance to the Annual Meeting guidelines. Bischoff made a motion to approve the criteria as submitted and Runk seconded the motion. Board approved.
Baldridge and Decker discussed the $100,000 Investment in our Community. Decker presented the criteria. Once both the Foundation and the Rotary Board of Directors have approved it, it will be taken to a Club Assembly for approval. It will be on the agenda for the November 17 meeting if approved by both Boards. If approved by the membership, the $100,000 committee will meet on Wednesday November 19th and announce the $100,000 project with criteria and application process to the media at 2:30 PM. Completed applications will need to be returned by December 12, 2014. Baldridge will submit criteria to the membership in advance and the voting will be in accordance to the Annual Meeting guidelines. Bischoff made a motion to approve the criteria as submitted and Runk seconded the motion. Board approved.
Baldrige indicated applicant Carlene Huston-Kinworthy is uncertain at this time and is rethinking her application.
The Board will table her application until hearing further from her.
The Board approved the application of Kelli DeLong for membership. There were no resignations.
Treasurer Lawson presented the Club’s Financial Report for October 2014. The report reflected income of $19,290 and expenses in the amount of $6,925 with a gain for September 2014 in the amount of $12,364.
Page 2 indicated a balance of $39,330 in checking. She stated a few aren’t paying the $50 assessment for the Centennial Gala. This is not a voluntary charge but a required assessment. She will carry the amount forward to their next statements. Baldridge will also make an announcement to the club.
The Board will table her application until hearing further from her.
The Board approved the application of Kelli DeLong for membership. There were no resignations.
Treasurer Lawson presented the Club’s Financial Report for October 2014. The report reflected income of $19,290 and expenses in the amount of $6,925 with a gain for September 2014 in the amount of $12,364.
Page 2 indicated a balance of $39,330 in checking. She stated a few aren’t paying the $50 assessment for the Centennial Gala. This is not a voluntary charge but a required assessment. She will carry the amount forward to their next statements. Baldridge will also make an announcement to the club.
The Board agreed to continue the cleanup and monitoring or past due accounts.
Baldridge agreed to reach out to Pat Conrath at Husky as they currently do not have any corporate members.
There being no further business, Runk made a motion to adjourn. Frost seconded the motion. Board approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Rita Brown, Secretary