Here are the highlights from the May 13 board meeting.
Call to Order Demi Burden
President Demi Burden called the meeting to order at 11:37 A.M. with the following Lima Rotary Club board members present: Demi Burden, Aaron McLaurine, Jennifer Mason, Craig Kupferberg, Russ Decker, Richard Warren, Jeff Unterbrink. Also, Secretary Anne Decker, Treasurer Tracey Regula, bookkeeper Amy Ricker and Andrew Rager were present.
Secretary’s Report Anne Decker
Approval of the April 8, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
Mason made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 8, 2025 board meeting. Russ Decker seconded the motion. Board approved.
Attendance Report for April 2025
No new members joined the club and three members resigned in April. April attendance was 38.042%. The month ended with 141 active members and 3 honorary members.
President’s Report Demi Burden
District 6600 Quadrant Conference
The Rotary District 6600 Quadrant Conference is Saturday, May 17 in Lima. Members of clubs from the southwest quadrant will start the day volunteering at the West Ohio Food Bank, then go to Shawnee Country Club for lunch and family activities during the afternoon.
The Rotary District 6600 Quadrant Conference is Saturday, May 17 in Lima. Members of clubs from the southwest quadrant will start the day volunteering at the West Ohio Food Bank, then go to Shawnee Country Club for lunch and family activities during the afternoon.
District 6600 Reimbursement
Following a vote from the clubs, District 6600 has returned excess funds to the clubs on a per capita basis. Lima’s share is $4,472.88. Russ Decker made a motion that the funds be deposited into the club’s general fund. Kupferberg seconded the motion. Board approved.
Following a vote from the clubs, District 6600 has returned excess funds to the clubs on a per capita basis. Lima’s share is $4,472.88. Russ Decker made a motion that the funds be deposited into the club’s general fund. Kupferberg seconded the motion. Board approved.
Blood Clinic
Approximately 220 people attended the May 10 blood clinic, raising $18,373.95. The club has not yet received the invoice from Lima Memorial Health System.
Approximately 220 people attended the May 10 blood clinic, raising $18,373.95. The club has not yet received the invoice from Lima Memorial Health System.
Avenues of Service Awards
Board members reviewed the names submitted for the annual Avenues of Service Awards and selected the winners. The awards will be presented at the Changing of the Guard on June 30.
Board members reviewed the names submitted for the annual Avenues of Service Awards and selected the winners. The awards will be presented at the Changing of the Guard on June 30.
Allen County Fair Ticket Takers
Regula made a motion to have the club volunteer at the 2025 Allen County Fair, taking tickets for grandstand events in exchange for a $1,000 donation to the club. Unterbrink seconded the motion. Board approved.
Regula made a motion to have the club volunteer at the 2025 Allen County Fair, taking tickets for grandstand events in exchange for a $1,000 donation to the club. Unterbrink seconded the motion. Board approved.
District Grant
Russ Decker reported that he will be applying for a $2,500 district grant to fund the building of a miniature Rotary amphitheater at Safety City. Kupferberg made a motion to approve the application. Mason seconded the motion. Board approved.
Russ Decker reported that he will be applying for a $2,500 district grant to fund the building of a miniature Rotary amphitheater at Safety City. Kupferberg made a motion to approve the application. Mason seconded the motion. Board approved.
Rotary Night at the Locos
Rotary will receive 50 Lima Locos tickets in exchange for our $150 sponsorship. Board members agreed to schedule Rotary Night at the Locos on June 24 when the Locos take on the Mariners. Tickets will be distributed at regular club meetings.
Rotary will receive 50 Lima Locos tickets in exchange for our $150 sponsorship. Board members agreed to schedule Rotary Night at the Locos on June 24 when the Locos take on the Mariners. Tickets will be distributed at regular club meetings.
Board Reports All Board Members
Jeff Unterbrink reported that the Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing committee held its first meeting on May 10. The outing will be held on August 22 at Hidden Creek Golf Club. The committee is currently contacting sponsors.
New Business Demi Burden
Applications
Applications were received from George Venturella – Sales Manager at PERRYproTECH and Rick Sanchez – Police Chief at Lima Memorial Health System. Unterbrink made a motion to approve the applications. Warren seconded the motion. Board approved.
Applications were received from George Venturella – Sales Manager at PERRYproTECH and Rick Sanchez – Police Chief at Lima Memorial Health System. Unterbrink made a motion to approve the applications. Warren seconded the motion. Board approved.
Resignations
Resignations were received from Andrew Lotz, Josh Parker and Scott Neth. Unterbrink made a motion to approve the resignations with regret. Mason seconded the motion. Board approved.
Resignations were received from Andrew Lotz, Josh Parker and Scott Neth. Unterbrink made a motion to approve the resignations with regret. Mason seconded the motion. Board approved.
Leave of Absence
Kelly Schooler has requested an indefinite leave of absence. Russ Decker made a motion to approve the leave of absence. Regula seconded the motion. Board approved.
Kelly Schooler has requested an indefinite leave of absence. Russ Decker made a motion to approve the leave of absence. Regula seconded the motion. Board approved.
Motion To Adjourn
Burden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. McLaurine seconded the motion. Board approved. Burden adjourned the meeting at 12:35 P.M.
Burden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. McLaurine seconded the motion. Board approved. Burden adjourned the meeting at 12:35 P.M.