Here are the highlights from the November 10 board meeting.
Call to Order Craig Kupferberg
President Craig Kupferberg called the meeting to order at 11:36 A.M. with the following board members present: Craig Kupferberg, Troy Elwer, Josh Unterbrink, Carol Buettner, Beth Seibert, Corey Frazer, Russ Decker. Also, Secretary Anne Decker and Treasurer Amy Ricker were present.
Secretary’s Report Anne Decker
Approval of the October 13, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Unterbrink made a motion to approve the minutes of the October 13 board meetings. Seibert seconded the motion. Board approved.
Attendance Report for September 2026
Two new members joined the club and no members resigned in October 2026. October attendance was 36.552%. The month ended with 131 active members and 5 honorary members.
President’s Report Craig Kupferberg
PolioPlus Campaign Report
The amount collected in the club’s PolioPlus campaign is not yet available. The board agreed to continue the campaign to increase the number of donations.
The amount collected in the club’s PolioPlus campaign is not yet available. The board agreed to continue the campaign to increase the number of donations.
Tax Return
The club’s tax return has been completed and filed. Russ Decker made a motion to authorize Anne Decker to pay the $925 invoice to Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer, Regula & Sherer CPAs and to sign the necessary paperwork. Elwer seconded the motion. Board approved.
The club’s tax return has been completed and filed. Russ Decker made a motion to authorize Anne Decker to pay the $925 invoice to Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer, Regula & Sherer CPAs and to sign the necessary paperwork. Elwer seconded the motion. Board approved.
Young Professionals
Elwer has discussed possible collaborations with Lima Young Professionals, a Chamber of Commerce organization for professionals from the ages of 18-45. The YP will be invited to join the club for our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Social. The date has not yet been scheduled.
Elwer has discussed possible collaborations with Lima Young Professionals, a Chamber of Commerce organization for professionals from the ages of 18-45. The YP will be invited to join the club for our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Social. The date has not yet been scheduled.
Special Needs Christmas Party
The Special Needs Christmas Party is December 12 at Apollo Career Center from 11:30-1:00. Demi Burden and Sophie Loser are chairing the event. Volunteers and gifts are being sought.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
The club is ringing bells for the Salvation Army on November 21. Cam Clark is recruiting volunteers.
The club is ringing bells for the Salvation Army on November 21. Cam Clark is recruiting volunteers.
Haiti Eye Clinic Request
Global Eye Project has requested a donation to help them build an eye clinic in Haiti. The board asked Kupferberg to request that the organization fill out a Lima Rotary Foundation grant application.
Global Eye Project has requested a donation to help them build an eye clinic in Haiti. The board asked Kupferberg to request that the organization fill out a Lima Rotary Foundation grant application.
Chamber of Commerce Dues
Russ Decker made a motion to approve the annual Chamber of Commerce dues in the amount of $285. Elwer seconded the motion. Board approved. Unterbrink abstained.
Russ Decker made a motion to approve the annual Chamber of Commerce dues in the amount of $285. Elwer seconded the motion. Board approved. Unterbrink abstained.
Board Reports
Holiday Home Tour
Holiday Home Tour
Russ Decker reported that he met with home owners to discuss the December 6 Holiday Home Tour. Tickets are on sale for $20 in advance or $25 day of the tour. Brochures and tickets are at the printer and will be ready this week. Russ Decker asked the board their opinion of sending club members 5 tickets to either sell or buy, beginning with the 2027 tour. The board agreed it was a good way to increase sales and should be pursued next year.
Christmas Extravaganza
Elwer reported that he and Michael Sarno are working on the December 21 Christmas Extravaganza and are seeking live and silent auction items. This is Dan Bucher’s last year for chairing the raffle and a replacement will be needed in 2027.
Elwer reported that he and Michael Sarno are working on the December 21 Christmas Extravaganza and are seeking live and silent auction items. This is Dan Bucher’s last year for chairing the raffle and a replacement will be needed in 2027.
Treasurer’s Report Amy Ricker
Ricker shared information from the club’s Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. The club’s total income through October 31, 2026 is $55,985.32. Total expenses are $39,575.31. Net income is $16,410.01.
Elwer made a motion to approve the treasurer’s reports from September and October 2026. Unterbrink seconded the motion. Board approved.
Frazer made a motion to approve the transfer of $20,184.35 profit from the Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing to the Scholarship Fund. Buettner seconded the motion. Board approved. Ricker stated that there are two outstanding invoices from the golf outing in the amount of $500.
A lengthy discussion about accounts receivable was held. Frazer made a motion to send letters to members with high past due balances asking them to pay or have their membership suspended. Russ Decker seconded the motion. Ricker will send those members’ statements to Anne Decker who will include them with the letters.
New Business Craig Kupferberg
There are no new member applications and no resignations.
Unterbrink made a motion to approve leave of absence requests for Mary Elmquist-Lane and Bob Komminsk. Buettner seconded the motion. Board approved.
Unterbrink made a motion to approve leave of absence requests for Mary Elmquist-Lane and Bob Komminsk. Buettner seconded the motion. Board approved.
Motion To Adjourn
Russ Decker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Elwer seconded the motion. Board approved. Kupferberg adjourned the meeting at 12:35 P.M.
Russ Decker made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Elwer seconded the motion. Board approved. Kupferberg adjourned the meeting at 12:35 P.M.