Here are the highlights from the May 9 board meeting.
Call to Order Derek Stemen
President Derek Stemen called the meeting to order at 11:34 A.M. with the following board members present:
Derek Stemen, Jeff Fitzgerald, Lesley Fry, Elizabeth Brown-Ellis, Jeff Unterbrink, Andy Wannemacher and Joel Mengerink. Also, Secretary Anne Decker and Treasurer Tracey Regula were present.
Secretary’s Report Anne Decker
Approval of the April 11, 2023 Joint Board Meeting Minutes
Wannemecher made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 11, 2023 joint board meeting as submitted. Brown-Ellis seconded the motion. Board approved.
Attendance Report for April 2023
Three new members joined the club and one member resigned in April. April attendance was 45.14%. The month ended with 146 active members and 3 honorary members.
President’s Report Derek Stemen
Jay Begg Reverse Raffle
The first fifty numbers in the Jay Begg reverse raffle were drawn at the May 8, 2023 club meeting. Another fifty numbers will be drawn at the May 15 meeting and the remainder will be drawn at the May 22 meeting. Discussion was held about what to do with the 29 unsold tickets. The club will purchase them so the entire 200 numbers can be drawn, as advertised.
The first fifty numbers in the Jay Begg reverse raffle were drawn at the May 8, 2023 club meeting. Another fifty numbers will be drawn at the May 15 meeting and the remainder will be drawn at the May 22 meeting. Discussion was held about what to do with the 29 unsold tickets. The club will purchase them so the entire 200 numbers can be drawn, as advertised.
Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing
Wannemacher reported that sponsors and prize donors are being contacted for this year’s golf outing on August 16. The rain date is August 23.
Wannemacher reported that sponsors and prize donors are being contacted for this year’s golf outing on August 16. The rain date is August 23.
Allen County Fair Ticket Takers
The Allen County Fair has asked if members of the Lima Rotary Club would be ticket takers for the grandstand events at the 2023 fair. The club would receive $1,000 for its services. 17 people have volunteered at this point. Stemen will contact Troy Elwer and let him know we will be able to take tickets at the fair.
The Allen County Fair has asked if members of the Lima Rotary Club would be ticket takers for the grandstand events at the 2023 fair. The club would receive $1,000 for its services. 17 people have volunteered at this point. Stemen will contact Troy Elwer and let him know we will be able to take tickets at the fair.
Spring Blood Clinic
The Spring Blood Clinic was held on May 6. The numbers are not yet available, but approximately 300 people attended. It was noted that the Wapakoneta and Delphos Rotary Clubs held their blood clinics around the same time period and that could have hurt attendance. Stemen will contact Lima Memorial Health System and discuss whether a fall blood clinic will be held, and if future clinics can be scheduled at a time when others are not being held.
The Spring Blood Clinic was held on May 6. The numbers are not yet available, but approximately 300 people attended. It was noted that the Wapakoneta and Delphos Rotary Clubs held their blood clinics around the same time period and that could have hurt attendance. Stemen will contact Lima Memorial Health System and discuss whether a fall blood clinic will be held, and if future clinics can be scheduled at a time when others are not being held.
Change To Lima Rotary Bylaws
Club members have suggested that more than one signature be required on club checks. The board is considering requiring two signatures for checks in excess of $5,000. The matter is being studied and could be brought to the club for a vote at Changing of the Guard.
Club members have suggested that more than one signature be required on club checks. The board is considering requiring two signatures for checks in excess of $5,000. The matter is being studied and could be brought to the club for a vote at Changing of the Guard.
District Conference
Stemen will see if there is still an opportunity to submit a basket to be auctioned at this weekend’s District Conference.
Stemen will see if there is still an opportunity to submit a basket to be auctioned at this weekend’s District Conference.
Shelby Rotary Golf Outing
The Shelby Rotary Club has asked the Lima Rotary Club to enter a team or become a sponsor of their golf outing on July 28. Stemen will announce the golf outing at upcoming club meetings so members can participate if they choose.
The Shelby Rotary Club has asked the Lima Rotary Club to enter a team or become a sponsor of their golf outing on July 28. Stemen will announce the golf outing at upcoming club meetings so members can participate if they choose.
Rotary Tour For MESA
The Rotary Bicycle Tour for MESA is June 24-28. It will not visit Lima this year. The club and foundation traditionally make a $5,000 donation to MESA. Stemen is working with the Foundation on this presentation.
The Rotary Bicycle Tour for MESA is June 24-28. It will not visit Lima this year. The club and foundation traditionally make a $5,000 donation to MESA. Stemen is working with the Foundation on this presentation.
Membership Initiatives
Several board members have contacted potential new members. There has been some interest, but no applications have been submitted at this time.
Several board members have contacted potential new members. There has been some interest, but no applications have been submitted at this time.
Board Reports All Board Members
Empowering Girls Lesley Fry
There is nothing new to report on the Empower Girls committee.
PolioPlus Derek Stemen
Nearly $3,000 has been collected for PolioPlus.
Treasurer’s Report Tracey Regula
Regula shared information from the Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. The club’s total income through April 30, 2023 is $106,899.97. Total expenses are $86,791.48. Net income is $20,108.49. Fitzgerald moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Unterbrink seconded the motion. Board approved.
New Member Applications
There are no new member applications at this time.
Resignations
There are no resignations at this time.
Motion To Adjourn
Regula made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Fry seconded the motion Stemen adjourned the meeting at 12:34 P.M.