Dues Increase

Posted by Dave Frost 
on Jun 17, 2016
 
The Board of Directors of the Lima Rotary Club has voted to increase dues.
 
Due to increasing costs for meals, Civic Center rental, Rotary International dues, and other expenses, the Lima Rotary Club will see its first increase in dues in more than 15 years.
  • 2016-2017 contracts and fees for both the Veterans Memorial Civic And Convention Center ($250/week) and Milano’s Café ($9.83/per person, per meal) were discussed and unanimously approved by the Board Of Directors.
  • 2016-2017 stipends of $400 per month for Club Secretary, Treasurer and Social Media were reviewed and approved unanimously by the Board Of Directors.
  • In order to maintain a balanced budget, the Board Of Directors unanimously approved the following increase in dues, effective July 1, 2016:
    • Individual Members: $25/Quarter
    • Corporate Members: $50/Quarter
    • In addition, visitors meals will also be increasing to $15/meeting, with the understanding that members bringing prospective members are eligible to receive credit for the visitor's lunch if and when the visitor joins the club.
    • Over the last 15 plus years, the club has experienced significant increases in dues from Rotary International and District 6600, along with costs pertaining to food service.  Unfortunately, the club can no longer absorb these costs without increasing dues.
  • Kevin Bill of Rea & Associates will continue to serve as the Lima Rotary Club Treasurer.  Amy Ricker will take over the responsibilities currently being performed by Joy Gentry at Rea & Associates.  Amy’s duties will include, but are not limited to: emailing/mailing quarterly statements & invoices, accounts receivable, accounts payable, collection and transfer of funds to the Lima Rotary Foundation, as well as fielding general billing questions from the membership. 
  • A balanced budget for the Rotary Year 2016-2017 was presented and unanimously approved by the board of directors.