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The Scoop - July 12, 2021
Family Promise is helping homeless families get back on their feet.
Lima has had a homeless shelter for women and a homeless shelter for men, but until Family Promise came into existence, there was no shelter that served families. Family Promise is an all inclusive, faith-based agency helping homeless families achieve and sustain independence by helping them find employment and housing. Executive Director Hellen Douglas told us that homelessness is a crisis. "33% of the homeless population have children. They're families. They don't want us to find them because they're afraid that their kids will be taken. We want to bring them in. We want to show them love/ We want to give them hope. We want to assist them so they're self sufficient." Family Promise is funded entirely by donations. Board member Rick Shields encouraged us to sign up for golf outing on July 24 which is one of their major fundraisers. Family Promise can shelter three families at a time, but they hope to increase that in the future.
Jeff Fitzgerald began his year as club president by hoping for a normal year. "When we talk about my year we're just talking about getting back to normal, meeting in person. We lost that for a long time. I'm hearing a lot of suggestions. I will listen to all suggestions and promise to do my very best."
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Locos
Join us tonight for Rotary Night at the Lima Locos!
How about a little baseball with our very own Lima Locos? We begin the new Rotary year with a “Lima Rotary Night at the Lima Locos!” Friday, July 16th, 7:05 pm game time at Simmons Field. This is a chance for some FUN & FELLOWSHIP, promote the Rotary mission and enjoy a Locos game as they fight for a playoff spot.
Contact President Jeff for tickets and join us for what we're sure will be an enjoyable evening.
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Movies in the Park
Round up the family and enjoy our next Movie in the Park, Frozen II, on July 17th in Faurot Park.
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Golf Outing
Register now for the Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing on July 21 and support our scholarship fund!
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the annual Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing. It will be held on Wednesday, July 21st at Hidden Creek Golf Course with a rain date of Wednesday, August 25th. The Golf Committee is working closely with Hidden Creek Golf Course to again ensure our participants' safety against COVID.  
Last year we had 27 teams competing and raised over $40,000, all of which went to benefit the Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund. The Rotary Memorial Scholarship Fund selects persons who live or work in Allen County who are in pursuit of a degree or certification and will attend a school or college in Allen County. The intent of the scholarship is to encourage Allen County employees and residents to work and plan for their futures within our county. As of March 2021, over 1,089 adults wishing to continue their education have received scholarships from the Lima Rotary Club. These scholarships total over $817,250. Degrees or certifications can be achieved at the Apollo Career Center (Adult Education), Bluffton University, Rhodes State College, The Ohio State University at Lima and the University of Northwestern Ohio. All residents who live in and employees who work in Allen County are eligible.      
The golf outing is open to the public so please invite your friends to join us. Contact Andy Wannemacher today to register or click here to register online.
 
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Social
We have a fun social night planned for July 22.
The Lima Rotary Club's July social meeting will be on the 22nd at Adah Ellerbrock's totally nifty 50s house at 2412 Merit Avenue. There is a theme of 50s retro social attire. You don't have to dress up but it would be fun if you did. Please RSVP to Demi by the 16th so Adah can prepare for the proper amount of people. 
 
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Board Highlights
Here are the highlights of the July 13th board meeting.
Call to Order                     Jeff Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald called the meeting together at 11:40 AM with the following Board Members present:  Carol Buettner, Andy Farley, Joel Mengerink, Derek Stemen, Andy Wannemacher and John Ficorilli.  Also attending were Treasurer Dan Best, Secretary Rita Brown and Anne Decker.
 
Secretary’s Report               Rita Brown
Approval of June 2021 - Board Minutes
Buettner made a motion to approve the Minutes of the June 8th Board Meeting as submitted.  Ficorilli seconded the motion.  Board Approved
Approval of the July 6, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes  
Farley made a motion to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting regarding Rotary Sponsorship of the Lima Locos. Best seconded the motion. Board approved. (Details follow in the President’s report.)
Attendance report for June 2021 and past 6 months statistics
Our year ended with 142 Active Members and 4 Honorary Members for a total of 146.  Attendance has improved by 13.48% since July, 2020.  Our Gender, Age and Years of Service distributions have remained mostly consistent. 
 
President's Report                     Jeff Fitzgerald                      
   Officer & Paid Position Succession Plan
Fitzgerald welcomed New Board Members Elizabeth Brown-Ellis, Lesley Fry and Joel Mengerink.  Farley made a motion to approve the following positions effective July 1, 2021:  Derek Stemen to the position of Incoming President, Lesley Fry to the position of Vice President along with John Ficorilli to the role of President Ex-Officio. Anne Decker was re-appointed to the Social Media and Marketing position, Amy Ricker was re-appointed Treasurer’s Clerk, and Rita Brown was named Club Secretary each at the rate of $400 a month. Wannemacher seconded the motion.  Board approved. 
 Board Member Committee Assignments
The Board reviewed the Committee Chair Assignments in place.  As Roy and Esther Baldridge will be relocating to MI in October 2021, special attention will be focused on filling the Leadership roles for the Disabled Children’s Christmas Party, the 4-Way Test  Essay Contest and the Riverwalk Committees.    Those interested should speak with Esther or Roy.
Rotary International Annual Fund Trends
Each year, the club sets goals for contributing to the Rotary International’s Annual Fund and Polio Plus campaigns.  The pandemic has made reaching our goals challenging   However during 2020- 2021, the Lima Club was able to meet and slightly exceed its goal!  Congratulations and thank you to all who participated.
Club Zoom Account - for Leadership Meetings and Weekly Club Meetings 
Last year, the Club used President Ficorilli’s Zoom Account.  The cost for a Zoom Account is $158 annually.  Farley made a motion for the Lima Rotary Club to create a Zoom Account for its own use.  Decker will create and control the account Buettner seconded the motion.  Board approved.
Rotary Night at the Locos.
The Rotary Club has sponsored the Locos Baseball Season for several years.  Our banner is hanging at Simmons Field and the Club is listed as a sponsor on the Locos website.   We had a Facebook Inquiry regarding “Rotary Night at the Locos” and sponsorship of the remaining Locos Season.  The Board approved this Friday evening July 16th as “Rotary Night at the Locos” and sponsorship of the remaining season.  We were given 50 game tickets and more are available if needed.  An invoice for $250 will be sent to Anne Decker for payment.  Decker requested photos be sent to her for the Rotary Facebook page.
 
Board Reports                                                                                                                                    
Golf outing                            Andy Wannemacher
Wannemacher stated we will have 29 or 30 teams participating.  We currently do not have a celebrity putter identified as Father Ross is not available.  At this time, we need 3 more volunteers.  Michael Ayers will be contacted to take photos.
Legacy Arts Streets Project – August 7th               John Ficorilli   
The Legacy Arts Fair will be held in downtown Lima on August 7th from 12 noon until 8 PM.  Ficorilli will erect the Lima Rotary Club Tent and members of the club will man the Water Station from 12 noon until 8 PM.  Stemen made a motion to authorize Ficorilli to purchase the water and to spend up to $100 in expenses for the event.  Wannemacher seconded the motion.  Board approved. 
 
Treasurer’s Report              Dan Best
Best reviewed the Financial Documents with Previous Year Comparison as of June 30, 2021.
He stated there was a year over year increase in net worth of $9,424. Income decreased by $17,840 because of dues reductions provided to members from the suspension of a substantial number of in-person meetings due to the Coronavirus and decreased membership. 
Some meeting suspension expense savings were also realized including $1,800 in Civic Center room rent and $6,900 in meal costs. Other expense savings included nearly $10,000 due to the suspension of District 6600 dues for the year.  He also reviewed the A/R Summary Report. The accounts receivable net of amphitheater pledges decreased by $4,500 compared to last year. 
Budget for 2021 – 2022
Best will begin work on the 2021 – 2022 Budget.
Buettner made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.  Mengerink seconded the motion.  Board approved.
 
New Business                       Jeff Fitzgerald
District Governor Mary Aufdenkampe will visit the Lima Rotary Club on August 30, 2021.  She will meet with the Rotary Board and the Foundation Board at 11:00 AM and address the club members immediately following at the regular noon meeting.
World Polio Day – Sunday October 24, 2021
The Club will acknowledge World Polio Day on Monday October 25th.  The active Campaign will begin the first week in October                .                                                              
New Member Application      Rita Brown
                Cindy Endsley, Spencerville Local Schools Superintendent
Farley made a motion to approve the application of Cindy Endsley.  Stemen seconded the motion.  Board approved.
                Chad King, Citizens National Bank -
SVP/City President of CNB’s Lima Market 
King had been an active member of the Lima Rotary Club starting in 2005 and is ready to return at this time.  Stemen made a motion to fast-track Chad King and return him to active status.  Ficorilli seconded the motion.  Board approved.   
 
Resignations                                                                                                                         
Ken Dysert    
Fitzgerald made a motion to accept Dysert’s resignation with regret.  Best seconded the motion.  Board approved.
               
Adjourn
Buettner made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:50 PM.  Farley seconded the motion.  Board approved.
Respectfully submitted
Rita Brown, Club Secretary
 
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Upcoming Events
Movies in the Park Presents Frozen II
Faurot Park
Jul 17, 2021
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
 
Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing
Hidden Creek Golf Club
Jul 21, 2021
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Social Meeting
Adah Ellerbrock's House
Jul 22, 2021
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
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Speakers
Jul 19, 2021 12:00 PM
Jul 26, 2021 12:00 PM
Lima Refinery Update
Aug 02, 2021 12:00 PM
Aug 09, 2021 12:00 PM
Allen County Fair Preview
Aug 16, 2021 12:00 PM
Aug 23, 2021 12:00 PM
Aug 30, 2021 12:00 PM
Rotary District 6600 Governor
Sep 06, 2021
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