1. Open meeting: welcome everyone - introduce guests
Regrets: Angela, Frank (at District meetings)
Hugh introduced our new Corporate Member Pen Financial, represented by Mike Bertrand, Christian Baranowski and Kelly Ould. Christian was attending and introduced himself to the group. DG Frank will formally induct our new members at the meeting next week.
3. Toast: Ann
To the Queen and Canada, To the Office of the President of United States, and To the President of Rotary International
4. 4-WAY TEST: Mel
Of the things we think say or do
- Is it the truth?
- Is it fair to all concerned?
- Will it build good will and better friendships?
- Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
6. President’s Report/Correspondence/Announcements:
a. Action items from previous meetings - follow up
b. Reminder – semi-annual dues; donate breakfast funds – a reminder e-mail has been sent out to members. Randy Momot is putting a summary of the breakfast funds donations. Randy will be asking for someone to help him with processing receipts for donations when they are received rather than at the end of the year.
c. TV Auction – Annie – sent out an email to each member listing previous donors that they are being asked to contact. This initial contact is only to determine whether they are going to be able to donate again this year. The actual ask won’t happen until September. The committee is meeting on August 10th and want to assess how much support they can anticipate given the pandemic this year. Annie is asking people to report back to her by August 9th.
d. District Governor visiting next week – we are requesting that members make every effort to attend.
e. District Update – our District 7090 reps:
- District Governor – Frank Adamson
Dave gave a brief report for Frank that he will expand on next week during the official DG visit. A major End Polio fundraiser, the Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Pedal for Polio Plus is being planned for this fall, culminating with an event on both sides of the border on World Polio Day, October 24, 2020.
- Membership Director - Angela Carter
- Board of Directors Member for District 7090 Youth Exchange Corporation- Mike Taylor
Mike reported that he will be working with Club Chair Meghan this year. Student exchange has been suspended for 2020 due to the pandemic. Eligible 2020 candidates will have the opportunity to exchange in 2021.
- Finance Committee Member - Mel Groom
- Public Image Committee Member - Dave Schulz
Dave reported that the District PI committee is focusing attention on supporting the member recruitment process and building plans around web site, database and social media strategy. The PI committee is also planning media strategy, including television, print, radio and social media for this fall’s major Polio fundraiser, the Dr. Ron Mergl Memorial Pedal for Polio Plus.
7. Introduce Speaker: Troy
8. Speaker: Troy, Madison and Quin Killick presented a PowerPoint document showing the January 2020 Killick Yukon Trip to see the Northern Lights.
9. Birthdays/Membership Anniversaries: Members are asked to update their profiles in Clubrunner so that we can recognize every week. Link to tutorial under 'Action Items'.
10. Rotary Moment/Happy Loonies: Paul S.
Rotary Moment:
ROTARY'S WHEEL EMBLEM
A wheel has been the symbol of Rotary since our earliest days. The first design was made by Chicago Rotarian Montague Bear, an engraver who drew a simple wagon wheel, with a few lines to show dust and motion. The wheel was said to illustrate "Civilization and Movement." Most of the early clubs had some form of wagon wheel on their publications and letterheads. Finally, in 1922, it was decided that all Rotary clubs should adopt a single design as the exclusive emblem of Rotarians. Thus, in 1923, the present gear wheel, with 24 cogs and six spokes was adopted by the "Rotary International Association." A group of engineers advised that the geared wheel was mechanically unsound and would not work without a "keyway" in the center of the gear to attach it to a power shaft. So, in 1923 the keyway was added and the design which we now know was formally adopted as the official Rotary International emblem.
11.
Action items:
6b –
All Members – please pay dues as soon as possible
6c –
All Members – please call donors on your list and report back to Annie by August 9th
6d –
All Directors and Committee Chairs – please e-mail your reports to Dave by this Friday August 31 in preparation for the DG visit next week. Dave will compile the reports and forward to Hugh by Monday.
9 –
All Members – Please update your profiles on Clubrunner
Tutorial: https://www.clubrunnersupport.com/article/998-how-do-i-access-and-change-my-profile-information
- Other -
All Members - organize your get together for #RotaryBIGBackyardEvent
www.Rotarybigbackyardevent.org
12. Meeting Adjourned
Next Meeting: Wednesday August 5th, 2020, 7:00pm, Zoom
Official District Governor Visit – Please make every effort to attend.
