Welcome: President Paul Snack welcoming Theresa Quinlan from the Town of Pelham.
President’s Updates:
Membership Social
40 guests and 40+ members attended the joint membership social
It produced a number of individuals and corporate groups looking/considering Rotary with Fonthill or Welland
The idea of the stations was helpful as it gave more ideas on the role of Rotary
Thanks to Kelly for her work with this
Rose Sales
Paul S is our team leader, he distributed books of tickets
Please sell as many as possible prior to June 1
Financial Meeting
Tues, May 29th, 7:30 p.m.
Time Horton’s in Fonthill
Mel G to meet to review financial plan for future year
South African visitors
Still looking for host and volunteer drivers for June 27,28, and 29th for three people
Please talk to Frank A
Supperfest
5 service clubs are being asked to serve the beer/cider/wine
Members with Smart Serve to volunteer
Mel G to get list of dates
Bandshelll
We sponsor Bandshell on August 21st
SummerFest
July 21st
Need volunteers to sign up for the different shifts
Tickets, wristbands and back of bar
Town of Pelham will reimburse the club for the work done per person
The late shift is more valuable
Mudfest
Had over 300 attendees
Brought in $24,000
Bissell’s has been a huge support but is now bowing out
Can’t work this without Bissell’s so this is the last Mudfest
Thanks to Bissells, Pen Financial and all other sponsors
MOTION: That the Rotary Club of Fonthill split the proceeds of the 2018 Mudfest evenly between Big Brothers/Big Sisters this year, Youth Programs and Big Brothers/Big Sisters next year.
Moved: Hugh Seconded: Frank Carried
Fundraising Ideas in lieu of Mudfest
Need to now think about a way to bring in the same amount of money as Mudfest
E.g. Brantford club does a draw for high end “Trip of the Month” valued at $49,000
Tickets would sell for $100 and need to see minimum of 500 tickets
Discussion ensued as to viability of this type of fundraiser
Club members are asked to review options and a discussion will occur at the June 18th board meeting
Youth Exchange
Momot’s are going to a conference in June and Fed needs a short term place to stay
Ann volunteered
June 10th, noon – 4 p..m Youth Recognition event at NOTL Community Center, let Mike Taylor know if you would like to attend
Youth Scholarships
Pat D recommended two recipients for review
Paul Harris Nominees
Let Andrew L know if you are considering a community member with significant contributions
Polio Fund
MOTION: The Board of Rotary Club of Fonthill recommended that $1000 U.S. be donated to the Polio Fund
Moved: Mike T Seconded: Ken S Carried
District Grants Updates:
The District Grant proposal is on hold for this year
We will start to plan for next year’s submission now
Still working on other opportunities to support ELC
We have earmarked the $2500 which was to be in the District Grant as a matched sum, to support ELC tree planting
ELC will be encouraged to apply to a Niagara Community Foundation grant
Tour du Lac
This will take place as a relay on the weekend of July 21st
Please contact Paul A if you are interested in being a driver
Wellspring Walk
This was a successful walk raising over $23,000 with the Pelham walk raising $3,000
