Sunrise Rotary Minutes

August 14, 2002

Julie opened the meeting, at 7:00 a.m. at the Wild Huckleberry. The Budget was discussed. A $400 shortfall was made up from several different areas, and the budget was passed by common consent. Julie reported that Franks cleaning bill has been resolved. The Rocking chair issue will finally be settled. A check is being delivered for payment, by Sarah, and the chair will be taken to Haglund's for installation of a plaque.

The Board discussed the issue of Senior members dues being reduced. The decision to do so is up to the Club to adopt, we could set our own rules, such as, if member is still working, the discount will not apply. Milt will check into it, and report to the Board.

Make a Difference Day project. Carol reported a request given to us by the Catholic Family Services to paint a house interior and clean the yard for an elderly lady. It was moved, seconded, and passed. Carol will set it up and present to the club. She will check with Columbia Paint (Frank Arnold) for donation of paint.

Julie presented a request from the LightHouse Soup Kitchen for monetary assistance. We are unable to do so at this time. Julie received an Email from David Larson for time at the club for a presentation. The Program Committee will fit it in. Classification talks were discussed. It was suggested that they be shortened to Five minutes, so we can fit more in. Many members need to do one. Julie received an Email from RI regarding a Centennial Rotary Ring, which is available. Information will be given to Al for the newsletter. The Board discussed members leaving early. The club will be reminded that to count for attendance, 60% of the meeting must be attended. Several new members were proposed: (Julie has received a little flack about the new membership system.) We will try it for awhile. Jim Huffman proposed Gilbert Mendoza. He is branch manager of the Bank of America North. He is a good Rotary candidate with youth, energy, and enthusiasm. It was moved, seconded, and passed to invite him to join. Ann (in absentia) proposed new member Sheri Tofstad, who has been attending.

She will follow through. Passed by common consent. Rod Higley proposed Walt Horan, and told the group a little about Walt. His invitation was OKed by common consent.

The problem of our breakfast bill was brought up. Kevin is having a hard time getting together with the Red Lion, and the discrepancy is not yet resolved. Sarah suggested we could use the Better Business Bureau's arbitration committee. Jim suggested negotiating by requesting to use our own AV equipment.

Sergeant of Arms seems to be having trouble getting set up in the morning. They feel they need assistance. It's hard to follow through so early in the morning. Discussion followed and followed. Sarah muttered a little. The fact that not all members have signed up for committees was discussed.

How to 'motivate' was discussed. Mark Anderson is over-committed. The attendance report to the district is not being done. Carol will meet with Gene and Rich Benedict to determine who/how this should be done. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Stueckle, Sec'y