Monday, November 16, 2009

Club Assembly Reports Board Activities

OPENING: Bob Bramlage managed Sergeant-at-Arms duties greeting Rotarians and guests to the 3765th meeting of SGR. Ray Robinson lead the SGR Choir in a rousing rendition of "You’re A Grand Old Flag." Richard Isom invited members to follow him in the Pledge of Allegiance and Terance White asked for the blessings of heaven on the meeting and the meal.

Ken Sizemore conducted Horseplay on behalf of the dictionary project. Fines were collected by Ken Seefeld.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: President Ken Sizemore read a thank you card from Ada Ann Pratt for kindnesses shown her family by members of SGR following the death of Rotarian Lee Pratt.

Kyle Case was elected to fill the board seat vacated by Jerry Rasmussen.

Greg Basso reminded members of their opportunity to purchase wheelchairs during the holiday season. Last year, SGR members donated 28 chairs. See Greg for more information.

Reed Noble expressed appreciation for help in distributing dictionaries to 3rd graders throughout the district and encouraged members who have still not completed their assignment, to do so before Thanksgiving.

PROGRAM: Because the scheduled speaker did not show up, President Ken called for a Club Assembly asking board members to report on activities relating to their assignments. President-elect Grant Carter announced plans for a competitive membership drive.

Terance White explained the process for nominating new members and encouraged the club to consider those within their circle of influence for membership.

Bill Fowler, who oversees club PR, noted he has scheduled announcements about Rotary meetings, including the date, time and scheduled speaker, on the Spectrum’s community calendar.

Jeff Morby was enthusiastic about ongoing plans to landscape the SK8 Park and his hopes for expanding membership. He also announced the Utah Rotary District Conference golf tournament on Thursday, May 13, 2010 and encouraged members to put a team (or two) together, with proceeds going to Polio Plus to meet the polio challenge.

Linda Sappington reminded SGR the club’s all time high was 118 members. Today there are 73 members with 4 honorary members but about 20% of club members have not participated in any club activities this year. She also reminded members of the upcoming Utah Rotary District Conference, May 13-15, 2010 in St. George and asked for support for the event.

Ken Seefeld acknowledged Kris Neal for her efforts to organize the club’s financial records - noting bills for the first quarter of 2010 will be sent electronically on December 1. He also reminded members of their opportunity to donate above and beyond their dues by making a voluntary contribution to EREY ("Every Rotarian, Every Year") and to Polio Plus.

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