Edmonds Rotary Club
The meeting was called to order at 7:38 a.m. by Pres. Sally Hyde. The agenda
for the meeting was distributed. A few minutes were given to allow attendees to
review the printed minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes approved.
Board of Directors Meeting, Jan 15, 2003
Port of Edmonds Conference Room
SECRETARY REPORT- Bill Moran
The semiannual reports of membership including the corresponding dues were made
to the Rotary District secretary and the Rotary International office. We have
40 active
members and one honorary member (Marlo Foster). Also, a copy of the Rotarian
magazine is to be sent to the Public Library.
WATERFRONT FESTIVAL-- Karen Wiggins
Requests for purchase of booths are coming in. We have a commitment from Lowes
to participate this year.
WEB SITE--Kirk Greiner
He circulated a "Proposal for the moving of the Web SIte".
Discussion followed. We have vendors on the web now. The web site on the back
of the district web service is free. Kirk proposes that we move the web to the
same provider company which has our festival. The cost will be $75 for 5 years
or $215 to make it available to all our members. Joan moved Rudy seconded that
we make this
available. Discussion followed. Kirk amended the motion that we go to Network
Solutions or other provider as deemed best. Doug seconded. Motion passed as
amended
TREASURER' S REPORT --Brent Hagen
We are still in good shape. We have a net of $8l,000. The Balance Sheet,
Report
of Income and Expenditures and supporting reports were passed out to members of
the Board.
Treasurer's Report was approved.
FOUNDATION REPORT --Doug Purcell and Rudy Jones
The Application was mailed December 13 and the acknowledgment of receipt has
been received. The EIN number is in the computer. Donors will be given credit
for charitable contributions received. Rudy questioned the legality of our
saying that we
have a 501C3 approval. Doug assured Rudy that we do have that approval. When
final approval is received, granted donations will be retroactive.
Rudy distributed By-Laws for the Foundation. He proposes that we establish an
acting Board of Trustees separate from the present Rotary Board and that they be
elected on a staggered 3 year term basis. He also proposes that the By Laws be
on
the agenda for the next meeting of this regular Board of Directors. The
original
incorporated name of the new Board is "The Edmonds Rotary Club Foundation".
VOCATIONAL SERVICE -- Doug Purcell
Career Fairs are scheduled for Feb. l4 and March 7.
More information will be forthcoming.
"Rotarians in Business" plaques will be prepared for distribution.
CLUB SERVICE -- Elizabeth Crouch
She was presented with the bill for the printing and materials for additional
Club
Directories.
She has established contact with the Daybreakers--Mike Montgomery
Discussion followed on the use of the membership directories.
Pres. Sally expressed her desire that a committee be appointed. Members to be
Kirk Greiner, Vern Chase, Don Henderson, Rudy Jones and David Stires. This
committee is to be charged with the decision on the use and purpose of the
Directory
and the Web Site.
COMMUNITY SERVICE--Alex Hopkins
Next meeting of the auction committee is Jan 22.
RAMP is a good service project in which members may be involved. The Sr. Center
request has been tabled for lack of a specific purpose for funding. They are
asking
for funds for their general budget.
The Xmas Shopping Spree came out under budget. The Daybreakers paid the bill.
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE--Carl Swenson
Not Too Much.
Peru is in a waiting mode. A grant has been applied for and approval will be
forthcoming.
Youth exchange donation of $250 has been approved,
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 100th ANNIVERSARY PROJECT-- Bill Toskey
Bill passed out a flier listing 5 potential projects for us for participation.
He stated
that the purpose is to help in our community. All of these projects give
opportunities
for club member labor. Other places and things are available. Projects must be
registered by June 15 with completion within 5 years. Pres. Sally stated that she would like for our project to be one of benefit to
the local
citizens--i.e. firemen, policemen, etc. Joan suggested we pursue the # 5 listed
project. Bill Toskey stated they were open to suggestions.
Bill Moran suggested we develop the Elm Street Park into a croquet and/or lawn
bowling facility for Sr. Citizens. We establish parks in the community for the
young
people to play in, why not something for Seniors.. The Sr. Citizen Center could
participate in this activity through the handling of equipment and assignments
of the
facility for use.Pres. Sally encouraged the Elm Street park as a viable project.
MEMBERSHIP--Joan Longstaff
Joan proposed for membership Carol Kinney and Lois Jackson. These were
discussed and appoved to be advertised to our membership.
Pres. Sally brought up the C4W Project which involves the repair of computers
for
donation to foreign countries. There are now about 160 computers and student
trainers going to India. Her question: Could we donate funds to support the
student
travel to India?
Carl moved Pam seconded that we donate $500 to the C4W Project. Rudy explained
a project presently going at the old Woodway High School which involves the
rebuilding of computers. Question called for Motion Passed.
Rudy moved Pam seconded that Brent open a Foundation checking account.
Motion Passed.
Meeting Adjourned. 9:29 a.m.
Bill Moran, Secretary
My new e-mail adddress is : willietmoran@aol.com
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