Present: Vern Chase (President), Sharon Peterson, Warren Bradbury, Elizabeth Crouch, Pam Halsan, Don Henderson, Sally Hyde, Mike Kealy, Joan Longstaff, Rod Norman, Sherry Ramm, David Stires, and Larry Throndsen.
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30am by President Vern Chase.
2. Secretary Report. Sharon – Minutes will be approved at the next board meeting.
3. Treasurer’s Report. Mike - Mike unable to attend meeting.
4. SCOTTY. Doug Purcell will present Scotty with a contract.
5. BYLAWS. Sally moved, Larry seconded and board approved the language change in club bylaws reflecting vote on members’ past due account as follows:
“The membership of any member delinquent in payment of amounts owing to the club, including, without limitation, dues and luncheon fees, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date on which such amounts become due and owing will automatically be terminated under the provisions of Article XI, Section 3 a and b, "Termination - Non-payment of Dues" of the Rotary Club of Edmonds Constitution on the later of such ninetieth (90th) day or sixty (60) days after written notice from the club that such amounts are delinquent ("Termination Date"). Persons believing themselves to have special circumstances may apply to the club board for a waiver so long as such written application has been received by the treasurer or the president prior to the last meeting of the board before the Termination Date.”
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS: a. Club Service. Pam – Fireside late March at Don’s. Past presidents 02May.
b. Community Service. Warren - $1350.00 left in the budget. Budget left over as
follows; Pathways (YMCA) $500.00, Art Walk $90.00 per quarter, Homeless Youth $90.00 per quarter, Clothes for Kids $250.00 (winter coats).
Sally request $200.00 for District Confirence Door Prize. (approved)
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c. Waterfront. Karen – Status of contracts with the Port of Edmonds and Craig Cooke should be finalized within the week.
d. International Service. Sherry – Thailand trip update and an update on other projects, funds and allocations. Sally discussed the additional funding for Muhammed, requesting $1,000.00.
e. Vocational Service. Mike Kealy – Our club picnic “Picnic in the Park” will be held on the 10th of August at the Edmonds Park.
f. Membership. Joan – An update on procedures for processing new members. Joan moved to approve the following proposals for membership; Mauri Moore – Journalism, retired (Don Henderson), Mauri Moore – Journalism, retired (Don Henderson), S Reece Lewis – Previous member of our club, Jim Orbis, Rex Klein – Photography, color printing. Warren and Mike Kealy seconded. Approved.
g. Centennial Project. Vern and Larry - Contractor and Financial discussions with Rick Steves’ and the YWCA. Danyo has come up with a new contractor.
h. Luncheon Committee. Don Henderson and Michael Kealy – reported on the results of study and member survey. We will stay with Scotty and manage a viable guarantee and new catering fees.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Port’s storage container – ½ of 20ft. container designated to the Yacht Club, ¼ to each of the Rotary Clubs. Rate is $20.00 per month.
b. Joan moved to lower the cost of guest and visiting Rotarian lunches, much discussion followed. The cost for Scotty is 12.00 per plate. Sharon moved $12.00 for Guests and visiting Rotarians. Sally seconded. Motion carried.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Greg Mummy – request to terminate
b. Adam Cobb – Request for three (3) month leave of absence
c. Christi Samples – Request to terminate (moving to S Everett-Mukilteo Club)
Joan moved to approve the above member requests, Pam seconded. Approved.
d. Discussion on club policy regarding alcoholic beverages being brought into to clubroom at luncheon. Decided this is a non issue.
e. The roster will convert from the small blue binder to a 8 ½ x 11inch booklet.
12.Meeting adjourned at 9:05a.m.
Recorded by Sharon Peterson, Secretary
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