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Rotary Club of Fullerton
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Board Attendance:
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Board Member |
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Board Member |
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Board Member |
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Franki Berry |
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Julianne Haynes |
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Bill Mathy |
P |
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Joyce Capelle |
P |
Bill Hite |
P |
Bob Savage |
P |
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Bob Clark, Jr. |
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Bob Jahncke |
E |
David Schoen |
P |
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Greg Franklin |
P |
Frank Kawase |
P |
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P=Present AE=Absence Excused A=Absent
Additional Rotarians present: Dick Daybell, Ray Hansen, Jim McKamy, Tom Meyer, Mike Oates, Ron Soderquist
Guests: None
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 7:25AM by President Franklin.
Minutes & Secretary's Report: Secretary Jahncke is out of town; his report and minutes of the July meeting were thus deferred until available. Bob Savage reported that membership letters had been sent to: Chao, Barnes, McGrade, Faust, and Klinghoffer. There ensued a discussion about how we could help transition referrals through the process to membership to ensure that we lose no candidates due to snags or delays in the process.
Treasurer's Report: Frank Kawase distributed a budget draft. The budget will be presented at the next meeting for adoption by the board – any questions or input should be directed to Frank with enough lead time to include in the final version next month. Questions raised/answered at the meeting:
- Paul Harris DVD: Bob Clark reported that a local vendor for DVD production was still being sought. Cost estimated at $3500 with first year revenues of $8500.
- Elks Lodge closure: Bob placed high probability on final sale of Elks property and closure of lodge, possibly by end of year. Alternate venue sought for weekly meetings. Elk's rent only was $300/month - should budget $400/month exclusive of catering. Arbor Manor likely to charge more to deliver to a new site. Mike Oates and Bill Mathy are researching alternate sites. Bob will provide update on Elks Lodge status at next meeting; Oates/Mathy to report on alternate site progress next meeting as well.
- Orphanage: El Sauzal project is septic system with an estimated cost of $5-8,000, shared with Oceanside club.
- International/Sister City: budget impact to be determined.
- President's Meetings: Bill corrected estimate - should be $720/year.
- Rotagram: Should now be budgeted as cost neutral since remaining members wanting paper copy are charged cost of production/mailing.
- Track Meet: Frank's budget of $6,000 reflects the reality of prior year spending.
Assistant District Governor: ADG unable to attend the meeting.
President's Report: President Franklin opened the discussion about the Rotary Picnic. We have in the past planned this event with the other two clubs. The other Fullerton Clubs have reported concerns about cost vs. low turnout. Alternates discussed included a family Angels game/tailgate party night (participants paying their own way), skipping the event this year altogether, inviting other clubs to participate in our social events as a way of getting to know them (thus fulfilling the purpose originally intended by the picnic). Consensus reached to pass this year, given the late date, and announce the possibility of a family Angels night. Our representatives at the President's meeting of September 7 will be Joyce Capelle and Bob Radde. We have been asked for a contribution towards Rotary Rose Parade float - $270 allocated.
Director's Reports:
Club Service-Membership: Membership now at 135. Regrettably, John Kunau will be relocating to Oklahoma in September. Again, concerns were raised about losing candidates due to process. Bob Savage will confer with Bob Jahncke to determine how board members can be of help. Mike Oates suggested that members be reminded not to announce their guests as "prospective members". A reminder will be included in the Rotagram. Michael La has been proposed as a member. A discussion ensued about classification (Michael is a realtor) and is there such a thing as too many of a particular classification. District guidelines are liberal on this issue. Ray Hansen suggested that the board approve Michael La, contingent upon a classification review. Hearing no opposition, Mr. La has been contingently approved.
Club Service-Fellowship: Jim McKamy reported that he is searching for a venue for the poker party. Once secured, the date will be announced. Anyone with suggestions (or a house big enough!) for location should call Jim.
Community Service-General: Greg Franklin reported that the concert theme will be "Broadway - Past, Present, Future". Performers will be Fullerton H.S. Academy of the Arts, Fullerton College, and CSUF students, as well as graduates of renown. Griff Duncan has suggested that the $15,000 earmarked for performer should be redirected to defray costs of transporting/housing guest artists and for contributions to the schools providing the talent. Tom Meyer reported on the process used to select the recipient charities last year. Greg asked to start the process earlier this year to enable the selected charities enough advance notice to help sell tickets. Julianne has been in contact with Public Relations folks at CSUF to help promote the event.
Community Service-Youth: Joyce Capelle reported that several dates have been calendared during the year to present the youth services programs such as RYLA, enabling members to hear directly from the youth we have sponsored. She also shared the RYLA yearbook.
International Service: Bob Clark's report is summarized under "Treasurer's Report".
Vocational Service: Franki Berry reported that she has scheduled a fellowship luncheon with her committee and will report at the next meeting.
Old Business:
"Drive Safely" signs for Fullerton Schools: Bill Mathy reported that the City Council has approved the project provided it is cost-neutral to the City (the city cannot make a gift of public funds). Total costs of signs and city labor to install is estimated at $7000. The other clubs were originally expected to share the cost. One of our fellow clubs is experiencing financial difficulty and their contribution to this project may not be possible. We discussed approaching the project incrementally (one sign instead of two per site, for example) but agreed to try to fully implement the project. Greg reported that the Foundation board has approved $8500 per year for the next three years to be awarded to schools. Before their letter announcing this fact is distributed, we should discuss the possibility of their applying some of the year #1 funds towards this project, since it directly benefits schools.
District Awards: Randy McFarland has already created the reporting form for each event to be used for next year's district awards!!! Bill Mathy will distribute to each director.
New Business:
None
ROUNDTABLE:
Bill Mathy will be coordinating next year's hospitality suite at the district conference. The conference will be held at the Doubletree in Orange, with the hospitality events at an adjoining facility. We also discussed ways we might help our fellow club. Mike Oates shared that when he finds a good candidate for Rotary who cannot commit to a luncheon meeting, he refers them to Sunrise. There was general consensus that our members do the same.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:48AM.
Next meeting. . . September 9, 2004