THE GALLIPOLIS ROTARY CLUB

Attending included Shawn Siders, Debbie Saunders, Margaret Evans, Shirley Doss, Lou Ellen Werry, Chuck Clark and Gordon Amsbary.

The first order of business was a request from Shirley Doss for the club to reappoint and confirm Resty Alonzo as the club’s representative to the Gallia County Council On Aging board.  Shirley moved this request which was seconded by Debbie Saunders.  The motion carried.  Congratulations, Resty!

Treasurer’s Report—Shawn distributed the new financial reports for the club noting the receipts from the BEF Festival now show in our checking account.  The funds raised with the Kindle raffle have been disbursed to benefit the middle school libraries in Gallia county.  All club liabilities have been paid with the exception of the ice cream/tent rental bill from the Festival.  After some discussion the motion to accept the financial report was made by Shirley Doss and again seconded by Debbie Saunders.  Motion carried.

Christmas Dinner—Shirley led the discussion regarding the planned Christmas dinner and ornament exchange which will be held on Tuesday, December 14th, at the Merry Winery.  Our meal will be catered by the Park Front Diner which has been catering at the Winery this year.  A signup sheet will be distributed during upcoming meetings regarding the menu choices.  The club will provide some appetizers and members are encourage to donate toward any wine to share.  A formal invitation will be extended to our Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, Elaine Householder, and her family to join in our festivities.

Books for Rotary Reads—Margaret Evans proposed the club purchase at least one new children’s book for each first grade class we read to each month.  After some discussion it was recommended that Shirley Doss compile a books list for this effort.

Membership Approved—The board approved the membership of Lee Bauman of Wing Haven in Vinton.  Lee will be inducted on November 9th.

Program Schedule—Shirley Doss reported the finalizing of the program schedule for the balance of the Rotary year.  This schedule will be posted to our web site and blog as soon as possible.

The meeting was adjourned.

Members Present:  Lou Ellen Werry, Margaret Evans, Jodie McCalla, Debbie Saunders, Shawn Siders, Chuck Clark.

Lou Ellen called the meeting to order. 

Margaret discussed the Membership event to be held on September 21st.  Chuck will check into possibly having it at the French Art Colony.  Margaret will get Silver Bridge coffee and Jodie will work on invitations.

Treasurer’s Report:  Shawn reported that a few people have quite a bit of money due in outstanding dues.  It was recommended to draft a letter to Rotarians owing more than $400 in dues.  Shawn also reported that he needs someone to audit the books at year end. 

The commitee also discussed a Kindle raffle during the Bob Evans Farm Festival to help fund some literacy projects for the middle schools.  Debbie reported that they are in great need for books since they are no longer part of the High School library.

Debbie also asked the board to sponsor the Dictionary project again this year.  This would cost an estimated $772.  Jodie motioned in favor of this, Chuck seconded, all were in favor.

The board meeting was dismissed.

Attendees Present:  Shawn Siders, Chuck Clark, Shirley Doss, Lou Ellen Werry, Jenny Evans, Jodie McCalla, Bonnie McFarland.

Lou Ellen reported that the DG will be visiting next week at the morning meeting.  He will be meeting with the board on Monday night, 7/26/2010.  Chuck will report on our membership statistics, Shawn will give a brief Treasurer’s Report, and Jodie will report on the Rotary Memorial Scholarships and the Rotary presence on Facebook.  Shirley and Lou Ellen will give an overview of the club & our programs.

Shawn reported that we have not received dues from a few active members for many months.  Bonnie moved to approve Mel’s medical mission, Shirley seconded, all were in favor.  Jodie moved to table the budget until next meeting so we each had a chance to review. 

 Bonnie presented the board with the Partners of Hope Cancer Coalition, they are asking for a donation of $325.  Jodie motioned to approve, Jenny seconded, all were in favor.

Jodie also asked the club to consider registering to cook chili at this year’s Chili Fest on October 2, 2010. 

 Meeting was adjourned.

Meeting Attendees: Mel Simone, Resty Alonzo, Shawn Siders, Bonnie McFarland, Shirley Doss, Kevin Petrie, Deb Rhodes, Gordon Amsbury (guest).

President Bonnie called the board meeting to order for her last time today.  Thank you to Bonnie who has done an excellent job as President this year!! (more…)