Here are the highlights from the September 11 board meeting.
Call to Order Paul Swartz
President Swartz called the meeting to order at 11:30 AM with the following members present: Peggy Ehora, John Ficorilli, Susan Hubbell, Jed Metzger, Tracie Sanchez, Catheryn Sarno, Theresa Schnipke, Anne Decker, David Runk and Secretary Rita Brown.
Secretary’s Report Rita Brown
Attendance report
The attendance report for August indicates a gain of six new members. At this time, our current membership is at 171 active members which is a gain of five for the first two months of the new year.
Presidential Citation Award 2018 – 2019 Paul Swartz
Swartz provided the Board Members with the 2018 - 2019 Rotary Citation Criterion. Progress is underway in achieving the citation again this year.
Rotary Basics Reference Guideline for Members
Brown provided each Board Member with the new Rotary Basics Reference Guide for Members that briefly covers RI history and values, the structure of the organization, and focuses a little on the future. It provides a Glossary of Rotary Terms. The cost is $2 each. Brown suggested ordering them for the membership and handing them out at the club meetings. Swartz also suggested that Board Members consider delivering the remaining ones to those who don‘t attend as a way of reconnecting with them. Sarno made a motion to order the booklets and Hubbell seconded the motion. Board approved.
Board Reports
Grant Request updates David Runk
Runk stated the original requests for District Grants for the Amphitheatre and the Kendrick Woods Boardwalk upgrade were submitted by July 31, 2018. The District Grant Committee is asking for additional information on each request by Friday September 14, 2018. Runk is currently working to provide the detail requested.
Ottawa River Bikeway Connectors Catheryn Sarno
Sarno stated being made aware of various cross sections of the current Rotary Riverwalk where there are three cement pylons that prevent cars from entering the path. However, the pylons also prevent people with disabilities from enjoying the trail with a wheel chair or recumbent bicycles. Removal of the middle pylon would solve the problem and allow access. Information was shared with the Johnny Appleseed Metropolitan Park District. Director Kevin Haver indicated knowing of two areas that meet the criteria. 1) At the EOLM on the south side and 2) East of the Shawnee Fire Station on Fort Amanda Road. Both of the locations were part of the original Rotary designed project and were put in place before ADA guidelines were released. The JAMPD staff will remove the pylons in the foreseeable future.
Treasurer Report Kevin Bill
Treasurer Kevin Bill called into the meeting to discuss the Financial Report beginning with the Aging Report. A few member accounts were discussed specifically. Bill will contact them to discuss payment.
Sanchez shared the Balance Sheet
The checking account has a current balance of $12,717 with AR at $11,785 and computer value of $2,210. Total assets are $26,429. $1,144.50 is being held for the Golf Outing as start up next year. $40,000 will be distributed to the Scholarship Fund from this year’s event. $280 is due to MESA. Three checks have been written to the Foundation and will be presented soon. Schnipke made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted. Ficorilli seconded the report. Board approved.
New Business: Rita Brown
Resignations
Tasha Sheipline from Apollo submitted her resignation and plans to join the Wapak club. The new superintendent at Apollo, Keith Horner, plans to join the Lima Club. Hubbell made a motion to accept the resignation of the Tasha Sheipline with regret. Ficorilli seconded the motion. Board approved.
New Member Applications
Three new member applications were received.
- Craig Kupferberg sponsored by Mindy Schultz
Allen Co Educational Service Center Superintendent and a former member of the Findlay Club.
- Katy Page sponsored by Annette Swisher
Director of Sales at the Wingate by Wyndham.
- Jeff Lee, sponsored by Annette Swisher
Howard Johnson, General Manager
Ficorilli made a motion to approve the applications of Craig, Katy, and Jeff for membership. Hubbell seconded the motion. Board approved.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Swartz adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Rita Brown, Club Secretary