President Lesley plans to focus on public image, membership and the Foundation during her year.
President Lesley opened her first meeting by laying out her vision for the coming year. She plans to focus on public image, membership and the Foundation, and she showed a video explaining how the three initiatives fit together to move the club forward: By promoting Rotary's involvement in the community, more people will know who we are and what we do and that can lead to increased membership and improved public image. Lesley told us that the top three reasons people join service clubs are to make positive impact through service and charitable causes; for business and personal growth; and for networking, socializing and building friendships, and the Lima Rotary Club offers all those opportunities.
Following President Lesley's remarks, Michael Ayers gave an interesting talk on proper flag etiquette, illustrated by beautiful flag photos he's taken.
Also at Monday's meeting, Nicole Daniels exchanged her red badge for her blue badge, and Beth Seibert presented last quarter's Rottery proceeds to Tracie Sanchez for the amphitheater in the amount of $510.
Here are the highlights of the July 11th board meeting.
Call to Order Lesley Fry
President Lesley Fry called the meeting to order at 11:42 A.M. with the following board members present:
Lesley Fry, Derek Stemen, Tim Stanford, Elizabeth Brown-Ellis, Richard Warren, Katy Page and Demi Burden. Also, Secretary Anne Decker and Amy Ricker were present.
Secretary’s Report Anne Decker
Approval of the June 13, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
Stanford made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 13, 2023 board meeting as submitted. Page seconded the motion. Board approved.
Attendance Report for June 2023
One new member joined the club and three members resigned in June. June attendance was 44.52%. The month ended with 144 active members and 3 honorary members.
President’s Report Lesley Fry
Amphitheater Grand Opening The grand opening of the Greater Lima Region Park and Amphitheater is scheduled for August 2-6. Events include a children and family day, arts festival, hog roast and nationally-known bands. There will be a formal ribbon cutting on Monday, July 31 at 1:15 P.M., immediately following the regular club meeting. A committee of Rotarians and City of Lima leadership is coordinating the ribbon cutting and sending out invitations.
Allen County Fair Ticket Takers The Lima Rotary Club will be ticket takers for the grandstand events at the 2023 fair for a $1,000 donation to the club. Decker sent an email to members who expressed interest in volunteering and has filled approximately half the shifts. She will contact those she has not yet received a reply from to fill the other shifts, then club members and Interact members will be asked to volunteer.
Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing Fry reported that sponsors have been secured for the golf outing and invoices have been sent to them. Chair Andy Wannemacher is still recruiting volunteers and gathering door prizes. Goodie bags will be stuffed by club members at the regular club meeting prior to the outing.
Raffle Tickets for the raffle have been printed and will be on sale beginning at the July 17 club meeting. Jon Neeper is chairing the raffle and will keep a spreadsheet of those who have purchased tickets and members who have signed out tickets to sell. 400 tickets are being sold for $25 each. Monthly drawings will be held beginning in October for the $100 cash prizes. The prize will be $500 for the months of November and December. Winning tickets will be placed back in the hopper and be eligible to win again.
Proposal for Rotary Brand Protection Committee Cat Sarno has proposed the creation of a Brand Protection Committee that will audit past, current and future club projects that bear the Rotary name, signage, image or any associated aspects of the Lima Rotary Club to make sure the projects are being maintained and represent our name and image well. Brown-Ellis made a motion to approve the creation of the committee. Stanford seconded the motion. Board approved. The committee will be named Brand and Identity and will be a subcommittee of the Public Image committee.
Board Reports All Board Members
New Office Decker informed the board that the Better Business Bureau is selling its building at 219 N. McDonel Street where the Lima Rotary Club has its office and storage. Tracie Sanchez has graciously offered the club space in one of her buildings on Central Avenue. She is providing manpower to move the contents of the office on July 13th.
Treasurer’s Report Amy Ricker
Ricker shared information from the Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. The club’s total income through June 30, 2023 is $106,974.97. Total expenses are $104,528.00. Net income is $2,446.97. Burden moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Stemen seconded the motion. Board approved.
New Member Applications
Julia Klingler – Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce
Stanford made a motion to accept the new member applications. Stemen seconded the motion. Board approved.
Resignations
There were no resignations.
Motion To Adjourn
Stemen made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Warren seconded the motion. Fry adjourned the meeting at 12:51 P.M.
Register your team now for the Rex Perry Memorial Golf Outing.
The Rex Perry Memorial Golf outing will be held on August 16th at Hidden Creek Golf Course. The Golf Outing raises money for our Rotary Club Scholarship efforts. The outing has a 9 am shotgun start. Hole sponsorships are $250, and a 4-man team is $380. We are looking also for volunteers for that day to help with the event. We will be selling 50/50 tickets for the event at the meetings before the outing so if you can’t attend you can still help our efforts. We are also looking for any door prizes you or your company can donate. Please reach out to Andy Wannemacher or Scott Neth with your interest in the golf outing.
Have a suggestion for a great speaker? Let us know!
Fellow Rotarians; if I may, I’d like to ask for suggestions for speakers for the upcoming year, and into next year (2024). We want to do some different things, and yet still have some pertinent things that are a service to us all. It’s a lot easier, when I have an idea of people’s interests, and what makes them enjoy a program. I’d greatly appreciate any suggestions from our members!!
Hello fellow Rotarians! Another year of year of Rotary is now upon us and I am reaching out on behalf of the Sergeant at Arms Committee for your help! We are looking for volunteers to work the Sergeant at Arms table for the August 2023-July 2024 meetings. Its fun and easy to do!
If you are able available to assist, we would appreciate it! Please contact me to let me know what month you would be able to help us out.
Rotary Leader - Helping club and district leaders achieve success
2023-24 presidential initiatives
Rotary International President R. Gordon R. McInally is passionate about mental health and helping remove the stigma that sometimes prevents people from getting quality care. During this year, Gordon will focus on three initiatives that Create Hope in the World: prioritizing mental health, building peace through virtual exchanges, and empowering girls.
Prioritizing Mental Health. Rotary has long been involved in mental health and wellness initiatives. Our culture of Service Above Self builds community and promotes acts of kindness, two proven methods to build and maintain mental wellness. Gordon is asking clubs and districts to expand on our culture of care by erasing the stigma associated with emotional well-being, raising awareness of mental health needs, and improving access to quality preventive care and interventions. He also encourages members to work with the Rotary Action Group on Mental Health Initiatives, a global community with expertise in helping people improve their mental health. Other action groups specialize in related topics, such as addiction prevention. Watch a message from Gordon about prioritizing mental health.
Peacebuilding Through Virtual Exchanges. Rotary has a long history of working for peace through personal connections. Inspired by what we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gordon is encouraging districts to incorporate virtual components into more programs, events, and activities — especially Rotary Youth Exchanges and Rotary Friendship Exchanges. This will give people new ways to experience other cultures, make participation more accessible, and build understanding.
Empowering Girls. Gordon is continuing this initiative that focuses on elevating the voices and unlocking the power of girls and women around the world. He is encouraging members to keep finding ways to improve girls’ health, well-being, education, economic security, and self-determination. Empowered girls become empowered women who can change the world.
Watch the Champions of Inclusion celebration on demand
A special recording of the Rotary People of Action: Champions of Inclusion celebration is available on demand until 30 September. This celebration helps us imagine what’s possible when people of action come together to build a sense of belonging and respect for all people through Rotary.
CLUB CORNER
Celebrate Community week
During 11-17 September, Rotary and Rotaract clubs worldwide are collaborating with local Kiwanis, Lions, and Optimist clubs on service projects that address health and wellness, food insecurity and hunger, education and literacy, and the environment. When we work together, there’s no limit to the positive impact we can create in our communities — so start planning today!
Share pictures on social media during the week using the hashtag #CelebrateCommunity.
Contact the Service and Engagement team for help developing projects or connecting with the other organizations’ clubs, or for questions related to Celebrate Community week.
WHAT’S NEW
2022-23 Rotary year in review
This past year, we created memorable club membership experiences, strengthened Rotary’s public image worldwide, and expanded our capacity to do good — all while supporting the priorities of our Action Plan. As part of Rotary’s efforts to create a welcoming club experience, we continued to strengthen our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. More than 250 DEI committee chairs are now finding opportunities for their clubs to be more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We also approved charter applications for 401 Rotary clubs and 420 Rotaract clubs as of 1 March, including the first Rotaract club in Vietnam. Learn more about Rotary’s accomplishments in General Secretary John Hewko’s 2022-23 Report to the Convention. Then, share it with your members.
CONVENTION
Sharing Hope With the World in Singapore
Join us in Sharing Hope With the World as we come together in Singapore for the 2024 Rotary International Convention, 25-29 May. Register today to connect with people of action from around the world at Rotary’s biggest event of the year.
R. Gordon R. McInally, only the second Rotary president from Scotland, is embarking on his hope-filled agenda. Gordon wants Rotary to exist everywhere in a style that suits everyone who has the desire to work with us to do good. During this Rotary year, he'll focus on three presidential initiatives that Create Hope in the World: prioritizing mental health, building peace through virtual exchanges, and empowering girls. Read more about Gordon and his Scottish roots in the July issue of Rotary magazine and listen to a reading of the article on our podcast.
This week's stories
Making mental health a priority
As one of his presidential initiatives, Gordon encourages Rotary members to make mental health a priority. Rotary has the ability to create the kind of world where we all feel supported as part of a community and where we help expand access to quality care. Everyone in Rotary has a role in this effort. Learn how you can support this and other presidential initiatives and watch Gordon’s video appeal.
Caused-based club focuses on mental health
Over the years, whenever Maribel Khoury-Shaar’s Rotarian husband suggested she join Rotary, the busy doctor declined. But when she learned that a club dedicated to mental health and wellness was forming, she jumped on board. Learn more about the Rotary Club of Mental Health & Wellness in District 5280.
Polio survivor turns disabilities into abilities
Badara Dafe contracted polio as a one-year-old in Dakar, Senegal. Read how this polio survivor has turned his disabilities into abilities, and why he is committed to the fight to end polio.
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