Cortland Rotary Club Board Meeting
May 16, 2017
11:00 a.m.
Elks Lodge
Minutes
Present: F. Earl, T Knobel, D. Jones, F. Kelly, J. Snell, K. Ryan, R. Dudgeon, D. Tupper, N. Ruscio, K. Tobin, E. Larkin with new members, J. Nichols and E. Geibel joining us.
The meeting was called to order by President Elect Kelsey Ryan.
The Secretary’s Minutes forApril were unanimously approved.
The Treasurer’s Report was received from Forrest Earl who indicated there was nothing substantial to report this month. The Radio Day receipts have yet to all come in and be logged.
Frank Kelly provided a Radio Day Report. Overall it was a fabulous event bringing in about $11,000. Changing the format allowed Frank to see the good, bad and ugly of the process and he will have numerous of suggestions for next year after he is able to wrap up the follow up and completely reflect on the process. Frank will get back to us on his suggested Thank you process. The summary of the numbers is attached.
Three New Member Inductions were discussed. First, Patrick Perfetti was unanimously approved as the third proposed member. It was discussed that each member will be inducted as they are available with Clinton Brooks being first on the 23rd, Patrick Perfetti on the 30th and Frank will check with Rebecca on her availability.
Kelsey reported that the Club Pass the Gavel will be on July 11th at Sugget Park with a BBQ. President Chuck is responsible for the arrangements and a reminder was given that Sugget Park needs to be reserved.
Tom Knobel revisited the concept of Club memberships for NFP Organizations. It was suggested that we might pilot it for next year. The Board is supportive of Tom providing greater detail for a pilot next year.
There was no Youth Exchange Committee Report.
Forrest proposed, with a second being made by Jane that the Board approve his recommendation to hold dues for next year to $175. It was unanimously approved.
The Co-secretary and Co-treasurer positions were unanimously approved after the motion was made by Dave and seconded by Ralph. A ballot will go before the membership at next week’s meeting.
Nancy read an e-mail from Doug Larison regarding an International Grant. The Board has requested further information from Doug.
Kelsey adjourned the meeting at 11:45.
Future Meeting Dates, June 21st