District 54 Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes
Saturday December 10, 2016
LaSalle Public Library
305 Marquette Street
LaSalle, Illinois
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPENING …………………………………………………………………………………………….…..3
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER…………………………..…………………………………………….4
FINANCE MANAGER……….………………………………….………………………….………….…5
DIVISION A ……………………………………………………………………………………………….5
DIVISION B ……………………………………………………………………………………………….5
DIVISION C …………………………….……………………………………………………..………….5
DIVISION D …..……………………………….………………………………………………………….6
DIVISION E ………………………………………………………………………………….……………6
DIVISION F ………………………………………………………………………………….……………6
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER………………………………………………………………………6
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR……………………….………………………………………...... 6
PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR…………………………….……………………………………….7
DISTRICT DIRECTOR…………………………….……………………………………………………..7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ……………………………………………………………….……………...7
NEW BUSINESS …………………………………………………………………………………………7
CLOSING THOUGHTS ……………………………………….…………………………………………7
ADJOURNMENT ………...…………………………………….…………………………………………7
OPENING
Logistics Manager, Jim Dickson, called the meeting to order at 9:17 a.m. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
INSPIRATIONAL READING
Our opening inspiration was presented by Veronica Montgomery, Area 40 Director. She read several inspiring quotes on kindness, challenging us to put a little love in our hearts.
DISTRICT MISSION
The reading of the District Mission was led by Angie Mullin. We all were challenged to “spice it up a bit” and then read it together.
District Mission
We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Thank you to all for bringing in food today. Next DEC meeting is at the Winter TLI South on January 14th at 1:30. We will not be coordinating the refreshments there.
DISTRICT OFFICERS IN ATTENDANCE
Present / First / Last / Designation / OfficeY / VALERIE / HORTON / DTM / DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Y / ANGELA / MULLIN / ACB, ALS / PQD
Y / TONY / KOURY / DTM / CGD
Y / NOEL / GANAY / ACG, ALB / PRM
Y / DEBRA K / TOOHILL / DTM / ADMIN MANAGER
Y / MARIA / SARLI-DEHLIN / FINANCE MANAGER
Y / PAT / REISDORF / ACG, ALB / IMMEDIATE PAST DD
Y / Jeff / Arnold / DIVISION A DIRECTOR
Y / Andrea / Gluck / ACB, ALB / DIVISION B DIRECTOR
N / Carol / Loser / ACS, ALB / DIVISION C DIRECTOR
Y / Bill / Gooding / ACS, CL / DIVISION D DIRECTOR
Y / Hariharan / Senthilnathan / ACS, ALB / DIVISION E DIRECTOR
Y / Elaine / Sommer / ACG, ALB / DIVISION F DIRECTOR
N / Jeff / Metters / ACB, ALB / AREA 10 Director
N / Senthil / Sundaramoorthy / ACB, ALB / AREA 11 Director
Y / Margaret / Grundmeier / ACG, ALB / AREA 12 Director
N / James / Jaeger / ACG, CL / AREA 20 Director
N / Ron / Wroblewski / ACS, ALB / AREA 21 Director
Y / Rachel / Snell / AREA 22 Director
Y / Meliss / Klabel / ACB, ALB / AREA 30 Director
Y / Heather / Armstrong / CC, ALB / AREA 31 Director
N / Phil / Daniel / ACB, ALB / AREA 32 Director
Y / Veronica / Montgomery / CC, CL / AREA 40 Director
Y / Jason / Gibson / ACB, ALB / AREA 41 Director
Y / Crystal / Dyer / ACB, CL / AREA 42 Director
Y / Doug / Schwalm / ACB, ALB / AREA 43 Director
N / Jason / Heissler / DTM / AREA 50 Director
N / Linda / Ehman / ACG, CL / AREA 51 Director
Y / Patty / Michels / DTM / AREA 52 Director
N / Venkata / Nalladdhighal / CC, CL / AREA 53 Director
N / Mathew / Woyner / CL / AREA 60 Director
Y / Chris / Boyk / ACS, ALB / AREA 61 Director
N / Rich / Lane / ACG, CL / AREA 62 Director
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
Doug Schwalm, Area 43 Director, made a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Jeff Arnold, Division A Director. Carried.
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Debra K Toohill stated there were 21 of 33 District Officers present which constitutes a quorum. This includes Heather after being detained by a horse.
The November minutes were presented for approval. There was a change to reflect the correct designation for Meliss Klabel, ACB, ALB.
Minutes approved.
FINANCE MANAGER
Maria Sarli-Dehlin presented the Treasurer’s report, which was submitted in writing as attached:
LEADERSHIP TEAM TRAINING
Angie Mullin, Program Quality Director, introduced Jon Greiner to facilitate the training session. He explained the Division Directors were being asked to give a different report than usual --- a Mid-Year assessment on how the area/division success plan is going. Think about what has happened, think about the future, the work being done at the Club, Area, and Division. Each Director gave a “Status Report” in the requested format and answered questions. The order was A, then E, followed by B, F, C, and D.
DIVISION A
Jeff Arnold presented the Division A Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
He also handed out the report at the meeting.
DIVISION B
Andrea Gluck presented the Division B Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION C
Heather Armstrong, Area 31 Director, presented the Division C Director’s Report for Carol Loser, which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION D
Bill Gooding presented the Division D Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION E
Hariharan Senthilnathan presented the Division E Director’s report which was provided in writing, as attached:
DIVISION F
Elaine Sommer presented the Division F Director’s Report which was provided in writing, as attached:
She also handed out a membership chart showing base members, members as of 1204, and new members for each club in her Division.
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Noel Ganay presented the PRM Report which was which was provided in writing, as attached:
CLUB GROWTH DIRECTOR
Tony Koury presented the CGD Report which was provided in writing as attached:
PROGRAM QUALITY DIRECTOR
Angie Mullin presented the PQD Report which was provided in writing as attached:
DISTRICT DIRECTOR
Valerie Horton presented the District Director’s Report which was provided in writing as attached:
Valerie shared with us a relaxdaily inspirational video “In Life There is a Time … “. A time to say Thank You!
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The committee results will be shared in February.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Closing thoughts were given by Tony Koury, Club Growth Director. He shared with us the story of Steve Callahan crossing the ocean and getting lost at sea, adrift for 76 days before being found alive. Whatever the challenges that we face, we can handle it, with a little more fortitude.
ADJOURNMENT
Jeff Arnold, Division A Director, made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Noel Ganay, PRM. Carried.
Valerie Horton adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Debra K Toohill, DTM
District 54 Administration Manager
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