Rotaryminutes090602
Great Falls Rotary Board Meeting, June 2, 2009
Lower level conference room, Wells Fargo Building.
NOTE: Next meeting will be at Mike Weir’s office at 615 2nd Ave North on July 7th.
The meeting was called to order by President Marianne Granlie at 7:00 am. Attending were Mike Weir, Bob Holter, Mark Fnnicum, Bob Jorgenson, Shannon Hoiland, Ken Munske, Jeff Millhollin, Brett Doney, Gordon Rubard, Marianne Granlie, Kurt Baltrusch.
Ken and Marianne talked about the tour they had with Murdock representative Bart Hadden. We will receive all or none of our request, and they will meet and decide August 3. We will know shortly after that. We can re-apply August 21 if needed. Attendees felt that the meeting went very well.
The Pavilion painting will be done as soon as the weather allows. Some of the cabins could use a second coat. The gate will be installed as soon as Gaines replaces the posts.
The minutes were approved as distributed.
The treasurer’s reports were reviewed. Membership income is down, but many payments are lagging. However, total membership income will be under budget. The Holiday basket expense will be reduced in lieu of paying for GEDs. Marianne will receive $100/month for expenses. The Harvest Howl income was greater than projected and camp income will be lower. The Foundation budget should have the operating expenses separated from the repair expenses. The financial reports were approved.
Bath House completion, part of long range camp improvement plan, are expected to be $226, 665 over the next two years.
Harvest Howl income will range from $25,000 to $40,000.
Shannon suggested, again, purchasing a laser printer which will reduce printing costs. Marianne will look at that.
Bob suggested advertising for club issues, and Brett suggested a calendar with open camp dates on it. Mike suggested adding camp information to the Harvest Howl website.
Bob, Marianne, and Rick will go to the Bozeman District conference this weekend. The club has normally budgeted $200 per Rotarian for this and the expenditure was approved.
Membership: Today, John Hays and Dan Reiner will be inducted and several membership packets were sent out.
Harvest Howl: The back up band will be solidified and the promotions are started. Sheila is working on a low cost food idea. Sponsors will have a served meal, others will serve themselves. There is a committee meeting Wednesday. The Four Seasons is signed up, but they want a 20% liquor take, and Mike is negotiating that. Tickets will be available on-line. Shannon can supply several email addresses but Mike will see if the website provider will cover that.
Officers: Fred Hashley needs to be replaced and a president-elect needs to be selected.
Eric Burger: June 16 will be Eric’s farewell, and Ken Evenson and Gordon Rubard will be asked to do tributes.
Bob Holter presented a policy statement to require that expenditures over $1000 have membership approval. This was moved, seconded and passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kurt Baltrusch