January 4, 2016 Spokesman
Posted by David Aubry
on Jan 11, 2016
Rotary Meeting Minutes January 4, 2016
The meeting was called to order by President Rich Bergdahl at 6:30PM.
Eric Olsen led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Thanks to Rick Walter for manning the front desk; Bill Taylor was our Greeter.
No Rotary Minute or Inspirational Minute as such, but Ernie Norehad offered us a thought: ‘Doubt is not the enemy of faith, but is an element of faith’.
Visitors:
President Rich introduced our only guest, Loretta, his Mother.
Announcements:
- Ben Premack reminded us that we have Rotary First Harvest this Saturday. We can carpool from the Houghton Park and Ride at 405 and NE70th. The next First Harvest work party will be March 12. He also announced that he is the proud father of a new litter of puppies. [a Miracle!].
- Patti Smith asked us to recruit more corporate sponsors for the upcoming Duck Dash. Also every member needs to commit to at least two shifts selling Duck tickets in order to build community support. This is part of the Club’s public face.
- Dave Debois solicited interest in a Curling Night – probably January 21 at 6:30PM. He is also looking into a Hockey Night February 20.
- Rick Walter collected Happy Dollars.
- Bill Woods was here but leaves for the southlands tomorrow where it’s raining.
- There will be a Club Board meeting January 13 at Rich Bergdahl’s office.
- Ernie Norehad then told a very funny – but polite – joke! Has he turned over a new leaf?!
Jason Overleese introduced our program, consisting of meetings by the Club service branches to ‘recruit’ participants and to plan activities for this year. We want to energize members and get a tentative calendar in place for planning purposes. This will allow us to plan and allocate resources more effectively.
District Conference starts April 29 at the Coeur D’Alene Resort. President Rich Bergdahl is promoting a golf event while there.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:47PM.
Respectfully Submitted
Acting Scribe - David Aubry