The Board of Director’s Meeting was held on Wednesday, June 17 via Zoom. Club membership on May 31 was 276 Active members, plus six Honorary members and six Inactive Emeriti. Attendance for the month’s four meetings was 32%. Average attendance at each meeting was 87 members plus 11 others. Our Engagement Ratio for the month was 48%. The Board accepted, with regret, the resignations of Ken Arbogast-Wilson, Roger Lane, Carol Sewell and John Simpkins. Missy Stricherz transferred to the St. Cloud, MN club. John Barrie is transferring back to RCAA from the Quetzaltenango, Guatemala club. Two members, Sue Beutler and Jack Henke will be changing their membership status to Inactive Emeriti. On May 31, the Operating Fund Balance was $10,074. The Club’s Endowment Investment market value was $2,142,593, a 4% increase from April 30.
The International Humanitarian Projects Committee (IHPC) approved three projects for submission for District Grants. The first is the “Recruitment of Women Needing Fistula Repair” in Ghana. A budget allocation of $2,667 was approved. The second is Equipment for the Faculty of Nursing Science of the Episcopal University of Haiti in Haiti. A budget of $2,000 was approved. The third is approval of $2,000 for the Rotaract International Spring Break Trip.
This week, the Disaster Response Committee (DRC) approved $5,000 for Hope Clinic to construct benches and a sheltered area for clients waiting for the Food Pantry and hot meals. Also approved was $5,000 to Avalon Housing for assistance for COVID-19 critical staff support to assist clients in supportive housing with food delivery, medication delivery, and other critical services.
The Annual Golf and Tennis Outing has been rescheduled for September 2021. The committee is considering two events to replace the traditional GTO. Stay tuned for details on how you can participate.
It is the time of year for the “Changing of the Guard” when the current President passes the gavel to the incoming President. President Rosemarie said a special thank you to both Boards for guiding the club through the transition back to the Michigan Union and through an especially difficult COVID-19 spring. Greg Stejskal has completed his Past President duties and will be stepping down from the Board. Joanne Pierson will be our next President with Susan Froelich as President Elect. Ebru Misirli Mansfield, Club Service Director will be succeeded by Tom Millard. Carol Senneff, Youth Achievement Director will be succeeded by Steve Pierce. Lauren Heinonen will be the Director of Public Image. Most notably our Sergeant at Arms Dave Williams will be ending his tenure after 15 years of service to our club. Dave was always that calm, steady hand the made our weekly meetings run smoothly and while there were some hiccups Dave was there to solve the problem. Karen Wasco is the Sergeant at Arms appointee. A big hearty thank you to everyone that who use their “time, talent and treasures” to serve in leadership positions to guide our club into the future.
Finally, a very special thank you to President Rosemarie for her leadership in 2019-2020. She faced every challenge and roadblock with the grace and strength of a true leader.
