North Fresno Rotary

NFR Board Meeting 12/09/2009

by lou on 13/01/10 at 10:56 pm

 MINUTES BOARD MEETING

North Fresno Rotary

December 9, 2009

 

 

Meeting was called to order at 7:17 am by President, Lou Smaldino. Board members present include: Eckenrod, Reuland, Powell, Wong, Hansen, Clark, Varvis, Bezzerides, Daniel, Mayu, Boyajian, and Smaldino. Absent member was Puente. Visitor was Chip Putnam. It was MSP to approve minutes of the last meeting with correction of the Valentine’s party to be February 11^th.

 

President’s Report: President Lou reported that the President’s Meeting with the Rotary International President will be Feb.19, 2011. Our representative will be determined later. He then reported on area projects that are proceeding including Terry’s House and Rotary Storyland/Playland. A Christmas gift for Exchange Student, Emily O’Grady was discussed and it was MSP to purchase a gift in the range of $100. NFR is to be honored by Fresno Compact for our work with Fresno High School. A District midyear assembly will take place soon.

 

Secretary’s Report: Secretary Reuland advised that Accounts Receivable is in good condition. No new members have been proposed. There are several members with attendance problems.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Doyle Daniel reviewed the expenditures of the Avenues of Service, Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual. Those Statements were distributed and reviewed. Nearly half way through the year and everything appears to be in order. Doyle along with Chip Putnam discussed and presented the paperwork to finalize the establishing of The Foundation of the Rotary Club of North Fresno. All forms were signed and it was authorized that the checking account for the Foundation would be established. It was suggested that the Foundation be presented as a program at the Club.

 

Club Service: Steve Bezzerides reported that the Christmas Party will be held at TorNino’s, with Terry Huntsman in charge. New dinner groups will be announced in January. Valentine’s Party will be February 11^th, details to follow. Charter Night budget and expenses were discussed. The cost of $50 each will be billed. Sherian Eckenrod advised that Cogs will be selling Raffle tickets. Chairpersons have been appointed to the following committees: Head table, website, Internet Resource Center, Historian, Public Relations, and Badge Board.

 

Community Service: Eric Mayu reported that the Mentor lunches at Cooper will be the 3^rd Tuesday of each month, next one is Dec. 15^th. Lowell Christmas will be a field trip as a Club Meeting. The BBQ and turkey give away were successful. The SPCA is having some financial problems; this may be an area for us to serve and a potential program.

 

International Service: Ralph Boyajian reported Emily’s presentation will be the first meeting in January. They are currently working on the ambulance for Guasave, Mexico and steps are being taken to assist the security system of the museum in Armenia. Group Study Exchange participation and involvement is encouraged. Ralph is working on having someone eligible for the Ambassadorial Scholarship this year.

 

Vocational Service: Next project will be ARC Bowling in February and March.

 

Endowment: None

 

Old Business: None

 

New Business: None.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 8:30.

 

Next Board Meeting will be January 13, 2010 at 7:15am. The location is the Well’s Fargo Conference Room, 3rd Floor. The building is on Fresno St and Friant Rd.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Dave Reuland

Club Secretary