Minutes of November 7, 2018
Opening
President Bill Kehoe opened the meeting promptly at 12:30pm.
Todd Lattig led us in prayer
Mark Hontz led us in a melodious rendition of “God Bless America”.
Guests
Elaine Eberhart, wife of Frank was our guest today.
Happy Dollars
John Cuzzo was happy for the outstanding performance of “The Crucible” by Kittatinny Regional High School.
Tom Brodhecker gave a “stupid dollar” for showing up to early for the meeting. His wife’s car clock wasn’t changed from Daylight savings.
Todd Lattig complimented the younger than him generation for showing up to vote.
Barbara Miller was happy for her granddaughter for voting for the first time.
Carolyn Ottenbreit was happy for her daughter voting for the first time.
Bill Kehoe was happy for the election and everyone voting.
Announcements
Bob Shankman announced that he picked up the new Newton Rotary brochures from Alice Vigiletti and found out that Alice had an emergency appendectomy. He said Alice is recovering nicely.
On November 19, 2018 we will be meeting at Denise Current’s barn to pack backpacks and duffel bags for the homeless project. This meeting is in lieu of Wednesday’s meeting.
Jim Porter announced that he has the Gift of Life Super Bowl raffle tickets with him and are available for purchase. The game is in Atlanta this season. He also requested we help him sell tickets.
Jim Porter also announced a reminder that this year The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has a 2:1 matching grant for Rotary’s Polio Plus program.
Eat, Drink, and Share will be at the Pines Manor in Edison on November 11, 2018. They will be honoring Veterans.
There will be a Farm to Table fundraiser at Denise’s Barn on November 10, 2018. This will benefit Fischer House which supports military veterans and their families.
November 13, 2018 Vernon Rotary is host the District President at the George Inn. All are welcome to attend.
There will be no lunch meeting on November 21, 2018. In lieu of that meeting is our meeting to assemble the homeless backpacks at Denise’s barn.
Meetings for December 5, 12, and 19 will be held at Bristol Glen. These are our annual holiday choral performances. Lunch will cost $20 at each meeting.
Meeting agenda- In-service/goals
President Bill Kehoe reviewed last years’ goals and our progress as well as what has been suggested by the district for our upcoming year.
Goals this year:
- Annual Foundation Giving: Goal was $4,000 and we are at $3900
- Membership: Goal was 85 members and we are at 65 (Looking for suggestions to increase membership)
- Polio Plus goal was $500 and we are at $1125
- Service participation: Goal was 70 members and our success rate is to be determined.
- Member sponsorship: Goal for current members is to invite possible members to a meeting.
New Goals for consideration:
- Get involved in Rotary Action Groups (2?)
- Increase participation in Leadership Development programs.
- District Conference attendance.
- District Training Participation.
50/50
Tom Brodhecker won the prize of $8 (?) dollars but the pot lives on for another day.
Adjournment
1:10 pm
Minutes
Respectfully submitted by Jim Taylor
