ROTARY CLUB OF SOUTH BURLINGTON

            BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - MINUTES

August 7, 2007

 

South Burlington Community Library  7:15 a.m.

 

South Burlington Rotary Club,Inc. (Fed Tax ID #030300480)

 

PRESENT:         S. Wainer, J. Morin, S. Walsh,  J. Simson,  P. Jackson,

L. Murphy, S. Bradeen, T. Kvedar, R. Neu, T. Hubbard, L. Camire, and N. Simson.

 

SECRTARY’S         

REPORT:                  Minutes as presented by Lynda Camire were approved on a motion by Penrose Jackson and second by Rick Neu.

 

TREASURERS

REPORT:                  Approved on a motion by Penrose Jackson and second Rick Neu.

 

PROGRAMS:           Chair John Simson passed out an updated schedule and there was discussion on a date for the holiday party, possibly 12/13 or 12/20 with the earlier date preferred.  John is working on developing programs of interest to younger members.  Possibly a visit to Magic Hat Brewery, a joint meeting with the Williston Rotary, or a Casino Night.   Louise suggested car-pooling with a designated driver to Snow Farm Vineyard for the social evening next week.  Also a reminder of the 9-11 ceremony on September 13th and a possible fundraiser with The International Exchange.

 

PRESIDENTS

REMARKS:              President Louise announced a mini District Conference at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center on September 8th from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Members will need to register soon.  Also one of our Bill Stone recipients, Christina Demag, requested more of her scholarship go to Vermont Technical College, which was approved by the board.

 

MEMBERSHIP:       Chair Tony Kvedar presented a new contest with a bottle of nice wine going to the member with the most guests in a month seriously interested in membership.  This would apply to 2 or more guests.  He is working on a Rotary Club brochure to mail to local businesses and will prepare some additional new member packages.

 

CLUB SERVICE:    Chair, Penrose Jackson, will be meeting with Lynda to train on publication of the newsletter.

 

Adjourned on a motion by John S. and second by Stan.        

South Burlington Rotary Charities, Inc.  (FED ID #030370330)

 

SERVICE

COMMITEE:            Co-Chair Lynda Camire reports that Nick deTarnowsky and Rene Bourne say organization for National Night Out is all set.  There was discussion that it would be a good idea to invite the major golf tournament sponsors to the Dictionary Project presentations when they occur.

 

BANDSHELL

COMMITTEE:         Co-Chair, Tom Hubbard, reports the winners from the Talent Show will perform at National Night Out. There will also be Irish Dancers, a welcome by Governor Douglas and a Color Guard.  It has been a busy summer at the Band Shell.  The committee is working on revising the categories for next years Talent Show.

 

FOUNDATION 

COMMITTEE:         Chair Stan Bradeen, discussed the possibility of  a joint fund raising International Dinner with TIE (The International Exchange) at SBHS on October 5th from 5-7:30 pm.  TIE is a shorter-term exchange program than the Rotary Exchange and draws students from lower socioeconomic statuses that need more financial assistance.  A joint fundraiser could be mutually beneficial to both groups.  The board responded favorably.

 

GOLF

TOURNAMENT:     Nancy Simson announced that Sue Wainer has agreed to be the primary co chair for next years golf tournament.  There was discussion about trying for a different date so as not to conflict with the St Mike’s Tournament and addressing a few area’s dissatisfaction from this years tournament with the club. Again, early sponsorship solicitation is key to a successful tournament.

 

                                   

OTHER:                    Next months meeting date is September 4th, location TBA.

 

 

Meeting Adjourned on a motion by Penrose Jackson and second by John Simson.

                    

Respectfully Submitted,

Sandy Walsh, Secretary