FogHorn December 8, 2016 - "State of the Club"  and Club Foundation Annual Meetings

  

                                            

                   

Community Services - Director Shana "Rusty" Reilly-Pond was not able to attend, but Liz reminded everyone of all the activities we are involved in in the Community.

World Community Services - Director Joe Brennan reported that we are participating in two projects in partnership wIth Marin and Pacifica. One of our goals is to do a trip to Mexico. We also have a couple of alternate goals. A new Director will be taking over this area next year.  

Rotary International Foundation - Chair Kevin O'Brien does this because he believes in OUR foundation, it is Rotary International, but it is still our foundation. RI Foundation is rated very highly by several rating services. We as a club can decide how money is spent. Our club will be evaluated, dollar per member, etc.  EREY (every Rotarian every year). Need new fellows, major gifts, and bequest society members. Supporting the Foundation is part of being a Rotarian. Kevin is also working with six other clubs to manage their participation.
 
Membership - Director Paul Wrubel reported that "net gain" is how we're evaluated by the District. How we treat inactive members is an issue we aim to improve on. We are adding more honorary members.  There are more volunteers on the Coastside per capita which makes our area a great one for growing Rotary.
 
Youth Services  - Director Linda Crose Andersen, Little Coyote/Big Coyote, chamber at the high school, Interact...these are our ongoing programs.
 
Public Relations - Co-Chairs Mary Corcoran and  Dianne Bobko  Dianne reported on changes and ongoing progress with our website and  The Foghorn. The stats on our website show that an average of 46% of us open the email Dianne sends every week.  In it there is a link that takes us to our website where we can read The Foghorn. Our Homepagehas a link for paying dues. Her email will soon include the meeting schedule. We have a Facebook site. We will be posting to Patch and the HMB review, Mary Cochran does a lot of this.
 
Financial Summary--Treasurer Dwight Wilson reported that dues are under control and our taxes are up to date (thank you Dianne). We now have a bookkeeper. Our annual budget is $88,000.  The Foundation has over $185,000 on hand. Spending plans not determined yet. 
 

Warren Barmore our PE, announced that the Past Presidents Executive Committee met and submitted nominees for 2017-18 open Board Positions.  Pres. Liz opened the floor for additional nominations.  There were none and the PPEC's nominee's were unanimously accepted. Our new Board Members will be:  Paul Wrubel, President Elect; Richard White, Director. One position for Director has not been finalized.

 

Here is a handy list of who is who this year.  Currently our Board members are;

 

Club Administration -  Renee Lewis
Community Service -  Shana Reilly-Pond
World Community Service - Joe Brennan (looking for a replacement)
Rotary Foundation - Kevin O'Brien
Membership/Extension -  Paul Wrubel
Youth Service -  Linda Crose-Andersen
Public Relations/Image - Mary Corcoran and Dianne Bobko
Treasurer - Dwight Wilson

Secretary - Rosi Fontana 

 

The Annual Business Meeting of the Club was closed.

 

The Rotary Club of Half Moon Bay Foundation meeting was called to order.
 
Foundation Annual Meeting

April 1, Magic of the Coast.  We are looking for partners.  Susan Shapiro is heading up sponsors. Wes Burgess is working on the entertainment program and has an "amazing" magician promised. John Evans had contacted The Blue Street Jazz Band from the last two years, but all of them were not available so it was decided to find a really great magician.  

Wes will chair the raffle. Dianne  Bobko and Mary Corcoran are our marketing and PR mavens.  Dianne will chair the "Service Above Self" volunteer recognition program again this year. Catherine Yaque, is the lead for food. Linda Crose-Andersen, is in charge of youth help and the Youth "Service Above Self" recognition. Mary Rogren, is in charge of the auction; however, she won't be there the night of the event, so we need someone to be her co-chair!  Also need help with decorating. Paul Wrubel and Kevin O'Brien are on set up and break-down/cleanup. 

 

Ticket sales needs a team lead! Dianne won't continue with this this year. Since most of the sales will be online, we need someone with basic computer comfort and skills to take this on. Dianne will train them.

 

All these areas need volunteers, please contact the the folks in charge of the areas you are interested in helping with.
 
Bill Johnston volunteered to help Catherine. with the food.  That's how it's done folks!  Volunteer now and get a job before they're all gone!