DUXBURY ROTARY CLUB
Wednesday, November 15, 2017 for the meeting of Nov. 29
Cheryl informed the club that a Rotary Hockey night with the Providence Bruins will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 and will cost $15.00 per person.
President Fred has arranged with the Alden Park restaurant three levels of price meals, $39.00, $49.00 and $59.00. If you have not signed up yet, contact Fred. Meal costs must be paid to Duxbury Rotary. First pick a meal then submit it to Fred and he will get back to you with the total cost including tax and gratuity. Meal costs are needed as soon as possible.
Steve is contacting Housing Solutions for a list of kids that need holiday gifts.
Placemat ads are up to $2,050.00. Members are still collecting.
The Holiday Tree Lighting plans. Members meet at the Millennium Town Green at 3:00 PM. The Girl Scouts will start singing at 4:00 PM and the High School Choir will start shortly there after. Cheryl, Paul and Steve are working on getting Coco, cups and candy canes and delivering the coco, which will be prepared by Joanne Moore at the Senior Center, and bring it to the site.
DIRECTOR’S MEETING REPORT for the Nov. 8. The Operations Account only has $400.00. There is very little money to run the club. The dues for a ½ year are $90.00. Dues should be paid on time.
Karl will send out an invoice to remind members to pay the dues.
The club can no longer carry members who decide after the “Dec. 31” (SECRET DATE) deadline that that they no longer want to be a member. If you chose to resign, let the club know a month before this date, in writing, by the end of November.
Dues will not be raised, but there will be no more subsidizing of parties such as Charter Night, Lobster bake, or Holiday party.
The club has to have money to function to pay for President Elect training, Leadership Institutes, District Training, dues to Rotary International, dues to the District and services such as ClubRunner.
The club has to be aware that Chief Peter needs a minimum of eight diners to make it worth his while. If there are fewer members, the club has to pay for the missing members. PLEASE RESPOND TO FRED’S EMAILS ASKING IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND A MEETING. If only three members respond, then Peter will not provide a meal that night. Please RSVP to Fred’s request for a count of who will dine at the meeting.
Paul Harris Fellows, please pay the first $200.00 on the five-year commitment ASAP.
Bob J. is contacting the American Legion about having the next Trivia Night on March 24.
Fred has contacted the The Puerto Rico club in Cidra asking them that, if we send a contribution of $1,500.00, how they would use it. If we like their response we will send the funds.
SCHEDULE: Razia’s presentation will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Senior Center from 4-6 PM. Rotary members please show up at 3:30 PM to help set up and then plan to stay 6:30 PM to help clean up.
Next regular meeting is Nov. 29. The District Governor will be in attendance for his yearly visit.
Friday, Dec. 29 the Senior Center New Years party. $300.00 is in the budget to pay for the bubbly. Members are requested to be at the Senior Center by 11:30 AM.
MEMBERSHIP: Paul was at the ceremony where Chuck was honored for his years of being a member of the American Legion. The Clipper has a full spread page of pictures the week of Nov 15.
FINES/RAFFLE: Paul acted as the Sgt.-at-Arms. Steve is celebrating a wedding anniversary. Michelle has three birthdays in her family and Fred has several. Razia is proud of her son who is involved with a play in Boston Nov. 18 & 19. It is wonderful that Razia is being recognized by Rotary for her work with the Afghan girl’s school. Charlie W., Fred and wife, Karl and wife and Steve and wife and Cheryl attended the Rotary Foundation dinner with Razia as the featured speaker. Cheryl won $4.00 in the raffle.