Rotary meeting Nov 8, 2016

ROTARY CLUB OF MARANA
MEETING MINUTES 11-8-2016
Submitted by Secretary Randy Brooks
Today is Election Day.  I hope you all voted and that we all sleep well the next four-years.  I know we have all been passionate about who should be elected and hope that civility returns to our culture. 
Denise led us in the pledge …., Tony provided a meditation or thought for today …. Again hoping that we focus on our good work in the US and abroad.  Song was led by John Dooling …. Most of us knew many of the words … a few were stymied, all had fun.  “It’s a Grand Old Flag.”
Announcements:
Thomas Mangold resigned from the club, stating (and I’m paraphrasing) he is no longer able to keep his commitments to Rotary.  We wish Tom the best.
Today is John Zwick’s 68th anniversary.  That is astonishing.  Great work, John.  We need your mentorship. Talk about keeping commitments!
Club Social will be held, Tuesday, November 29th, 5:30 PM at Thunder Canyon Brewery, Foothills Mall.  We hope you will all attend.  Thank you Peter Mack for working on this.
Maeve Johnson and others have been looking into a fundraiser at Gaslight Theater 2 in Oro Valley in late January (possibly the 31st of January but that date may change).
Our annual business meeting and holiday celebration will be held at Earth Energy’s Hearth & Patio compliments of the Zwick family.  This is always a special meeting and often Mrs. Claus attends.  3949 W Costco Drive near Costco.  Same
…. 7 AM.  Thank you John for setting this up and give our regards to your family for hosting this event 
 
President Mary awarded a $300.00 Check to Randy Brooks in honor of Governor Sheryl to donate to the Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona.  This organization helps the working poor obtain technical training to improve their chances of a better tomorrow.  You may donate up to $800 per couple or $400 for individual and you receive credit on your taxes for this ….. There is no penalty and actually with the credit you make a few cents donating.  Randy pointed out that if you already donate perhaps you could split the amount and keep your favorite charity and donate to the Vocational Fund.  As a board member of the foundation Randy thanks the club on behalf of the Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona.
 
 
 
 
 Don Jorgensen was given a check from the club in the amount of $1000.00 for Shelter Box.  Shelter box will arrange for a tent and supplies to last up to a year for families that are displaced from their homes as a result of war or natural disaster.  Don Thanks the club on behalf of Shelter Box.  He is our representative to that organization in Rotary District 5500.  Thank you Don for taking this on.
Clint Kuntz a member of our club announced that the Marana Healthcare Care Center will open its new Marana – Dove Mountain location, November 17, 8:00 PM at the corner of Twin Peaks (Dove Mountain) and Tangerine Road. Attend and show support to the Clint and the health center if you can.
Maeve Johnson, our financial advisor, stated that she is struggling with short term memory.  She stated it twice.  Sigh, many of us can identify with you, Maeve. 
Denise announced that she has found a family for our annual contribution of Christmas and Thanksgiving dinner.  She is excited and creative in her ideas to assist a family in need.  Thank you Denise for your kindness.
Much was made of the election happening today ….. Tremendous relief that the ads, and rhetoric, will stop.  Now we can go back to the ads suggesting we all need help with hemorrhoids, diabetics, finding adult diapers, treatment of erectile disorders and the heart break of psoriasis. 
President Mary passed a signup sheet around for those interested in contributing to the ride of Randy and Eric in the Ride To End Polio.  Debra Hume will be riding representing our club as well. Thanks to those of you that choose to support us.  Our goal is to raise $1000.00 each.  The total amount of the commitments today was $500.00 Thank you so much for supporting our rides and most importantly polio.  Please write a check payable to The Rotary Foundation and on the lower left of the check write Ride to End Polio.  You will receive Paul Harris Credit for your donation.  Be sure and put your membership number on the check.  If you do not know the number it is printed on your monthly Rotarian Magazine. Thanks again, John, Maeve, Denise, Mary and Don.  Previously Dave Hindman, Jo Holt, Peter Mack and Joe Hentges promised an additional $400.00.  You are welcome to pay on line as well and simply let Randy know of your contribution and he will take you off the list. You are the best.
 
Speaker:
 
  Jay McCall, a previous member of the Marana Rotary Club and now a member of the Presidio Club spoke today on membership. “ Membership 365” was his working title.  Jay helped form the Dove Mountain Club, Foothills (now defunct), and Presidio clubs.  He asked important questions like, “Why are you in Rotary?” Is it for the projects, friendships, influence?  What keeps you coming back?  He pointed out how it is our responsibility to ask friends and business associates to “visit” a meeting. We should be on Linkend, Facebook, twitter, snap chat, and be involved in networking groups.  He pointed out within walking distance of our club are many businesses that we have not approached for new members. Share the spirit of Rotary … and pointed out that all members are on the membership committee. You have to be willing to ask someone ….. Several someone’s to attend a meeting.  Not join but to attend the meeting. Help newer members with careers, mentor others.  It is a duty and responsibility to ask people to attend the meeting.  Yet, most of us don’t …… Why? He suggested that younger members do not like to sing at meetings.  Implying that it is old school and not embraced by everyone. Thank you for attending Jay.  We needed your words of wisdom after losing two members in two weeks.
Meeting close by reading ….. Reciting the 4-Way Test.