September 11, 2017

• Christine for a successful Highland Games.
• Alana for being back to Rotary and for an upcoming play she will be in.
• Joanna for her son's success in Soccer
• Kevin for his two newest grand sons and for seeing moose in action
• Keith who had a great move for his store and an upcoming grand opening
• Jane for the first day at school for her youngest son
• Lydia for progress with school rebuilding
• Barbara for a great visit by all the family for her mom's 95th 

• Wayne reported on the Colchester Community Workshops annual Golf tournament to be held on September 14th. The club has entered one team this year and there was still time to support the golfers with your donation (Contact Wayne or other golfers). There were several Rotarians who would be helping out at the event rather that playing but more would be welcome. 
• Jane updated the group on Bollywood evening being held September 30th. Ticket sales were going well and sponsorship was exceeding expectations. If Rotarians still have unsold tickets they should get them in to Barbara Goit as soon as possible for redistribution. Money for sold tickets should be turned in as well.  She also needs to know if there were tables sold, who they went to what ticket numbers. Volunteers are needed to help with the event.  Let Jane know if you can help and please be at the Holiday Inn at 4:30.
• Judy gave an update on the Fall Farm Social & Reception for the Rotary Friendship Exchange team from Estonia and Finland being held Sunday Sept 17th.  Approximately 30 had indicated they were coming so far but she encouraged others to register.  Another invitation was sent out.  She solicited help with food and drink from those who had indicated they were coming.  It's going to be a fun time.

• Strategic Plan update – Executive met to put some deadlines and responsibilities around tasks in plan; Alana has circulated to Exec and will forward to board shortly. Hope to present to full group in October.
• Board has agreed to trial run a consent agenda format for the next 3 months; goal is to tighten up meeting time and have more focused conversations
• Directors received a report on the Bollywood event noting the ticket sales and sponsorship.
• Alana will follow up with Matt Moore at the RECC regarding the elevator which we sponsored in 2012; there is an Advocate Print cling ad covering the door.
• Ryan has some great ideas for Rotary Week and will work with Rod on the committee
  Yearbook committee meeting Sept 11 to review progress and determine next steps
• The Yearbook Committee reported that sales were up, pictures taken and the process would move to design. 
• Three requests under Community: Cecil Crosby for $500 for installation of a lift (approved pending information re breakdown of costs); Child needing glasses that family cannot afford (waiting on quote from Dr. Nielsen, Alana will contact Lion’s Club to discuss sharing cost); request for a fence for a flight risk child, agreed to $500 towards cost.
• Youth Chair working on confirming RYLA, Interact and Adventures in Citizenship chairs
• Club Chair has suggested changing one Monday lunch meeting to a Monday supper meeting. Will be reaching out to individual members for input before bringing to entire group to discuss.
• The International Committee - Matt secured further information from Kumbo re the project and re-allocation of funds. Motion passed to re-allocate funds within the project as Lydia had requested, pending confirmation from the Rotary Club in Kumbo of the work already completed.
• The membership committee was planning a "get to know Rotary" event for the late afternoon of Oct 23rd to take advantage of the visit of DG Don Sword.  More details to follow but this will be an opportunity to invite potential Rotarians to get to know us better.  Think of someone you think would make a good Rotarian.
• Charter Night planning continuing.  A request has gone out via Les to Bob Winters for keynote speaker.  Remember it will be during Rotary Week this time. (April 19, 2018)