Our program this week was the Club Assembly Part2
Mike Buhring reviewed the gross income and expenses for last year. Our Net income was $57,838. The Barn Party expenses were more than in the past, but it was another successful year.
The first meeting for this year’s Barn party was a couple of weeks ago. Incoming president Kevin Walthers, is changing things up a little bit this year. A long discussion was held regarding the Barn Party; whether to continue, have it in a different location, or find another source of income. There were several suggestions for other options to explore, including taking a year’s hiatus next year while we look at other alternatives. In this case members would all have to contribute the amount they would normally give to the Barn Party to make-up the income.
Pat McDermott reported on the Rotary Foundation, which was formed in 1995 as a tax exempt organization with the proceeds used to fund scholarships. It evolved into receiving all club donations, and making all community donations, but then reverted back to its original purpose. Last year $32,500 in scholarships were awarded. Committee members include Mike Gibson, Wayne Miller, Tim Staffel, James Thomas, Carol Bradfield, Dan Blough, Kevin Walthers, and the immediate past president.
Doug Palmer presented on allocations. Our largest donations go to the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club. Our goal is that the majority of our donations go to support youth events. The amount that we donate to community events goes up every year. We have certain donations, called annuals, to which we contribute every year. A list of where the money went for 2017 was reviewed. If your favorite charity was not listed - you need to submit a request for funding. The unused balance goes to the foundation.
