THIS PAST WEEK’S MEETING:
ATTENDEES: Mehler, Manheimer, Dwyer, Sculti, Ciraco, Bello, Carly-Spanier, Ellingwood, Martinelli, Fox, Herbster, Howells, Kattan, Schwartz, Tino.
GUESTS: Christine Sculti, Adam Harvey
President Jason called the Meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was cited.
The Invocation:
“As we gather here today at The Whitby Castle, we wish everyone a Happy New Year and thank you all as Rotarians for your service, fellowship and safety. May your goodness and love be present amongst us today. Amen”
President Jason welcomed all members to the meeting and commenced with the Induction of our newest member, Christine Sculti sponsored by her mother, Angela Sculti. Past President Pam spoke of Rotary’s value in our world. Both business and professional leaders participate in the Rotary Foundation. She cited Rotary’s role in Polio eradication, The Gift of Life Project and the other arms of service. She emphasized to be Rotarian, you become a better citizen, business person and human being. Christine thanked the membership and expressed her gratitude.
Pictured below:Rotarian Angela Sculti, Rye Rotary Club President Jason L. Mehler, Immediate Past President Pam Dwyer, Rotarian Christine Sculti
Jason then introduced our guest Adam Harvey who is an Event Specialist with Rye Playland.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOLLOWED:
- JOIN THE FACEBOOK PAGE AND SEE HOW WONDERFUL IT LOOKS !! FEEL WELCOME TO POST PHOTOS, ARTICLES AND YOUR INTERESTING PERSONAL STORIES !!
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR : MARCH 8, 2017 – “CRAZY LEGS “ !! Last year was very successful and fun and we look forward to this year being even better !!
- CONTACT GRANT DIRECTOR, CATHY CARLEY-SPANIER WITH YOUR GRANT PROPOSALS.
- CONTACT DIRECTOR OF SPEAKERS, PAM D WITH SUGGESTIONS
- CONTACT MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR, JASON WITH NEW POTENTIAL MEMBERS SUGGESTIONS
AREA 3 GET TOGETHER” THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 AT EMILIOS AT 6PM. COST: $35
RSVP TO BOB MANHEIMER VIA CLUBRUNNER
Jason asked Bob M to speak about our proposed bylaws updating and revision. A vote to pass this will be scheduled for sometime in March. Bob has emailed the proposed amended bylaws to all members and encourages any suggestions and further revisions. He emphasized the necessity of our the bylaws being updated and kept current. Many of the provisions in the existing bylaws are obsolete and not followed. He spoke of the importance of our procedures being clearly defined, so issuing grants and other service related functions can be better expedited.
Bob further talked about the Board member duties and functions. He went on to say that the Director’s responsibilities should also be clearly defined in the bylaws. He also explained that all members should have a better understanding of the Rye Rotary Foundation which is “tax free” entity with its own Board of Trustees.
The proposed slate of officers and directors for Rye Rotary and the trustees of the Rye Rotary Foundation for 2017-2017 was presented and discussed. There were no other candidates nominated from the membership. Being that a quorum was present, a voice vote was taken and the slate was unanimously approved as follows:
President - Bob Manheimer
President – Elect - Anglela Sculti
Immediate Past President - Jason Mehler
Vice President – Raul Bello
Secretary - Melanie Ciraco
Treasurer – Jason Mehler
Director of Administration – Bob Manheimer
Director of Membership – Pam Dwyer
Director of Service Projects – Louise Bryant
Director of Public Relations – Richard Martinelli
Director of Rye Rotary Foundation – Bob Praid
Trustees of the Rye Rotary Foundation - Bob Praid, Ed Herbster, Gregg Howells, Tom Saunders, Julie Kattan
Respectfully submitted,
Melanie R. Ciraco
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ROTARY LAPEL PINS AND DECALS ARE AVAILABLE! PLEASE SEE MELANIE C. TO GET YOURS. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED !!
*ALSO WE HAVE ROTARY MUGS FOR SALE. ONLY $6.00 ! CONTACT JASON.
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(WE NEED HEAD COUNTS)
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