July 2015 board minutes

1. ROTARY CLUB OF LYNNWOOD
Board Meeting - Minutes
July 15, 2015
Attendees:
Guests:
Everard (Lalo) Espinosa was present as a member of the International Service Committee.
John Niemi was present as Chair of the Rotary Foundation Committee.
Meeting opened: 6:08 PM
President: Wayne Anthony
Location: First Security Bank office, 19002 33rd
Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA
A quorum was present and proper notice was given to members as to date and time of meeting.
Minutes: Debbie moved to accept the June 2015 minutes as corrected:
President's Report:
Wayne reported that our membership is down at 74 members total; one goal is to retain and increase membership.
Other goals include: resolve 2014 Golf Tournament legal issues; support and grow Rotaract; develop and implement
succession plan for club committees and avenues of service; involve all club members in service; review meeting
lunch costs; conduct membership survey; and have fun. Discussion followed and additional suggestions were
presented by Board members. The application of Mark Fitzpatrick for membership was approved and will be
presented to the membership for final approval.
Treasurer's Report:
Larry reported that the house construction loan of $220,000.00 was approved. He also reported that our lunch
revenues were down. After discussion Debbie moved that we raise the cost of the lunches to $16.00; Marilla
seconded; discussion followed and the motion passed. Gunnvor then moved that we place a donation basket by the
coffee to encourage those that don’t purchase lunch to donate for coffee; Edy seconded; discussion followed and the
motion passed. Marilla moved to approve the 2015-2016 budget with the following change: line 741 – change
International Committee budget from $8,000.00 to $13,000.00. Discussion followed and the motion passed.
Secretary’s Report:
Barbara reported that the June monthly attendance was submitted to Rotary International with Jay’s assistance.
Past President’s Report:
For Debbie’s report on the status of the 2014 Golf Tournament legal issues the Board convened in Executive
Session at 8:03 and adjourned at 8:06.
President Elect’s Report:
None
Vice President’s Report:
Wayne Anthony, President √ Ken Peirce, Dir. Vocational Service √
Marilla Sargent, President-Elect √ Gunnvor Tveidt, Dir. Int’l Service √
Casey Auve, Vice President √ Edith Larson, Dir. Club Service √
Debbie Bodal, Past President √ Jody Lende, Dir. Community Service A
Larry Strauss, Treasurer √ Patrick Crosby, Dir. Youth Service √
Barbara Lindberg, Secretary √

2. Casey and Gunnvor both reported on the Rummage Sale. They were especially thankful and appreciative of all the
student volunteers that we had this year. The amount of money raised and in hand as of July 15th
is approximately
$28.900.00 with more funds that will be coming from Value Village and online sales, etc. Discussion followed on
ways to involve more of the membership in this large project and ideas for improvement with the sale itself.
Community Service Report:
None
Vocational Service Report:
Ken reported that he needed to obtain the appropriate Board signatures for the construction loan contract/paperwork.
He updated the Board on the House Project and on the status of the construction class for the next school year.
Club Service Report:
Edy reported that the calendar is up-to-date on the website and to contact her with any additional dates. Casey
volunteered to make the updated parking passes for the 2015-2016 year.
International Service Report:
Gunnvor & Lalo reported on the progress of acquiring the ambulance for Mexico. Gunnvor moved to accept the
ambulance offered to the Rotary Club of Lynnwood by the Snohomish County Fire District for the purchase price of
$2,000.00; Marilla seconded; discussion followed and the motion passed. Discussion followed regarding possible
medical equipment that could be available to also transport with the ambulance. The Board and members of the
International Service Committee will travel to Everett after the July 16th
Rotary Club of Lynnwood meeting to sign
the papers transferring ownership with the representatives from the Snohomish County Fire District.
Youth Service Report:
Patrick reported that he would like to find ways to get 16-year old students involved in Rotary, maybe through
Interact, to volunteer in groups of 4-6 as YMCA volunteers or at the Lynnwood Library. NOTE: Interact is 12-18
years old.
Rotary Foundation:
John Niemi reported that the actual participation by the Rotary Club of Lynnwood was 88% this past year and the
average giving per member was up 41% to $214.00. There were 10 members who did not donate to the Rotary
Foundation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:49PM. Next meeting is August 19th
at Edmonds Community College.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Lindberg, Secretary
Rotary Club of Lynnwood