Passing of the Gavel

Posted 
on Jun 25, 2015
 
 
“Passing of the Gavel” President Craig Manson and President elect Colleen Ratzlaff LaBeau.
Today’s program included a year in review by President Craig Manson which included the following highlights.
 
Thank you to the 2014-15 Officers and Committee Members.
 
The Numbers
 
 
Goal
Actual
Foundation giving   
$28,000    
 $35,391.40
Polio Plus               
$  3,900
 $  3,900
Fast for Hope         
$  1,500 
 $  1,500 
International Grant 
5,000    
 $15,000
Membership (86 7/1/14)     
92            
 93
Attendance                  
 71%        
72%
Foundation Participation    
100%         
100%
Taste of Lakeville
Net   $   115K       
$125K*
*Preliminary Number
 
Four Areas of Emphasis/Strategies
 
  1. Excellent meetings drive attendance and membership.
  • Memorable speakers for “invite a guest days”
  • Time for interaction, fun
  • Entertainment at Paul Harris dinner
  • Master of Arms is important
  • Change things up once in a while.  Occasional jokes…
  • Don’t put too much on the meeting agendas
 
     2.Give members opportunities to be involved
  • Do a major project this year – significant $ contribution, visible in the community, Rotarians do some of the work
  • At large attendee invited to board meetings.

     3.  Public Relations – More visibility in the community

  • Newspaper ads each month
  • Press releases on scholarships, Strive, Taste of Lakeville, Lakeville Foundation donations, etc.
  • Visible, permanent projects with Rotary “stamp”
     4.  Communication
  • President e-mail to the club after board meetings
  • Short informational presentations when appropriate
  • Budget, Taste of Lakeville summary, Foundation giving