Minutes for the November 8, 2018 Meeting

  1. Ken Roberts called meeting to order at 5:45
  1. Earl Simpkins gave the devotional. 
  1. Marianne Elwell led the Pledge (and was the greeter)
  1. Treasurer’s Report –Dues are due – LB Showalter
  2. George and Marianne Elwell presented Paul Harris fellow awards by Ken Roberts.
  3. President’s report –
    • Events:
      1. Nov 9, 10, 11 – 4:00 – 5:30 PM   Oak Point Park
      2. Nov 10 Blood drive
      3. Dec. 6th Christmas Party for all Plano clubs – Haggard Party Barn – 6:30 pm, $25 per person + it’s also a Coats for Cops/Kids drive
    • Elections upcoming –
      1. We need candidates to stop for for PR Director and Foundation Director
      2. Election for officers for the 2019 – 2020 year will be 12/13
      3. LB wouldn’t be sad if someone else ran for Secy/Treas
      4. Pres Elect (for 2019-2020)  to serve as president starting 7/1/20
      5. Director at large – odd year, to serve a two year term beginning 7/1/19.
  4. Projects:
    • Flags of Honor – Gene Losey
      1. Chris Henry gave update on using online marketing – response/costs
      2. Lisa – club members worked to attach chains to dog tags and cards during meeting
      3. Need help on Fri AM with flag efforts
      4. Need help on Mon AM – for take down
      5. Encouraged everyone to come out
  5. Rick Boyer told about project at Plano Food Pantry – landscaping – went well.
  6. Discussion on doing a food collection for the food pantry for Christmas holidays – Rick to follow up.
  7. Lynne McNamee gave details on Rotary eClub – as follows:
  8. Number was drawn – no winner
  9. Four-way test
    1. Adjourn – 6:15