Rotary Club Directors in Action - October 2015

Posted by Sandy Naragon

on Oct 19, 2015

The Rotary Club of Akron’s Board of Directors met on October 13^th. The following items were discussed:

Directors recommended that the Rotary Foundation consider approving $2900 in funding for the District’s Pediatric Cardio project in Haiti that is being coordinated with Akron Children’s Hospital. This is...

The Administration Committee reported that Akron Rotarians who have not paid their annual dues are now in delinquent status. Directors will make calls to retain their membership.

Susan Colville-Hall, Chair of the Rotary Youth Exchange Committee reported that Exchange Student Gabriel is having a wonderful time attending activities with his host family and Rotarians. Vice Chair Brian Chima has coordinated a wish-list of activities along with a schedule. Rotarians are urged to include him in their plans.

There are seven individuals in the membership process according to Membership Chair Steve Shechter. Five are scheduled for inductions during October. Another has been approved and is awaiting induction. The last is in the midst of being approved.

Service Projects Chair reported that Read to Me Day is slated for November 5^th. Akron Rotarians are needed to fill slots from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at Akron’s Crouse or Hatton Elementary Schools. You can volunteer online at www.AkronRotary.org or by reaching out to Graham Reinke or Kaley Foster.

Vice Chair of Rotary International Foundation Marcia Holcomb reported that the Paul Harris lottery winners for 2015, along with other new Paul Harris Fellows, would be honored at the October 13^th luncheon. Rotarians earn Paul Harris Fellowships for their significant contribution ($1,000) to The Rotary International Foundation Annual fund.

It was consensus that the Presidents, President-elects and Treasurers of the Akron Rotary Club, Camp and Foundation should schedule a meeting with Development Director Mella Castner to create a process/protocol for considering funding requests.

The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for November 10^th.