Rotary Club Directors in Action - April 2016

Posted by Sandy Naragon 
on Apr 13, 2016
 
The Akron Rotary Club Board of Directors met on April 12th.  The following items were discussed and/or action taken:
 
President-Elect Jeff Sitz has started meeting with committee chairs to hear any goals planned for 2016-17.  His purpose is to pledge his support for a successful Rotary year.
 
President Sandy Naragon reported that to date 47 Akron Rotarians have completed the survey.  She encouraged all to go https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RotaryClubSurvey to complete it.  Her goal is for at least a 50% response rate or 72 respondents.
 
Directors were encouraged to register to attend the District conference, ROCK ‘N THE CHANGE  planned for April 22nd and 23rd.  Akron Rotarians have been very instrumental in planning this year’s conference which includes some exciting program changes.  If you can’t attend the full conference, come for lunch, dinner or a few sessions.
 
Three proposed Rotarians were approved including Scott Downey, Dan Gordon and Kimberly Hoch. 
 
Directors also considered a proposal from Membership Chair Steve Shechter to amend the Bylaws to allow proposed members to be presented and considered by the Club Membership at time of proposal vs. after Board of Director approval.  Directors took action to approve the Bylaws Amendment. Their rationale:  The earlier in the process an objection to a proposed Rotarian is received, the quicker the Membership Committee and Directors are able to work for resolution.  Currently, presentation to the membership is the last step in becoming a Rotarian. Click to view proposed amendment.
 
Rotary International Foundation Chair Bill Manby, Sr. reported that the goal for Paul Harris Fellows is 100—in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the RI Foundation.  We’re currently at 60.
 
Scholarship Chair Terry Dalton reported that he is currently accepting and reviewing applications for scholarships to the 2016 RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards). RYLA is a five-day leadership conference for high school juniors who are aspiring young leaders. 
 
Yours in Rotary Service - 
Sandy
 
 
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