Jeff talked about club membership and how we can make strides to positively impact it this year.  He said that our club numbers have been pretty stable over the last several years, but we need to gain members this year, and he gave several examples of things the club will be doing or at least considering in order to make that happen.  Some of the things he talked about were being more inclusive of Rotaract members and inviting them to events and meetings, developing a family or couples membership option so that couples that want to join might be able to take advantage of a lower dues rate, and reinstating a monthly social event at someone’s home or a local establishment.  He also mentioned that we need to ensure that every member has a role to play in the organization so everyone feels involved and that they are providing value to the club.  One way to do this, especially with new members is to get them on a committee that they are passionate about immediately.  Generally speaking, members that are not involved are more apt to leave the club over time. The other thing Jeff talked about was to promote that Rotary provides leadership (and other) opportunities for its members.  Sometimes we focus too much on what someone can do for the community or cause and the club through becoming a member, and forget to mention how being a member can help to develop leadership skills and facilitate networking with business owners and community leaders; both of which can be very helpful to the member him/herself. So membership in Rotary is mutually beneficial to the member and the club…so let’s go get some new members!  Jeff is pictured below with Club President, Jon Peck.

 

We ordered so many shirts that the Stitching Post gave us a better deal than we we quoted on the price.  Everyone will save $2 on the cost of their T-shirt.  If you have not paid yet, please pay Jon P. at your earliest convenience.

 

A note from the grill master, Jeff A. ... "It may not seem like there is much to do most of the day but when cooking large quantities of meat, when you need an extra pair of hands (or a couple extra pair of hands), you need them RIGHT NOW!  If you have not signed up for a slot of time but are available to help if needed, please text your name and number to Jeff at (515)868-9138 to let him know. Thank You"  Jeff is also speaking to the Wayne State Football team Saturday morning and has a large event happening with the Francophone community Saturday afternoon and evening. So all of our help and presence will definitely be needed at the North Star BBQ event.  Thank you Jeff, and everyone who has had a hand in putting our team together.

 

Congratulations to Courtney Bonnell for completing her MBA!  And also for being selected as our club representative for the upcoming ROTARY and MIZZOU ALUMNI and ROTARY BLOOD DRIVE.  See flyer below and if you have any questions ask Courtney.

 

 

 

 

September 14th:  North Star BBQ.  Jeff A. is putting a team together for our club.  Contact Jeff if you are                                  interested - see note in the announcements above.