The club’s board of directors met on Thursday, December 15, at President Amy Mutal's office. Highlights included board action, pending membership approval, to replace the Rotary Duck Dash with a Rotary Rummage Sale/Auction as the principal fund raising activity, and to move from an "every Monday" meeting schedule to two Monday meetings a month. Directors reviewed the fund raising committee study, and again reviewed the results of the most recent club meeting preferences survey during the discussion. President Amy Mutal discussed meeting venue options, and the board concluded that the best choice is to move to The Grape Choice Wine Shop & Wine Bar in January, pending the outcome of additional research. President Amy will inform the club when the decision is confirmed.Holiday gift wrapping and party arrangements were discussed. Decisions were made regarding how to pay for the gift purchases at Fred Meyer, and not to reopen the holiday party registrations after the close of registration last Monday and transmission of food quantities to the caterer.
The treasurer’s report for December and an updated annual budget were provided in written form, and the treasurer reported setting aside $40,000 in the club's legacy account. The board did not adopt the budget as planned for this meeting.
The membership chair's report was received, and the board members discussed a new company membership option for the club. Further research will be conducted with Rotary International.
The board meeting schedule is published in the club's Calendar. Except for February, meetings will be at Amy Mutal's business. Rotarians may view this month’s board meeting minutes, when posted, and those of prior meetings on the Board Minutes page, which requires a log-in. A link also may be found at the bottom of The Spokesman.