During the past two months, club members have been sampling three venues suggested and researched by Rotarians: Fraternal Order of Eagles, L'Experience Paris, and Sparrow Restaurant. Following the "test" meetings at all three venues, a short survey was created to assess members' location preferences. Of the 36 club members to whom surveys were sent via SurveyMonkey, two emails bounced and 15 responded (41.6%)*. The overwhelming choice among the three locations is the Fraternal Order of Eagles (71.4%). Members may review the results by clicking HERE (a ClubRunner log-in is required). During discussion of the results and the pro's and con's of each location, a motion was approved** to try a fourth venue, Kabab House (12041 124th Avenue NE, Kirkland, WA 98034) in the Totem Lake area, prior to making a venue decision for this year. Alice Volpe is coordinating this venue trial, and the September 16 in-person meeting is now scheduled to be held at Kabab House.*Note: Two Rotarians attending the August 12 virtual meeting indicated they did not receive the survey, but would have voted for the Eagles venue. Their submissions would raise the response rate to 47%, and the majority selection to 75%.
**Note: There were 14 of 34 voting members present, establishing a quorum for action. Nine of the 14 voted in favor of the motion.