MEETING DATE: December 13, 2006

CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 am

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: Minutes approved as read.

SECRETARY'S REPORT
None

COMMUNICATIONS
None

TREASURER'S REPORT
Approximately $24,000 in bank with funding commitments still outstanding. Almost all dues have been paid; money is still coming in from the wine tasting. 

Tom Jarrett will be acting treasurer while Bill is away for two months.

Treasurers report approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
International Committee submitted application to participate in hosting GSE visitors from southern Africa in the April-May 2007 timeframe. We have asked that they be made available to us on a Thursday to attend Rotary meeting. Additionally, we’ll plan to take them to Jamestown. Dave Burns volunteered to host some visitors at his home.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A PR photo of the Rescue Squad receiving check for defibrillator will be take on December 13, 3:00 pm. Report is due to Rotary Intl.

Jim Sease will pay his back dues of $230 and submit his resignation to the club.

There was a discussion re investing in a podium with mic for the Thursday morning meetings. Bobbi will research cost.

Ed will pursue the new member list with sponsors.

Charter night, February 24, 2007, 6:30 pm at the Mathews Yacht Club. Georg will send Ed last years program. Potential speakers were discussed.

Rodney will be the Tour de Chesapeake contact person this year, with Jack Gill heading the committee. Event date is Saturday, May 19. The Bayside Rest Stop will be reserved again. 

Fishing tournament discussed for July 6 weekend, both Saturday and Sunday. The Boatel will act as HQ however, Rotary needs to appoint a committee to organize, handle weigh ins, log names, take entry fees, etc. The split is 60/40. Discussed getting a bond for a bigger prize offer. Discussed expanding to include entertainment. Sponsorships are key--possibly corporate sponsorship in exchange for free entry to fish. Advertise in February issue of Sportsman Magazine.  This will go to fund raising committee to pursue.

The nominating committee will present slate of officers for vote at January 18 meeting:

Rodney Rhodes, President
Ed Davis, Immediate Past President
David Burns, President Elect
David Fitch, Vice President
Tom Jarrett, Treasurer
Bobbi McElroy, Secretary
Jim Richards, Program Chair
Jim Hutchins, Member at Large
Rob Young, Sergeant at Arms

Williams Wharf project money has been spent. Need to decide on a work day, report to Rotary Intl. Mike Richards will follow progress.

NEW BUSINESS
Wine tasting is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2007, and will be held again at Bill Higdon’s house. It was suggested that a silent auction be added to expand the event.

Alex brought up a fund raising idea guest chef night at Pelican Cove with Rotary members acting as servers. The idea will be passed along to the Fund Raising Committee.

Application for PETS, second weekend in March. was sent to Rodney.

Mike Brown suggested scheduling work projects, like road clean up or Williams Wharf, immediately after Thursday meeting. It was decided to give it a try with plenty of notice and sign up sheet.

Saturday, December 16, 9 am, road clean up.

GREETER
Need a January greeter

MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:30 am

NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: January 10, 7:30 am at School Board Office.

SUBMITTED BY: Bobbi McElroy, Secretary