Mathews Rotary Club
Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes

MEETING DATE: May 9, 2007

IN ATTENDANCE: Rodney Rhodes, David Burns, Ed Davis, Bobbi McElroy, Bill Higdon

CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 am

PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTES: Approved as read

SECRETARY'S REPORT
Jen Little needs to be inducted. Bobbi will talk with Jay.

Bobbi asked to reorder small banners and minimum order of mugs

Rodney suggested that we replace the gift mug for the guest speaker with a children’s book donated to library in their name.

Bobbi asked to email current roster to board members and anyone else who would like it.

COMMUNICATIONS
None

TREASURER'S REPORT
Bill was commended for his excellent work with the books.

Bill reviewed check writing procedure and budget form for suggestions.

Budget presented at next business meeting, May 17. Voted on at May 24 meeting.

It was moved and passed  that the club buy a laptop that would be kept by the treasurer. Secretary would copy attendance, minutes and member roster so all Rotary information would reside on one computer.

Emergency board meeting next Wednesday, May 16,  7:30 pm at Boatel to discuss budget.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee chairs need to write a procedure for their committee for incoming chairs.

Wine tasting this year will include a chocolate tasting and silent auction. 

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
June 28 picnic and installation of officers at Tom Jarrett’s.

Status of the podium was questioned.

Roadside cleanup on Saturday May 12.

TdC rest stop on Saturday May 19.

NEW BUSINESS
Dist Gov coming for dinner Wed, July 18. Reservations will be made at Pelican Cove once a number is determined, plus reservations for B&B if needed.

Committee Chairs for 2007-08
Club Service--David Fitch
Community Service--Jim Hutchins
Fund Raising--David Burns
Vocational--Joe Syslo
Intl Service--Steve Whiteway
Rotary Intl Foundation--Becky McCoy
Membership--Alex Hudgins
Classification--Raleigh Wells
Public Relations--pending
Program--Jim Richards

GREETER
Greeter for June: Dave Burns (with Rodney on first week)

MEETING ADJOURNED: 8:30 am

NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:
Wednesday June 13, 7:30 pm, Rescue Squad Building

SUBMITTED BY: Bobbi McElroy, Secretary