[Rotary] Fw: Subject: Rotary: Meeting of May 27

[John Porter]

I   think all the little rituals we went  through should be restored or
continue except a  raffle for members    John  P

On Sun, May 30, 2021 at 12:44 PM Alarcon Ins via Rotary <
rotary at lists.mcn.org> wrote:

> I am really torn on a 4th of July event.
> There will not be the usual parade because the Chamber was concerned about
> too many people gathering in close proximity.
> I was contacted by both Ed O'Brien and Sherriff Kendall and they both
> agreed with that decision.
>
> The Humane Society has already asked about having their mobile adoption
> truck there.
> I understand in theory the State will be fully opened by 7/4, I just tend
> to lean towards caution.
>
> Can we find a happy median?
>
> P.s
> I may not be available that day.
>
>
> Ray Alarcon
> Alarcon Ins Agency
> PO Box 2539
> Mendocino, CA 95460
> 707-937-5050
> CA Lic#0B68172
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Jeffry Stubbs via Rotary <rotary at lists.mcn.org>
> Date: 5/30/21 8:08 AM (GMT-08:00)
> To: rotary at lists.mcn.org, Dean Watson <watsondmw at comcast.net>, Roccie
> Hill <roccie at mendocinoartcenter.org>, Scott Roat <scott at mendocinoagent.com>,
> Gerald Shuck <gshuck at gmx.com>
> Subject: [Rotary] Fw: Subject: Rotary: Meeting of May 27
>
>
>
> Dear All,
>
> Yesterday we kicked off a program of meetings aimed at re-imagining our
> club, and identifying projects and events for next year. We met on the lawn
> at my house, and enjoyed pizza, made by Cafe Beaujolais, and salad and
> brownies, made by Karen as well as the sunny day and each other's company.
> We got the zoom going a little late, and on an I-phone, which was difficult
> to see in the bright sunlight, another lesson learned, but we hope those of
> you who tried to zoom in and may have been disappointed will join us next
> week, when we meet indoors for lunch at Mendocino Cafe.
>
> Rotarians present were Susan, Matt, Brandt, Toby, Harold, Mike, Dean, John
> Cottle, Jeff and Scott. William and Roccie tried to zoom in but I am not
> sure if they got on or not. So we had a core group of 10 persons most of
> whom are mainstays of the club.
>
> We discussed methods of addressing our membership problems, and it seemed
> to be that we needed to grow the club, by adding skills and backgrounds
> either to better represent our community better or to meet particular skill
> needs, more young people, and more women. We agreed we need to reach out to
> those who have left the club, or who have stopped attending meetings,
> figure out what went wrong, and get some of them back into the active club.
> We can do that by developing more social events, and developing our
> meetings in ways that are more fun. In some cases we had not mentored new
> members, and we needed to improve in that area.
>
> Jeff suggested, and there was some support for, creating a new "friends of
> Rotary category of membership, for people who want to help out and stay in
> touch but do not want to pay the dues that full Rotarians pay. Another
> category could be corporate membership, which is being implemented in clubs
> in our district and nationwide.
>
> We talked about the rituals that we have followed in the past, before the
> pandemic, which included for individual meetings things like the pledge,
> fines, happy dollars, a quiz, a thought for the day, a song, a who am I and
> a raffle. The consensus was that some of these may be out of date, but on
> the other hand some we should bring back, beginning next week. In the way
> of other events, we should bring back things like Charter Night, Debunking
> etc.
>
> We talked about the importance for new members of linking up with other
> clubs and events in our district, including the District Training Assembly
> which is a good chance to learn current management techniques, find out
> more about Rotary and meet other Rotarians. Our club should encourage or
> even require new members to attend such events, and help with their
> expense.
>
> Matt suggested a film depicting the new Rotary and the old Rotary, in a
> town setting. Also a Country Western dance party in the Park. Susan
> suggested that members put on dinner or cocktail parties.
>
> We turned to the immediate future, and decided that, subject to the
> approval of the Foundation, we will hold a barbecue in the Park to
> celebrate the 4th of July. We need to discuss this at more length, and get
> going on organizing it, but there was also a thought that we could sponsor
> a country western or folk rock band. If anyone knows of one, please contact
> them to see if they are available. It occurred to me after the meeting that
> we could barbecue oysters as well as the usual hot dogs and hamburgers.
> Dean said we could use his barbecue. We will contact the Fire District to
> see if they would like to work with us on this. We might also talk with
> Fort Bragg Rotary. Jeff will take care of this, and we can discuss again
> next week.
>
> We may wish to have something fun on the 4th in addition to a barbecue--a
> cornhole tournament, a bicycle race around the headlands? Should we seek to
> involve the Interact club?
>
> Next possible event would be a golf tournament, a real one, as we have
> done in the past, not a pandemic tournament. Who knows the ropes and will
> step forward to organize it?
>
> Jerry could not attend the meeting, but suggested we have dine out raffle
> as we did last fall, this fall.
>
> There was agreement that we should have a debunking some time in June
> where the President hands out awards, and there was agreement from all that
> we will do it, date still to be decided.
>
> Which brings us to next week's meeting, at Mendocino Cafe. Toby and I will
> bring our equipment and get us set up. I have talked with Meredith and she
> knows how we would like to lay out the dining room.
>
> We will need:
>
> A Quiz-master
> A Zoom-master--Jesse has agreed to be "it".
> A Greeter--John Cottle has agreed--and
> Someone to man the service desk.
>
> Please call myself or Toby if you want to help with any of the above.
>
> We will have a raffle, and enjoy the good food of the cafe as well as the
> company.
>
> Lunch at the Cafe will be $25 each, plus the cost of any drinks you may
> wish, paid at the door.
>
> Which reminds me: we decided the cost of the pizza lunch yesterday would
> be $15-20, but we only collected $35.00, which came from Toby and myself.
> Those who did not pay, please either deposit the funds with the club using
> our website, or send a check to Harold before our next meeting.
>
> Last but not least, Brandt confirmed that he will be our Treasurer next
> year, with Mr. Flores, a CPA, of his office being the bookkeeper. Many,
> many thanks, Brandt!!
>
> We will need to find a programs person to replace the excellent work done
> by Brandt. Volunteers, please step forward.
>
> We thanked Harold for all he has done as Treasurer/bookkeeper, and ended
> the meeting on a happy note.
>
> We hope to see every member of our club and any visitor who would like to
> learn more about the club at our meeting in the Cafe next week.
>
> Jeff Stubbs, President
> Rotary Club of Mendocino
> P.O. Box 102, Mendocino, CA 95460
> Home phone 707-937-6026
> I phone 707-536-6190
> Skype phone 707-397-5620
> Skype name jeffrystubbs
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