President's Remarks
President Paul reflected on our recent Turnover meeting and how great it was to reconnect with the KW Art Gallery. Paul thanks those who were responsibility for the organization of the event - Dave Chatson, Bill Proctor, and Howard Pell.
Wine & Beer Quiz Question
There were two parts to our newly expanded Quiz this week:
First - If you followed up on Paul's request to make a social media posting about what you were doing on Canada Day, or forwarded a posting, then you got to fill in a ballot.
Second was a question
Question: Who is the District Governor this year for our District?
Answer: Lesley Barmania
Bell Ringers
Two of our members were honoured at the recent District Changeover and Awards Night with Honorary Paul Harris recognition for significant service to the District - Tom Mennill for serving a term as District Secretary and then as District Treasurer; and Darren Sweeney for his work as the District webmaster. President Paul was most pleased to make both Tom and Darren the Bell Ringers for this week.
50 / 50 Draw
Our pot is growing and it was at $485 today but will be bigger next time as none of Karen Redman, Ernie Ginsler nor Richard Bruckeder found Jack.
Happy Jar
Ernie Ginsler was happy that his extended family was able to be together at a couple of cottages for two weeks and that his expectant daughter did not choose that time to have her baby.
Louise Gardiner is most happy to have a convertible at this time of year and is able to enjoy the warmth and sun while driving.
Carl Zehr is happy to be back in Canada and that he and Sandy had the opportunity to travel to Croatia and Montenegro.
Shawky Fahel was pleased to have been at the RI Convention in Germany and that his new NGO is getting off the ground and will be supply Boy Scout materials to boys in Israel.
Lumi Mironescu is very pleased to now be a member of our club and is looking forward to getting involved in our activities. She is also happy to have been in Toronto this past weekend with her daughter and the Children's Philharmonic Choir.
Club Business
Adrian DeCoo and Bryn Jones reminded members that our Car Draw is now underway and asked that members sign up for shifts at the market. Bryn will be sending out another message with the link and instructions.
Louise Gardiner let members that she is now the chair of the Social Media / Public Relations / Communications committee. She is asking members to follow us on social media (Instagram, Twitter and Face Book) and to make postings to forward postings form others on to friends.
Bill Proctor reminded members of the Cruisin' On King Street event this coming Friday. We still need a few more volunteers. On Tuesday, once the deadline for signing up has passed, Bill will be sending out details as to where and when members should show up on Friday. There will be training at City Hall at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday and members who are able are asked to attend one if at all possible.
Program Highlights
Our program today was the annual presentation from our new president on his ideas for the year ahead.
President Paul started with a review of the results of Club Assemblies:
- Changes to reflect the needs of members and future direction of Rotary
- Focus on member engagement
- Take action on new projects
- Connections within the community and Rotary
Paul then highlighted how we will address these issues and what will be new for this year:
- Club meeting structure
- - 2 lunch meetings – 1 evening meeting
- - Monthly hands-on work in place of meeting
- New projects
- More time for Committee meetings
- Consideration of new fundraiser
One of the tasks for club presidents is to list the goals of the club in the Rotary database called Rotary Club Central. After discussions with key committee chairs Paul has developed the following goals for our club.
Membership Goals:
- Current active membership 43
- 48 total active members at July 1, 2020
- New member sponsorship – 5 members
- Improve retention by 1%
- Achieve net gain in female members or members under the age of 40.
Rotary Foundation Giving – Goals:
- Club Target - $15,000
- Every Rotarian Every Year - $100 per member
- Sustaining Club donation - $100 per member
- Other funds - speaker contributions to Polio Plus, birthday contributions, pie auction
Service Goals:
- How many members will participate in club service activities during the Rotary year
- Target – 25 members
Public Relations – Goals:
- Completion of Strategic Plan
- Online presence accurately reflecting current activities
- Club website/social media updated minimum 2 x / month
- Use official materials available in the Brand Center
Paul then took at look at what will be the major Actions for the Club in each of the Quarters of the Rotary Year.
First Quarter:
- Establish and communicate new meeting format
- Cruising on King Street and one new community hands-on project
- Car Draw – Kick-off
- On Line Auction – Kick-off
- Joint KW Club meeting on a new fundraiser
Second Quarter:
- DG Visit – Joint with other KW Clubs
- Club Assembly - Date TBA
- Trail Clean-up and one new project
- On Line Auction goes live
- Car Draw – Winners announced
- In Vino/Pub Night 2020 – Planning Stage
- Rotary Leadership Institute – Cambridge
- December Club party and pie auction
- Club Elections for 2020 – 2021 Rotary Year
Third Quarter:
- In Vino / Pub Night 2020
- Promote Sign-up for District Conference May 2020 at Bingemans
- Committee Reports
- Progress report on Club goals
- Report on joint KW fundraiser
- Promote Sign up for RI Convention June 6 – 10 in Honolulu
Fourth Quarter:
- District Conference May 2020 at Bingemans
- Club Assembly – Date TBA
- Progress report on Club goals
- Committee Reports
- Rotary Leadership Institute, Club Leadership Training & District Assembly - Cambridge
- RI Convention – Honolulu – June 6 – 10
- Club Changeover Meeting
Paul then presented the goals he has set for himself for the year as the club president, organized by club event or priority for each half of the year.
Goals for July to December
Car Draw:
- Sell at the Market 5 times
- Have $2,000 in personal total sales
- Sell at the Rangers Game
Online Auction:
- Source two new sponsors
- Have $750 in items
Community:
- Participate in Cruisin’ On King Street
- Participate in the Trail Clean Ups
- Participate in two new club hands-on projects
Club Events:
- Attend the Club Holiday Social with the Pie Auction
- Participate in the club Dine-A-Round
- Enhance the weekly quiz to a Wine & Rotary Beer Quiz
- Participate in the Club Assembly
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Rotary District Events:
Joint KW Cluster Initiatives:
- Work with the cluster presidents to determine a new cluster-based Fundraising Activity
Public Relations:
- Ensure a weekly notice is sent to all members through ClubRunner
- Twice a month interact with social media related to the club
Goals for January to June
Club Events:
- Participate in the club Dine-A-Round
- Participate in the Club Assembly
In Vino / Pub Night:
- Sell 4 tickets
- Source one new sponsor
Community:
- Participate in the Soupfest Activity
- Participate in the club Tree Planting event
- Participate in two of the new club hands-on projects
Rotary Events:
- Attend the District Conference in May at Bingemans
Joint KW Cluster Events:
- Participate in the discussion re revitalizing the Rotary Peace Park
- Explore and promote the possibility of a joint project related to our 100th anniversary
Public Relations:
- Continue with weekly ClubRunner notices to members
- Twice a month interact with social media related to the club
Paul concluded by listing three asks that he has for each of the members in the club:
- Over this year, every member introduces one new person to any meeting or hands-on event
- Every member is connected to the club social media and gains knowledge of how to promote our club
- Every member signs up for one car draw sale date at St. Jacobs Market and sources one item for the On Line Auction
Closing Remarks & Reminders
President Paul reminded members of our Crusin' On King Street activity this Friday and the need for members who have not yet signed up to do so by midnight Monday. Paul also reminded members that there is no meeting next Monday.
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