Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –September 19, 2019 - Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart, Diane Beckley, George Matthews,  Lynda Conyers, Bob Holzrichter, Monica Phillip, Buzz Althoen,  Fred Langer, Thanner Baquero,  Tarakee Jackson,  Sharon Adams,   , Angie Stinson, Dave Carter, Cynthia Roberson, Tom Krist, Dale Allen
Guests:  Kim Brooks 
Meeting was called to order by President Willie, who led us in the Pledge and the Four Way Test.  Invocation was given by Thanner Baquero
Speaker, George Hinton, CEO of Social Development Commission (SDC) was introduced by President Willie.
Mr. Hinton said that he refers to himself as a recovering health care executive since he has spent a lot of time with Children’s Hospital and Aurora.  Through this connections he was introduced and awaken to the issues in our city involving poverty.  The SDC addresses poverty in all facets.  We need to get people to move toward the light.  First they must identify their light and then strive toward it.  Poverty is something that effects all individuals, not just those suffering from it.  There are 100 SDC’s in the Country, and we are the largest.  Milwaukee has the largest poverty population in the State of Wisconsin.  SDC has a dual purpose - commission and community action.  The SDC has birthed many other organizations dealing with poverty and economic development in our community.  However, we must learn to partner with each other and not work on individual basis.  The SDC is educating people and getting them ready for employment.  They are also working with corporations to hire these people.  Within the next 3 years the SDC will be developing and advocacy arm to the agency.  We have a lot of resources, but they are not partnering well at present.
One of the main issues is to stabilize people in their housing.  You can’t move forward if people are constantly moving around.  Health is another issue to be addressed.  It seems in the USA we seem to treat people after they get sick and do not do enough preventative medicine.  Education is another important factor….poverty is a complex issue and we need to make the right decisions to correct this situation.  Mr. Hinton also announced that SDC is partnering with Marquette University to address the things that cause poverty.
President Willie thanked Mr. Hinton for his presentation and invited him to come back again to update us on SDC’s progress.  Mr. Hinton said he would be delighted to come back and speak again.
Sgt. at Arms, Thanner Baquero reported $42 collected . 
Diane announced that Greg’s father passed away, and the members were asked to pray for Greg and his family.       

Good News/Bad News:
Diane will be speaking on Capital Hill on September 25, 2019, and she had handouts giving us information on how we can hear the speeches.  She also invited the club to participate in St. John’s on the Lake “On the Table” event.  There will be three events at St. Ann’s on October 10, 2019, starting at 7:30 AM.  Instead of our normal meeting on that day, we could join one of the discussions.  We are also scheduled to tour the Humane Society that morning at 9:00 AM.  
Thanner reminded us that Rotarians are “People of Action”, and since he is a Rotarian he felt he needed to take some action with a heap of litter situation in his neighborhood.  At first he did not want to do this, but after a while, felt that his Rotarian duties were calling, so he tackled the job and really felt good about it afterward.  He said there is more to do, and he intends to take action.
Cynthia brought the booklet written by a grade school student titled “I Keep Getting Mad” to share with us.  This perhaps would be a good item to have available for families at our Christmas With Dignity.
Tom announced that he will be contributing $800 to Christmas with Dignity.  This will give us $3000 for the project.
President Willie invited the members to attend a program given by her choir on September 29, 2019 at Lamb of God Baptist Church.  It is free of charge, and guaranteed to by wonderful musical experience.  
CLUB BUSINESS:
Dave elaborated on the email sent by President Willie.  He felt the scolding we received from our President, should make us more responsive Rotarians, and willing to participate in our projects and events.  Also good communication between members is vital to our success.
President Willie asked that everyone make sure to keep your dues current, and if you are in arrears to talk to Treasurer Bob and make arrangements.
Buzz and George reminded everyone that our Veterans Warm Clothing Collection is coming up on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  The fliers need to be passed out the next two Saturdays.  At present, we have George and Angie on September 21st, and Dave and Sharon on September 28th.  If anyone else wants to join them, you are most welcome.
President Willie announced that she was still working on our “Bowlio for Polio” event.
President Will announced that she met with Tara and Angie regarding our club runner website.  They will be getting information and pictures up shortly.  Tara will be giving an update on how to work with our website at an upcoming meeting.
The committee members for Christmas with Dignity were asked to meet directly after this meeting.
RAFFLE:  Lynda’s number was drawn and she picked the white marble.  WINNER of $14.  Next week we start over again with 10 blue and 1 white.
President Willie adjourned the meeting at 8:35 AM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Monica Phillip, Secretary

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
September 26 – Open  (PLEASE CONTACT CHRIS IF YOU HAVE A SPEAKER YOU WANT SCHEDULED)
October 3 - Open                 
October 10 – Breakfast & On the Table Event/ at St. Ann’s – 9:00 am Tour Wis. Humane Society
October 17 – Kids Kicking Cancer – Michelle Lofy, Program Co-ordinator, Gordon Merna

LIST OF EVENTS FOR 2019-2020 YEAR:
1.	VETS COLLECTION OF WARM CLOTHING – OCTOBER (FLIERS AND COLLECTION DATES)
2.	POLIO PLUS “END POLIO IN THE WORLD” DAY – OCTOBER 24, 2019
3.	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
4.	CHRISTMAS WITH DIGNITY – DECEMBER, (DATES) START WORKING ON IN SEPTEMBER, 2019
5.	OUTBOUND YOUTH EXCHANGE – (NEED TIME LINE INFORMATION)
6.	4TH GRADE ESSAY CONTEST – APRIL, 2020 – JUNE, 2020 –CANOE TRIP AND CLUB PRESENTATION
7.	WORLD AFFAIRS SEMINAR – JUNE, 2020 (NEED TO FIND A STUDENT)
8.	VETS COLLECTION OF KITCHEN ITEMS – JUNE/JULY, 2020 (FLIERS AND COLLECTION DATES)
9.	ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEAL PROGRAM – (BUZZ NEEDS TO GIVE US DATES)
SOCIAL EVENTS:
CHRISTMAS PARY – DECEMBER, 2019
ANNIVERSARY/CHANGING OF GUARD DINNER – JUNE, 2020
NOTE:  WE WILL BE ADDING THE SEPTEMBER 3RD  BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS AND AN OCTOBER “BOWLIO FOR POLIO” EVENT