Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –November 21, 2019 - Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart,  George Matthews,  Monica Phillip,  Buzz Althoen,  Thanner Baquero,  Angie Stinson,  Cynthia Roberson,  Greg Williams, Sharon Adams, Shannon King
The meeting was called to order by President Willie, who led us in the Pledge and the Four Way Test.  Invocation was given by Cynthia Roberson.
President Willie inducted our new member Shannon King.  Shannon will be scheduled for a classification talk in the near future, so we can learn more about her, her business, and passions.
Sgt. at Arms, Thanner Baquero reported $15 collected . 
Both George and Greg had to leave early because of work commitments, but came to receive whatever club information they needed.  True Rotarians!
Good News/Bad News:
Thanner just wanted to make it noted that sometimes it is like “herding cats” at our meetings, when everyone is speaking at the same time.  He felt we should be following procedure and request permission to speak from the Chair.  It was agreed that we do sometimes get carried away.  He also told us that he had a good workout at the gym this week.  He also recommended a new book that he is reading, “Tell-Tale Brain” (what makes us human).
Angie shared her observance of the lack of members in attendance.  She reported that she was not feeling up to par this morning, but came to the meeting because of some of the very important events the club is involved with at this time.   We need to be kept up to date on the progressio of them and know who we can count on to be participating.
CLUB BUSINESS:
Buzz reported that on December 5th,  he and Angie are going to be giving a presentation on the water pitchers and filters that are being distributed to families in the areas with the lead problems .  Sharon asked if she could invite a couple members of Milwaukee Water Commons to be our guests to hear this program.
President Willie expressed concern of the lack of members presence at meetings, and therefore, creating a problem as to whether we can count on them to participate in our projects.  She said we need to be careful when we invite people into membership.  They need to know that we have dues, and how much they are, as well as the commitment to attend meetings on a regular basis.  We do understand that some members have business commitments that do not allow them to attend on a weekly basis, and they need to give us that information up front so that we know what to expect. 
Cynthia reported on  “Christmas with Dignity”.   This morning, Angie and she will be touring the area we will be setting up in at Ebenezzer Church.  She also reported that Bob will be ordering 12 of Isaiah Thompson’s books for the event.  She suggested that we get at least 12 more to be given to the two schools we served to welcome kids back to school.  Angie said she had purchased a couple books and has successful used them in one on one tutoring classes.  The kids were very receptive to hearing about someone their own age writing about things they also were experiencing.  Good learning tool and motivator for kids to do better.  We could not have a motion on this proposal because we did not have a quorum to vote.  We will try at the next meeting.
Thanner suggested that we do a follow-up with such projects to make sure they are making an impact in the community.  We can’t just drop off books and hope that they will be used properly.  There has to be an education factor involved.
President Willie suggested that we have Isaiah Thompson back when we have our 4th Grade Essay winners at our meeting in June.  Also, we could perhaps invite other children from the schools to attend, so that they could get motivated by their peers and their accomplishments.
Buzz reported that Bob and Barbara are doing a “bang up” job on ordering, coordinating, and storing the gifts for Christmas With Dignity.  President Willie added that the preparation committee as a whole is doing a wonderful job, and we should have a successful event.
Besides the 12 books ordered from Isaiah Thompson, he acquired 40 other books for the event.
Bowlio for Polio:  Our event is scheduled for Saturday, November 30th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm  at Bowlero on 117th and Burleigh.  The cost is $25 for the package and we are required to by for no less than 20 people.  An invitation was sent out to every Rotarian in District 6270, requesting an RSVP from them if they are attending.  Payment for the event will be collected the day of the event.  As of this morning we have 11 reservations.  Since many of our members were not present this morning, we are requesting in an email for them to get back to us no later than November 25th.  Monica will take the reservations .
Raffle:  Monica’s ticket number was called.  She drew the blue marble.  Next week 6 blue and 1 white.
President Willie adjourned the meeting at 8:40 AM
Respectfully submitted by,
Monica Phillip, Secretary

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
November 28 – Happy Thanksgiving!  -  No Meeting
November 30 – Bowlio for Polio Event
December 5 – Pitchers and Filters for Clean Water – Buzz & Angie
December 10 – Christmas Party – Cheesecake Factory at Mayfair Mall
December 12 – No Meeting – Christmas Party December 10
December 13 & 14 – Christmas with Dignity set-up and Family shopping days
December 19 – Staying Safe – Officers Cavazo, Zorich, and Finkley
December 26 – No Meeting

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)

CHRISTMAS PARY – DECEMBER, 2019
ANNIVERSARY/CHANGING OF GUARD DINNER – JUNE, 2020