Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –January 16, 2020 - Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart,  George Matthews,  Monica Phillip, Buzz Althoen,   Cynthia Roberson, Greg Williams,  Diane Beckley,  Sharon Adams, Tarakee Jackson
Guests:  Asst. District Governor, Rob Bassett, Pastor Tony Phillips
The meeting was called to order by President Willie, who led us in the Pledge and the Four Way Test.  Invocation was given by Diane Beckley.
President Willie welcomed our guests.
Buzz Althoen, Sgt. At Arms pro tem collected $20. 
Good News/Bad News:
Asst. District Governor, Rob reported that he was glad to be with us again this morning.
Greg reported h is good news was that he feels good.
Diane reported that she will be attending her son’s graduation at Great Lakes, U.S. Navy base.  Greg will also be at his graduation ceremony.
CLUB BUSINESS:
Diane reminded the members about the first annual African Ball that will be taking place on Saturday, February 1st.  Tickets are $50.  All are invited.
Secretary Monica announced that the speaker we had scheduled for next week had to cancel , but will speak on another date.  Buzz stepped up and will be doing a program next week instead.
Secretary Monica Phillip brought forth the Board’s recommendation to contribute $1000 toward the Water Pitchers and Filters program which was discussed at two prior meetings.  Since there was no quorum at the meeting, it was decided to take an email vote on this issue.  We needed 9 members present for the vote and since George left the meeting early, we only had only 8 members present.
Secretary Monica Phillip reported that the Board is now open for nominations for the following offices for the 2020-2021 Rotary year.  Greg Williams will step up as President, so we are taking nominations for President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer.  If you are interested, please contact one of the Board members.
Speaker:  President Willie introduced our speaker, Sr. Edna Lonegran, Executive Director of St Ann’s Center.  Sr. Edna reported that the facility has now completed Phase 2 at the facility, and invited us to tour the spaces, especially the medical units, overnight respite, and administration offices on the second floor.  All areas are finished on the first floor.  Also, the band shell has been put to good us by the children in the neighborhood over the Summer.  This gives the children the opportunity to get up on stage and become more profound and active in community relationships.  The pool will open as soon as Sr. Edna hires a pool manager.
Sr. Edna also described some of their youth programs, such as the ages 7 – 11 Leadership Training program,and ages 11 and 12 Job Skills program.  Now for Phase 3, the Intergenerational  Playground is a big part of it, and Sr. Edna will be expecting the Today Show and Wall Street Journal people out here to see it and report on it.  The target date for the playground is June of this year.
St. Ann’s is trying to strengthen the surrounding community by hiring people who live in it.  They are also working with business people and banks to have local business run by residents living in the 53205 and 53206 zip codes.  It is hard for them to obtain loans, just because of their race and location.  This is not fair.  In order to have progression in a neighborhood we need the input and presence of the people in that neighborhood.
President Willie asked about our club becoming involved with a youth program at St. Ann.  She mentioned the Brown Street School and Martin Luther King School, which we have contact with, and maybe could get them involved with programs offered at St. Ann’s.
Pastor Tony Phillips said that he would like to work with our Rotary Club on the Youth Leadership Program, which will be starting in March.  He will be in contact with us on the details.  Sr. Edna also mentioned that they are always looking for clothing and vintage jewelry to offer free or for sale at St. Ann’s  Our club could make donations of these items.
Greg mentioned that he has employees from within this community working for his company.  Sr. Edna said that she knows he has very good employees, since some of them work at St. Ann’s with security.
Sharon said that groups that she is affiliated with look to bring about strong communities by having commitment and money for business run by the locals.  For a vibrant community you need people who are interested in the growth and well- being of that community.  The talent is there, it just needs to be tapped.
President Willie thanked Sr. Edna for her presentation and update on St. Ann’s.
Raffle:  Rob’s number was called, and he pulled out a blue marble.  Next week 2 blue and l while.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 AM
Respectfully submitted,
Monica Phillip, Secretary

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
January 23 – Canadian Rockies Revised after 59 years – Buzz Althoen
January 30 – Ariana Hones – Wisconsin Conversation Voters (Clean Water/Lead Initiative)
February 6 – Open
February 13 - Open

LIST OF EVENTS FOR 2019-2020 YEAR:
1.	VETS COLLECTION OF WARM CLOTHING – OCTOBER (FLIERS AND COLLECTION DATES) (DONE)
2.	POLIO PLUS “END POLIO IN THE WORLD” DAY – OCTOBER 24, 2019 (DONE)
3.	COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
4.	CHRISTMAS WITH DIGNITY – DECEMBER, (DATES) START WORKING ON IN SEPTEMBER, 2019 (DONE)
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 – JULY 18, 2020 (FLIERS AND COLLECTION DATES)

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