Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –July 11, 2019 - Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart,Diane Beckley, George Matthews, Monica Phillip, Bob Holzrichter, Thanner Baquero, Gregory Williams, Sharon Adams, Darren Tolliver, Buzz Althoen, Cynthia Roberson, Tom Krist, Buzz Althoen, Sharon Adams, Lynda Conyers, Sr. Lucy Marindany
Guests:  Rotarian, Rob Basset,  Kendale Allen
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.
Sgt. at Arms Thanner Baquero gave a report of $39 collected.
President Willie introduced our guests and welcomed them to the meeting.
President Willie announced that Tom Krist is celebrating a birthday this month.  The members sang “Happy Birthday” to Tom and wished him many more.
Buzz thanked those who served at the meal program on July 7th.
Good News/Bad News:  
Greg reported that his father is doing better.  He also announced that Tennessee State will be offering scholarships again this year nationally. Spread the word to those who might want to apply.
Tom thanked the club for the birthday greetings.  He said he is very grateful for the club and its members.  He shared his story of hosting a young woman from Denmark, who over the years has become like a daughter to them.  This is special since they do not have children of their own.  She will be joining them on a cruise this Fall, and Tom hopes to bring her to one of our meetings.
Sharon gave us an invitation to “Live After 5” events in Fondy Park.  This is part of the North Avenue Marketplace.
Diane announced that St. Ann’s will be holding a Milwaukee Ballet event in their brand new Band Shell on July 20th, from 1 – 3 PM.  All are invited.
CLUB BUSINESS:
A formal club picture was taken this morning.  We will be missing a few faces…what a shame.
Diane announced that our club received a grant in the amount of $2200 from District 6270 for our Christmas with Dignity event.
MOTION:  A motion was made by Monica Phillip to purchase a baby gift for the Przedpelski’s new little boy.  Seconded by Diane Beckley.  Motion Carried.
Buzz announced that Emily Olson will join us at our next meeting.  She is our scholarship recipient.
President Willie continued the meeting by going over some of our club’s goals for this year.
 .. Membership – we presently have 24 members, and our goal is to gain at least 5 more new members     this year.  
 .. Service – The goal is to have at least 4 service projects.  At present we have Christmas with Dignity, our scholarship, St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program (we already did one on July 7th), Veteran’s collections.  President Willie wants all members involved in one or more of the projects.  For the big one, Christmas with Dignity, we should have ALL members involved in the “hands on” activities for this event.
  ..District Conference – Our goal is to have at least two members attend.
  .. Rotarian Action Groups and Rotary Fellowship programs were also discussed, and members were    asked to go to “ myrotary.org “ to see if there is something that might interest you to become part off or that you would suggest the club to participate in for the future.
We will be continuing on the goals for club in this year at next meeting.  President Willie made known that she wants every member involved in some way or other with our club projects, fundraisers, etc.
It was also noted that we need to get speakers in place for our upcoming meetings.  If anyone knows of a good speaker, please make Chris aware, so he can schedule the person.
President Willie’s number was drawn for the raffle.  She pulled out a blue marble, so the pot grows.
President Willie adjourned the meeting at 8:35 AM.
Monica Phillip, Secretary
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
July 18 – Assembly – continue goals discussion
July 25 – Open
August 1 – Open
WE NEED PROGRAMS…………..