Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –July 25, 2019 - Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart, Diane Beckley, George Matthews, Sharon Adams, Lynda Conyers,   Monica Phillip, Thanner Baquero, Gregory Williams, Buzz Althoen,, Sr. Lucy Marindany,  Dave Carter, Bob Holzrichter, Angie Stinson
Guests:  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 Thanner Baquero.
President Willie welcomed our guest.
Sgt. at Arms, Thanner Baquero gave a report of $24 collected.
Good News/Bad News:
Buzz shared with us that his grandson had visited in Gambia last year, and this year he invited some students to come to visit in the USA.  They were here for about two weeks.  They were experiencing for the first time indoor plumbing, television and snow.  They had a very good time.
Sr. Lucy told us that she will be going back to where she came from (ha, ha).  She will be returning to Kenya to be with her mother when she undergoes surgery.  She will be gone for two to three weeks.  We wish her mother a successful  outcome and our prayers will be with her.
Diane is going to Wisconsin Dells with her grandchildren and about 25 other people from Minnesota to enjoy the waterparks and the Dells as a whole.  Diane is anxious to spend time with the grandchildren.
Greg reported that his company received the security guard job from the Housing Authority.  A major accomplishment.
Sharon reported that she and her husband Larry will be on CBS Morning News talking about Sherman Phoenix and the famous band,  Alvin Aley, who appeared at the park.  This will be a good news report for Milwaukee in general.
Thanner reported that he was in Rock Island, IL Arsenal over the weekend.  Very interesting experience.
CLUB BUSINESS:
Buzz reminded us that we have not had a diaper collection for a long time, so the members are asked to bring diapers next week, August 1st for Julia Means program.  Angela informed us that we could see how Julia’s program operates at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  They have a open to the public meeting every Tuesday and Thursday..
President Willie continued our goals review.  We discussed our Outbound Student for Youth Exchange.
It was suggested that we look into students in our near-by High Schools and perhaps concentrate on the working class family kids.  It was also pointed out that the parents would have to have the means to support the child…about $7000.  Some of the kids earn this money on their own by working jobs or having a fund raiser.  Sharon expressed an interest in this program and would like to put together a presentation for the schools in our club’s area.  She will work with Buzz and the District Chair to coordinate the program.
It was reported that we do not do an Inbound Student anymore, because of our difficulty in getting house parents in a school district. 
George informed us that we have the Vets Fall collection coming up, and that he has contacted several establishments who are willing to put boxes out for our collection.  He will need 25 boxes.
Another goal covered was Youth Leadership Awards.  It was felt that we already participate in this program through our scholarship, World Affairs Seminar student, and the 4th grade essay contest.  President Willie would like to see more activities for youth.  We will discuss this further at the next Assembly.
President Willie said that she was going over the goals and programs to give the membership an idea as to what we want to accomplish and also give the members a chance to choose things that they are really interested in, and then we can form committees to accomplish the individual goals.  Of course, there will be some events that require total membership involvement.
Bob’s raffle ticket number was called and he drew a blue marble, so the pot grows.  We will have six blue and one white next week.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM
Monica Phillip, Secretary
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
August 1 – Maren Mcfarlene, Individual & Plan Giving Manager – Wisconsin Humane Society
August 8 – Open
August 15 – Tory Trenton (our Outbound Student)
WE NEED PROGRAMS…………..