Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Meeting –August 8, 2019 - Minutes
Attendees:  Dr. Willie Hart, Diane Beckley, George Matthews, Angie Stinson,  Lynda Conyers,   Monica Phillip, Thanner Baquero, Dave Carter, Bob Holzrichter, Fred Langer, Chris Przedpelski,   Darren Tolliver, Dale Allen, Greg Williams
Guests:  Sharon Lampert 
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 guest
President Willie formally inducted our newest member, Kendale (Dale) Allen into the club.  Dale actually became a new member officially on August 1, 2019.
Sgt. at Arms, Thanner Baquero gave a report of $27 collected.
Good News/Bad News:
Angie reported on an exciting camping trip/seminar she attended in Hartford, Michigan.  She said it  was a blessing to be out in the fresh air and enjoying nature in all its glory.
Dave announced that he and Nancy celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary with their daughter and her family.
Dale reported that as a financial educator, he has been active in a financial program designed for kids at Moody Park.  He teaches in ways that kids can understand and appreciate.
Greg is celebrating his Father’s 90th birthday.
Thanner reported having a very nice bike ride down the westward Hank Aaron Trail.
CLUB BUSINESS:
Monica asked for the club’s feedback on a tour of the Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee Campus.  She suggested either a breakfast at St. Ann’s and then proceeding over to the Humane Society, or a tour of the facility and then lunch after.  The consensus was to do the breakfast with tour after.  Monica will set up a date for late September or early October.  Monica announced on behalf of Buzz, that the Vet’s Warm Clothing Collection will be on Saturday, October 5th.  She asked Lynda if she would be willing to do the fliers for this event, and she said that she would.  Two Saturdays before the actual collection, we will need volunteers to hand out the fliers at the Farmer’s Market place.  We will have a sign up sheet for this.
Sharon Lampert gave us a brief overview of her skills, which include social media, public relations, website set up and monitor, community news contacts for advertising events, etc.  Sharon will be handling the updating of our website and media contacts on a volunteer basis for a designated time, and if we like what she is doing, we will negotiate compensation.  Sharon is also interested in becoming a member of our club.
The club acknowledged and thanked Tara Jackson for her services and initial set up of our website.  Since she is involved in some extensive programs with UWM and the Precision Medicine program, it has been difficult for her to keep up with our website.
Greg asked if we can advertise on our website items such as needed security help at Urban Encology.  He is presently involved there and it would be nice to get some Rotary recommended workers.
Chris said that he had put out some emails regarding Urban Encology.  He also mentioned the fact that we could highlight our “Unsung Hero” recipients.  Let others know why they were chosen for the award.
Diane announced that the Precision Medicine bus will be at the St. Ann Bucyrus Campus on Sunday, August 11th.  There will also be entertainment and food.  All are welcome.
Lynda presented a program that the club might have interest in doing.  It involves volunteering at the Brown Street Elementary School on Tuesday, September 3rd, from 7:00 to 9:00 AM.  We would be welcoming students and their parents, assisting parents with filling out paperwork to enroll children, directing children to classrooms, serving soft drinks and donuts.
Most of the members were very interested and we send around a sign-up sheet.  Those participating will have to fill out forms for a background check (Lynda will get the forms for us) and we will all be wearing identical tee shirts with the Rotary name on it.  They will be ordered, so if you need one or just want one, you need to get your size requirement in to President Willie or Secretary Monica.
President Willie asked for the members opinion on having a fundraiser for polio.  She suggested a day of bowling, with raffles and perhaps food.  She called it a “Bowlio for Polio” event.  She will be checking with Serb Hall for a site.  This would be an October event coordinated with the “End Polio” day on October 24th.
Dale thanked the members for inviting him into membership.  He explained that his profession is in finance as a financial literacy teacher mainly for children, but also parents who need the skills to save and budget their money.  He uses music, power points, TV shows, etc. as teaching props, and has had much suggest in relating to the kids on how to manage money.  He is a Edutainer.  On his club badge it is spelled as “Edutrainer”…..he said he liked that…..so I guess we won’t be replacing his badge with the correct spelling.
George’s raffle ticket was pulled.  Since he had gone, Sharon pulled a marble for him.  It was blue…sorry, George.  The pot grows with 4 blue and 1 white.
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 AM
Monica Phillip, Secretary
UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
August 15 – Tory Trettin (our Outbound Student)
August 22 – Julia Means – Blanket of Love
August 29 – District Governor Steen Sanderhoff
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 BROWN STREET SCHOOL EVENT AND AN OCTOBER “BOWLIO FOR POLIO”