Jenn Lennox is filling in for president Amanda Senn, called the meeting to order at 12:16
Our patriotic song was My Country Tis of Thee led by David Dix on piano.
It was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
Invocation by Rachel Kerns
Dominique Bollenbacher and President Amanda led us in singing Lift Every Voice
VISITORS
There were 0 visiting Rotarians.
Guests:
JR Campbell KSU Uni
Brian Harvey – Fairways of Twin Lakes
Rosie Love- HFH office and fam
Samier- Nithya’s Son
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Doug Fuller- Tap Talks tonight about Davey Tree’s SEED Campus
- Ben Tipton- quiet crossing project. Info about the potential of not having trains
- Larry Lohman- Grants management seminar are February 21, March 4, and March 21. This will go over how clubs can apply for grants, local or abroad. We need at least 2 people to go. District Conference is April 24-25 Marriot East in Warrensville heights. Looking for someone to help and step up and man the club table. This will be judged.
- Nithya reminded us that the auction is in 3 weeks we only have 45 tickets sold.
- Bill Childers- Foundations
- Carol Crimi- COCODA info will be given soon as she has it
Student of the month
- Kaidyn Harris- Roosevelt High School. Determined to keep a smile on her face and make others laugh and feel included. Hard worker and does internships as well. Team captain for track and holds some records! NHS, Career Tech NHS. Wants to be a doctor in the ER.
TODAY’S SPEAKER/PROGRAM
Introduction- Jenn Lennox
Speaker- Nancy Whithead
Annual report of the Kent Rotary Foundation.
Local vs. International
International focuses on 7 objectives, and one that we as a club care about is water. Every Rotarian Every Year donations go to international
Local- stays in the area. Not a lot of clubs facilitate local funding. 1.2 million from our club has gone locally.
The vision was started with Glenn Saltzman in 1980, in 1984 lead by David Dix we incorporated to be a 501c3.
The auction is a big way the foundation is filled. They also take individual donations as well. Rotarians can also bequest donations. 50% growth on our capital fund also goes to the foundation.
There is an achievable and easy application for people who are seeking to apply.
$38,130 given throughout Portage Co.
Glenn Saltzman honorary award is given at the auction. Last year we honored Carol Crimi.
Capital campaign – in 2021 members pledged $207,000. $148,450 was given. Aim is to increase $500,000. We have hit that goal, actually over it.
Total net worth- $595,000.
Matt Carroll has been the treasurer the last 7 year
Bill Childers- thankful for the award of $3,000 for United Way’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. We took a FUN club photo!
RESPONDER: Nelson Burns
Respectfully submitted,
Dominique Bollenbacher
