Rotary Club of Sierra VistaWelcomes

Club Forum2010/2011 Rotary Year

July 19, 2010

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District GovernorErnie Montagne

2010 Club LeadershipOfficers

Rick Meuller (President) Tim Quinn (President-Elect) Jim Evans (Vice President) Mike Benson (Secretary) Jack Lintner (Treasurer)

Directors Patricia Peterson (Administrative Service Director) Frank Gonzalez (Community Service Director) New Joe Britton (Vocational Service Director) Angeles Emory (International Service Director) Al Chariton (Public Relations)

Non-voting Board Members Lou Kuttner (Sgt-at-Arms) Bruce Dockter (Foundation Chair)

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President GoalsRick Meuller

Net increase 1 % (threshold) 2% (objective)Club meetings to promote RotaryHelp achieve an outstanding DG Conference!Ensure every Rotarian is invited to participate in club

activitiesConduct literacy and education projectsPromote Understanding of International Goals of

RotarySpeaker Gifts to Boys and Girls Club

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Membership GoalsPresident-Elect Tim Quinn

Hold weekly attendance consistently above 75% Build a Club Photo/Information Directory Continue to personalize and promote the induction

ceremony of new members Target new members for involvement in leadership

positions or volunteer activities to “cement” their support to the Rotary effort local and world-wide!

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Administrative ServicesPatricia Peterson

The Administrative Service committee is responsible for all actions Rotarians must take within the club to help it function successfully. This includes:

Lunch meetings (meals, guest speakers, songs, pledges, 4 Way Tests, invocations)

Other events (dine-arounds, holiday dinner, installation dinner)

Weekly club bulletin Media relations (press releases) ‘Sunshine’ efforts 50/50 drawing for scholarships

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Administrative Service Goals

Perform tasks necessary for the club to function: meetings, programs, dinners, picnic, etc.

Hold a Rotary seminar/program dedicated to recruiting new members.

Encourage incoming officers and all members to attend PETS, district assembly, district Rotary Foundation seminar, and/or district conference.

Highlight our club’s service to the community by conducting regular outreach to the media.

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Administrative Service Team

Patricia Peterson (Director)

Chuck Potucek (Programs/Speakers)

Phil Tucker (Publicity & Public Relations)

Kevin Peterson ( Photographer)

Rich Besselman (Weekly Bulletin Organizer)

Corporal-at-Arms (50/50 drawing sales)

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Community ServiceFrank Gonzales

The Community Service committee is responsible for all service activities the club undertakes to improve the quality of life for in our local community. This includes: 4th of July CelebrationDictionaries for Students ProjectThesaurus ProjectHands of Love (House Painting)Buena HS Project Graduation ProgramOther programs/needs as they become known

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Community Service Goals Make a positive difference in the lives of those near us Continue our trademark support of 4th of July events Support efforts to donate dictionaries to 3rd graders Thesaurus Project for 7th graders Project Graduation for the High School Support our Soldiers and their families In spring, consider participating in Hands of Love House

Painting During Holiday season, support the Salvation Army

with Turkey Carvers and Bell Ringers On call helping hands whenever and wherever!

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Community Service Team

Randy Sueskind- Director and 4th of July Coordinator Frank Gonzales– Dictionaries for Students Program Elsie McMillan – Buena HS Project Graduation

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4th of July 2010 Mike Strange – Event Director Randy Sueskind – Asst. Event Director (Will take over in 2011) Rich Besselman - Master of Ceremonies at Stone Complex Pat Call - Fireworks Show Susie Rice - Entertainment Les Orchekowsky - Novelty Sales and Gate Donations KJ Wigton – Hot Dog and Beverage Booths John O’Neill – Beer Booth Bob Fusco – Chili Cook Off Tim Cervantes – Fund Raising Randy Sueskind – Vendors Bob Strain – Noon Ceremony Al Chariton – Public Relations Jack Lintner – Accounting Ken Kimmel – Safety/Security/Parking Bill Miller – VIP Coordinator 11

Vocational ServiceJoe Britton

The Vocational Service committee functions include promoting high ethical standards in business & professions, recognizing the worthiness of all useful occupations, and recognizing those employed or studying to enter these occupations. This includes:

Employee of the Month program Student of the Month program Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 4-Way Test Speech Contest

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Vocational Service Goals Initiate a new program that recognizes community members who’ve made outstanding professional achievements while maintaining high ethical standards. Sustain our program that encourages Rotary Members to share their professional experiences (Exempt Badge). Continue to recognize outstanding employers and employees that exemplify the ethics and integrity of RI by maintaining the Employee of the Month Program. Organize a special vocational month service activity during Vocational Service Month (October)

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Vocational Service Goals Continue recognizing literacy and education in

the community by maintaining the Student of the Month Program.

Encourage club members to share information on RI and the club’s activities in their place of business and professional organizations.

Participate in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Program.

Continue participation in the 4-Way Test Speech Contest.

Participate in opportunities for youth career mentoring.

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Vocational Service Team Joe Britton (Director) Vacant (Employee of the Month) Nancy Montgomery (Student of the Month) TBD (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) TBD (4-Way Test Contest)

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International ServiceAngeles Emory

The International Service committee undertakes those activities to advance international understanding, goodwill and peace by getting acquainted with people of other countries, their cultures, customs, accomplishments, aspirations and problems, and through cooperation in all club activities and projects – including those of the Rotary Foundation – that will help people in other lands, with particular emphasis on Mexico.

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International Service Goals Develop better local cross-border friendship

between more people in the clubsMaintain and improve relationshipsUndertake appropriate projects (Gardening,

Backpacks, Bikes 4 Better Grades, Orphanage, etc)

Consider further development of other International Activities, including GSE Program and Student Exchange

Improve Member Awareness of International Service

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International Service Team Angeles Emory (Director) Edward Bottomley Jeff Emory Other club members dependent on the project

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Public RelationsAl Chariton

Get Weekly article about Rotary into the Local Newspaper (Sierra Vista Herald)

Advertise” the Fourth of July Celebration and other important Rotary events in the newspaper.

Thank participants, sponsors and donors for Rotary events with follow-up letters to the editor in the newspaper.

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Foundation GoalsBruce Dockter

$2,000 from the Club for Rotary’s $200 Million Challenge Goal for Polio Eradication Annual Program Fund Goal = $10,000, avg

$125 per member One new Benefactor

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Continuous Charity Support

Boys and Girls ClubCowboy Poets and Music GatheringForgach HouseHabitat for HumanityGood Neighbor AllianceRed CrossUnited WayOthers based on approval of board(s)

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Summary

The Sierra Vista Rotary Club will continue a proud record of service in support of the principles of Rotary International

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