Tuesday's 5:01 was a prospective member social - special thanks to Ruth Peterman and Ken Schaefer for organizing it and to everyone who brought guests! There was a brief program, with President Todd welcoming guests and highlighting the informational tables.
Current secretary and soon-to-be President-Elect, Heidi Fisher, presented a few of President-Elect David Dominick's goals and thoughts for the new Rotary year, which begins in July.
* Fun will continue to be part of our Club, we are looking to have quarterly social opportunities
* Engagement, we want to further engage members in areas of interest, including Community Service
* Community service is why we're here and what Rotary is about; Dave wants to increase visibility in the community, develop relationships with downtown companies, and have a new signature event.
* Members, of course, is what makes it [SR2] all happened and our goal is always to have a net gain.
* Visioning - what do we want to make happen this year and in the future as Club 10. Heidi encouraged everyone in the room to join in her excitement for the year ahead.
Linda Mulhern highlighted one of our signature programs, Youth Exchange, for our visitors. We have four outbound students this year. As we know, Rotary Youth Exchange brings new opportunities and learning about self and others.
One of our outbound students is Junior and Highland Park and will be going to Milan, Italy. The 16 year old shared her introductory speech, which included a brief description of our community, her hobbies, enjoying travel, and her family. She got involved Rotary through Camp RYLA from which she continues many strong friendships.
Brief announcements included
* Dr Jim Hart explain about the "garden exchange" and encouraged members to join in the garden work on Saturday.
* Michael-jon Pease described Rotation Day and how it reflects on Rotary's origin of rotating meetings to members businesses; this year we will rotate to a new location due to the anticipated flooding - stay tuned for more information.
* Education Day will again be virtual, but continues to recognize middle school students who have overcome a challenge.
*A reminder that there is no meeting on May 31st due to the Memorial Day holiday
Everyone was encouraged to visit the tables and complete their card. Those with completed cards were entered into a fun drawing for various offerings of chocolate.
A special shout out to Home Federal for providing refreshments for the evening.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelly Rucks