September 04, 2006

Welcome Mauro BBQ

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Placerville Host Family Welcomes Mauro, our Brazilian Exchange student, to the US with a Labor Day BBQ.  This also a chance to welcome Jess back home.

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September 01, 2006

Schedule

Please note: Schedule is Tentative, Call to Confirm.

August 31 Arnold's Awards Tour ­ Callie
BBQ... Pat Gregor for the bar
Sept 7 Don Huber ­ Workability
Sept 14 RYLA
Sept 21 Octoberfest Dancers - Teddy
Sept 28 Sarah Himes Last year's returning exchange student:
Her year in Sweden
Oct 5 Triathlon (Golf, Softball & Poker) w/Kiwanis
Oct 11 Winery Tour w/Georgetown Rotary, Pres. Bob Pope
Oct 12 Andy Mathews, Worker's Comp 101
Oct 19 Maureen Focht ­ Local author Re: her book
"Silent Heroes" (courageous families living with depression and mental illness) 621- 4834
Oct 26 District Governor Bob Dorr
 

August 31, 2006

2006-2007 Exchange Students Jess, Mauro, & Kiko

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BBQ at Arnolds for Awards

Rotary was named for the meeting location "rotating" at the businesses of members.  

Today we met at Mike & Sherri Arnold's 
"Arnolds for Awards & Much More"

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August 25, 2006

Mauro Arrives

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August 23, 2006

Rotarians reach out to help injured man

PLACERVILLE ROTARIANS Courtney Mattson and Ed Kronk demonstrate a Fijian kava ceremony at the July Placerville Rotary Club meeting. See story “Rotarians ...” Courtesy photo

The Placerville Rotary Club recently reached out across the Pacific Ocean and helped build a home for a man who was left partially paralyzed in a fall while picking fruit.

The club had received a request from Jeff Mather the president of the Savusavu Rotary Club in Fiji. Mather is an American who settled in Fiji. He had contacted the Placerville club because members Mark and Alison Payne, of Shingle Springs, travel frequently to Fiji and have attended Rotary meetings while there.

Touched by his story the Placerville Rotarians chose to help the man. According to Payne the man, Jone (pronounced John), was in his mid-30s and had a wife and two small children. The chief of the district that Jone lived in approached the Savusavu Rotary for help.

Jone's story

Jone had broken his back in the fall and was left a paraplegic. Jone and his family lived in a small hut with a dirt floor with no plumbing. The outhouse was located 50 yards away from his hut and everyday he was forced to struggle to get to his walker and then struggle the 50 yards to the outhouse.

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August 06, 2006

Jess in Denmark

August 6, 2006: Jess is officially in Denmark! After many tearful goodbyes on August 5th from the Sacramento, California, USA Airport, Jess arrived in Denmark on Sunday afternoon and is now with her first host family on the main peninsula of Southern Jutland. She had an opportunity to meet several Rotary Youth Exchange students from all over the US and Canada during her flights and layovers. They are all students that will also be staying in Danish towns, some not too far from her own. Jess will be departing for a week of language camp later this month, in which she will meet up with most of these students again. Following language camp she will be starting her junior year of high school as a Danish student!

July 25, 2006

Fiji Pictures

Full Catalog of Pictures of Placerville Rotary Club's Trip to Fiji to complete our International Service Project.

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July 12, 2006

Outbound Orientation

Every year approximately 7,000 students world wide ages 15 1/2 to 18 1/2 go abroad under the auspices of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, either for the academic year or an extended period of time. The increased self awareness and global perspective that they derive from the experience would not be possible without the commitment of the many volunteer host families and the dedication of volunteer  Rotarians who serve as Youth Exchange officers and committee members.

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June 29, 2006

Rotary Debunking

The Debunking of President Bill

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Debunk  (di-bunk'), v.t. [de +bunk (nonsense)] [colloq], to expose the
false or exaggerated claims, pretensions, glamour, etc.

June 29th was the time for all good Rotarians to come to the aid  of the Rotary 4-WAY TEST.  President Bill insists that he has been an excellent  leader and had an excellent term of office...that it was Truthful, Fair to all concerned, built Goodwill and better Friendships, and was Beneficial to all concerned.

This assertion was Debunked at the home of Ron and Betty Thompson

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Note: on the bottom-right of this page is a link that will give you a full screen slide show of the pictures.

June 01, 2006

Placerville Rotary

Placerville Rotary in Fiji

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Many Placerville Rotarians traveled to Fiji to help with the service project. Incomming President Mannie presents the final check to Savusavu Rotary president Jeff during the lunch meeting at the Hot Springs Hotel in Savusavu Fiji.

May 28, 2006

Rotary Service in Fiji

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Placerville Rotarians go to Fiji to complete the Service Project.

May 17, 2006

Rotary items for Sale

http://www.rotarysite.com/placerville/archives/p4.jpg Rotary items for sale on Ebay,

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Books Books Books

Reflections of a Rotarian

Midwest Book Review
A man and his wife's world journeys via tramp steamer after World War II are related in a journey of observations revealing some amazing trips to Ireland, Wales, Spain, Egypt, and other countries. Enjoy a lively and fun story which charts post-War nations in an unusual light.

Book Description
Travel the world in 1950 on tramp steamers, after World War II, and observe Ireland, Wales, Spain, Egypt, and other countries in an unusual light, when America had won the war.

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May 13, 2006

Lobster On The River at the Coloma Resort

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May 05, 2006

Final Accounting & Status Letter

ROTARY CLUB OF SAVUSAVU

PO Box 115, Savusavu, Fiji
Rotary International District 9920-31742
District Governor: Colin Nicholas
President: Jeff Mather
Secretaries: Robin Irwin/Susan Stone
Ph/Fax: 851-0152
Email: Rotaryssv@connect.com.fj

Thursday, May 04, 2006

"Your Club has literally changed these peoples lives forever and quite possibly saved Jone’s life!"  

Placerville Rotary Club
President Bill Schmidt

Ref: Jone Tugiri Rotary House

Bula Bill,

Greetings to all members of the Placerville Rotary Club from your fellow Rotarians in Savusavu Fiji. We are all looking forward very much to your upcoming visit and hope that your journey will be safe and enjoyable. For those will who not be at making the journey to Fiji, I certainly hope that at some point we can meet at a club meeting in your community.

I am writing to report to you on the final status and accounting of the Jone Tugiri Rotary House Project. I am pleased to report that the house is essentially complete and Jone and his family are moved in and enjoying their new living space. You cannot imagine the improvement this house has made in their living standards, general health and security. Since Jone’s near brush with death earlier this year and his return from hospital, he is now has easy access to running water, proper showers, and most importantly a flush toilet all within the confines of a strong and sturdy house. This has made a tremendous improvement in his physical health as well as his mental state.

In just the last two weeks I've completed modifications to the water supply which improved the water pressure delivered to the settlement from only 2 psi to over 20 psi. This minor modification will not only improve Jone and Vika’s living standards but those others in the settlement as well.

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April 15, 2006

Richard Williamson's 90th Birthday

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Rotarians Sherilyn Lum-Alarcon, Tom Ferguson, Gail Barsotti, Manny Schaffer, and Jim Web join Richard L. Williamson, Former Dean of the College of Business Administration at Loyola Marymount University and long-time Rotarian to celebrate his 90th birthday.  Additional Rotarians attended, but were not in the picture.

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March 30, 2006

Mount Akum Winery

Rotary was named for the meeting location "rotating" at the businesses of members.  

Today we met at Scott Betton's Mount Akum Winery.  

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March 25, 2006

Bon Voyage Party

Rotary Bon Voyage Party

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Caribbean Nights

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Bon Voyage Drawing tickets are $100, Dinner tickets are $50, Caribbean Cruise tickets are $10, and the Quad tickets are $10.

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Menu

Catered by John Sanders of Old Town Grill

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Schedule

Evening Schedule & Details

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March 24, 2006

Prep

Rotary Work Party -- Bon Voyage Setup Day

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March 23, 2006

Area Speech Contest

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The Winner is ....  Dorothy Delfino-Mix (from Placerville Rotary)

 

March 19, 2006

Thompson's Truck at Work

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Win This -- Only $10 a ticket!

March 16, 2006

Jone our Fijian friend rushed to Hospital

Jone was recently whisked away to the main island hospital by the President of the Savusavu Rotary Club Jeff Mather. He had an infection penetrating into his pelvic bone and has spent 24 days in the hospital trying to restore his kidneys back to normal and stop Sepsis from ending his life.

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March 15, 2006

Magazine

Has your subscription to the Rotary International Magazine started to arrive yet?

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March 13, 2006

Speech Contest Date

The Area Speech Contest has been rescheduled to March 23, 2006 by Cameron Park Rotary at The Cameron Park County Club 6 o'clock refreshments and dinner

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February 25, 2006

With Great Sadness to inform you that...

        Placerville Rotarian Mike Gray passed away today around noon.

He collapsed at their Cool Feed Store on Thursday around noon.   Was transported to Auburn Faith Hospital. Later, he was transported to Sutter General in Sacramento. He suffered a stroke, diagnosed as caused by a blood clot. He was kept sedated to keep the stress level down, but the damage was too great...he is being kept on a resuscitator until all his organs can be used for transplant.  Jody will be staying with him until that process is complete.

At this time, services are tentatively on Tuesday in Cool.  The family will be setting up a trust fund in lieu of flowers.

Jody has a tremendous family support group assembled, and is doing as well as could be expected.  Mike's dad, brother, and son all arrived and Jody's sisters and mom are here...so their son Noah has much support One of Jody's sisters will be working the store.  The Fair Board had an emergency Board of Directors meeting, and Marta will be acting CEO...until Jody returns.

Everything seems to be covered at this time...I will keep you updated .

Yours in Rotary,   Mak

About Rotarian Mike Gray

About Strokes

 

Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death.  In fact, more women than men die from stroke and twice as many women die from stroke than breast cancer.  Stroke is not a geriatric disease. And it’s not confined to elderly overweight smokers who have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.  Because rapid treatment of a stroke is crucial to prevent brain damage -- you need to be alert for the signs of an attack.  No matter what type of stroke a person has, the symptoms are generally the same. 

Stroke is a medical emergency. Know these warning signs of stroke and teach them to others. Every second counts!  Call 911, or get to an emergency room immediately if you or anyone around you has any of these problems:

  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
  • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
  • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause

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Boys & Girls Club Comedy Night

bgc-4-web.jpgPollock Pines/Camino Rotary Club and the Active 20/30 Club presents Comedy Night with Brad Bonar to Benefit the Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado County, Western Slope on February 25th at 7 pm at The Boys & Girls Club (in the Armory behind the Fairgrounds)

Hors d’oeurves, Beer & wine, Silent Auction, and Comedy will be served for a $25 admission charge. Rumor has it that Marilyn Monroe will make an appearance!

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February 17, 2006

Club Website

Click here to go to the Placerville Interact Club Website provided by Our Club.

New Officers Elected

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Placerville Rotary Interact Club at El Dorado High School has elected this year's officers. 

From left to right Shiree Rezendes-Secretary, Heidi Lorenz-President, Coach Joe-Director, Jeremy Moore-VP, Nicholas Winteir-Treasurer.

Meetings are the 1st & 3rd Fridays at 1:06p.m. in room B125 of EDH. 
All Rotarians are welcome. Be sure to check-in at the office.

Placerville-EDHS Interact elects new officers

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Placerville Rotary Interact Club at El
Dorado Hill School has elected this year's officers. 

From left to right Shari-Secretary,
Heidi-President, Joe-Director, -VP, -Treasurer.

Meetings are the 1st &
3rd Fridays at 1:06p.m. in room B125 of EDH. 

All Rotarians are welcome. Be sure to check-in at the office.

February 16, 2006

Safe and Nurturing environment

Rotary International is committed to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for all participants in Rotary Activities.  It is the duty of all Rotarians, Rotarians’ spouses, partners, and other volunteers to safeguard to the best of their ability the welfare of and to prevent the physical, sexual, or emotional abuse of children and young people with whom they come into contact.

-- Rotary Code of Policies, 2.110 Youth Protection, November 2005  

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February 15, 2006

News from Figi

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Bula,

I am sending some photo's of the house being built for Jone's Family. As you know Jone, a young Fijian man in his 30's, was paralyzed when he fell out of a tree while picking fruit for his wife and 2 young children. The village chief came to the Rotary club in Savusavu asking for help for this man and his family. Jone and his family live in a one room hut with dirt floor, no running water or bathroom. The bathroom facilities are located far from their small ramshackle hut and it is difficult for Jone to get to these facilities during the night and during storms do to his condition. The Rotary club in Savusavu, on the island of Vanua Levu, made building a home for this family their number one priority and project and, were willing to commit all their funds (which was not enough) When we contacted them about what we could help them with, they suggested the building of a home for Jone and his young family. 

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February 09, 2006

About

Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 14-18. Interact clubs are sponsored by individual Rotary clubs, which provide support and guidance, but Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting.

Each year, Interact clubs complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill. Through projects, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs. And, in the process, Interactors develop leadership skills and learn the value of hard work.

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Interact Meeting

Allen Samson reports that the EDHS Interact Club began with 7 students and that the last meeting had 24! Nominations were held and they meet on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month in Room B126.

On February 17th, Officers will be elected. Please attend and show your support.

February 08, 2006

Meetings

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Policy

Program Guidelines

The following are the basic policies and procedures that govern the Interact program. More detailed information about program guidelines can be found in the Statement of Policy Relating to Interact and the Standard Interact Club Constitution and Club By-laws, which are available for download.

Each Interact club must perform at least two service projects a year — one that benefits the school or community and one that furthers international understanding.

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February 03, 2006

Speech Contestants & Coach

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February 02, 2006

Speech Contest Judging

We are gearing up for the Annual Rotary Speech contest, which will be Judged at the club on Thursday February 2, 2006.  This year’s theme is: “Service Above Self.”

Those clubs that have participated over the years know what an exceptional opportunity the contest provides the young people in our communities. To see talented youngsters each year demonstrate their speaking skills in front of a room full of Rotarians is simply amazing to watch.  We want to provide them an opportunity to display their talents again this year.

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February 01, 2006

Communicating Club Activities

Keeping in touch with people who have an interest in the club’s activities is a good way to help keep it thriving. Four basic lines of communication include a club newsletter, project forms that are completed and sent to RI, the Internet, and public relations.

Club Newsletter

The club newsletter should be designed to provide information about the Interact club to all interested parties, including club members, the school newspaper, the sponsoring Rotary club, the district Interact committee, local media, and RI. When creating a newsletter remember to include the following:

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Service Project Ideas

School and community projects can cover a wide scope of issues, so it is helpful to focus your efforts. Think of the following questions when planning your service activities:

  • What services does our school/community need?
  • What other community organizations could use our Interact club’s assistance?
  • Can we collaborate with our sponsoring Rotary club or a local Rotaract club on their service efforts?
  • What types of community service projects fit within our club’s budget?

International projects usually require correspondence between members of Interact clubs in different countries and may sometimes involve an exchange or visit. Establish ongoing correspondence with a club before planning an exchange or a visit. Correspondence can include photos or yearbooks, a meeting conducted by telephone, or a regular exchange of e-mail or letters. The following resources are available for contacting a club in another country:

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Guidelines for Holding a Fundraiser

  • Set realistic goals based on the amount of financial support needed and how much money can reasonably be raised. Remember that some projects may be expensive to conduct but will also generate more than enough money to cover the costs.
  • Draw upon the resources at hand. If Interact club members can sing or act, consider putting on a talent show.
  • Involve all members of the club.
  • Promote the project through the local media, including the school newspaper. Invite a reporter to attend. Immediately after the event, send a brief report of your project to the local media and to RI and include
  • photographs that show club members actively participating in the event.

The projects that Interact club members undertake are limited only by their imagination and that of the sponsoring Rotary club. Following are some project activities that Interact clubs may choose to pursue. For other project ideas, visit the online Community Projects Database at www.rotary.org.

Installation Ceremony

Another special event for your new Interact club will be the installation of club officers. An officer installation can be a ceremonious occasion or a gala at which the new club officers are officially recognized as the club’s leadership for the year.

Continue to hold annual installation ceremonies to thank the past officers for their year of dedicated work and to greet new officers for the year to come. Consider acknowledging Interactors with a certificate of recognition.

The incoming president and officers of the sponsoring Rotary club should be invited to this event so they can get acquainted with the new Interact club officers. This can increase communication between Interact and Rotary clubs and strengthen joint projects and activities.

Meetings and Membership

Club meetings should be held at least twice a month at a time and place that suits the members (school-based clubs usually meet at the school).

This suggested format can help you hold productive meetings:

  1. Open the meeting with a pledge, anthem, or some other local custom.
  2. Have the president introduce guests and make announcements and reminders.
  3. Have the secretary, treasurer, and committee chairs make any relevant reports.
  4. Introduce new members.
  5. Present the meeting agenda.
  6. Close with thanks to the speakers or others who have participated.
  7. Adjourn the meeting.

The success of an Interact club depends on the commitment and hard work of its membership. When recruiting new members, seek out those with special interests and abilities who would be enthusiastic about the social and service opportunities Interact provides. The following suggestions can help you build a strong, committed membership:

  • Set membership goals and encourage all club members to work to meet them.
  • Challenge members to bring in one new Interactor each year.
  • Present an award to the member who recruits the most new members.
  • Organize a special event to attract new members. Explain the purpose of Interact, and show the video Serious Fun (650-EN) along with slides or pictures of your club’s activities.
  • Display the Interact Poster (639-MU) and hand out the Interact Brochure (600-EN).
  • Publicize your club’s activities in the school paper and in the community.
  • Ask experienced Interactors to "adopt" new members and make them feel welcome.
  • Assign committee responsibilities to veteran members (this will let them know they’re important to the club).
  • Monitor attendance and make sure everyone attends at least 60 percent of the meetings.
  • Maintain a good balance among age levels and among males and females.
  • Get feedback from members on the types of meeting agendas they would like.

Interact Club Committees

Club committees are vital in effectively carrying out the activities of the Interact club. The club president appoints four standing committees, with the approval of the board of directors, as prescribed by the Standard Interact Club Constitution: club committee, finance committee, service committee, and international understanding committee. Additional committees may be appointed as needed. Committees should meet at least once a month to discuss plans and activities and share them with the president. All committee activities and expenses are subject to board approval.

Club Committee

The club committee is responsible for attendance, membership, meeting agendas, fellowship, and public relations. It develops ideas for the presentations at club meetings, ways to recruit new members and keep current members, and methods for publicizing the club’s activities. The committee should maintain a historical record of the club, such as a scrapbook, that includes pictures and descriptions of the club’s activities.

Finance Committee

The finance committee decides how the club will fund its activities, always with an eye toward keeping dues low and ensuring that the club remains self-supporting. The committee finds ways to solicit funds from businesses and organizations by offering something of value — perhaps services or recognition — in return.

Service Committee

The service committee initiates one project each year that benefits either the school or the community.

International Understanding Committee

The international understanding committee undertakes one project each year that promotes international goodwill.


Interact committee chairs have the following responsibilities:

  • Give everyone a job to do and keep track of assignments.
  • Establish a set schedule of committee meetings for the year.
  • Make sure all committee members are familiar with the club’s constitutional documents and the club’s organization and goals.
  • Notify committee members in writing of a meeting, giving the date, time, place, and subject of the meeting. E-mail and instant messaging are convenient ways for Interact committee members to communicate.
  • Prepare an agenda for the meeting and make sure it is followed during the meeting.
  • Contact members scheduled to make reports at the meeting and ask if they need any help preparing their reports.
  • Ask members for their opinions.
  • Keep meetings short and to the point.
  • Keep accurate records but avoid unnecessary paperwork.

Other Officers

The club may determine that an additional number of officers should be included on the board of directors. Any additions must be approved by the sponsoring Rotary club. All members of the Interact club board of directors should be familiar with the Interact constitutional documents. The board is required to meet at least once a month and report any action taken at the next club meeting. Board members should think of project ideas, encourage all members to participate, and delegate responsibilities. At the end of the year, the board makes an annual report that covers the major actions of the year.

Treasurer

The treasurer should be a responsible, detail-oriented person who works with the secretary to maintain accurate financial records.

Treasurer’s Responsibilities

  • Collect membership dues
  • Deposit dues and all proceeds from fundraising projects
  • Handle most of work of preparing and administering the budget
  • Prepare monthly report that shows:
    • Money on hand at the beginning and end of the month
    • Receipts, with their source (dues, sale of items, etc.) clearly indicated
    • Payments, detailing for what and to whom
  • Prepare a final report summing up the year’s operation

The outgoing treasurer should give the final report to the club and the incoming treasurer. All of the treasurer’s reports form part of the club’s permanent record, which should be maintained by the club secretary.

Secretary

The secretary maintains all club records, which are necessary for determining who is eligible to vote. Suggested means of record keeping include:

  • A membership activities record
  • A committee appointment worksheet
  • Attendance records
  • Record of dues payments
  • Original application form for each member

The secretary can also be responsible for completing the Incoming Interact Officer Data Form and the Interact Project Data Form and submitting them to Rotary International.  The secretary must also take minutes at all meetings. Properly prepared minutes will reflect what was said at a meeting in a clear, concise manner and report actions taken at a meeting without detailing how decisions were reached.

Minutes should cover the following points:

  • Type of meeting (e.g., board meeting, club meeting, committee meeting)
  • Date, time, and place
  • Presiding officer
  • Attendance
  • Approval and correction of last meeting’s minutes
  • Treasurer’s statement
  • Summary of reports from officers and committees
  • Summary of actions taken and of the agenda
  • Announcements
  • Adjournment

Vice President

The vice president presides over meetings when the president is absent, serves as a member of the board of directors, and may handle special assignments for the president. Before taking office and throughout the year, the vice president should keep up to date on all of the club’s goals and ongoing activities. To that end, it is important that the club president and vice president work together as a team. This can be particularly helpful for clubs that choose to have the incoming president serve as vice president before taking office. The vice presidency is not an automatic stepping stone to the presidency, but it serves as an excellent training ground for a future club leader.

President

As the club leader, the president works to ensure that the club’s activities and service projects are successfully promoted and completed. The president presides over all meetings of the club and the board of directors, appoints all standing and special committees (with board approval), and serves as an ex-officio member of all committees. The president should develop a talent for identifying members’ skills and interests and put them to work in club projects.

President’s Responsibilities

Before taking office:

  • Study the Interact constitutional documents.
  • Meet with the outgoing president to review the club’s records and discuss its current activities.
  • Meet with the incoming board of directors to review current activities and plan new ones.
  • Decide which of the existing committees should be retained for the upcoming year and think about any new committees that might be needed.
  • Appoint committee chairs based on qualifications and Interact experience and discuss their choices for committee members.

While in office:

  • Conduct effective meetings by preparing a detailed agenda that includes what will be covered and for how long. Allow time for reports from officers and committee members.
  • Pay attention to membership growth and development. Maintain a balance among age groups and keep interest among current members high by giving them plenty of opportunities to participate and voice their opinions.
  • Be creative when planning the club’s meeting agendas, plan them well in advance, and ensure variety (e.g., speakers, panel discussions, trips, entertainment) to satisfy a wide range of interests.
  • Delegate responsibility to help other members develop their leadership skills and to avoid getting caught up in details.
  • Communicate and collaborate actively with the Rotarian or faculty adviser and the district Interact chair.

Club Structure

Under the leadership of the Interact club president, Interact club members plan fundraisers, service projects, and social events. The Interact club’s board of directors reviews and approves those plans. The board consists of the following elected officers: president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, as well as any additional officers determined by the size of the club.

The board is the club’s governing body and meets at least once a month. Club members in good standing may attend board meetings as observers. As a procedural matter, most of the club’s business should be transacted during board meetings, rather than club meetings. The board must report to the membership on all actions taken and policies approved during its meetings, at the earliest opportunity. The Rotarian adviser must attend all board meetings.

Why Support an Interact club?

Today’s young people will become tomorrow’s parents, professionals, business leaders, and community leaders. With the help of programs like Interact, they can gain the tools and skills necessary to develop into responsible, productive members of society. Now is the time for Leaders to focus on the future by challenging New Generations to test their talents, develop new skills, and confront issues they will face in their lifetime. The Interact program can instill in its members life skills that can be shared with others for generations to come.

What does an Interact club do?

The goal of international service through Interact is to encourage and foster the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of youth united in the ideal of service. Interact clubs organize a variety of projects and activities, depending primarily on the interests of the club members. However, within the Interact program, all clubs undertake activities to enhance leadership skills, serve their community, and expand international understanding. Together, these activities ensure a balanced club program and provide important experience and opportunities for the personal development of each Interactor.

Service Above Self is Rotary’s foremost guiding principle. An Interact club’s service projects are designed to improve the quality of life at home and abroad. These projects often address today’s most critical issues, such as violence, drug abuse, AIDS, hunger, the environment, and illiteracy.

Each Interact club is required to complete at least two major service projects annually, one to serve the community and another to promote international understanding. Each should involve all or most of the members of the club.

Footloose for Polio

walking-for-polio.jpg Footloose Rotarian covers 2,200 miles to stomp out polio 

After walking more than 2,200 miles to raise money and awareness for Polio Plus, Nathan Auerbach didn’t mince words when asked what he’d do next: “Sit down.” 

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January 26, 2006

Vandals Damage Skatepark

Joe announced at the meeting that vandals have continued to damage the restrooms at the Skate Park. Recently, a four-foot hole was kicked in the wall dividing the male and female sides. The restrooms are now to remain locked until repairs and a solution to the vandalism is resolved. Many members expressed disappointment that a few kids seem to be ruining the fun for all the rest.

January 16, 2006

New Site for Placerville RYE students

Placerville Rotary has established a website for use of our RYE students at http://www.rotarysite.com/placerville/rye/

Any Placerville RYE will be issued a password and asked to use this site to comminucate with our members and with thier friends.

December 15, 2005

EDHS Interact Club

Update on the the EDHS Interact Club from Rotarian mentor Allen Samson:
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I want to tell you, and have you spread the word through the internet, that we now have an Advisor for the EDHS Interact club. I got the call yesterday, a teacher by the name of Joe Volek has come on board to fulfill that need. I will meet him asap and would like to invite him and Mr. Smith (the Principal) to one of our meetings. I'm very pleased because I was getting depressed that we had just gotten started and the prior Advisor quit so the club was not doing anything.

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