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The July 20 2016 Meeting featured President Alysson's maiden address.
Our new President was introduced by her father, Past President Tom Storey - one of a bevy of Rotarians present and past in Alysson's clan, and including her husband. In the packed audience were her mother Cindy, brother/Past President Brad Langford and his wife Laurie, visiting Rotarians Steve Barber from Florida, AG Don Jackson from the Blenheim Club, Susan Bechard from Rotary Sunrise and notable Chatham Rotarians AG Sparky Leonard and DGE Barry Fraser (who formally installed the new executive and board of directors; see the front page of chathamrotary.com for list).
President Alysson had previously talked about the current committee structure (see appended to this Bulletin) and now spoke about her plans for strong club structures, opportunities for membership in e-groups covering common interests, and that she is open and welcoming for ideas from the membership. Showing some slides of Club demographics and the large group of veteran members, Alysson reminced that a co-Club member and friend of her grandfather Past President Joe Storey, Past President Herb Todgham, suggested that she join Rotary and was her Sponsor in 2009.
After hitting the previous year high spots - the Beach Boys and successful Hospice contribution, the District Conference in Chatham, moving to the Links of Kent and advancement and cooperative efforts in Youth Mental Health, Alysson took the opportunity to announce the Speaker for the 2016 Banquet (watch the web site and facebook for details) and to announce 150 Acts of Service. In honour of Canada's Sesquicentennial the Club is challenged do just that during this Rotary year. Again, follow the web and Facebook for progress.
Outbound Exchange Students Presented July 20 2016
Also at the July 20 meeting, DG Elect Barry Fraser introduced 2 outbounds and gave them Club Banners for presentation within their guest Districts. This year we have Jacklyn Janssen who is going to Belgium as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange program. Jacklyn was accompanied by her father Richard Janssen. Outbound to France is Rachel Bultje who was accompanied by her mother Jackie Bultje.
They seem like great ambassadors of our Club, C-K and Canada abroad. Thanks to the Chairs and hard-working members of the RYE Incoming and Outgoing Committees, keeping Chatham in the forefront of youth exchange in our District.
On July 6 Rotarian David Barr stepped in.
Stepping to the podium after an introduction by Peter Tanner, David was easily able to fill the hour with his photographs and the stories behind them. Originally from Glasgow, David started his career in commercial photography with British Airways and continued in this enviable and creative line with numerous companies in Canada. He summered in Rondeau for years, now lives in Morpeth, has taken thousands of photos there, published a book on Rondeau! and initially planned to show some of these works.
And, so he did - see below, but David also showed a fascinating array of pictures made for a wide range of agricultural publications and associations. David may have thought that this would suffice as his Classification Talk- but maybe not!
As President Elect, Alysson gave a summary of committees on June 1 2016.
Recorded by Tania Sharpe
Committee Structure’s – The Engine of Chatham Rotary
Alysson gave a highly detailed review of the committee structure for the Rotary Club of Chatham. Showcasing that it truly is the membership that drives the success of the Club. The membership by doing the work of the club allows the board to focus on the big picture and critical decisions that need to be made. As well, using Committee’s to set up work teams allows the organization to tap into member expertise.
Admin Team – it is through efficient club operations that the Rotary Club is able to provide service to its community and retain members.
Finance – is a sub of the Administration team
Communications – looks after public relations for the club, advertises fundraising efforts and improves communication between the committee and club members.
Programs – sub of the administration team – the committee schedules quality programs for regular luncheon meetings and for the occasional special luncheon.
Sergeant at Arms – sub of administration – ensures that flags, gavel, bell, badges and podium and any other necessary audio-visual equipment is set up for the meeting. As well presents the birthday chocolates and performs other duties as may be prescribed by the President and board.
Luncheon Committee – ensures that meetings have an optimum venue and catered service provides good value.
Fellowship Committee – greets members, signs in visiting guests; sells 50/50 tickets and introduce guests
Service Projects – develop and implement humanitarian and vocational service projects that help your community, develop goals.
Environment – subcommittee of Service Projects - develops and directs projects contributing to the greening and healthy environment of our community.
Children & Youth – supports projects like RYLA that foster the development of healthy confident and responsible children and young adults. Provides awards, bursaries to student’s attending post-secondary education.
Youth Exchange Inbound – sub of Children & Youth – club welcomes young foreign high school students to live in our community for one year.
Youth Exchange outbound – sub of Children & Youth – provides sponsorship for our local high school students.
Youth Mental Health – program to aid youth with mental illness. Monitors progress, publicizes Rotary success stories, and evaluates the need for further support.
Youth Leadership – sub of Children & Youth - communicates with the community and high schools with regard to programs supported by the Club - Rotary Youth Leadership Assembly, Rotary Club of Chatham Post-Secondary Scholarships, and Adventures in Citizenship. Oversee Club financial support for Junior Achievement education programs.
Interact/Rotoract – sub of children & youth - The purpose of the committee is to oversee an Interact Club at Chatham Christian School, and investigate possible new opportunities.
Banquet Committee - handles all aspects of an evening banquet, including booking a star speaker publicize the impact of Rotary in the community, thank supporters, raise funds and enjoy the social side of The Club.
Community Leadership - Providing local opportunities for community leadership training and information sharing. Educating the community on new innovative approaches to leadership and community development. Developing opportunities for governance education and youth experience in real time governance application.
Foundation - This committee promotes membership participation in TRF by leading the club through educational programs and explaining the role of The Foundation in programs such as PolioPlus, Ambassadorial Scholars and matching grants.
Fundraising – Committee plans and implements our Club’s fundraising program to establish polices for decision making, to engage the board in developing strategy, and to monitor implementation involved directly in implementation – e.g. coordinating special events, making personal contributions, soliciting funds, opening doors to other potential individual and institutional donors.
Nevada/Ebingo – sub of fundraising - A fund raising program: members operate an event at a charity bingo once per month and the Club shares in total profits.
TV Bingo – sub of fundraising-
Governance - ensure that the board fulfills its legal, ethical, and functional responsibilities through adequate governance policy development, recruitment strategies, training programs, monitoring of board activities, and evaluation of board members' performance.
Membership Development - Responsible for developing and implementing an action plan for recruiting, retaining, and educating club members.
Seniors Activity Team - planning of seniors bus trips and barbeques, TV Bingo nights
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