July 1, 2021
Meeting Summary
Presiding: Jaime Stine
Meeting Room setup/takedown and general problem solving: Ron Van Ekeren
Inspiration:
Professor’s Quote: George Gill
Foundation Flash:
Introduction of Guests: Amanda Paul
Guests: Steve Morgan introduced his wife, Amy Morgan; Keith Downey introduced prospective member, Chet Lockard; and prospective member, Quique Girones.
Exchange Students:
Visiting Rotarians: Michelle Tilley
Junior Rotarians/RYLA/Young RYLA:
Rotaract/Interact Students:
Humor: Todd Pearson
Foundation Drawing: Quique won $10 with $179 in the jackpot.
O’Dwyers Drawing: Tony Hoch
Announcements:
- Kelly Neville reminded the club that our fundraiser is coming up quickly. Rotary Bingo will be July 15 at Bond’s Brewing. Social hour starts at 6 p.m., and bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction.
- Jaime Stine announced that Jubilee Days starts Saturday and runs through next Sunday.
- Caitlin White told the club that the Albany County Public Library will be recreating the historic book chain and having a bookmobile fundraiser on July 8 between 6-8 p.m.
- Jaime Stine announced that Kelly Neville and Chad Witte will be joining the board.
Rotarian of the Week: John Bard nominated Ken Patel for being back at Rotary; Steve Morgan nominated Michelle Tilley for jumping right in and handling the bingo fundraiser graphics.
Rotarian of the Year: Tony Hoch
Special Presentation: Quique Girones and Michelle Tilley were inducted as new members. Welcome!
Songs: The More We Get Together; He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Program: Induction Day!
Jaime Stine thanked the club for a wonderful year. She is very appreciative of the good attendance during COVID-19 online and now that we are have hybrid meetings. She hopes the club will continue to successfully rebound.
One of Jaime’s goals over the year was to figure out a way to establish hybrid meetings. Thanks to the pandemic, this goal was successfully accomplished.
Jaime inducted Steve Morgan as the club’s new president. She presented him with his new gavel.
New President Steve noted that the Rotary International president this year is Shekhar Mahta and the theme is Serve to Change Lives.
While Steve is happy the club is back meeting, attendance is still fairly low and he hopes to work on that.
Projects are also changing for the club, as Wyoming changes as well. We need to change our approach to suicide prevention and take better care of our home club.
The new board for the year was introduced:
President – Steve Morgan
President Elect – Jamie Terry
President Nominee – Randi Downham
Director – Kelly Neville
Director – Chad Witte
Past President – Jaime Stine
Secretary – Hanna Eslinger
Treasurer – Amanda Givan
Steve thanked Jaime for her year of service and presented her with her Past President plaque and her Paul Harris Fellow.
Rotary 4-way test
Of the things we think, say, or do
•Is it the Truth?
•Is it Fair?
•Will it build Good Will and Better Friendships?
•Will it be Beneficial to All Concerned?
‘Response: The Rotary Club of Laramie will make a donation to the public library children’s book fund in the speaker’s name.
NOTE: We Do Not Donate a Book!
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Website: laramierotaryclub.org
Spoke Editor: Caitlin White, 307-630-1965, cwhite@acplwy.org