April 18, 2024
Meeting Summary
Presiding: Randi Downham
Meeting Room setup/takedown and general problem solving: Tom Mangan & Team
Inspiration:
Professor’s Quote: Rollin Abernethy
Foundation Flash:
Introduction of Guests: Christin Covello
Guests:
Visiting Rotarians:
Junior Rotarians/RYLA/Young RYLA/Exchange Students: Ashlyn, Siena, Mari
Rotaract/Interact Students:
Humor:
Foundation Drawing: Kerry Greaser won $10 with $1,100+ in the jackpot.
O’Dwyers Drawing: John Bard
Announcements:
- Don’t forget to volunteer to work the greeting table!
- Murray Schroeder announced that clean-up day is coming up. An email with details will be sent out.
- Tim Eisenhauser asked members to help find eligible students for Sr RYLA. Applications are due April 30.
- The board meets the third Wednesday of the month at 4pm at First Interstate Bank.
- The board approved a $500 donation to Development Preschool and a $250 donation to 4-H youth awards.
Rotarian of the Month: Shaun Bullock
Songs: Spring Time in the Rockies
Program: City of Laramie Planning Commission, Chris Moody
Introduction: Murray Schroeder
Chris Moody is a public member of the commission. They mostly deal with land use and zoning. The City Council oversees the planning commission, which also works with the planning department. The department processes all the plans and makes a recommendation to the commission.
The commission can approve, reject, or amend the recommendation. The planners do a great job. If approved, the item can go onto city council for final approval, or in some instances, the commission is the final decision.
The commission pays attention to growth plans, stormwater, and the Casper aquifer. A liaison from city council attends their meetings.
The commission is seven community members. It is a volunteer position with a three-year term. There are no necessary qualifications to apply.
The commission is privy to many reports and background information from the city. It meets twice monthly. It also reviews municipal code changes.
Response: Keith Rittle
‘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!
Upcoming Dates:
- Rotary District 5440 Conference: May 16-18 in Steamboat Springs, Registration closes April 30
- Taste of Laradise: June 8 from 10am – 6pm in Downtown Laramie
Service Above Self! Make sure you’re signed up to serve on a committee. Ask a board member if you need to see a list of committees.
April Birthdays: Chad Witte, Megan Goetz, and Tim Sullivan
Rotary Anniversaries: Sarah Brown Mathews (2 years), Craig Cook (10 years), Doug Faus (10 years), Raj Patel (16 years), Dustin Richards (11 years), Ollie Walter (18 years), Caitlin White (10 years), Murray Schroeder (13 years), and Randi Downham (13 years).
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?
The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster:
•FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;
•SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;
•THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life;
•FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
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Spoke Editor: Caitlin White, 307-630-1965, cwhite@acplwy.org