On to Club Discussion
After discussions with the board, President Bob is suggesting that we start meetings at noon for the foreseeable future. After the invocation, we would go right to the speaker for one half hour, then Q& A for 15 minutes followed by announcements, etc. All announcements would be in High Gear.
The reasoning for the change is that a few members need to leave by 12:30. They are unable to hear our great speakers in full. The announcements are important, but they will
be in High Gear. With Zoom, we are able to access great speakers not normally available to EHRC, and it is a disservice to have members leaving in the middle of their talk. Starting 15 minutes earlier should not be a problem. It just cuts down on social time.
We have extended our deadline for scholarship applications. Right now, we have 5 applications and another week to go,
Raffle. We have hit the $10,000 mark. That is great. We still have two weeks plus to sell. Let us all keep pushing.
The Installation Dinner is tentatively scheduled for 5 p.m. on June 16 at Goodwin University. It will be outdoors. Save the date
Musings of President Elect Sue Klock.
We are not maximizing the potential for our District Grant by utilizing it for Coats for Kids each year. Since the demand for coats has fallen off, we are leaving money on the table. We need to think about a new project that will allow us to get matching funds up to $1500 for a $4,500 project. Ideas invited. This does not imply we are abandoning Coats of Kids.
The new board will be looking for ways to trim down and streamline our committees. This may require a change in our bylaws to allow this to happen. More to come.
We need to develop ideas for service projects designed to attract new members and revitalize the Club. All ideas welcome,