PRESIDENT UPDATE & COMMITTEE REPORTS
President Jasmine Mills kicked off the meeting with the 4 way test and reminded us the following:
- If you have purchased a meal and cannot attend the meeting, let Leigh know so she can re-sell it!
- Goal- Every Member on a committee. Get plugged in!
- November birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated.
MEMBERSHIP:
NMP: Classification Talk & Induction
Aaron Miller- sponsored by Clint Murphy and Jamie Arkins. Growing up in Catskill Mountains, Aaron participated in Rotary Exchange in HS. He considers their exchange students as brothers and is very passionate about the program! After HS, Arron joined the army. He applied to West Point and played the tuba in their band, as well as singing in the glee cub. After West Point, Aaron was stationed in Savannah. He was deployed to Bosnia for a year and eventually deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. Post-army, he went to Business School in NY. He joined a sailing team and met his wife. Their work prevented them to start a family, but they finally did and have a young son. Aaron is an avid runner and owns around 170 investment properties.
CLUB:
- Paul Harris Fellow- Jeff Brady +4.
- Fall Fundraise: Font Porch Improv, Wednesday 11/29 6:00-9:30. “Re-Purpose Rendezvous” https://metrosavannahrotary.org/donate/re-purpose-rendezvous/
- PURCHSAE TICKETS NOW PLEASE! ($60/$75 at the Door)
- Theme is “Secret Confessions”
- You can purchase tickets for someone else even if you can’t attend.
- Booze raffle contributions are being collected by Cindy Mullally- $40 will give you an attendance credit.
- Amelia Harper has done a great job getting sponsors- check out FB to see who!
VISITORS:
- Ruth Hudson visitor of Laura Lee Bocade)
- Emerson Ingram (guest of Jeff Brady)
UPCOMING DATES (PROGRAMS, SERVICE, SOCIALS):
- Loop it Up Holiday Service: Mugs & Coco- donations (drop off at ForeSight or Ro’s Home by Dec. 3rd) & Polar Express Story Time program- Background check needed to be completed this week.
- 11/28: (No Social b/c fundraiser is the following day)
- 11/29: Re:Purpose Rendezvous at Front Porch Improv!
- 12/5: Dr. Felix Smith, District Governor
- 12/9" Bonus Social/Service: Jaycee's Reindeer Games
- 10am-noon- Jaycee Park Tybee
- $20 to participate in corn hole tournament
- Lunch at huckapoo's after tournament
- Bring pet toys- $30 + for service credit
- 12/13: Holiday Social: The Bar Bar on Wilmington Island- Register yourself and guests
- 12/16: Everyone is invited to Aaron Miller’s party- 2:00-5:00 Bar Julian. Text him at 404.313.1773 if you can make it!
- 12/19" Scott Scheidt, Chief Security Officer, Seimitsu
FEATURED SPEAKER: Foundation Giving Impact Panel
Dr. Darron Alvord kicked off our panel via video, then Jeff Brady spoke about all the different ways to give back- time/money balance and the importance knowing what your donations go towards. He also works hard to make sure his kids foster the spirit of giving as well as staying grounded in awareness for what they have.
Julie Wade mentioned that she focuses her giving locally and appreciates that she doesn’t need to worry about doing due diligence to give to Rotary because she knows Rotary is solid. She also spoke about the way the foundation gives back to our local programing.
Whitney Shepherd shared that she and Josh are each Paul Harris Fellows, and also support the chapter via Green Truck Pub. She shared a few personal stories from PETs (President Elect) about how society has a lot of work to do in the world- unifying private and public sectors, countries, leaders, etc… to promote peace and equality and be part of a worldwide impact. Also mentioned a story about the local clubs getting some money back from the district conference. This lead to a large discussion and sharing of Tiny Homes Resources for Vets, which has developed in other towns, funded completely by rotary chapters.
Clint Murphy does not have kids- he has made Rotary his beneficiary for his assets because of how effective they are with their funding/resources. Each dollar plugged into the Foundation is multiplied.
Will Gruver tells us “to much is given, much will be expected.” He had a near death experience in 2005, and he’s grateful he had the resources to deal with mental health issues at the time. Therefore he’s incredibly passionate about Mental Health. $85/month will get you to the Paul Harris level.