Posted by Jamie Arkins

PRESIDENT UPDATE & COMMITTEE REPORTS

  • President Jasmine Mills kicked off the meeting with the 4 way test. 
  • She ask for those who have been members for less than a year to please stand to be recognized: Emerson Ingram, Aaron Miller, Katie Fender, Fitz Haile 
  • We received a special thank you message from Dr. Kelley Waldron - shout out to Sarah Smith for the thoughtful gift of Salacia Salts she sent from Family of Rotary!
  • New Metro T-Shirts and Name Tags available now.
GUESTS/VISITORS:
  • Jay Gallagher - Account Executive, Premium Sales and Services, Oak View Group & EnMarket Arena (guest of Zerik Samples)
  • Molly Knutson - Director of Digital Development with Moran Pallets & Wood Products (guest of Aaron Miller)
  • Jenny Parker - Attorney (guest of Jamie Arkins)
  • Waylan Green - Retired Combat Vet (guest of Emily Salzer)
  • Missy Tanner - Gifting Sales Rep with Savannah Bee Company (guest of Sarah Smith)
MEMBERSHIP MINUTE: Guest Missy Tanner shared that her first career was as an actress - she was in Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Good Burger. You can find her on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0817668/
 
CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
 
Did you know? You can subscribe to the Metro Rotary Calendar! Go to ClubRunner, Events, click on Subscribe to Calendar at the bottom (Google, Apple, Outlook compatible)
 
 
Attendance Check-in: Check your attendance in ClubRunner. Is it accurate? If not, email metrosavannahrotary@gmail.com. Membership Committee is reaching out it not meeting 50% attendance to discuss options - go to "Members Only" area of website for info on makeups
 
Lunch purchase policy: if absent, but already paid - members can buy lunches paid via Venmo/cash to Treasurer at $10 discounted price. Absentees need to alert Leigh beforehand at leigh.acevedo@gmail.com. 
 
 
UPCOMING DATES (PROGRAMS & SOCIALS):
      • June
        • 6/25: End of Year Celebration Social @ Aqua Vitae
        • 6/29: Re:Purpose Service 9-11am
      • July:
        • 7/2: 11:45am prompt! ZOOM meeting: Chatham County Manager Michael Kaigler. Send Chelsea Sawyer any questions you have prior to the meeting.
        • 7/16: Leadership Transition and Club Assembly

      SERVICE: 

      • Sponsor Challenge: Jeff Brady won the challenge!
      • Emmaus House - Clothing closet sorting (BONUS project) - Tuesdays & Wednesdays in June, 9:30-11:30am - This is June's bonus service project; if you sign up for a shift, please let Ro know so you get credit. Sign up directly with Emmaus House
      • Re:Purpose - Saturday 6/29, 9-11am - We are back at The Yard with our ASP Re:Purpose for the last service project of this Rotary year. Our plan is to have everyone work on creating finished craft goods. Kids 13+ are welcome to participate with their parents. Kids under 12 can take part in a separate workshop. Please let me know if you are planning to bring the younger kiddos and their ages so we can plan ahead. Sign up here
      • Monday, July 18: Emmaus House Soup Kitchen 
      • Operating Overage: Board - discussing since Jan. 2024
        • Total = $41,657.56
        • RYLA = ($450)
        • Emergency fund addition = ($5k)
        • “Opportunity fund” = ($2k)
        • Metro shirts = ($1,097.20)
      • Survey Feedback: Total = $32,450.27 (-15%)
        • Global grant = ($3,000)
        • ShelterBox = ($1,000)
        • Leadership training = ($1,177.54)
        • Legacy fund = ($27,582.73)
      • How much do we have right now?
        • $36,441.21 (9/30) + $27,582.73
        • Investment opportunities: HYSA, CD, money market
      • Survey results:
      CLUB:

      •  Metro Dues Invoices have been emailed - due July 1!
        • Option for this year: you can add your foundation giving to your online payment by changing the amount. 
        • Let Tony know ASAP if you need different or specific such as as W-9, lunch for the year, etc. 
      • So Much To Celebrate this year!
        • Service stats
          • 26 hands-on service projects
          • 3 donations drives
          • 348 volunteer hours with 193 volunteers
        • District awards
          • Julie Wade - Horatio "Cabby" Cabasares Award
          • Gold Award
          • Zone 34 Interact Awards
          • Bronze Public Image Award

      INTERNATIONAL: 2025 Rotary International Convention

      • What: Celebration, building goodwill and better friendships
      • When: June 21-25, 2025
      • Where: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
      • Why? 3 credits per full day in attendance and it's much closer this year!