Fireside Chat with_________________________
Date: ___________________, 2016
Club Goals and Objectives
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Motto: “Service Above Self” - give examples of such in our club
“Rotary serving Humanity” – 2016-17 Theme of Rotary International
Rotary Club of Reno Central - “The Fun Club in Reno!” – alternative motto!
Mission Statement of Club - “Do Good, Have Fun”
Membership – Know “What is Rotary?” and know your Why…
Review Club’s History – Charter in 1986; 4 charter members still in club
(Rich Rose, Harvey Brotzman, Jim Garol, Dewey Struble)
Attendance
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Encouraged at every meeting
Encouraged – goal for attendance is 100% - attend at least half your meetings at your
home club (Reno Central), the rest can be “make-ups”
Make-ups - Attend other club within 2 weeks of absence (before or after).
o Attending committee meetings or social functions also counts as a Make-up
Committees - Active participation in one or more committees is expected
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Club Service – Monthly Social Events, Super Bowl Party, Demotion Party, Foundation
Dinner, Awards Banquet
Vocational Service – Vocational Minutes
Community Service – Veteran’s Dinner, Evelyn Mount Senior’s Thanksgiving Dinner,
Northern Nevada Food Bank, NNCCF Horse Show, Animal Ark, Salvation Army Bell
Ringing, NNCCF Tournament of Hope, Winter Coats 4 Kids
International Service – Clean Water projects, Supporting Orphanages, Support for
Women & Children in Third World Countries are some of the activities of this committee.
Youth Services – Interact Club, REGL, RYLA, RYE, Music & Speech Contests, MIS/ABO
(Most Improved Student, Achievement Beyond Obstacles), Scholarships, Rotaract
Fundraising
Fundraising - Active participation in main Fundraising activities is expected
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The programs we support count on us!
Explain club’s fundraising successes:
2015/2016 raised $55,000 in general funds with Annual Reno Crab Feed and
$6,000 with SuperPool
2016/2017 raised $77,000 in general funds with our Annual Reno Crab Feed and
$6,000 with SuperPool
Ways that you can help!
 Participate - Come to the Crab Feed!! - Buy two tickets, or if you can, buy a table of 8 or
10! (Or sell tickets to friends...)
 Sell (or Buy) 10 of our 50/50 Raffle tickets
 Solicit some Silent or Live Auction Items from local Businesses
 Help on a Committee - It is a BIG event, and if we share the workload we can avoid
volunteer burn-out
Rotary Foundation - Charitable Arm of Rotary International
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Minimum $100 contribution annually required – 50% comes back to District for funding
local projects in Reno/Sparks area after 3 year investment waiting period covers
operating expenses; balance to fund International humanitarian efforts.
Rotary Club of Reno Central vs. Rotary Club of Reno Central Charitable Foundation
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The Rotary Club of Reno Central is a 501(c)(4) incorporated entity that handles all
administrative matters of the club (dues to District, RI, lunch fees, administrative costs)
The Rotary Club of Reno Central Charitable Foundation is a certified 501(c)3 non-profit,
handles all fundraising income, expenses and distributions to charities. Focused mostly
on local giving, scholarship and youth leadership programs. Separate Board of
Directors comprised of 9 club members operates the Foundation – 4 Directors are
chosen from current Club Officers – President and President-Elect, Secretary and
Treasurer (Secretary and Treasurer are non-voting Directors), 5 at-large members are
nominated and elected by the members. Each Foundation at-large Director serves 3 year
term. All members can submit funding requests to the Community Service Committee for
consideration and probable funding by the Foundation if base criteria are met.
Social Activities - coordinated by Club Service Chair – Lance Newlin
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Monthly gatherings in social settings with spouse and sometimes children – Happy
Hours, Super Bowl party, Crab Feast, Holiday Party, Progressive Dinners, Mystery Bus
Trips, Movie Night, Demotion Party, Awards Banquet etc.
Attendance encouraged at as many social events as possible – best way to get to know
members on a personal level
Excellent fellowship opportunities for new members
Financial Obligations
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$100 initiation fee (payable one time only)
$150 annual dues (required)
$100 donation to the Rotary Foundation (required)
$50 minimum for club fines (required), $100 requested (These funds are used for
Club Functions)
$20 for lunch when you attend the weekly meetings at the Peppermill
Cash collected from Fines, Happy Dollars, and 50/50 raffle ticket sales fund the
Community Service Fund for RCRC.
Participate/Help with our Fundraiser - Expected (Cost will vary...)
What to Expect at Induction Ceremony
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Badge and pin at induction (new member red badge required)
District 5190 free packet of Rotary information and a copy of the Rotarian Magazine
given to new member at induction. RI’s dues automatically subscribe you to the
monthly Rotarian Magazine.
New member’s Info w/ Photo added to membership directory after new member’s
induction
Take New Member’s Photo for Directory
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New member Blue Badge Checklist (Required)
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Register on ClubRunner and upload your photo and complete your profile
Be a Greeter for at least 4 weeks after your induction; assist regularly scheduled
Greeter at front door by 11:45 a.m.; meet and greet members as they arrive; wear
name badge and Greeter button
Attend at least one Club Board of Directors meeting - each month at CVirtual, 155
Cadillac Place on the 3rd Friday at 11:45 a.m. Free lunch! Learn how the business
of Rotary gets done!
Select at least one Club Committee to serve on
Do a “Make-Up” Attend at least one other Rotary Club meeting in Reno/Sparks or
the world, preferably with new member’s sponsor or club officer
Attend next club social event
Make annual $100 PHF Award contribution to Rotary Foundation for “Sustaining
Member” status and pay
Wear your Rotary Pin – It’s a great conversation starter, and membership tool!
INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN ROTARY WITH YOU!!! That is how Rotary grows!
Club Officers for FY 2016/2017:
President:
President Elect:
Secretary:
Treasurer
Sergeant-At-Arms:
Sergeant-At-Arms:
Immediate Past President:
Director, Club Board:
Director, Club Board:
Director, Club Board:
David Crumbley
Kat Miller
Elizabeth Fielder
Steve Truss
Greg Raleigh
Gary MacDonald
Chuck Alvey
Lisa Read
Jeff Santos
Bob Jacobson
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Elizabeth Fielder
Carol Stiving
Kathy Fraser
Joanie Bumpus
Regina Lockwood
Kathleen Robertson
Holly Walton-Buchanan
Bob Jacobson
Chuck Alvey
Tim Ruffin
Kat Miller
Greg Raleigh
Steve Erger
Shirley Folkins-Roberts
Kat Miller
Denise Barcomb
Joe Anderson
Lance Newlin
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Nick Rowe
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Current Committee Chairs:
Community Service:
Youth Service:
Youth Service:
Foundation:
Vocational Service:
International Service:
International Service:
Finance Committee
Programs:
Programs:
Fundraiser:
Fundraiser:
Scholarship:
NNCCF Fundraiser
Membership:
Club Care/Member Retention:
Club Care/Greeters:
Club Activities:
Club Administration:
Membership Directory:
Newsletter/Social Media Chair
Audio Visual/Webmaster
Audio Visual/Webmaster
Christmas Party Committee
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