The Rotary Club of Westlake-Bay Village held its monthly Board meeting December 28, 2022, both in person and via Zoom Conference.
We started with an update from our exchange student Onyx Wacker who joined us via Zoom from Ecuador. She told us about her Christmas with her family and how she introduced them to buckeyes.
Secretary’s Report: Jim moved, and Amy seconded to approve minutes from the November board meeting. The motion carried.
Treasurers report: Jim provided the Treasurer’s report. Pat moved and Joe H. seconded to approve the reports. Motion carried.
Donation Committee: Let the minutes reflect that at our 12/21 meeting, Jim moved, and Michael seconded that we submit a grant application to the District for the Raised Garden project at the Farrell Foundation. We would donate $2500 to be matched by the district, and the Farrell Foundation would contribute $5000 for the project. Motion was approved and the project will be submitted to the District at their meeting on January 9, 2023.
Membership Committee: Ben Altemus from the Westshore Family YMCA has attended the required three meetings, and has submitted his application to join our Club. Pat moved and Amy seconded that we approve his application. Motion carried. He will be inducted at our next meeting.
Program Committee: Joe reported speakers have been booked for January and into February.
Old Business: Terri announced the results of the election for Directors for our Club. Elected for two-year terms beginning 7-1-2023 were Joe Hudak, Joe Kraft, Amy Kubacki, and Patty Zinn.
New Business: Terri presented the proposed Corley budget for 2023. This was a working session, and several items were discussed, and the final budget was arrived at. Pat moved and Amy seconded that we adopt the new budget. A discussion period followed, and the budget was approved.