Board Minutes: Terri called for the approval of the previous Board Meeting minutes and motion moved by Joe Hudak a second by Jeff Appel and the board approved the minutes without opposition.\

Financial Reports: Jim Strunk presented balance sheets for both January and February for both the Corley Foundation and the Rotary Club.  There was very little activity in the months of January and February.   Thank you cards were received from the Star Camp, Pipeville disaster relief and Connecting for Kids for donations the club made.  A motion was made by Andrew to approve both the Corley and Club balance sheets and monthly reports, seconded by Jeff Appel and the motion was approved without opposition.

Donation Committee – Marybeth Whelan from the donation committee recommended to the board that a donation for $500.00 be made to the Village Project.  Jim Strunk made a motion to approve a donation to the Village Project second by Jeff Appel and the board approved the donation without opposition.  Mary Beth also made a recommendation from the donation committee to donate $500.00 to Ronald Mc Donald house.  Jim Strunk made the motion and added that the club participates in the preparation of a meal for the Ronald McDonald house.  The motion was second by Jeff Appel and the motion passed without opposition.

Art Festival – Patty Zinn asked that members contact businesses in Bay Village and Westlake to sponsor the event at any of the suggested sponsorship levels.  Andrew also reported that there were over 40 artists already committed and he was encouraged that being the third year, there are less outstanding issues in planning.   Logistics will be worked out on utilizing volunteer help from the schools.

Service Projects – Ferrell Foundation planting is coming up this spring, the Connecting for Kids binder assembly was a success and the diaper drop is planned for next Wednesday morning 3/29 after the morning Rotary meeting.  Patty reported that last time we donated 2,466 diapers and so far have 3,544 diapers on hand to donate. Outstanding!

Social – Plans are to wait until fall to view a Clague Cabin theater performance as a social event.  Jim Strunk reminded everyone that Herb Hoppe will turn 95 Saturday and to wish him a happy birthday if you happen to be at the Hooley House between 4 & 8pm.

 

Old Business:

Speech Contest – there are 7 students from all schools including the Westside Christian Academy , Westlake and Bay Village schools participating. The contest is at 6:00pm at Hilliard School.

Exchange student hosting is still an issue and Jeff Appel and Joe Kraft are investigating potential host families. District conference is April 29^th and an opportunity to recognize our club and support students going to study abroad.

Raffle Baskets are needed for the district conference and our club plans on donating $50.00 toward a basket for our “cluster”.  Terri will attend and represent our club. T

ri-C – It was suggested to possibly have a morning Rotary meeting at Tri C West shore at Bradley and Viking Parkway and experience their culinary program.

District Grants for the 2023 and 2024 year are due by 5/15/23 and must be a project that involves the community and club members participation. Reminder that RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Academy) will be June 11^th - 15^th and we need to work with the schools and students to sponsor.