April 4, 2023 Meeting Report

At today's meeting we learned about the Two Rivers Department of Public Works.

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: April 4, 2023

Meeting Venue: Cool City Brewing Company and via Zoom

Attendees: [List of attendees]

Agenda:

  1. Pledge of Allegiance and 4-Way Test
  2. Welcome and Announcements
  3. Acknowledge birthdays and anniversaries
  4. Junior Rotarian(s) today: Madison Geselle
  5. Program: Matt Heckenlaible, Director of Public Works, City Engineer, and Scott Ahl from the City of Two Rivers Public Works Department
  6. Club Operations
  7. Club Events and Service Opportunities
  8. District Grant Ideas
  9. Sign up for Meals on Wheels
  10. Change in location for April 11, 2023 meeting
  11. District Activities
  12. Happy Bucks
  13. Looking Ahead

Meeting Minutes:

  1. The meeting was called to order with the Pledge of Allegiance and 4-Way Test.
  2. The President welcomed everyone and shared announcements.
  3. The birthdays of Michael Ditmer (April 12) were acknowledged, and Lori Zimney was congratulated for completing 4 years with the club.
  4. Madison Geselle was introduced as the junior Rotarian of the day. She shared about her academic achievements, sports interests, and future plans.
  5. The program was conducted by Matt Heckenlaible and Scott Ahl, who shared about the various responsibilities of their department in maintaining streets, bridges, roads, lighting, water, sidewalks, trails, and underground utilities. They also explained their concrete work expertise and shared information about ongoing and upcoming projects.
  6. Club Operations were discussed, including upcoming programs, the need for chairs or members of committees, and any board or foundation meeting reports. The club still needs an RI Foundation/Paul Harris Giving/Polio Plus Chair.
  7. Club Events and Service Opportunities were discussed, including the Annual Dinner Update, Applefest planning, and District Grant Ideas. Sign up for Meals on Wheels was also requested.
  8. District Grant Ideas were discussed, and Parks & Rec was requested to provide some project options.
  9. Members were requested to sign up for Meals on Wheels, and it was mentioned that paperwork is required before delivering meals.
  10. The location for the April 11, 2023 meeting was changed to the Two Rivers High School.
  11. District Activities were discussed, and members were requested to share any information.
  12. Happy Bucks were collected, and members celebrated various causes and committees.
  13. The meeting was adjourned, and the next program chair and greeter were announced.

Action Items:

  1. Members were requested to sign up for Meals on Wheels.
  2. The club needs an RI Foundation/Paul Harris Giving/Polio Plus Chair.
  3. Planning for Applefest in October was initiated, and volunteers were requested.
  4. District Grant Ideas were discussed, and Parks & Rec was requested to provide some project options.

Next Meeting:

The next meeting will be held on April 11, 2023, at the Two Rivers High School. The program will be conducted by Abby Abbet, Director of Hope House.