Regular Meeting, March 12

Thought for the day – “Show me a man without a goal and I will show you a future that is dictated by the strength of the wind.” Victor Abia – Nigeria (2003)

No birthdays or anniversaries

Guest – Jeffery Mermel – VCA president and hitchhiker.

Rotary moment – Jerry discussed world community service.

Announcements and Happenings
Mililani – Volcano RYLA scholarship recipients:
Megan Bruce – Pahoa HS valedictorian
Michelle Tagorda – Keaau HS, going to medicine
Kealoha Kramer– Kamehameha HS–chosen as Scholar Athlete for all 4 years

Discussed the retention of exceptional kids in the area high schools rather than going to Hilo for HS. Stated that many valedictorians at area HS came through Mountain View Elementary.

Next year RYLA camp – Volcano Rotary will be in charge

Thanks to Charlene Meyers for her help with RYLA camp.

Albert updated the approval of the grant for the library in Thailand sponsored by the South Hilo Rotary Club. $1000 will be given by the Rotary Club of Volcano

Jack - Box of medical supplies will be sent to the Philippines early next week.

Charlene - PETS Training
Hospitality room set another record. There were several police and security visits. However, Charlene said that these were GOOD visits.
She had lots of networking opportunities and some terrific ideas for another super year.

Golf Tournament – Marie and Brent
Prizes - 12 so far, still looking for a grand prize
Cottage in wine country prize – compliments of Charlene’s networking at PETS
Discussed getting air and car to go with it for the grand prize.

Signup - 24-25 players – want 50; 72 max
Need to talk “teams” rather than “golfers”.

Flyers are designed – only waiting for the grand prize to be finalized
Other discussion:
- Items needed for goodie bags.
- Getting sponsors for individual holes, hole in one contest.
- Need to verify that Dianne signed us up for the Golf Digest package deal.
- Cost -$150, $100 tax deductible (estimated – dependent on final accounting)
- Rotary members to go to VGC to recruit players on next 2 Sundays
- Suggested that if not shotgun start, then specific tee times should be given
- Continental breakfast will start at 8 am
- Lindsey – coordinate greens fees, etc.
- 100 hats have been ordered

Tuesday – Committee meeting at Kilauea Lodge – 6 pm – 3/18

Happy $$$
Gwen - happy to be here
Charlene Meyers – experience at PETS
Mililani – Jeff came, tax return in
Marie and Jack – also happy that Jeff was with us
Brent - rain
Frank – just happy
Paul – happy to be back after storm in Ohio
Jeff – happy he was invited, see friends
Albert – Rotary foundation deadline extended to 3/31
Jerry – happy for Gwen here
Linda-Jane – Happy Charlene is here to stay after all her travels
Lindsey – happy Ray showed up
Erin – new full time job