ROCKTON LIONS CLUB
DECEMBER 1, 2005
President Dan Bellich called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM. The meeting was held at f.i.b.s restaurant with 19 members present.
Motion by Dale Adams second by John McVay to accept the secretary’s report of November 10, 2005. Motion carried.
Motion by Scott Wallace second by Steve Pomahac to accept the treasurer’s report, showing an overall balance as of November 30, 3005 at $125,561.00. Motion carried.
Rockton Youth Association Board member, Scott Steurer spoke about a new girls fast pitch soft ball league being set up by RYA. All girls age 14-16 who show up for try outs will be accepted to the team. Play schedule will be two nights per week with tournament play also being planned. Though Rockton Youth Association will sponsor the league, Mr. Steurer stated that in recognition of the Rockton Lions Club $500.00 donation, it would be an honor if the team were allowed to have a Lions insignia on the uniforms.
Items Addressed:
Shannon McGaw stated that donations for the Christmas Walk auction will be accepted at her store until 8:00 PM December 2nd. She has also purchased the casual wear suits for the children at the Floberg Center.
An induction ceremony was held for new member Les Casterline
Reported that a rebate for computer equipment donated to Cassandra Lehman was received in the amount of $217.00.
Char Larrison reported that the Wimpy’s fund distribution will be Saturday, December 17th beginning at 8:00 AM. She also noted that she will be at the old Rockton Grade School generally from 6-8 PM, to sort the food and gifts. She welcomed any help club members could give.
Jerry Wallace proposed a price increase for the annual Pancake breakfast, with members agreeing to his suggestion of $5.00 for adults and $3.50 for children.
Jerry also noted that Tom Wallace will pay the costs for the Floberg Center children to participate in the breakfast.
Dick Adams reminded all that the annual Rose Day fund raiser will be held in April.
December 1, 2005
Motion by Jerry Wallace second by Marianne Mueller to authorize release of the 1st installment of the donation for the Rockton Settlers Park, in the amount of $10,000.00, Roll call: all ayes. Motion carried.
Discussion was also held on the Lions Club being the receptor for donated funds to the Rockton Athletic Fields. Since the club carries a 501C-3 status, those donating to the park, will be allowed to claim a credit on their taxes. Currently, the design work is being done and Dan Bellich and Scott Fridly, Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Athletic fields committee, will be meeting to finalize the paperwork on how the donations and accounting will be handled. Scott Wallace suggested that research should be done to see if there is any way a portion of the Sgzeda funds could be donated to the Athletic Fields, such as an area to be used for Special Olympics.
Dan Bellich announced at an invitation had been received to attend a reception on December 6th, 2005 at the Janesville Service Center for the newly formed Glacier’s Edge Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Jean Vitale suggested that for future distributions of the Rockton Lions Club scholarship donations, the club may want to consider having those funds distributed and managed by the not for profit Rockford Foundation. She will ask a representative of the foundation to speak at one of our meetings.
Kerri Wallace stated she needs the January 2006 meeting dates, times and places so they can be posted on the web site.
No further business; motion by Shannon McGaw and second by Steve Pomahac to adjourn at 7:25 PM. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Modersohn
Secretary.
*****REMINDER! THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD AT FIBS ON
JANUARY 5, 2006 AT 6:30 pm