Our program on July 11th was the first official meeting conducted by our new president, John Ferm. It became an idea/suggestion session, with the members commenting on how to improve our club.
John mentioned that on his trips to Europe, many of the Rotary Clubs have evening meetings. He mentioned turning off cell phones during our lunch, There was talk of increasing the size of our club, and many ideas to help us find valuable new members. One of the points made was that our club does not “have an image”, and we should have a hallmark activity that the public associates with our group. A group should be set up to contact new businesses, and tell them about our club and invite them to join.
Comments were made about keeping our internet presence always up to date (have you checked your pers
onal data screens on our website?) and there was a great deal of discussion about our lack of action in hosting foreign exchange students.
onal data screens on our website?) and there was a great deal of discussion about our lack of action in hosting foreign exchange students.John also presented Past President Randy Schumacher with the Gratitude and Appreciation Presidential plaque from the members of the Excelsior Rotary Club for his fantastic leadership during his presidential of 2016-17.