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Newsletter Date: 
June 19, 2016

For Meeting on
June 13, 2016

Reporter:
Dick Gregory
Upcoming Speakers
Oct 02, 2017
Day One
Oct 10, 2017
Children's Neurodevelopment Clinic, Hasbro
Oct 16, 2017
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Upcoming Events
Street Painting Artist Registration Fee
Oct 14, 2017
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Street Painting Sponsor Payment
Oct 14, 2017
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 
Providence Rotary Street Painting Festival
ALEX AND ANI City Center
Oct 14, 2017 12:04 PM
 
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Officers & Directors
President
Michael E. Kelly

President-elect
Anthony Hollingshead

1st Vice President
Elizabeth R. Messier

 
2nd Vice President
John McGinn

Secretary
Don Saracen


Recording Secretary
Arthur D. Norwalk


Treasurer
Richard A. Kaplan

Assistant Treasurer
Peter M. Loescher

Sergeant-at-Arms
Parker Smith

Past President
Paul R.
Borrelli
 
Governor, District 7950
Kristine Musco David

Directors
to June 30, 2016
:
George Burman
T. Bryan Cook
Geoffrey P. Gaunt
William R. DiBiasio


to June 30, 2017:
Mary Brewster
Bintou Chatterton
John Folan
Ed Queenan
Jim Gilcreast

Executive Administrator
Jeremiah H. Cannon
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Club Assembly
Peter Loescher served as moderator of the Club Assembly at which all aspects of the Club’s life were on the table for discussion and questions.
 
Financial Report. In Richard Kaplan’s absence Peter reported that the Club has approximately $45,000 in the bank. A budget has been adopted for 2016-17 projecting income of $90,000 and expenses of $87,000. Dues, lunch charges and special events are the 3 largest sources of funds. Dues are $220 per member. In the past the Club has billed for lunches on a quarterly basis in advance. As to lunch charges, after much thought the board decided to offer a pay-as-you-go option, and the budget is based on the assumption that most will choose this method. Holding special events is the way the Club raises funds for the Providence Rotary Charities Foundation. 80% of the net profit from each event goes to the Foundation, but 20% is allocated to the Club for administration and overhead. On the expense side, the Club pays $40 per member to the District, and $62 to Rotary International.
 
Providence Rotary Charities Foundation. Randy Dittmar, foundation administrator, reported that the Foundation has $1,600,000 of investments, approximately $200,000 of which is restricted to use for scholarships for students in a small city in Spain pursuant to a restricted gift from Rotarian David Harrison. Each year the Foundation receives funds from the gold bowls, from the end-of-year appeal and from special events such as the Street Painting Festival and the Paint-off, as well as smaller events such as theater engagements at the Barker Playhouse. This year the street painting festival netted approximately $25,000. Rockland Trust manages the Foundation’s investments.
 
Events. Don Saracen reported on a recent Events Committee meeting. The Club sponsors events to raise funds for the Foundation. Another important goal is to build member engagement. For 2016-2017 the Club has established a goal of raising $50,000. Our major events have been the Street Painting Festival and the Paint-off. Liz Messier pointed out that smaller events are also important (a recent theater night at the Barker Playhouse raised $1,400). Geoff Gaunt reported that preliminary results from the Paint-off show a net of $14,000. He also noted a few ideas to improve results in the future.
 
Service Projects. Art Norwalk reported on the first work day in the new service project at the Harry Kizirian School. Rotarians provided willing labor to spruce up the building with fresh paint and remedial gardening (i.e., weed whacking and pulling). There will be more opportunities to take part.
 
Social Events. Rob Black reported that “Rotary After Dark” returns the first Thursday in July and August. The July get-together will be at the G-Pub.
 
Membership. In Pat Germani’s absence, Mary Brewster reported that the committee has been re-energized. The application process has been streamlined. Members of the committee have conducted exit interviews with former members to learn how the member experience could be improved. The committee also hopes to establish an informal mentor program for new members. Mentors needed!
 
Roger Williams Park Project. In the absence of George Burman and Bill DiBiasio, President Mike Kelly reported progress on revitalizing the Rotary monument in Roger Williams Park. A site has been approved near the museum and overlooking a park lake and the project will be accomplished in stages. The Club expects there will be fundraising opportunities (e.g., sale of memorial paving bricks).
 
Speakers Program. Don Saracen requested help from all members in booking interesting speakers for our meetings.. Upcoming speakers are listed in the left column of your newsletter and on the club web site. 
Happy Bucks
 
LOTS of bucks thanking Mike for his great year as Club President
 
Pete Brock for the summer solstice and Father’s Day
 
Bryan Cook for his children’s amazing accomplishments
 
Marion Avarista for the Charter Night of the new Providence Metro Club
 
 
Rob Black for a great cruise he won at the Paint-off -- provided by George Burman
 
Jan Feyler for an extra day in Florence because of a strike
 
Ralph Barlow for his red congratulatory tie (that his wife said didn’t match!)
 
Kathy Kelly thanked so many Rotarians for being so nice to Mike and her
 
Jerry Cannon for Kathy and Mike and his granddaughter’s accomplishments
 
Tiffany Bumgardner-Scheffler for the Boy Scouts’ successful fundraiser
 
Bill DiBiasio thanked everyone for their cards for his wife
 
Mary Brewster for the great people in this club and how happy she is to be part of it
Rotary Club of Providence, 27 Dryden Lane, Providence, RI 02904
www.ProvidenceRotary.org