Committee Reports & General Announcements

On this last meeting before our Christmas party, we heard from three committees. Rick Williams reported from the Public Relations Committee. He discussed plans for getting the word out in the community about Rotary work and projects. He said we need to develop close relationships with every media outlet to make sure the positive things Rotary contributes to the community gets some mention. Rick talked about press releases and invitations to reporters to hear speakers who talk about topics of broad community interest. Scott Lowe reported from the Speaker and Facility committee. They are needing a speaker's chair for next June. Because of the results of a members survey about a year ago, Scott's committee looked at alternative meeting sites for our club. He discussed four viable alternatives but the committee recommended that we stay at the Bowling Green Country Club at least for now. They hired a new food service director about six months ago and there is nearly unanimous agreement that the quality of the food has improved dramatically in that time. Ben Smith gave us the news and recommendations from the Finance Committee. The bottom line is that dues will increase $10 a month beginning in January. Ben also said that we will be looking for fund raisers to help build our reserve back up. Thanks to all of the presenters and their committees for jobs well done. Club President Kevin Mays announced that there will be no meeting of our club December 30 and the first two meetings in January will be at the Carroll Knicely Center.