Welcome

We meet every Thursday noon at the Northlake Doubletree Hotel

Next Week's Program, July 10th:

Welcome to the new Northlake Rotary President Bob Wallace

Northlake Rotary Club Goals for the 2008 - 2008

DeKalb Youth Symphony - Bob Wallace reported that the symphony's performance at Charter Night was a big hit, and noted they would be available to us in the future.

Armed Forces/Airport - Eleven (11) club members signed up to work at the airport, under the direction of the USO, to assist members of the armed forces upon arrival.

Club membership roll - The club's 2008-2009 goal is a net 10% membership increase. George Spencer will be asked to make needed contacts, and McClellon Cox volunteered to speak with a member.

Gates Foundation Challenge - Bob Wallace distributed a FAQ sheet from The Rotary Foundation. It details the Gates Foundation award of a $100-million grant, which Rotary will match over three years.

Refugee Family Services Summer Camp - It was suggested and discussed that the club help with costs for supplies and materials needed by the RFS camp.

DeKalb Chamber of Commerce PR Guide - Bob Wallace reported that he had authorized payment to the DCC for the club's listing along with the other DeKalb County Rotary Clubs.

International Project / Kenya - This is a major project and clean water and school/literacy are the components. George Spencer has the information on this topic.

Rotary Bequest Society - A recent email was distributed to encourage Rotarians to support this society.

Board meeting time and place - It was agreed that the future meetings would be the last Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. Future locations for the meeting need to be identified.

New Generations - Wayne Rush has volunteered to lead New Generations.

The NORTLAKE PILOT - Art Rosser will continue to edit our weekly bulletin. Most 2007 - 2008 copies are on-line in the "Our Newsletter" section.