PM Minutes: October 4, 2017

  1. Call to Order –  18:48
  2. Flag Salute
  3. Welcome, Guests!  Billy Williams of NURU and his wife, Andrea.  (and their cute little baby)
  4. Tail Twister – lots o’ happy dollars!
  5. Omar’s Dream Run

Chairs and tables Friday before the event.  Run is Sunday, Oct 15th.  

 

  1. Thanksgiving Food Drive 2017

Month and a half away (weekend before Thanksgiving).  Jen has stepped up to co-chair.  She’ll take care of the food HQ where we collect and distribute the food.  Majority of work is Saturday, volunteers doing 3-hour shifts asking for food donations.  Two different stores, Sat and Sun.  Google doc will be sent out for organizing volunteers.  160+ families are fed.  Great event with a long-running history (30+ yrs).  Feeding people right here in our own community.  Leos will also contribute.   

 

  1. NURU International – Billy Williams

NURU was started by a buddy of Billy who is a special ops marine.  He saw during the invasion Saddam’s army was recruiting farmers to fight.  Decided to start his own non-profit.  Philosophy is to go into poor countries where other non-profits aren’t going to  train local leaders and people (Kenya, Ethiopia).  Work mainly with small farmers to increase their agronomic practices.  They’ve served > 100k people in communities, helping to lift them out of poverty.  

 

We presented a check to NURU for $1k.

 

  1. Installation / Tailtwister / Holiday Party – Lion Amy, Jeff

Two dates that voters have chimed in on, either 2nd or the 9th of December.  Evening potluck.  

 

  1. Crab Feed 2018 – Lion Steve

We need to find a new venue.  Considering a few new options like St Lawrence.  Fairly large facility + a stage.  Higher ceilings (better acoustics).  Dance floor.  Not as crowded.  We’re looking to seal the deal.  Lawrence and Cabrillo.  Feb 3rd.  Cost is about 400 bucks more than our budget (about 20 more people dining).  Two 250 seatings.  

 

  1. Summary Brief, September Board Meeting

A lot of debriefing on the R4D.  Going through process of gathering 360-degree perspectives.    

 

  1. Good of the Pride

Amy – self-designated “fun raiser”.  

Oct 26th, project Linus.  

 

Adjourn:  19:54

 

— Dates to Remember —

 

  • Board Meeting, 7:00 pm (note NEW time), Tue., 17 Oct., Location (TBD)
  • Omar’s Dream Run, Sun. 15 Oct. – Volunteering Opportunity
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive, Fri-Mon, 17-20 Nov. – Volunteering Opportunity
  • Officers Induction/Tailtwister/Holiday Fiesta – Either 1st or 2nd Saturday, December – Location and details TBD
  • Project Linus, Oct 26th
  • Crab Feed 2018!

“You can’t get very far until you start doing something for someone else.” – Melvin Jones