Attendees: Andy Stevens, Mary Giroux, Evie Schaffer, Jay Stith, Bill Buterbaugh, Vince Magnotta, Dillon Brown
Minutes: Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Follow Up to February Board Meeting: The following were voted on via email and approved by the full Board of Directors:
- Donation to help fund the 250th anniversary celebration being planned by the Town and Village for the 4th of July weekend.
- Donation to the Auburn club’s Uganda project.
- Procedural change for new members. Upon induction the club will transfer 100 Paul Harris points to the new member to seed their Rotary International account. The purpose is to encourage ongoing contributions by the members.
Financials: Dillon reported on club financials which are in good shape. Three members have not paid dues for the period beginning January 1st. Dillon will attempt to contact one person by mail and Bill B will contact the others. Jay reported on Foundation financials which also remain in good shape. Bill updated us on the REV Theatre donation project. Efforts are ongoing to secure the funds needed and there will be an update in the future.
Worthy Causes: The following Worthy Causes were approved:
- American Red Cross
- Sponsorship of one person for Boy’s State
- CNY Advocates
- Skaneateles Foundation Easter Egg Hunt
- Scout Troop - donation to be used for camping fees and transportation.
Upcoming Service Projects:
- Food Drive on April 25th. Bags and fliers will be handed out at the April 18th meeting. Collection will be April 25th with drop-off at Ed’s house. Ed will provide his usual great breakfast.
- April 18th Tree Planting – information below in newsletter
- 250th celebration – July 3rd trash collection after the July 2nd fireworks show
Officers for 2026/2027: Brad Wilson will assume the role of President July 1, 2026. Three new Board Members are needed to serve a two-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028. Vince Magnota would like to continue as a Board Member. Andy will review this with Brad.
Meeting Schedule: Bill provided the meeting schedule through July 30, 2026. Thanks to club members we have a robust slate of speakers for the next few months.
Other Business: New signage was discussed. Andy would like to finish this project before June 30, 2026. Five signs are planned (East Lake Rd, Route 321, Route 20, Route 41A and one other TBD). The Board approved a budget for this project to be taken out of the club account.
Next meeting: June 4, 2026
Your Board of Directors met on Thursday, April2, 2026
Ongoing case management is the most critical. They work with Onondaga County on placement of individuals most in need. The newest projects for Tiny Homes for Good is construction of 10 units in St Paul's Episcopal Church in Syracuse and 6 units on Bishop Ave in Syracuse. Thank you to Andrew and Tiny Homes for Good!
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