The RAM'S HORN
Rotary Club of Borrego Springs
POB 1593 Borrego Springs CA 92004
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May 16, 2012
Borrego Rotary meets every Wednesday at Borrego Springs Resort at 8:00 am Next meeting, May 23, 2012: Past Post Commander of Post 853, Bob Jures. “ The American Legion in Borrego springs”

President's Time

Invocation by Laura Brecht.

Happy $’s: Diane Hydroski, Larry Talbert, Sue Salt, Laura Brecht, Haddon Salt, Kate Harper.


Borrego Springs President
Martha Deichler

Are you weaing your PIN?


The Sunshine Report and Visitors Corner
Meeting opened at 08:08

Pledge: President Martha Deichler

Music: President Martha, Banjo; Haddon, Violin; Bill, guitar.

4-way Test, President Martha

Guests: Sandy Angle (3rd visit)

Announcements: Richard White has one more infusion to go. Things look good. He gratefully accepts visitors.

Annual Rotary Foundation Presentation:

New Members for the foundation Board:
Sylvanna Meeks- 3 years
Sue Salt—3 years
Andrew Przestalski—1 year
The old 70/30 rule on finances for the Board was voted out. Year-end balance must be at least $30,000 so as to meet next years requirements.
Fundraiser Committee Chairs for 2012-2013
Borrego days Breakfast, Jim Bennett & Jim Hormuth
Tamale Festival- Martha Deichler
Taste of Borrego—Still awaiting a volunteer Chair person. Ray Wickel and Kay Harper are on the committee.
Sylvana Meeks reviewed Foundation 2011-2012 budget versus expenditures. Next years budget will be forthcoming by the end of the fiscal year.

Further Announcements: President Martha Arches to close on Mon/Tue starting Jun 1st. Also Opening on Wed at 0800 for the summers.

Jul is leaving for the summer on May 30

13 June will be Martha’s last Hurrah as President as she is off on a teaching mission to Africa.

COMMITMENT
MAY

Taste of Borrego made possible due to the commitment of all members. The OWLC is a reality. Member recruiting has been a big success, but Bill claims the club will do even better next year with everyon's help. Best wishes to all for a great summer and a quick return in October.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RAM'S HORN
Each year the goal of the web page and the newsletter is to report on the club’s activities. The role of the newsletter is to inform and educate. Why not try doing it, you will like it. One of the most important tools that should be given to every member is an updated member book at the first meeting in July. How can members understand Rotary unless they have a copy? Why not send the member book electronically? There seems to be confusion as to the operating and foundation budgets. Every member should have a clear understanding what funds go to operations and which go to the foundation. There seems to be puzzlement as to how the annual budgets are presented and approved. Reporting the results of a fund raising event should be right after the event or ASAP. If budgets are completed using accepted principles, it should be rare to have budget meetings.

Drawing winner was Sandy Angle—She donated her winnings to the Rotary Club

Submitted by Bill Lewis. Temporary Secretary Editor Kathleen Johnson jefbstc@gmail.com