President Connie Bunyard opened the meeting, Jack Rosenberg led the pledge, and Dick Myren. Next, the club recited the Four-Way Test. Visitors this week included John Benedict’s daughter, Kelly, and Kristen Johnson. Trevor Johnson (Kristen’s spouse) is the newest member of Mesa West Rotary Club and was inducted today. Their daughter is currently doing a Rotary Youth Exchange in France. President Connie had Kristen put the Rotary pin on Trevor.
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Tara Dacus won today’s raffle. However, she did not draw the Ace of Clubs, so the large pot carries over.
Next, Happy Bucks were collected.
- Dick Myren was happy to contribute on behalf of himself, Rod Daniels, and Don LaBarge
- Harry Grossman was happy to contribute in honor of his own birthday and, his family threw him a party at Organ Stop Pizza
- Kelly was happy for the friendship and fellowship of Mesa West Rotary and John Benedict’s 82nd birthday
- Captain John Birks was happy that the Salvation Army’s busy volunteer season is coming up soon – including the Red Kettles
- Lucinda General was happy that the flydubai airliner was able to land safely due to several people on board who jumped into action
- Colleen Coons was happy that Erica McBeth is taking over McKinney-Vento, that Tara Dacus volunteered to search for speakers for the 2028 District Conference, that Pam Cohen and Andy Bradford will organize her installation event, and other stuff
- Ed Koeneman was happy to be here today and that Westwood Interactors will attend the lunch meeting next week, and that Erica McBeth was named the District 5495 Rookie of the Month
- Jim McGowen was happy to auction a hat that he got during a trip to Alaska – Ed Koeneman won the auction
- Tara Dacus was happy to donate her raffle winnings and that her daughter has returned to teaching
- Barbara Glenn was happy that her 84th birthday is tomorrow
- Next, John Pennypacker was happy to lead the singing of Happy Birthday to the three birthday kids
- Dave Dacus was happy that the Yankees swept the Red Sox
- Christian Wohl was happy to invite club members to join him at DVine Bistro at 6 pm Friday to hear a great singer and for fellowship
Next, the club recognized Erica McBeth for being awarded the district Rookie of the Month.
Today’s meeting was a Club Assembly, and the topics included membership and engagement. Club members gave examples of what made them want to join Rotary and what makes them feel engaged. Then members formed small discussion groups to discuss further and brainstorm ideas on how to attract and retain new members. Some ideas included a more organized introduction process for new members, furthering the cause (continuation and improvement of existing causes), one or two members mentoring new members, short discussion time to talk to each other at meetings, being open to new causes, sitting with different people each meeting, and club social events.