AUBURN ROTARY CLUB

END OF THE YEAR REPORT 2007-08

MEMBERSHIP

July 1, 2007 = 120 Members

June 30, 2008 = 129 Members

New Members:  Errol Howard, Brad Hugall, Ben Rudgers, John Saidla, Jon Segars, Alan Spencer, Tom Vrbka, Anne Gramberg, Jackie Sekula, John Sekula, Donna Young, John Reese, Mark Scott (Rejoined), Gary Beard (Rejoined), Dr. Jay Gogue (Honorary)

Resignations: Mary Henderson, Allan Lowery, Lolly Steiner, Randy Tillery

Deaths:  Peter Harzem.

RECOGNITION/AWARDS

Presidential Citation 2007-08: Received a Presidential Citation for demonstrating excellence and exemplary achievement in Rotary’s second century of service through public image initiatives and continued efforts in club, community, vocational, and international service.

District Simplified Grant: Received a $1,000 District Simplified Grant to provide educational kiosks as part of the stream revitalization project at Town Creek Park.

Star Club Award: Exceeded our club goal of reaching an average of $100 per member for the Rotary Foundation with an average of $141.73 per member as of April 30, 2008. This earned the Auburn Rotary Club recognition as a Star Club of District 6880.

The Rotary Foundation:  Exceeded our club goal of contributing $12,500 to the Rotary Foundation with contributions of approximately $20,000 (160% of our club goal).

Auburn Rotary Club President’s Award (for extraordinary service to the club and to the ideals of Rotary):  Awarded to Kyle Butler.

Auburn Rotary Club Professional Excellence Award (for demonstrating professional excellence and living the Four-Way Test in his place of work):  Awarded to Dr. Tom Vaughan.

Citizen of the Year: Recognized Rev. Clifford Jones as the Citizen of the Year and awarded him a PHF.

Teachers of the Year: Recognized Auburn City Schools Teachers of the Year Bruce Zutter and Jacquie Middleton and awarded them each with a $500 check.

Rotary International Day: Mayor Bill Ham proclaimed February 23, 2008 as Rotary International Day in Auburn.

Rotary Scholarship: Provided a $1,000 scholarship to Sarvaiski Wilson, a graduating senior from Beauregard High School, who plans to enroll at Auburn University in the fall of 2008.

OTHER CLUB ACTIVITIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·        Successfully held the first annual Radio Auction, raising more than $15,000 to increase funding for financial contributions to meet local community needs.

·        Created Auburn Rotary Community Needs, Inc. to become the club’s 501c3 organization for receiving tax-exempt contributions.

·        Completed the move to a new location for weekly club meetings.

·        Purchased an audio/video system, laptop PC, and projector for the club.

·        Updated the Club Constitution and By-Laws.

·        Created a new board position for Public Relations effective with the 2008-2009 year.

·        Hosted the GSE Team from Brazil in partnership with the Opelika Rotary Club.

·        Presented History Moments each month during club meetings.

LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

·        Sponsored booth at the Auburn City School’s Fall Festival.

·        Sponsored Boy Scout Troop #7.

·        Sponsored the Babies Love Books program which presents a book and educational packet stressing the value of reading to parents every baby born at the East Alabama Medical Center.

·        Provided dictionaries to third graders in Auburn City Schools.

·        Held Annual Maintenance Day at Hickory Dickory Park, May 2008.

·        Sponsored two high school students to attend RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program).

·        Provided outstanding weekly programs for our members.

FAMILY OF ROTARY ACTIVITIES

The Family of Rotary Committee was extremely active, resulting in members being more aware of cares and concerns, and members being remembered during times of hardship.

• Picnic at Kiesel Park.
• Bar-B-Q at Town Creek Park.
• Holiday Party.
• Sweetheart Dinner.

FINANCIAL DONATIONS TO HELP MEET LOCAL COMMUNITY NEEDS

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Obtained Matching Grant for a humanitarian project in Secunderabad, India.
• Contributed $2,000 to the Rotary Foundation in support of international humanitarian projects.

ROTARY DISTRICT 6880 LEADERSHIP FROM THE AUBURN CLUB

REPRESENTATION AT ROTARY MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

• President-elect Training Sessions (Pre-PETS, MidSouth PETS, and Post-PETS),
• Zone 30 Foundation and Membership Success Seminar,
• District Assembly,
• District Mid-Year Meeting,
• District Conference,
• RYLA,
• Area 3 Picnic at Town Creek Park, and
• Various District Committee and District Leadership Meetings.

PAUL HARRIS FELLOWS

(Presented this Club Year)

Club Members:          Becky Benton      Sponsored by Club Members:  Karen Cochran

                                    Kyle Butler                                                               James Franklin Golson

                                    Chester Carroll                                             Frances Mills Golson

                                    Ray Dillon                                                                Janice Saidla

Walker Jackson                                                        Sal Salvetti

Joe Molnar                                                               Rev. Clifford Jones

                                    Jon Segars

                                    Bill Segraves

                                    Tom Uzzell

                                    Carolyn Williamson

                                    Brad Wilson

                                    Mark Yohn

ROTARY FOUNDATION SUSTAINING MEMBERS

(Achieved This Club Year)