Program — Club Assembly

The meeting was run without a guest speaker and focused on club updates, financial reports, service projects, and member engagement. Officer duties were clarified: schedules are listed at the bottom of the weekly emails.

A round of Two Truths and One Lie was played, with prizes of chocolate and alcohol.

Announcements

Jennifer & Matt Henry’s 29th wedding anniversary

Brooke & Lance’s wedding anniversary Travel updates from Italy (Lake Como) and Illinois

Financial & Foundation Reports

Club budget is tracking approximately 5% under budget.

Marty Lari is retiring from the bookkeeper role. The club is seeking a replacement.

Internal financial review will be conducted using agreed‑upon procedures rather than a full audit.

Foundation balances (end of prior month): Checking: ~$47,000 Money Market (Edward Jones): $30,000 Endowment: ~$504,000 (goal: $1,000,000 by the 50th anniversary) Liabilities: $1,600 earmarked for San Miguel Grove

Upcoming pledge drive: $250 per member, split between the club foundation and Rotary International (Annual Fund or Polio Plus).

Valley of Flowers fundraiser grossed between $80k–$100k, netting $20k–$30k.

Service Projects & Upcoming Events

San Miguel Grove cleanup: Saturday, November 7, 8–11 AM (off Manor Drive)

Master PRLS training class: November 7–8 (Eric) attending

Thanksgiving care baskets in November

Melodrama Christmas Party: December 5

Seal Elementary Christmas party in December; spring field trip to CALM planned

Pancake breakfasts scheduled for January and June

Kern US service project: February 27 (morning), prior to the evening Charter event

Thousand Flags: May 2027, fundraising goal $80,000, led by Brian Wooster and Tom

Wreaths Across America: Sally promoting wreath sponsorships via QR code/website

Opportunity Drawing

Adam Klang was the winner of our 50/50 — and that’s how we get our new members hooked.