Our meeting this past Tuesday was focused on club business, with a number of items brought forward for review and discussion. Of particular note:
The Financial Report for 2/1/23 through 6/30/24 was presented. We have $8,402 in our operating funds balance as of year-end, and $4,099 in our bingo fund balance. It was noted that bingo funds can only be used to benefit Cambridge-specific groups or charities.
Greg shared the 2024/2025 RI Goals, approved by the Board. The goals focus on enhancing participant engagement, increasing our impact, expanding our reach, and increasing our ability to adapt. The document can be accessed at the link below.
Our club donated $500 to support Rotary Preston-Hespeler in the purchase of an adaptive tricycle.
Jason and Dave provided an update on club projects. We will be volunteering at Bridges for two nights each quarter (with some planning done for the following week's volunteer list.) In addition, we are supporting RARE Reserve with operating the barbecue at their event the following weekend. Dave confirmed volunteer names at that time.
Rita and Nicole updated on admin functions for the club; they encouraged members to welcome guests when they join us, and shared some personal reflections on their own experiences at other clubs. Being a welcoming club goes far in attracting new members!
Anticipate several social events during the coming year (with another Christmas party at Milton's as something to look forward to!)
Finally: members were encouraged to give some thought to their own roles within the club over the next few years... it's important to be intentional about succession planning. Members are encouraged to talk with Greg or any of the officers and committee chairs about their roles/functions.
Scott introduced our club's newest members, Narima W. and Jessica M.! Narima works with RBC Royal Bank and is a Certified Financial Planner. But she also has extensive volunteer board, communications, finance, and community/economic development experience.
Jessica is an IBI Therapist for individuals with special needs. Her skills include event planning, communications, and strategic planning, and her passions lie in maternal and child health, basic education, the environment, and diversity and inclusion.
Rotary is hosting Membership webinars on the first Monday of each month on a variety of topics... a link to those topics is provided below. The next session is titled "Creating a Welcoming Culture", and will focus on strategies for expanding a club's reach. Be sure to check out the schedule below!
The District 7080 Conference will be coming soon - October 4, 2024 at the First Ontario Arts Centre in Milton! The organizing committee has confirmed another dynamic speaker for this DEI-themed event: Francisco Banegas is the CEO and Co-Founder of IDH Microfinance, an Opportunity International Canada partner in Honduras.
In this role, Francisco has expedited growth in the organization for 11 years, merging his business and financial acumen with social development expertise to bolster IDH’s provision of inclusive financial services to families living at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
Francisco has an extensive history of directing operations and financial sustainability for national and international organizations including CEO of Banegas y Asociados, Financial, Tax and External Audit Consulting and CFO of Pepsico and World Vision Honduras. He has earned three degrees in Spain and Honduras including a Master in Microfinance and Social Development, a Master of Business Administration with a Minor in Finance, and a Bachelor of Public Accounting with Minor in Finance and Audit.
Driven by his faith, Francisco contributes to numerous philanthropic causes, serving as pastor and treasurer for his church, and board chair of various Honduran charitable organizations. Francisco lives in Tegucigalpa, Honduras with his wife and three children, where he enjoys family time, walking, reading, and playing soccer.
To learn more about this event or to register, please go to the link below!
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