Attendees: Harold Burzloff, John Dooling, Bob Biship, Don Jorgensen, Kathy Jorgensen, Laura Clymer, Becky Penman, Gregg Hansen, Mark Gologoski, Mike Ottman and Cindy Dooling
Main purpose
- Weekly meeting to discuss Tour de Cookie event planning and coordination
- Update on new member approvals and potential members
- Review of financial status and sponsorships
Project status
| Issue/Ticket | Status |
| Tour de Cookie Event | • Currently behind in registrations compared to last year ($14,421 vs $18,010) • Registration deadline for t-shirts is February 21st • Event date is March 7th • Target is 750 riders • Packet pickup will be at Crossroads Park • Cookie booths are being confirmed with 750 cookies per booth • Two open booth locations still need to be assigned |
| New Member Status | • Josh was unanimously approved to join the group • Installation scheduled for February 17th when District Governor Monroe visits • Kathleen Cahill from More Than a Bed has expressed interest in joining |
| Microcredit Program | • Don, Kathy and Bob reported on their visit to Mexico for the microcredit program • Program provides small loans (average $270 US) to small business owners • 95% repayment rate • Primarily women entrepreneurs who often run two businesses |
Other topics
- RYLA feedback: Yvette and Bella reported having an excellent experience at the leadership event
- Food Bank volunteer opportunity on Thursday with Dove Mountain Rotary from 10am-1pm
- More Than a Bed volunteer opportunity on February 11th from 11:30am-1:30pm
- Cindy traveling to Tulsa for Youth Exchange Conference
Action items
- Gregg
- Email promotional materials to Cindy for distribution to club presidents
- Work with Laura on improving the route map clarity
- Update website with clearer route information
- Have promotional materials ready for Chamber events
- Cindy
- Distribute Tour de Cookie promotional materials to Rotary club presidents
- Post event information in the Impact newsletter
- Coordinate with Gregg and Beckie on final booth assignments
- Mark
- Check for stored Tour de Cookie signage at the district office
- Follow up with Lloyd Construction regarding potential sponsorship
- Laura
- Obtain certificate of insurance for the town
- Create map highlighting best parking areas for riders
- Draft letter for riders with directions
- Contact local newspapers for publicity
- Michael
- Ride the route and take photographs of potentially confusing areas
- Document directional challenges, particularly at Avra Valley Road
- Bob
- Coordinate with Linda and her sister for cookie baking support
- Beckie
- Follow up with cookie booths needing assistance
- Finalize cookie booth assignments with Cindy and Gregg