Program: Yes, Our Club has a Website!
Lee Willis, Webmaster
 
Lee moved from the spectator's seat to the front of the room today to enlighten us about our club website, rotaryconifer.org.  Most of the website is open to the public.  There are some areas of the website that require member login because they contain personal information about our members or confidential club information.
 
Lee handed out a guide, attached below, to help our members navigate the website.  Under the “Our Club” button, there are some links that are only viewable to logged in members.  Member information is available there, and they can update their own personal information.  The Board meeting minutes are are also there, published for members only.  In addition, there is a link for eClub make-up meetings under “Our Club”.
 
Lee encouraged the members to log on and look around the website to get a better understanding of what it offers.  He pointed out the Weblinks button, which contains both Rotary and Community links.   
 
The District 5450 website is linked from Conifer Rotary Website; there you can log in (with your club login) and register for District events.  There is a  RYLA website with information and stories, registration information and a calendar.
The RI website uses its own log in and requires registering with your Rotary member number.  It can be found on your personal profile on our club website, or on your Rotary magazine address label.  An important function of the Rotary website is the ability to make contributions to RI Foundation (“Give” link). 
 
 
GUESTS: Tom Becker
 
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS/BUSINESS:
 
  • Finn attended the Area 8 dinner last week.  The Chief Editor, Denver Post, was the presenter.  Newspapers are gradually going away. 
  • MOUNTAIN AREA HOME AND GARDEN SHOW: Janine presented a request of Evergreen Rotary to assist in obtaining vendors; we have more booths available, if you know a business that might be interested in the show please contact Janine.
  • RYLA---we interview 10 students next week. 
  • Registration for the District 5450 Celebration is on the District website.
  • Wes reported on the Kenya trip this summer.  There are 14 young people (one from Evergreen and the remainder from Conifer HS) going.  Each kid needed to raise their own funds, $3000.  There are two students who need assistance—a total of $1200 by the end of April.  Members can donate through the Conifer Rotary Foundation.  Mark’s business is donating shirts for the kids to leave with kids in Kenya
  • We received a Thank You came from St. Laurence for having our St. Pat’s celebration there.  Suzanne is waiting for financials for her report to the Club .
  • There will be a “shred-a-thon” in Bailey Saturday June 16 , 9 to Noon at the Crow Hill Insurance company. 460 Park County Rd, Bailey.
 
 
Meet Our Member:  Lee Willis
 
Lee's father was a Rotarian and inspired him to join.  He loves being with people who like to give back to the community.  Lee comes to us from Pennsylvania, he grew up in the Pittsburgh area.  Not being able to afford college, he was able to obtain a scholarship to the Naval Academy; he flew fighters in the Navy and had a career of over 20 years.  He then became a commercial pilot and retired from Southwest Airlines.
 
Website Guide Handout:
 
Four websites that can help you as a member of our club:
 
Rotary Club of Conifer Website, http://rotaryconifer.org
  • Six ‘buttons’ at the top of the page can guide you to just about anything you need to know.  Most of this information does not require logging into the website:
    • Home.  Current information.
    • Our Club.  Club information for members, including Email Message Center, Board of Directors minutes, Member Information, How to use the MRC Projector and much more.
    • Calendar.  Past, Present and Future events
    • News.  Club meeting notes.
    • Downloads.  Reference materials available for download.
    • Photos.  Photos of our club events, going back to 2011.
    • Weblinks
      • Community Links.  Links to related organizations in our community.
      • Rotary Links.  Links to useful Rotary websites.
    • Contact Us.  Sends an email to the club.
  • Member Login Link at top right of home page.  Access to members-only information and functions.
    • Opens to Club Administration page.  The My ClubRunner section (upper left) is the area of interest for club members.
    • Access to your profile, member directory, Email Message Center, useful club documents and more.
Rotary District 5450 Website, http://www.rotary5450.org
  • District information – club websites and contact information
  • District News and Events – Calendar of District events such as the District Celebration and the RI Convention.
  • If login needed, use your Rotary Conifer logon and password.
Rotary District 5450 RYLA website, http://www.rmryla.org
 
Rotary International website, https://www.rotary.org.
  • Log on using the “My Rotary” link at the top of the homepage, it requires its own logon credentials.
  • Access Rotary Foundation, Member Center, your profile, Rotary Club Central, Rotary Brand Center, etc.
  • Rotary International Foundation.  Be sure to log in to receive club recognition and Paul Harris Award points.  Accessible using the “GIVE” link at the top right of the Rotary International homepage.