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Club Service Lane Committees

Day to Day Club functions

Attendance - This committee is responsible for tracking and keeping records of the attendance of club members at the regular Wednesday club meetings as well as crediting them with "making ups" as they are submitted according to the clubs' Make Up Policy, reporting said attendance to the Board and to the District, with the job of notifying members when their attendance is not up to the Rotary standards.  The Committee also completes the Semi-Annual Attendance Report for the club President for submission to Rotary International.

Board of Directors - The Board of Directors is the governing body of the club.  Members are nominated and elected by the membership as a whole in December of the year.  Those interested in being nominated should contact the Club Service Lane Chairman in November.

Bulletin - There are four Bulleting Editors who take turns in making up the ROTOGRAM bi-weekly.  Features include the "bios" of the luncheon speakers and information to keep members aware of the Club's activities.

Cashiers - The Cashier's responsibilities are to collect for all meals from those attending weekly meetings, receive the receipts for the 50/50 transactions and pay the cost of meals to Dutch's Daughter.

Chaplain - The club chaplain committee organizes club members to offer the weekly invocation, keeps track and communicates with club members who have long-term illnesses.

Classification - The Classification Committee is responsible for establishing and periodically updating the club's Occupational Codes.  On the local level our club is required to tailor its classification list to its community.  Each member shall be classified in accordance with the member's principal activity in his/her business or profession.  The committee also monitors the total number of members in any one classification, as well as considers that impact that any job/career changes may have on any member's classification.

Club Awards - This committee will gather information about the many projects the club does during the year and prepare applications for District Awards and others as appropriate.

Club History - The object of the History Committee is to collect and orderly store  information about our club for future generations.

Directory - This committee is responsible for maintaining accurate records of the members information, including committee assignments, and the timely posting of changes as they are submitted.  These records are maintained on the club web site.

Endowments - The Rotary Club of Frederick Endowment Fund is a fund administered by The Community Foundation of Frederick County.  Earnings on this fund are used for Club community projects and initiatives to include scholarship support.  This committee seeks to increase fund balances by periodically providing fund information to membership, as well as by serving as a resource group for those Rotarians and Non Rotarians who seek more information on endowment giving, or who desire to support the Fund through outright giving or through bequests.

Fellowship Activities - The purpose of the Fellowship Committee is to provide opportunities for the members of the Club to be able to get together outside of the weekly meetings on a social basis usually with a spouse or guest.

      We are trying to plan several different events that will interest all of our members and provide them with a variety of choices that they may not normally do on their own.  Most of the events are planned to be outside of the Frederick area with transportation included. 

Finance - This committee sees that reliable financial records are maintained; ensures that complete and straightforward financial reports are prepared and submitted to the Board and membership on a timely basis; anticipates financial issues through the use of a carefully prepared budget; ensures adequate controls to safeguard assets; maintains adequate insurance; makes sound investments policy; and ensures compliance with financial reporting requirements.  Member should have experience with financial reports and/or accounting.

Fireside Chat - The Fireside Chat Committee holds periodic meetings with new club members to help indoctrinate and fellowship them into the club.

International/District Conferences – This committee provides information and promotes attendance at the Annual District Conference and the Rotary International Convention.

Membership – This committee helps in various ways to increase the membership of our club with qualified applicants.  Once an application is submitted to us we meet with the sponsor to discuss the character, business standing, & volunteerism efforts of the individual and the general eligibility issues.  Our recommendation is given at the next board meeting for a vote.  We usually meet the Wednesday prior to the board meeting at Dutch's Daughter for 30 to 45 minutes prior to our regular lunch meeting.

Nominating – This committee sees that the annual election of Club officers and directors is completed in accordance with Club bylaws.  It is also the responsibility of the committee to identify and nominate to the board, club members who have demonstrated a commitment to serve Rotary, through Club, community, vocational and world service.  The committee shall also consider the demographics of membership, in making board nominations, such that the composition of the board reflects that of Club membership.

Programs - The Program Committee secures speakers for the weekly programs.  We aim to offer a variety of topics dealing with substantive issues at the local, state, national, and international level.

Public Relations - This Committee is directed to take pictures at the weekly meetings, write a short description of the program and submit them to the local newspaper.

Rotary Cares -  This committee will organize appropriate responses to reports of illness among our Club members when such reports are communicated to the Club President.  In the event of the death of a fellow Rotarian or a member of a Rotarian's immediate family, a memorial contribution will be sent to the family's charity of choise or the appropriate Rotary fund at the Community Foundation.

Rotary Club of Frederick Fellows - Several times per year, this committee recommends to the president and the board of directors the committee’s recommendations on members of the Rotary Club of Frederick to be honored with the designation of Rotary Club of Frederick Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by the club.  The committee assures that its nominees reflect the gender and ethnic make-up of the club and community.  From time to time, the committee also reviews the criteria for selection of Rotary Club of Frederick Fellows. 

Rotary Information – The Rotary Information Committee (composed of past presidents of the club) interviews, prior to extending on behalf of the Rotary Club of Frederick an official invitation to become a Rotarian, individuals proposed for membership and approved for membership by the Directors of the Rotary Club of Frederick.

The purpose of the interview is to assure that new members understand the obligations and responsibilities that accompany membership in the Rotary Club of Frederick.

In addition, the committee monitors the involvement in Rotary of each new member during the member's first two years as a Rotarian to assure that each member is both mentored and well incorporated into the service and social opportunities of Rotary.

Sergeant at Arms - As Sergeant at arms, the primary goal is to make sure that everything goes well at the weekly meetings.  This makes the job of being President a little bit easier.

The Sergeant at arms also has to be able to get along well with all the people he comes into contact with wherever the Rotary meetings are held.  When the Sergeant at arms sees something that has to be done, he does it, and doesn't wait to be told to do it.

Ways and Means – The charge of this Committee is to provide the means for which Rotary will provide the way to a better day.  This Committee organizes and oversees all fundraising activities for the Club with emphasis on "fun" and full participation by all Club members.

Weekly 50/50 - The committee runs the weekly 50-50 raffle at the Rotary lunches, selling tickets for the drawing. Proceeds are used to augment general club revenues.

Weekly Greeters - Ensure members, visiting Rotarians, and guests are made to feel welcome at our meetings by having a member of the Club assigned each week to greet those attending.  Also, we sign up members to be the Weekly Greeter and engage new members during their first year in the Club so that both Greeter and members have to opportunity to meet each other.
 

Community Service Lane

Local community outreach programs

Anti-Hunger -  The Anti-Hunger Committee conducts food drives in conjunction with the club's weekly meetings. The drives, usually are 3-4 weeks in duration and have most recently been held in the fall of each year. The items collected through the food drives are donated to local food banks.

Signature Project at Frederick High School - The Signature Project at Frederick High School.  Details to be developed.    

Rebuilding Together – Christmas in April Frederick Co. - "Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April" is a one-day program here volunteers repair the homes of low income, elderly and handicapped Frederick County residents who are unable to do the work themselves. Our club sponsors a house each year. We develop a work plan, recruit and organize volunteers, and complete the home repairs all on the last Saturday in April each year.

Salvation Army - This Committee is assigned to Ring Bells at the assigned stores about 4 weeks before the Christmas Holiday.

Scholarships - The Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee coordinates efforts on behalf of our club to seek, screen and identify candidates for the one year Ambassadorial Scholarships which are conferred at the District level.  Selected candidates must have their bachelor's degree and agree to spend time in foreign countries and serving as peace and goodwill ambassadors for Rotary.  Candidates usually accomplish graduate level academic work while serving as an ambassador.  The scholar must be able to speak before Rotary clubs in the host country in the local language, adjust to and accept the host country and its customs, and be willing and able to meet the host country's citizens and build friendships while doing so.  Once the program is over, the returning scholar is expected to provide the District with insights from the year spent studying in a foreign land.

The District sometimes determines to sponsor a number of different types of scholarships under the general heading of Ambassadorial Scholarship Program.   The club's committee will routinely review the changing criteria and focus of the program and act accordingly.

Student Guests – The Chair selects a Committee member for each of the Frederick County High Schools, plus St. Johns at Prospect Hall.   A letter is sent to the principal of each High School.  Included in the packet are resume forms to be completed by the selected student's guidance counselor and the student as well as Rotary literature.  The Chairman confirms with each of the Committee members as to what schools they will be hosting and on what month.  A framed personalized certificate is given to each student at their final Rotary luncheon of the year.

Meals on Wheels - Delivering Meals on Wheels through the Frederick Senior Center.  This project is continuing even though our Signature Project is over with them.