The following goals have been established for the coming year. With the support of our membership they are attainable and meanifull. Our Club believes that through accomplishing these goals, the membership will advance, enrich and improve the lifes of our citizenry, our town and the greater community at large.

MEMBERSHIP - Increase our membership at a minimum, by one new member per month with an annual goal of 15 new members. Involve current and new members in more Rotary activities and increase the diversity of our membership. Speed up the transition process from Red Badge to Blue Badge.

MEETINGS - Engage the membership in the selection of interesting and informative Speakers which are relevant to current issues and on-going international projects. Seek out individuals that can present topics which will spark our interest and motivate us to find common ground in our Rotary work.

CLUB SERVICE - Continue our frequency of "Off-Site" social sessions to highlight Rotarian's personal and or business activities. Add an "End of Summer Party" to celebrate our fellowship as we move into Fall. Schedule the ever popular Christmas and Valentine socials. Take time to involve our spouses and significant others in these social activities.

VOCATIONAL SERVICE - Develop and implement our "Outreach Program" where members will interface with High School students to help with career goal guidance. Develop the outline for a successful Rotaract Club, with the Santa Rosa Junior College, where the initial emphasis is focused on ex Healdsburg and Geyserville High School students as future Rotariand using "service above self" as the theme.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - Continue to fund our current and ongoing local projects. Working with the Healdsburg Elementary School, modify our successful reading and book giving program into an after school tutoring & homework assistance program. Fulfill our multi year financial commitment to the Healdsburg Hospital.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE - Focus on projects which address clean water, health, hunger and literacy. Support our continued efforts with Village Hope Core International and develop a 2nd tier assistance program for our Costa Rica project where we can provide facility upgrades for the teaching staff. Identify a clean water project where we can partner with another club and leverage our funding.

THE ROTARY FOUNDATION - Meet and exceed our club's commitment to the foundation in support of RI's "Eradicate Polio Program". Improve our awareness of the foundation and the opportunity it provides to better the lives of individuals throughout the world. Create a fun and wacky "Fund Raiser" where we involve the greater community in our foundation financial goals by creating public awareness of RI's humanitarian efforts world wide.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Create a community wide awareness program which highlights the goals and accomplishments of our Scholarship Program. The purpose of which is to expand the contribution base beyond our membership so as to develop alternative funding sources and meet our $250,000 endowment goal within three years.

INTERACT - Review the activity of our Interact Club and develop a renewed commitment to improve member involvement and joined activities with our club. Create the best possible experience for our young members.

Richard R. Norgrove
President
2009-10