DG Steve Richards called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.

All attending introduced themselves, and the following clubs were represented:

Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Clarksville, Columbus, Columbus Sunrise, Corydon, Evansville Morning, Franklin, Greensburg, Greenwood/White River, Madison, Martinsville, New Albany, Salem, Terre Haute, Vincennes

The minutes of the 2006 Business Meeting were approved as submitted. (Motion by PDG Randy Bridges)

Nominating Committee: PDG Oscar Ozete recommended approval of Bettye Dunham as DG for 2009-10 Rotary Year. Randy Bridges moved approval and the motion carried unanimously.

Short-term YE: DG Steve reported that PDG Terry Frey has determined not to pursue short-term YE at this time per discussion with Central States and D6580 leaders.

Resolutions: DG Steve distributed and introduced 5 resolutions (attached). PDG Randy Bridges moved adoption of all resolutions. Passed unanimously.

By-Law Amendment: DG Steve distributed and explained the proposal (attached) to require all vouchers for payment from the district funds to be submitted within 90 days of expenditure. He asked for a motion to waive the requirement for prior notice as specified in the By-Laws. Moved by Yvonne Oliger and passed. The main motion was moved by Brian McBlain and passed.

Further Resolution: PDG Randy Bridges introduced a Resolution to thank DG Steve and Linda Richards for their work leading the district during 2006-07. Motion by Randy. Passed.

DG Steve announced that 19 clubs in D6580 earned the Presidential Citation for 2006-07. These will be presented at District Assembly on May 19. He complimented the clubs on an overall increase of about 30 members so far this year.

In regard to TRF, he reported that 9 clubs reached their $100 per capita by April 1 and that every club had given something to TRF as of April 1, with a per capita amount of $51 overall.

Steve introduced TRF Annual Programs Fund representative Dan Pawlus, who reported that our district’s contributions are up 62% over April of last year.

PDG Oscar Ozete asked clubs to begin looking for nominees for DG in the future. Past Presidents should consider becoming candidates.

DG Steve introduced RI President’s Representative Tony Brockington, who complimented Steve on an unusually smoothly-run business meeting. He commented that many such meetings are contentious.

DGE Judy Witt announced that District Assembly will be held May 19 at the Columbus Learning Center (same location as last year). She encouraged incoming Board members and chairs to attend. She also announced the District Celebration/DG installation with will be a brunch in Bloomington on Saturday, June 30. She further urged all clubs to send someone to RI PE Wilf Wilkinson’s Membership Seminar for Zone 30 in Nashville TN on July 21-22.

Pam Blasdel, RYLA Chair, announced that RYLA will be held on Nov. 2-4 at Bradford Woods. Price is yet to be determined.

PDG Don Sodrel encouraged the DGE, DGN and DGNN to attend the Zone Institute in Springfield MO in September 2007. He also asked district leaders to attend the 2008 Zone Institute in Indianapolis. Because of our district’s contribution to the costs of this meeting, D6580 members may attend for the cost of meals only.

PDG Steve Leonard announced a reception for RI Director-elect Tom Branum on July 14 at the Blue Cross building in Indianapolis.

PDG Jerry Fox announced the Zone 30 Membership/Foundation Seminar on June 9 in Covington KY. There is no cost unless members stay overnight.

DG Steve encouraged everyone to consider becoming a member of the Paul Harris Society by making a commitment to give $1,000 each year to the Foundation.

He adjourned the meeting at 4:00 p.m.