contributions two to one. That means the fundraiser will have an even greater impact in the fight to eradicate polio worldwide! The club also celebrated exceeding its annual fundraising goal for the eradication of polio. Joyce Joyce echoed the praise for the fabulous charcuterie board and all the delicious food. She also had a wonderful time playing trivia, even if some of the video game questions were outside her area of expertise! Juliane Morian was delighted to serve as spokesperson for the winning team, El Presidente Margarita. The team generously contributed $20 from its winnings back to the club as a thank you. Additional thank yous are due to our sponsors. Congratulations to everyone who helped make this a success, 
Michael Dreon and Kim Ronan accepted a $10,000 check on behalf of Neighborhood House from Rochester Rotary Charities and expressed their gratitude for Rochester Rotary’s continued support and highlighted the significant needs within our local communities, including Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, and Oakland and Addison Townships. Although poverty may not always be visible in our communities, approximately 5.5% of residents across the five communities served by Neighborhood House live in poverty—roughly 8,000 people.
Jay Eastman presented Bryan Barnett with his fourth Paul Harris Fellow recognition. Bryan exemplifies Rotary’s Service Above Self motto through his work as Mayor of Rochester Hills, his service to the greater Rochester community, and his national leadership among mayors. Well deserved, Bryan!
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THE GREAT PET-COSTUME FINE!Juliane Morian Demonstrates Rotary’s Website and ClubRunner App
Juliane Morian led an instructional presentation to help Rochester Rotarians make better use of the club’s website and ClubRunner mobile app, with particular emphasis on the annual poinsettia fundraiser.
Ordering Poinsettias Online
Juliane demonstrated how members can access the poinsettia sale through the website’s fundraising section or the ClubRunner app. The process involves three simple steps:
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Choose delivery or pickup. Members must register their preferred option first. Delivery requires an order of at least 15 plants; individual orders can be picked up at Bordine’s.
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Select poinsettias. Options include red poinsettias in large, extra-large, and jumbo sizes; white poinsettias in large; and a red poinsettia donation for a homebound senior. Members may also add a donation.
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Check out and pay. Payment options include credit card through PayPal, check, or “Bill Me Later” for eligible Rotarians. The latter allows the club treasurer to bill the member’s Rotary account.
Juliane explained that PayPal securely processes online credit card payments, so the club does not handle members’ credit card information directly. Members who prefer not to use PayPal can arrange payment through the treasurer’s team.
After ordering, members can expect up to three emails: an order confirmation, a notice reflecting payment status, and a PayPal receipt if they paid online. Those choosing “Bill Me Later” may receive an invoice and payment prompt but do not have to pay immediately.
Members can also share the public ordering link or the flyer’s QR code with coworkers, friends, and family. Juliane encouraged everyone to place orders promptly so the club can meet its sales commitment to Bordine’s.
Other Website and App Features
Beyond fundraising, the website provides upcoming speakers and events, club news, and minutes from both the main board and Rochester Rotary Charities board meetings. Members can also browse past RotoScoop newsletters, look ahead to speakers they may want to invite guests to hear, and find club information.
The mobile app offers convenient access to the membership directory, including members’ email addresses, phone numbers, and birthdays. Members can update their contact information through their profile. Juliane encouraged everyone to verify that their information is accurate and refresh the app if recent changes do not appear. Members needing help installing the app or retrieving login credentials can ask Juliane for help.
She also clarified the distinction between ClubRunner, which powers the club’s website and app, and Rotary International’s separate My Rotary website, where members can access their Rotary Foundation recognition information.
Juliane welcomed feedback on the online ordering process and noted that member suggestions have already led to improvements, including clearer instructions about PayPal payments.
Her message was simple: take advantage of the tools available, keep your information current, and ask for help when needed. The easier online ordering becomes, the more efficiently Rochester Rotary can manage its fundraising efforts.