In view of the need to reschedule a speaker a Club Assembly was held.  The issue of the 2019-2020 Budget was brought before the club and all aspects of club income and expenses were brought forward.  Due to a decline in club membership to 28 individuals an income deficit exists if weekly meetings are maintained.  Various means to improve club income were discussed and debated.  These included an increase in membership, an increase in advertising sponsorship, a dues increase and a reduction in meeting frequency.  The relationship between Westin La Paloma, the Country Club and CAR was considered in detail.  A change in meeting venue was not considered realistic or desirable.  Following detailed discussion it was the club consensus to:

     - Urge increased activity to solicit and encourage membership by creation of a Membership 

        Committee and focus on areas of limited involvement, e.g., gender, race, youth, etc.

     - Increase advertising sponsorship by all means

     - Reduce meeting frequency to a total of 39 meetings per annum

     - Encourage club social meetings

     - Avoid an increase in quarterly dues

It was felt the club members in attendance had examined the issues thoroughly.  It was also recognized that club activities and project participation are not as great as they have previously been and the reasons for these as well as the potential impact upon club membership were noted.