Our district governor, Ruth Lyle, reminds us that LCIF,
Lions Club lnternational Foundation, is a world-wide organization that represents
all Lions Clubs; recently by offering aid to the victims of the Oklahoma
tornadoes. You will remember that we received some financial assistance from
LCIF a short time ago when our county had severe flooding.
There were many items to discuss and decisions to be made at
our May Board of Directors meeting. Lion Treasurer Kevin has spent considerable
effort working with the State of Illinois to get our tax ID straightened out
with them. We need to send them our constitution and bylaws plus fees,
including a late fee of $300, totaling $500. We hope to now be perfectly legal.
Thanks to Lion Kevin. Being Treasurer is not an easy task, but is highly
important.
Lion President Terry has ordered 22 cases of Lion Mints. The
cost will be approximately $75 a case. He has also ordered shirts with the Lion
logo for each of us. The cost is approximately $20 each but the
"tall" size will be more.
Another purchase for the club will be a Lion Costume. Lion
Rick Eastman found one at a reduced price of $99 and the board voted to buy it.
A Lion just might add to our club's image at local events and festivals. If you
have the heart of a Lion (and have never had heat stroke), perhaps you can take
your turn being "Our Lion".
Seven Freeport Lions attended the Illinois Lions State Convention
in Rockford. District 1-D was represented by 89 Lions which was great. Of
course it was a little easier since it was held in Rockford this year. Thanks
to those good Lions who represented us.
Outgoing President Anderson attended the Freeport High
School Awards Program and presented our club's $1000 scholarship to Alysia
Rodriguez.
The board voted to pay the annual $80 fee to be part of the
display-at the Stephenson County Visitors Center. They also agreed to sponsor a
tee and give a $25 door prize at the August 8th District Golf Outing at Wolf
Hollow Golf Course in Lena IL.
The Diabetic Macular Degeneration Screening Van will be
available for our area in September. Lions Troy and Joe will determine a date
and a place to have the screening. We will hear more as things develop.Make your plans for our June 11th Meeting. We have invited the Lena Lions to join us for the day. Gather for golf at Park Hills GC at noon. Steaks will be ready for grilling at 6PM at the Eagle's Club. You might want to gather before for a bit of socializing. Don't forget to turn in-your cheese orders (the white copy) and the money into Lion Darla at the meeting.
Incoming Lion President, Paul Rampenthal, asked that you to
sign up for the June 25th “guest night and installation of officers”. The
meeting on June 25th will begin with Hors d'oeuvres at 6PM and dinner at
6:30PM. The installation of the 2013-2014 officers ceremony will follow.
'SAY CHEESE' SALES PROJECT - A reminder of order sheets
procedure:Bottom (Pink) copy goes to the customer. Middle (Yellow) copy will be kept by Lion Salesman until June 25th and then turned in to Lion Darla. Top (White) copy turn in to Lion Darla at the June 11th meeting. June 11th is end of the sale. Money must also be turned in June 11h. Cheese Market will use white sheet to fill your order. REMINDER: We deliver what we sell. Pick up your orders for delivery from the Cheese Market from Friday, June 21 thru Monday June 24. Have all orders delivered by meeting night, Tuesday, June 25.
May 2013 Communications/Announcements
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Lion Troy Pettis is helping a lady in his church who has cancer and has some Raffle tickets if anyone interested in purchasing.
- Lion Terry Anderson indicated a past Lion president, Tom Burke, had recent heart surgery. Lion Brian Burke, Lion Tom Burke’s son, brought us up to date saying his Dad is home and doing well, considering - appears he can still crack the whip for the sons to get things done. We’re glad to hear Tom is on the mend!
- Lion Roland Caruso said if we get a chance we should check out Winneshiek Playhouse Theater as daughter Jessica is in the musical production “Taffeta”.
- Congratulations to Lion Rich (Andrea) Montgomery as they will be celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary by dining out in Clearwater Beach, FL.
- We received a thank you for our recent $300 donation to the Annual RAMP Wheel-A-Thon on July 25th.
- Officer Training to be held 6/6 in Winnebago; 6/12 in Stockton; 6/17 in Dixon. Will discuss more at next meeting as reservations are due 6/1.
- State convention 5/16'19 Rockford - look forward to a report from our contingent who plan to attend
- Lion Terry passed around copies of "Lions Share" and "Lions Roar" newsletters for our viewing/reading pleasure.
- Lions Club Shirts - Lion Brian Burke showed us a Royal Blue shirt - discussion held and then a motion by Rich Montgomery/2d by Dave Snyders to purchase was made, carried - cost will be approximately $20 per shirt although larger or tall sizes may be more. Nice job Lion Brian and committee!
- Lena Lions club visit – 4/24- those of us who went enjoyed a great meal at Beaches and presentation and tour of the Fire Station. They are an active club with many projects, including Carnation Day 6/8. We sold 6 dozen worth of their tickets for them, and they buy roses from our club; clubs helping & supporting each other! We extended an invitation for them to join us on 6/11 for our club golf outing steak fry meeting. They were excited because no club had ever asked them to join up for a joint meeting. So expect at least one foursome and other members for the steak fry as well.
- Twinning with Nepal club - Lion Richard Montgomery has the ball rolling. Discussion had us sending them a “care package” with items from Freeport, i.e. bags of Mrs. Mike's Chips and Freeport Pretzels, Pretzel City tee shirts, etc. Any other ideas, let Lion Richard know and we’ll start to get it all together.
- Cheese Fundraiser - Lion Darla kicked off sales, orders & money must be turned in by 6/l I with delivery on 6/22 through6/25. Program. Lion Darla van Buskirk and our cheese project took center stage. The cheese store has been great and we look forward to another successful fundraiser. Most popular cheeses are Baby Swiss, Butterkase and Havarti. Thanks Lion Darla for getting us up and running. -
May 14, 2013, Tail Twister - Lion Roland Caruso teased us with some distance questions. How far is it from Freeport, IL to Freeport, ME? 1,214 miles - guess we won't be bicycling that one! Freeport to Springfield IL? Just 196 miles. Nice job Roland and you collected $14.00 for our Admin. Account.
May 14, 2013, 50/50 Raffle - tickets were sold by Lion Rick Eastman - $14.00 raffle winner was Dennis Zimmerman (again!) and $13.00 goes to our Administrative account. Nice job Lion Rick!
May 28, 2013, 50/50 Raffle - Lion Rick Eastman conducted - $10.00 won by Duane Smith. Additional S10.00 to Treasurer for our Admin. Account.
May 28, 2013, Tail
Twister - Lion Rick Eastman filled in for Lion Roland Caruso who was out
East for a wedding and family time. Lion Rick teased us with multiple
questions. What city can claim fame for where the pin-ball machine originated?
Why Chicago of course! When was World's Fair in St. Louis? - 1903. How many
square miles of water are in Lake Superior? 31,700 - Wow! Nice job Rick and
along the way you collected $10.00 for our admin. Account.
NOTE: Did you know
that both Raffle & Tail-twister funds raised go to our Administrative
account to help offset our postage, supplies, added meal costs for attending Zone
Meetings, etc.? - Thanks to all Lions for contributing and helping.
Dates to Plan For:
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Jun 11 - 11:30AM Club golf outing Park Hills -
we've invited Lena Lions to join us
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Jun Ll. - 6:00PM Meeting & Steak Fry - we've
invited Lena Lions to join us
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Jun 25 - 6:00PM Hors d'oeuvres - Ladies/guests
night
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Jun 25 - 6:30 Dinner followed by installation of
officers, Ladies/guest night
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Jul 09 - 6:00PM Regular Meeting
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Jul 23 - 5:30PM Board Meeting
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Jul 23 - 6:30PM Regular Meeting
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Aug 08 - District 1-D Golf Outing - Wolf HoIIow
(let Lion Serafini know if interested)
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Aug 13 - 6:00PM Regular Meeting
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Sept 13-14 - Cub Foods Brat Stand - mark your
calendars
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Sept 17 8:30 – 11:30 - Diabetic Retinopathy / Macular
Degeneration Screening - more to come
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Oct26 - Rose Day
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