2008 APRIL
Notes
Condolences: Our condolences go to Lion Russ Moore on the passing of his sister, Shirley O'Donnell, and to Lion Larry Jack on the passing of his brother Robert Jack.
Club Dues: Dues are now due for the year 2008-2009. Please get your dues to Treasurer Lion Tom Faller. It's still $60.
Board actions: $50 donations to a new Leo's Club, at Elderton H.S. Beacon Lodge 500 Club, $215; Butler Meals on Wheels, $300; Keystone Tall Tree Girl Scout Council, $75 ; Christie Avenue Park playground equipment, $1000.
Our Marach 4 meeting saw many guests. Not only was it a spouse/friend night, but there were several other special guests. Cody Fend and an extended family, even to a great grandmother: Cody's great grandmother spoke about Cody and their fundraising activities. Lion Bill Hetrick presented her with a check for $500, funds raised from the change buckets and from the Club. Lion Bill Hetrick and Lion George Bonnett reminiced about the past as they introduced Marian Graham-Tritsch (Lions Dr. Joh Graham and Clyde Tritsch), Lion Clint Champagn presented a very informative program on home appraisals and home salability. To end the night, two 50-50 drawings were held; The winners were Barbara Werner and her daughter Darlene. They both donated their winnings (total $40.) to the Fend family.
Lion Don McCandless' one day bus trip. The date has changed from a Saturday to a Monday because he belives it will be more acceptable to riders. Yes, it's still only $35, including admission to Kruggrs Museum. Call Lion Don for details.
March Dates
18, 6:30 PM, Membership Meeting #2 at the Blind Assoc. The program speaker will be the Butler County Prison Warden, Richard Gigliotti.
25, 6:30 PM, Sausage orders are due with Lion George Bonnett. (No Board Meeting, it will be held at the end of Meeting #2)
28, Packing sausage at Millers Meats and early sausage pick-up.
29, 8:30-10-30 pick-up sausage orders at the Blind Assoc.
April Dates
01, 6:30 PM, Membership Meeting #1, Election of Officers. In the program for the night, the speaker will be the Butler High School Football Coach Jeff McAanallen. All Members are asked to bring a cake mix for Lion George Bonnett who will turn them into dessert for Butler Meals on Wheels.
03, Region Meeting in Slippery Rock. As of now, no additional information.
05, Harrisville Lions 60th Anniversary at Oakview Golf Club, RSVP by March 21, Contact Lion Wink for more details.
15, 6:30 PM, Membership Meeting #2, PDG Ray Hayes, Jr. will be the speaker.
19, First session of Adopt-A-Highway for 2008.
22, 6:30 PM, Board Meeting at the Blind Assoc.
25-27, Beacon Lodge work weekend.
26, 9:00 AM, Christi Avenue Playground clean-up day. This will be a day of cleaning-up the park and preparing the area for the new playground equipment. Lions please report to the Park and bring any tools and supplies your might have to help clean up: rakes, brooms, etc.
May Dates
06, Membership Meeting #1 at the Blind Assoc.
10, New officer training: more info forthcoming.
15-18, State Convention at Meadowlands, Holiday Inn, Washington, PA.
Officer Nominee List, 2008-2009
The following Slate of Lions, Nominees for office during the year 2008-2009, has been presented by the Nomination Committee Chairman Bill Hetrick. Additional nominations can be made from the floor.
Kind Lion:........................................................................Dorothy Lascuola
1st VP:..............................................................................Russell Moore
2nd VP:.............................................................................Gary Miller
3rd VP:..............................................................................John Hertzog
Secretary:...........................................................................Larry Parisi
Treasurer:...........................................................................Tom Faller
Lion Tamer:........................................................................Bob Noah
Tail Twister:........................................................................Clint Champagne
Membership Chair:..............................................................Douglas Hayes
Immediate Past President:....................................................Steve Bonnett
Scribe:..................................................................................Ralph George
Directors, 2 yr: Norman Hull, Neil Ashbough, Hastie LeFevre
Directors, 1yr: Donald Gibala, Terry Stackhouse, Richard Schwab
Happy Birthday Lions: 22 Gary Miller; 22 Robrt Noah; 24 Ryan Perkins; 25 Robert Baron; 25 Sam Oesterling; 30 John Houston
Lion Ralph George, Editor, E-mail: ralgeorg@zbzoom.net
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