Today was Lion President Paula Klein's birthday. After Lion Lyle Swor led a rousing version of "Happy Birthday", the following took place:
Lion President Paula made an announcement regarding next week's Lion's Speech Contest. A signup sheet was circulated for judges. The contest will be held the morning of Monday March 22, with the finalists presenting their topics at our noon meeting.
Paula also asked if any Lions Club member was in immediate danger from the flooding taking place this week. If so, she asked that they let the Club know so that we can assist them or there neughborhood with sandbagging efforts.
Lion Mel Olson is chairman of this year's Lions Leadership Conference in Valley City on April 10. Several of our members will be making presentations at the conference. Officers of all the District's clubs are encouraged to attend.
Community Service Projects:
Community Service: Lion Larry Zich recognized the Lions who volunteered at last weekend's St. Patrick Day Parade. the parade was well attended and a social at the Vintner's Cellar followed. The April project typically involves litter pickup along south University Drive, however due to the flood we may need to postpone this event. The May project will be operating the water/aid station at the Fargo Marathon. Lion Larry is still confirming the details.
Sandbagging for Fargo: Lion Mark Western announced that the Lions would again gather Thursday, March 18 at 6:00 pm at the Coliseum to fill sand bags.
Presentation:
District 5NE Governor Wayne Westland joined us for today's meeting. Along with inducting our new member, he reported on the condition of Lions clubs in eastern North Dakota. Last year we were one of few Districts to experience an increase in membership, however we are down this year. He encouraged all Officers and especially the Secretaries to attend the 5NE Lions Leadership Conference in Valley City on April 10. Finally, he reminded us that "alone we cannot bend history but the combined effect of our actions will write the story of our generation."
Next Meeting:
Monday, March 22, 2010.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Board of Director's Meeting March 8, 2010
The Lions Board of Directors met at 11:00 am in the 4th Floor Boardroom today.
The Sectretary's Report was accepted. The Treasurer's Report indicating balances of $9,347.14 in the General Account and $8,697.23 in the Project Account was accepted.
Lion Mike Gallagher gave a brief update on the eLions Clubhouse. Our website address has been redirected to the new website. The eLions page has been designed and will become active as soon as Lion Mike and Lion President Paula have received training and the content has been uploaded. We hope to make a presentation to the entire Club on March 22.
Lion President Paula will have a final report on For Your Eyes Only at the next meeting.
Possible Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients as well as Lion of the Year were discussed. the Board will vote for the MJF award this week so that the materials can be ordered in time for the presentatino later this Spring.
Lion Jason Jaeger reported on his contacts with Vision USA in an attempt to establish a procedure by which to screen vision requests. Our Club receives numerous requests for eye glasses and other vision related procedures each year. He will continue to work with Vision USA and a team of Lions to formalize this process.
A new member was approved, a membership tier transfer was approved.
Lion President Paula will complete the application for MD5 Club of the Year. The Club is selected through a point system based on attendance, recruitment and other activities.
Lion Mike Gallagher reported that a team of Past Presidents had met to create of Slate of Officers for 2010-2011. The slate will be confirmed this week and read three times starting March 15.
Next Board Meeting is 11:00 a, Monday, April 12, 2010.
The Sectretary's Report was accepted. The Treasurer's Report indicating balances of $9,347.14 in the General Account and $8,697.23 in the Project Account was accepted.
Lion Mike Gallagher gave a brief update on the eLions Clubhouse. Our website address has been redirected to the new website. The eLions page has been designed and will become active as soon as Lion Mike and Lion President Paula have received training and the content has been uploaded. We hope to make a presentation to the entire Club on March 22.
Lion President Paula will have a final report on For Your Eyes Only at the next meeting.
Possible Melvin Jones Fellowship award recipients as well as Lion of the Year were discussed. the Board will vote for the MJF award this week so that the materials can be ordered in time for the presentatino later this Spring.
Lion Jason Jaeger reported on his contacts with Vision USA in an attempt to establish a procedure by which to screen vision requests. Our Club receives numerous requests for eye glasses and other vision related procedures each year. He will continue to work with Vision USA and a team of Lions to formalize this process.
A new member was approved, a membership tier transfer was approved.
Lion President Paula will complete the application for MD5 Club of the Year. The Club is selected through a point system based on attendance, recruitment and other activities.
Lion Mike Gallagher reported that a team of Past Presidents had met to create of Slate of Officers for 2010-2011. The slate will be confirmed this week and read three times starting March 15.
Next Board Meeting is 11:00 a, Monday, April 12, 2010.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Today's meeting featured a last minute replacement speaker from CCRI and more reports from your Lions Club Teams on our activities.
Community Service Projects:
Sandbagging for Fargo: A group of Lions gathered at Sand Bag Central last week to fill sand bags. If you wish to join the team they will be meeting again Wednesday, March 10 and Friday, March 12. Meet at the Coliseum Arena at 6 pm to catch the bus to the site. You can also go at a time convenient for you, and make sure to sign in as a Lion. The Fargo Lions will receive $75 for each 100 hours served. Contact Lion Mark Jensen if you have any questions.
St. Patrick's Day Parade: Lion Larry Zich reported that the plans are confirmed for the parade Saturday, March 13. Lions will meet at 2:30 at the corner near the Old Broadway. We will set up barricades for the DCP before the parade begins, then serve as safety marshalls. Currently we have 12 Lions signed up for this project. We would like 20. Feel free to bring your spouse or children along to work the project as well.
Other Events:
Speech Contest: Lion Robert Littlefield announced that he is seeking Lions to serve as judges on March 20 for the Speech Contest. The volunteers need not be professional speakers or experienced judges. The Speech Contest will feature local high school students. If you are interested contact Lion Robert for more information.
Presentation:
Rhonda King is the Executive Director of CCRI, Creative Care for Reaching Independance. She has been with the organization for 21 years, with a mission to enhance and enrich the lives and learning of people with disabilities. They operate 42 group homes in Minnesota, employ about 400 people and have an annual budget of nearly $13 million. Other programs they operate are Camp HERO, Adaptive Softball League and Community Connections. All of these activities have a goal of providing opportunities for the disabled to live as independantly as possible and experience life's possibilities. She shared several stories of those served by the organization as testimony to their success.
Next Meeting:
Loins General Meeting 12:00 Monday, March 15, 2010
Community Service Projects:
Sandbagging for Fargo: A group of Lions gathered at Sand Bag Central last week to fill sand bags. If you wish to join the team they will be meeting again Wednesday, March 10 and Friday, March 12. Meet at the Coliseum Arena at 6 pm to catch the bus to the site. You can also go at a time convenient for you, and make sure to sign in as a Lion. The Fargo Lions will receive $75 for each 100 hours served. Contact Lion Mark Jensen if you have any questions.
St. Patrick's Day Parade: Lion Larry Zich reported that the plans are confirmed for the parade Saturday, March 13. Lions will meet at 2:30 at the corner near the Old Broadway. We will set up barricades for the DCP before the parade begins, then serve as safety marshalls. Currently we have 12 Lions signed up for this project. We would like 20. Feel free to bring your spouse or children along to work the project as well.
Other Events:
Speech Contest: Lion Robert Littlefield announced that he is seeking Lions to serve as judges on March 20 for the Speech Contest. The volunteers need not be professional speakers or experienced judges. The Speech Contest will feature local high school students. If you are interested contact Lion Robert for more information.
Presentation:
Rhonda King is the Executive Director of CCRI, Creative Care for Reaching Independance. She has been with the organization for 21 years, with a mission to enhance and enrich the lives and learning of people with disabilities. They operate 42 group homes in Minnesota, employ about 400 people and have an annual budget of nearly $13 million. Other programs they operate are Camp HERO, Adaptive Softball League and Community Connections. All of these activities have a goal of providing opportunities for the disabled to live as independantly as possible and experience life's possibilities. She shared several stories of those served by the organization as testimony to their success.
Next Meeting:
Loins General Meeting 12:00 Monday, March 15, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Today's meeting featured several team reports and a presentation about our vision screening work in the area schools.
Community Service Projects:
Sandbagging for Fargo - Lion Mark Jenson suggested that the Fargo Lions should get together after work either the week of March 1 or March 8, 2010 to fill sand bags at Sand Bag Central. Many Lions signed up with interest. Mark will schedule the time and get back to those interested in the event.
St. Patrick's Parade - Lion Larry Zich updated the club on the parade marshalling project. Lions will meet at the corner near Old Broadway to get their yellow vests and instructions. We plan to meet at 3:00 pm Saturday, March 13, 2010. The DCP also indicated they may need help setting up barricades before the parade. Larry will get more information from them this week.
For Your Eyes Only - This fundraising event was a big success for the club in February. Lion President Paula Klien reported that the club received an additional $200 contribution this week from Mark jackson which will go towards the Lions Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
Presentation:
Dana is a nurse at Jefferson and Madison Elementary schools in Fargo, ND. Over the past few years, Lion Jane Pettinger has coordinated volunteers from Fargo Lions to provide basic vision screening for students at these schools. Dana told the club of the importance of our work at these schools in particular because of the high number of children with langauage barriers and special needs. Due to demographics of the areas, these schools also lack the support of a strong parent organization. Dana thanked the club for the valuable service we have provided to these students who may not have other opportunities to have their eye sight checked. This project is at the heart of the Lions Clubs mission, to assist those with vision problems.
Next Meeting:
Lions Club Board Meeting 11:00 Monday, March 8, 2010
Lions General Meeting 12:00 Monday, March 8, 2010
Community Service Projects:
Sandbagging for Fargo - Lion Mark Jenson suggested that the Fargo Lions should get together after work either the week of March 1 or March 8, 2010 to fill sand bags at Sand Bag Central. Many Lions signed up with interest. Mark will schedule the time and get back to those interested in the event.
St. Patrick's Parade - Lion Larry Zich updated the club on the parade marshalling project. Lions will meet at the corner near Old Broadway to get their yellow vests and instructions. We plan to meet at 3:00 pm Saturday, March 13, 2010. The DCP also indicated they may need help setting up barricades before the parade. Larry will get more information from them this week.
For Your Eyes Only - This fundraising event was a big success for the club in February. Lion President Paula Klien reported that the club received an additional $200 contribution this week from Mark jackson which will go towards the Lions Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
Presentation:
Dana is a nurse at Jefferson and Madison Elementary schools in Fargo, ND. Over the past few years, Lion Jane Pettinger has coordinated volunteers from Fargo Lions to provide basic vision screening for students at these schools. Dana told the club of the importance of our work at these schools in particular because of the high number of children with langauage barriers and special needs. Due to demographics of the areas, these schools also lack the support of a strong parent organization. Dana thanked the club for the valuable service we have provided to these students who may not have other opportunities to have their eye sight checked. This project is at the heart of the Lions Clubs mission, to assist those with vision problems.
Next Meeting:
Lions Club Board Meeting 11:00 Monday, March 8, 2010
Lions General Meeting 12:00 Monday, March 8, 2010
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