AM meeting minutes for 9/27/2018

Lions Present: Lion’s Ray, Ron, Phil, Don, Steve, Bill, Al, Mort, Eli, Herb, Kent, Joan.

Dates to Remember –

– Thanksgiving Food Drive November 17, 18, and 19th.
– February 9, 2019 Crab Feed
– Ride4Diabetes May 5, 2019
– Golf Tournament June 22, 2019

Tail Twister – Lion Tail Twister Herb received a Happy Dollar from Lion Mort for her brother Don being here to visit. Lion Eli and Steve gave happy dollars for the Warriors season starting.

Board Meeting Review – Lion Ray said there was a discussion about new Board members and it was said that Lion Jen Smith and Lion Andrea Harris might be interested. The crab feed scheduled for February 9, 2019 was discussed by Lion Carl and that he has been talking to Lion Jim Gould about various tasks that need to be done so he can set up a schedule. Lion Ray said he volunteered to chair the golf tournament coming up. The One Sight program budget was increased from $1,000 to $1,500.

Omars Dream Run – Lion Eli said he talked with Lion Scott Harris and he will not be available to help. Lion Eli wants to meet at the storage unit on October 14th at 7:30 AM to pick up tables and chairs. Set up at Hellyer park at 8:30 AM.
Lion Al and Barbara will take care of registration.

Crab Feed – Lion Steve said he talked with St. Lawrence and they will need a $500 deposit. Lion Bill /said he will get the liquor license.Lion Steve said he worked on the tickets and flyer for the Crab Feed. Lion Steve said he sent the to Lion Carl and Lion Charles for review. Prices are $50 for adults and $25 for children. Lion Ray talked about the raffle/auction items and how the club might handle sending out requests by assigning or asking members to take 1-5 items and contact the individuals for donations. Lion Steve said him and Ellen would take the first five items on the list. Lion Carl sent out a google doc for volunteer signup of the various tasks associated with the Crab Feed so please take a look and volunteer for a task.

Food Drive – Lion Ray reminded everyone that we need apple boxes. Lion Joan said she has got a few from Trader Joe’s and reminded Lions to check with their local Costco. Lion Ray said he was going to order the food boxes for the drive.

Ride 4 Diabebtes – Lion Kent said he attended the MS Bike ride and talked with riders and sponsors there. He said there were 1600 riders and they raised over $1.9 million dollars in corporate donations.

Good of the Order – Lion Al mentioned the Registrar of Voters need for volunteers and if anyone wants to volunteer please contact Lion Al. Lion Al said we made over $1,500 for the club in the June primary.

Lion Al also said we have received over $2,000 in donations from friends of Lion John Noone for the club.

Opportunity Drawing – Congratulations to Lion Joan who won the drawing this week.

Respectfully submitted by,
Lion Ron Ahearn