ROCKTON LIONS CLUB
 
APRIL 5, 2007
 
 
 
President Bellich called to order the regular meeting of the Rockton Lions Club at 6:30
 
Motion by Steve Pomahoc to accept the minutes of March 15, 2007 as presented.  Motion carried.
 
Motion by Scott Wallace second by Steve Pomahoc to accept the Treasurers’ report as follows:
 
Segzda Fund                           $35,159.69
Fund Raising Accnt.               $31,932.85
Wimp’s Fund                           $14,436.60
Administration Accnt.                $1,599.30
Certificate of Dept.                  $10,324.98
 
Total                                         $83,128.44
 
 
Lions Club Charities                   $110.00  (Rockton Athletic Fields)
                                                   $1,010.00 (General Fund)
 
Total Combined Funds     $94,573.42
 
Motion to accept Treasurer’s report carried unanimously.
 
New members, Dean Camacho and Justin Jobst were given the oath of membership
 
President Bellich presented Jack Lovejoy with the Melvin Jones award.
 
OLD BUSINESS
 
Steve Pomahoc reported that OSD preparations are on track.    With regard to sponsorship, it has been decided to offer a multiple year sponsorship program where prices are locked in for a multiple year period, regardless of any fee increases.    Also, this year, the layout for the festival will be changing, with the Main Stage being placed at the ball diamond location, but facing towards the river.  Food vendors for the VIP tent will be FIBS and Sam’s Restaurant.   Also asked was that all members reserve the festival dates of July 5th through the 8th, to volunteer for one of the many work assignments.  Steve also reported that Secretary II will now have a phone number for the Lions Club which is 624-6839. 
 
Kerri Wallace reported that the Lions booth at Ro-Ro was a success.  There were many inquiries regarding membership, Old Settlers Days in addition to a full box of used eye glasses was collected.  Names were drawn for the VIP buttons with Betty Lane won the drawing.  Also five names were drawn for the general admission buttons (2 each), with Dan to call the winners.  Kerri thanked all those who volunteered to man the Ro-Ro booth and asked that another member volunteer to chair this event next year.
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
Jan Herbert co-chair of the Rockton in Bloom campaign stated the Village will be participating in a national contest concentrating on criteria relative to beautification such as flower displays, ground cover, and tidiness in addition to heritage, history and community interest.  The Rockton in Bloom committee has chosen a purple and gold theme, encouraging residents to plant flowers with these colors, though plantings of any kind would be appreciated. 
 
Motion by Richard Adams second by Bruce Werrbach to donate $2,000.00 to the Rockton in Bloom campaign.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
 
President Bellich presented Ben Compagoni with the life time membership award.  Ben has been a Lions Club member since October 1, 1956.
 
Richard Adams reported that Rose Day delivery will be April 14th.  Volunteers are encouraged to meet at the Ferguson Financial parking lot at 8:00 AM.
 
New officers for 2007-2009 will be as follows:
 
President             -       Scott Wallace
Treasurer             -       Zig Sekula
Secretary             -       Kerri Wallace
Vice President     -       Auggie Christianson
 
Dale Adams reminded those who were interested,  that the next Caribbean cruise will begin on March 15, 2008 with departure from San Juan Puerto Rico.
 
Cathy Bellich reported that Sight and Sound raffle tickets are due by the next meeting.
 
 
Scott Wallace commented that the bus for Hearing testing would be available in August and thought Wal-Mart may be a good location.  He did add that 3 volunteers will be needed to assist.
 
President Bellich read the following correspondence:
 
  1. Letter from Marilyn Thomas stating that due to personal reasons she will no longer be able to continue her membership as a Lion
  2. Thank you from the Boy Scouts for the monetary donation to meet their
charter fees and equipment needs.  The Scouts also noted they will assist in the Rose Day deliveries and Old Settlers Days.
  1. Thank you from the family of Charles Endress for the donation to his memorial fund.
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4.   Invitation to the Rockton Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.  Cost will be
            $35.00 per person
 
Motion by Scott Wallace second by Bruce Werrbach to approve a donation to the American Red Cross in the amount of $100.00.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
Motion by Duane second by Dale to approve a donation to the Lions District annual golf play day in Byron.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
Motion by Jack Lovejoy second by Dan Bellich to approve purchasing a foursome the annual Chamber of Commerce golf outing on June 11th.  Motion carried unanimously.
 
No further business, motion to adjourn at 7 :40 PM, carried unanimously
 
                                                                        Respectfully submitted,
 
                                                                        Jan Modersohn
                                                                        Secretary