ROCKTON LIONS CLUB

 

MARCH 15, 2007

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order by President Bellich at 6:30 PM with 19 members present.  Special guest – District Governor, Ray Hughes

 

Dan Knuth thanked the club for providing sponsorship for his son Glen who has just obtained the rank of Eagle Scout.  Glen distributed an album of his project which was

helping with interior upgrades for a local shelter.    Mr. Knuth also asked for financial assistance for the scout troop’s annual re-chartering fees and equipment needs.

 

Motion by Scot Wallace second by Kerri Wallace to approve the following expenses for Scout Leader, Dan Knuth’s boy scout troop as follows:

 Re-chartering Fees                             $971.50

(Membership for 23 youths plus

Venture Crew

Equipment needs                                $757.00

                                                           $1,728.50

Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was also noted that the troop will continue to help with  1) annual pancake day 2) OSD and 3) Rose Day.

 

Induction of the following new members was given by District Governor Ray Hughes:

Mike Deal

Cyndy Fogarty

Laree Saline

Matt Hollinger

Matthew Bates

Tim Bergeron

Michelle Bergeon

 

Mr. Hughes also spoke about accomplishments of Lions International such as the efforts to eradicate preventable blindness.  Attainment of this goal is very close and Mr. Hughes thanked the members for their support by their efforts in participating in the various fund raisers.

 

Mr. Hughes also announced that Dale Adams and Dick Adams were the recipients of the Melvin Jones Fellowship award for their supportive efforts in Lionism.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

Motion by Dick Adams second by Steve Dickson to accept the Secretary’s report as presented.    Motion carried.

 

 

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Motion by Steve  Pomahac second by Steve Dickson to accept the Treasurer’s report as presented. Discussion:  It was announced that Wal-Mart had donated $1,000.00 to the club and it had been deposited in the Rockton Lions Club Charities as a sub account titled – General Fund.

Motion carried.

 

Updates on club activities were given as follows:

Ø      Fireworks display contractor is waiting for the signed permit

Ø      Rose Day – additional tickets are available – Delivery day is April 14, 2007

Ø      Ro-Ro Expo – time slots are still available for volunteering

Ø      New banner will also be displayed at Ro-Ro

Ø      Ro-Ro booth will have an eyeglass donation box, 2 OSD, VIP tickets will be given away, OSD parade forms will be available as well as membership information

 

Motion by Dale Adams second by Dan Bellich to nominate the following for club officers:

 

President         Scott Wallace

Vice Pres.       Auggie Christiansen

Secretary        Kerri Wallace

Treasurer         Zig Sekula

 

Motion carried

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

An invitation was extended to all members to the reception for International Director, Terry Garth.

 

Scott Wallace suggested that Wal-Mart might be a good location for the Vision and/or Hearing screening bus.

 

No further business, motion by Bruce Werrbach second by Marianne Mueller to adjourn at 7:15PM.  Motion carried.

 

                                                            Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                            Jan Modersohn

                                                            Secretary

 

 

**Next meeting will be April 5^th 6:30 PM at FIBS   (5:30 OSD meeting)