Club meeting reports

Thanksgiving potluck dinner meeting. Nov. 16

Mtg called to order at 7:34

Flag by PDG Bill
Prayer by Lion Dan

Lion Tina announced results of food pantry shopping.
Lion Sondra gave results of pop tops donation by the local Presbyterian church
Lion Sondra also mentioned that an article about it would soon be in the Country Journal and the Acton-Agua Dulce News.

At dessert time thanks were given at the cost of one dollar each.

Many thanks were given in regular form, but Lion Cal expressed his thanks through a Cowboy poem that he wrote.

The Christmas tree lot location will be determined by the 1st meeting in December or it will be placed back at the Acton Ague Dulce news lot. Only about 80 trees were ordered. It was mentioned by Lion Sondra that rather than just give a tree away we should be given the opportunity to sponsor a tree donation. Lion John mentioned that there are at least 2 families that he knows of that although they have purchased in the past they just can't afford one this year. Wreaths have also been ordered. Lion John said he thought a good project for kids could be assembling branches at the lot from the breakage to make wreaths. Trees come around the 10th.

Lion Virginia has a get together planned for Dec 3rd. It is the production of "A Christmas Carl" put on locally at 7:30.

Lion Sandy said that for our December speaker meeting we will have Kathy Lively and the Meadowlark singers. Then there will be trivia by PDG Bill and a Christmas passage by Lion Dan Horner.

PDG Bill mentioned Rose parade free reception on the 29th for International President Tam. RSVP by 23rd. Also on the first all presidents to meet with the International President. Parade and Game will be held on the Monday the 2nd, as it was an agreement, years ago to not do either on Sunday. For the Rose Parade- people from several countries, are being asked to wear their native costumes and march along side the float.

PDG Bill also mentioned putting list together of potential Lions. Lion Sandy added that a great way to introduce them was an invite to a speaker meeting. PDG Bill would like a friendship dinner to be scheduled for March.

IPDG Marcia mentioned that several people to whom she and PDG Bill gave brochures at trunk or treat didn't even know that we have a local Lions club. Some people need to hear about it and be invited several times.

Lion John mentioned that Lion Doc said that the Lions Club sign at the Welcome to Acton sign needs repaired, or better yet, replaced. PDG Bill offered to help Lion John with the replacement.

PDG Bill mentioned that he has several plastic shoe boxes that could be cleaned up for putting around different locations in town for the collections of eye glasses.

Tree decorating will happen based on the Parks schedule. Only lights will be hung on all trees.

After a flag salute led by Lion John and an invocation by Lion Virginia, PDG Bill shared a minute of Lionism. These are all kinds of facts about Lions.

She also mentioned the flower assembly for Friday night’s fiesta dinner. She mentioned inviting everyone to be sure that we have a good turn out.

IPDG Marcia took orders and sizes for our "Lions at Work" t-shirts. During dinner Lion Virginia talked about the St. Mary's Oktoberfest. A total of eight will be going. There will be a slight discount for that many people. PDG Bill mentioned the forum in Vallejo November 4th. Lion John reported that the sierra highway location is still being checked into.

After dinner, Fran Wright showed for her 3rd club visit and helped make flowers. Lion Dolly made the cake for celebration of the birth of PDG Marcia, Lion Sandy and Lion Virginia. It was served while flowers were being made.

Sandy reported a man from Uganda will be speaking for the next meeting. He has seen many atrocities over in Uganda. He has a story to tell. Tina will cook for the first meeting in December. Discussion went around about getting Chris Darga. We will put it off until next year so that we can do something Christmas for the first meeting of December. Then our traditional Christmas Chinese gift exchange/ potluck. Sondra will do the food for the first meeting in January. The Student Speaker contest will be at the 2nd meeting in February Trunk or treat will have five Lion cars. The Newyears, Waylands, Steibels, Sondra Tersigni and the Weddings will display and hand out candy.

Sondra wants people to send things to write; such as: Lions Virginia, Sandy, and IPDG Marcia.

Birthdays of Marcia, Sandy and Virginia blew out the candles that were lit by PDG Bill.

Potluck for thanksgiving will require calls from Lion Joann. John said that he'll cook the turkey.

A motion was made that we collect money amongst us to replace the tree that died.

It will be about $35. Gardener wants a flowery tree. We want to be there when we plant. Plus we will work on some iceberg roses. We need to look at the budget. Sondra moved Bill seconded. Motion passed.

After adjournment at 9:15 a brief board meeting was conducted. A motion was put forth by lion Sondra to donate a total of 200 over two months. The first $100 to two families for thanksgiving and the second $100 to two other families. It was seconded by PDG Bill. After discussion, the motion was rescinded by Sondra and restated to read that after the budget is viewed and if it is in the budget, the motion to donate will be brought to the next board meeting.

Mtg called to order 7:30

Fiesta report. Sandy
Joann and Tina also
Irene Mullins is making enchilada tortilla with cinnamon & sugar with toppings for    dessert
Still needs to  call person for karaoke
Price not determined but will have family price
Sandy will check with paper for previous price
Sandy will let Irene know date
Insurance will still be good for serving of alcohol.
         Margaritas, Mexican beer, tequila sunrises

Sondra  GDD on Sunday
       Zone Meeting to include Bill, Sondra and :Luci to make for a visitation.
Christmas trees
Contemplating use of space behind circle f store- Cari will check
    Mclane home a possibility
Need check for Kaufman within a week
         Will need about 250 stamps and envelopes for mailing out order forms.
        Last year we had no walk in business last year.
        Business was not down last year as it was the year before.
         If at the McLane’s, at crown and cedral could be a sign if at their house.
      23 left over trees last year. At $20 each average.  Left over’s donated to Grace    Resource
     Must order trees in September but preorders won't come in until November.
    It was decided that we will order only 85 trees. And that we Order 30 wreaths.

Park wants us to do trunk or treat. Luci will ask if we will get our name on advertisement for visibility purposes

Larry Rowland’s class for October pancake breakfast.
   Need to be sure to clean stovetop.
   Motion was made by Bill to give the 6th grade class special dispensation to hold raffles during the October breakfast. It was seconded by john and passed to allow them to raffle. It was decided that we can choose who has a raffle. He brings in a lot of money at that breakfast.

Luci stated that she doesn't have enough groups.
It was mentioned that although we sometime have slow times we should try to fill all the months with other groups.  We need the April one to be our own because it is the Easter one. Joann stated that between the end of this season and the beginning of the next we should have a meeting on pre-sales and guidelines for groups and scheduling for the groups.  We need a committee for this. At that time we'll discuss raffles and other such information.  Refrigerator items need to be in our own refrigerator eggs can be kept out over Saturday night.

Sandy concerned about keeping aprons together. Send email to ask who know where they are. We can put an order for people who want their own apron. We need the original aprons together. Gift certificate Debbie Rocha for $25 and Joann moved, I seconded and Joann will pick it up. Marcia wants to get shirt and will silk screen Acton lions at work. We will pay the club for them. We will wear and wash ourselves. Moved by sandy, then Sondra. Motion passed.

Howard Hudson endorsement forms given to be filled out.

PDG Bill Talked about leadership institute in Harris ranch for $250. Vallejo leadership

On first Saturday in November for $70

Sandy mentioned the "catch a Rising Star". Bill will work on it. Money has been set aside in the budget. He will send out updates as they come up.
He will also send away for the peace poster contest.

Joann has put in the ad in the lifestyle section of av press.
She will also put in the bulletin board of the week.
We will be doing the bar for the acc casino night
Joann will put dinner on the ABC license form not casino

PROGRAMS- Sandy Oktoberfest food and Christopher Darga. John McLane and Scott to cook the brats. The date is October 5th (first November meeting)

Heather Lindquist will be speaking in November about video film production. She is a Teacher at high desert and in rock band with her mom.

.FOOD Chinese at second meeting. Luci will take care of the cakes.

ARTS COUNCIL - arts council at library. Contact. Marcia for I formation. Kids only artists. Thursday, Fri. Saturday. We will sponsor and give a $25 gift card to Michaels for art supplies. The dates are: Oct 6,7 8

John McLane will retrieve highway clean up equipment
Bill reintegrated the International dues increase. Unless we want to go backwards, we are due for an increase.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00
In attendance: John, Joann, sandy, bill, Luci, Sondra and Tony guest Frank and Cari

Lion Sondra mentioned that she brought in a repeat advertiser for the newsletter at $60. If we could get others to advertise that would help us pay our administrative fees.

President Lion Luci commented on the great attendance at the Music in the Park on Sunday Night. Thanks to IPDG Marcia and PDG Bill she was able to have a very nice dinner. Everyone concurred that it was a really good time.

Lion Sandy spoke on programs. October “What’s in your wallet” starring Chris Darga, one of the characters on the Capitol One commercials.

Then for November there is Heather Lunquist, daughter of former Lions Carolyn and Jim Wright. She teaches Video Production. Then for December we have a choice of a Christmas theme or “Over 90 and loving it” A woman in Palmdale who is near 90 and does a lot. Dan Horner said that he can do another reading, like he did last year. Lion Sandy also mentioned that the week before that first meeting in December, there will be the production of “The Christmas Carol.”

The Aprons came in at $53 total for 12. They are navy and embroidered with ACTON LIONS in white thread. They will be in by the next breakfast.

The governor visit will be serving a brisket. Decorating of the tables will be by Lion Tina, with possibly special placemats and flowers.

We might get a gift suggestion from IPDG Marcia. Lions Luci and Sondra will set the governor’s table and Lion Sandy will enhance the kitchen crew. Please arrive early.
Lion Sondra stated that the student speaker club contest will be the 2^nd meeting of February with the business meeting being the first meeting of the month.

Lion Sondra reported that the Teresita Pines open house will be over Labor Day weekend. President Luci will attend. A tour will at the beginning and then they feed us.

Lion Sondra reported that the Carousel Ranch “Heart of the West “fundraiser is on August 27^th. She and Lion John McLane have promised to work from 7 to 11 that evening. Anyone else who wants to stop by and help during the designated times are welcome to do so. All the listing of areas to help are on the form. She then explained what Carousel Ranch is, it being for children with disabilities working with horses.

Sunshine Lion Sondra reported that she is temporarily taking the position back. A donation will be made to the City of Hope to honor Tana Lampton’s brother who died from cancer recently. It is a budget item.

Lion Judi mentioned that the ad in the AV Press was wrong. We need to clarify that the Lions hold the breakfast and that there are participating groups who share the profits. The information needs to be sent via email.

New Business- Lion Tina wants to put together small gift packs for the senior citizens. Please save up hotel samples for the gift packs. This may be done either in the fall or waiting until the spring when we would naturally do cleanup. Plan for 15 to 20 packages. Lion Tina will find out who will need our help.

With no other new business, we had our drawing and finally there was a winner- Lion Sandy

There will be a board meeting on September 14^th at Stallion Meadows Community Center.

Although, PDG Bill did state that he would be happy to share some of the chairmanships, if anyone is interested. It is so noted. A motion to accept as read was made by PDG Bill Newyear and seconded by Lion Joann Wayland.

Publicity- Lion Sandy will be glad to publicize anything that she works or chair. She stated that the AV Press will be happy with anything we can send them for the 2^nd and 4^th Sunday, covering the Acton-Agua Dulce area. AV press is running a special edition on service organizations and selling ad space for $25 per 1 column inch. Deadline Monday, but may be extended. Ads run for service organizations every weekend in the AV Press and they are free. There is no ad for our Lions Club. It was motioned by Lion Joan that we run a 2 column inch ad for $50. This was seconded by PDG Bill.

Pancake breakfast coming Sunday. Group name is Antelope Valley Volunteer Mounted Unit. A signup sheet was sent around on the last meeting.

Proposal by Lion Sandy. Debbie Rocha will put Acton Lions with her embroidery machine. $5.38 in multiple colors. Blue, green, black and white.

A motion to buy blue aprons and $5.38 plus Shipping and tax was made by PDG Bill for $5.38 2nd by Lion Cal. After discussion PDG Bill amended his motion to the color of royal blue and $7 with shipping and sales tax.

Fun Night- A suggestion was made by Lion Virginia to do a Concert in the Park. It was decided to meet on August 14^th at 6:00 at the Acton Park for a fun night. Bring your own main meal and dessert or appetizers to share. Entertainment will be provided by Kathy Lively and her band.

Also mentioned, by Lion Sondra was the minutes and the newsletter is posted by Lion Doc, on the website.

50/50 drawing was held. There was no winner, again. $44 more dollars was collected.

Meeting called to order at 7:30 by President Luci Sweron. Flag Salute and Invocation was given.

Treasurer’s report was given by Lion Joann Wayland. After the report President Luci requested to be filed for audit.

The Committee for budget, Event and Meals members: Lions Sandy Madsen, Tina Steibel, Virginia Wedding and Joann Wayland.

Fundraiser Events: to include a Mexican Fiesta Dinner/ Karaoke on Oct 21. There is also a motorized vehicle event in the spring. Also, there will be a Easter Bunny Pancake Breakfast which will be totally Lion worked. Possibly even a mystery egg with a surprise inside to be sold.

Meetings: an immediate past president (or any past president) to greet guests at the door and seat them with Lions other than the ones who invited them.

Auxiliary Members: Welcoming outsiders to join in the fun of Lionism. All ages welcome from young adults to seniors. This will be more official then just being helpers. This could also be a way for us to get to know them and for them to get to know us, before inviting them to become Lions.

Added activities Gemstone Clean-up (senior trailer park on Soledad at Santiago Rd.) Helping school, Kids, youth, seniors and more overall community service was highlighted by the community assessment forms. Find a special project. This may change annually. To definitely include “Catch a Rising Star” (PDG Bill to Chair) Peace Poster Contest (PDG Bill will also chair)

The idea of a winter time indoor swap meet was mentioned. (PDG Bill to chair). Also mentioned was a Monopoly tournament to be chaired by Lion Sondra and PDG Bill.

Continue Scholarships, student speaker, vision services. Library Shelf contribution needs to be made as promised.

Public Relations: Need for publicity. AV Press highlights Acton and Agua Dulce communities in the 2^nd and 4^th Sunday editions. We must write local papers about all we do, when we do it.

Motion was made that everything mentioned herein be approved but that any additions along the way may be implemented. It was seconded. After discussion on the date of the fiesta, motion carried, with the date of October 21^st to stay.

Some items previously acted on, were removed from the budget but can be looked at again at year end.
Motion was made to approve the charity portion of the budget; it was seconded and carried.

Meals: 1^st meeting to be home cooked. Second meeting meal will be brought in. Birthday cakes will be home made unless someone wants to donate a fancy cake.

Average cost to be put out by cooks is $50 and up to $65 depending on the amount of people attending. Reservations need to be made for outsiders coming in for special speakers or events.

A motion was made to approve the administrative budget. It was seconded and carried.

Meals are handled through October. Governor’s Visit is set for September 7^th. The August 3^rd meeting is Hawaiian in themed with Pulled pork, Cole Slaw, Rolls and Pineapple cake for dessert. Hawaiian dancers are being sought. PDG Bill found denim shirts for $28-$32 and Marcia found t-shirts and has idea from another district to have our logo on the front and “LIONS AT WORK” on the back (4 for $10 at Michaels plus cost of printing- So about $10 each.) International dues were voted to increase $2 per year over 2012 and 2013. We don’t know about MD4 or District dues at this time, but with just the international increase we will have only $3 per member to operate the club. MD4 Talent show is the 6^th and we will be doing the “If I weren’t an Acton Lion” skit. Jethawks tickets for August 4^th at 7 p.m. at the cost of $7 with $1 beers. Lion Joann received her Miracle Worker Award from PDG Marcia. PDG Marcia stated that we all know that she is a real miracle worker.

A birthday cake was presented to Lion Cal and the song was sang. Picture was taken. More raffle tickets were sold and after three tries we still have not found that queen of spades.