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Lion Tail Twister Fred gave Lions Larry and Dean "closing cards" for the automated system that you see on WLIO NBC & Fox in the mornings for the school closings. In the event we have another major snow storm like we just had, and the King Lion and Secretary decide to cancel club, you'll see it on NBC and Fox as "Lima Host Lions Club". NBC is on channel 5 on TWC, and Fox is on channel 9.

March 19th to the 21st is District 13A Convention in Perrysburg OH. It will be held at the Holiday Inn French Quarter on State Route 20, just off I-75. Contact PDG Larry if you are interested in attending.

The next Zone Seven meeting will be held on February 17th starting at 6:30P. Speaker:Lion Paul Nutter.

NW Ohio Lions Eyecare meeting will be held in Bryan OH on February 25th, starting at 6:30PM. Cost of a meal is $11.00. Again, if you want to attend, please contact Lion Larry for details.

It was decided at the Lions Board of Directors meeting that the club would give $500 to the Lima City Schools Choir Program for the Jack Blackburn "Excellence in Choral" music award.

We received a thank-you from the Pilot Dogs organization for our donation.

And King Lion Dean reminded us again that White Cane Day will be May 8th at west-side Walmart.

Finally, the 50/50 drawing was won by Lion Carol.
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PROGRAM

Tim Piper, PE/PS, Allen County Engineer, and husband of Lion Corrine, spoke about the projects the Allen County Engineer's Office.

The Engineer's office had many projects during the 2006-2009 year.

- Eastown Road (Elm to SR81) for $5.2-million.
- Eastown Road (SR309 to SR81) for $6.2-million.
- Eastown Road (Elm to SR117) for $3.6-million.
- Funding of all $15-million was made with 81% federal or state grants, ODOT, and sewer departments.
- Thayer Rd was a 100% grant ($1.75-million).
- Metcalf Bridge was a 95% grant (2.86-million).

Additionally there were project that included;
- Roush Rd repair
- Flat Fork Creek
- Pike Run Ditch
- Kolter Road bridge
- Fenway Drive reconstruction
- Rumbaugh Road at railroad track.

Tim mentioned that the next big project will be at Shawnee and Ft. Amanda Road, where they will turn the existing crossing with light into a "Round-A-Bout", which will improve the flow of traffic and diminish the number of accidents at this intersection.





Respectfully submitted by Lion Tail Twister Fred Vobbe
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Lion Bill Stolly mentioned that The Starlight Club will hold a meeting this Friday at the Eagles, on Robb Avenue. He invited all of us to come. He is still looking for drivers.

PDG Larry reminded us that the District Convention would be this March 19th to the 21st. Contact Lion Larry for details if you would like to attend. It will be at the Holiday Inn French Quarter, in Perrysburg.

King Lion Dean told us about White Cane Day that will be the Saturday (May 8th) before Mother's Day. This year we're doing something different. We will be at the west side Walmart only. Shifts will be the same length, but we will have more shifts (which means we need you!) The west side Walmart has given us better results than the east side, so it was thought to concentrate solely on the west side.

If you need some brochures, please contact Lion Larry. Send these to prospective members you think might want to become members of our club. We're still interested in trying to get new members.

The Zone Meeting will be held February 17th (Ash Wednesday). Lion Paul Nutter from Ohio Northern University will be speaking at the meeting about the Lions QUEST program.

The 50/50 Drawing was held, and the winner of $10.00 was PDG Larry. Accepting for Larry was the lovely Lion Carole Swords who said she would bank it for him.

PROGRAM

Lion Larry spoke about his VOSH trip to Haiti, which turned into a rock and roll experience. He was in Haiti when the earthquake hit. Luckily, he was about 40 miles to the east of the epicenter and didn't experience any damage at his location

Larry was there on behalf of the VOSH program, which is headquartered out of the Pandora Methodist Church. From this location they will process around 2-million pairs of glasses, that ultimately make their way to countries like Haiti, and to people who can't afford to get glasses. This was their 33rd trip.

Larry said to get there it was a 6AM flight to Miami, and then another 3 hour flight from Miami to Haiti aboard a small 6-seat airplane. Once in Haiti it was another several hours to a remote Mission that was built 30 years ago. The mission was built for students, who have classes Monday through Thursday. Larry also mentioned that the average Hatian lives to about age 50 in this poverty struck country.

From this mission they will typically serve about 2,556 people. After the earthquake hit they had to pack up and head back to the U.S. in a convoy, and took a military transport to New York where they transferred to a flight to Ohio. By the way, while on the military transport he saw CBS news anchor Katy Couric, and NBC news anchor Ann Curry. Larry said Ann was nicer.

Respectfully submitted by Lion Tail Twister Fred Vobbe
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We sang Happy Birthday to Lions Tom "The Pen" Lucente (1/9), Jim Schenk (1/10), and Julie Ward (12.31). The good Doctor Lion Bob Curry lead us in a birthday song, and then the Lions Song.

PDG Larry Swords was in the den, back from his VOSH trip to Haiti.

If you have an idea for a good program, or know someone that could put on a program for those of us in the den, please contact Lion Ed and get your name in on the Program Chair list. We need programs up until the 3rd Wednesday in June.

Lion Larry is trying to get in touch with Sally Windle at Lima City Schools to discuss the "Excellence in Choral Music Award" in honor of Lion Jack Blackburn. Hopefully Superintendent Karol Oxley will be in the meeting to discuss the Lion's QUEST program.

Lion Bill Stolly needs drivers for The Starlight Club, and mentioned that they have two new members.

50/50 weekly drawing of $10.00 was won by Lion Julie Ward.
Remember, you can't win unless you come to a meeting and toss your dollar in.

PROGRAM

District Governor Jay Deutschman has been a member of the Portage Lions Club since June of 1980. He has a perfect attendance record and has held every office except treasurer.

He mentioned that his goal is to attend every Lions Club in the district, and try to get information from clubs while sharing what he has learned from others.

He encouraged all Lions to attend the District Convention, which will be held at the French Quarter (Holiday Inn) in Perrysburg, located on SR-20 and I-75. The convention will be held Friday to Sunday, March 19th to the 21st).

Respectfully submitted by Lion Fred Vobbe

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Motion to accept November meeting minutes was made by Lion Carol, seconded by Lion Lynda. Motion Passed.

Motion to accept financial report was made by Lion Fred and seconded by Lion Julie. Motion passed.

OLD BUSINESS

Brochures will be made available to club members and also to give to guests at meetings.

Still working to get some sort of musical program with the city schools that will be used as a memorial to Lion Jack Blackburn.

President Dean will try to get someone from the city schools to hear a presentation concerning Lion Quest. We also talked about sending a booklet about Lions Quest to the Superintendent and Assistant at the schools and invite them to the zone meeting in February to hear the program that Lion Paul Nutter will present.

In the continuing effort to get new members, the people who showed interest before will be followed up to see if we can get them to confirm their interest with an application.


NEW BUSINESS

Lion PDG Larry wants to start getting ready for the 90th Charter Party. Several possible locations were discussed and we will have more on this at future meetings.

A short discussion was held concerning a request for help for some people in Van Wert County would had a fire. It was decided that this type of thing, while worthwhile and needed, was not something that we should get involved in.

Many things for fundraisers were discussed. Seemed most of what we came up with involved selling some type of food at Square Fair or like occasions. The idea of Mexican hot dogs was very interesting and we will try to have more info on what permits are needed and the procedure to get a food booth started. The idea of trying it out at Star Spangled Spectular seemed to be well received, as we would be able to give it a trial run at a one-day affair and see how things turn out. Stay tuned. More later.

Next board meeting February 3 at Lock Sixteen at noon.

Motion to adjourn by Fred. Seconded by Julie Meeting adjourned at 1:05

Respectfully submitted, Larry Swords, Secretary/Treasurer
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Lion President Dean did double duty today by acting as Tailtwister as well as conducting the meeting. He opened the meeting with a quote from Helen Keller and a humorous story by Dave Barry.

We sang Happy Birthday to Lion Julie Ward. She wasn’t able to be at the meeting, but we sang to her anyway.

Pres. Dean read a card from Louise Parlette thanking the Lions for the Christmas Party held for the Starlight Club members. We also received a thank you from Equestrian Therapy for our donation.

Committee Reports: PDG Larry advised that he had taken eyes to Columbus on Tuesday. Lion Bill said he had received several applications for eye exams and glasses for the sight committee. He also gave a recap of the party for the Starlight Club. Lion Dave Staley acted as Santa again this year. The party was well attended with approximately 50 in attendance.

Lion President Dean gave an update on his meeting with the Lima City Schools regarding sponsoring a vocal music program and naming it after Lion Jack Blackburn in his memory.

50/50 weekly drawing of $10.00 was won by Lion Corrine. The quarterly drawing of $62.00 was won by Lion Carol.


In lieu of a program PDG Larry held an open discussion on continuing our efforts to recruit new members.

Lion President Dean advised that there will be a Board Meeting at Lock Sixteen on January 6, 2010 beginning at noon.

Respectfully submitted by Lion Carol Swords.
]]> http://www.limalions.org/index.php?entry=entry091206-085537 Sent: 12/6/2009 8:55:56 AM
To: Fred Vobbe
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Subject: Saturday's Collection - Lion's Club

Fred

I am delighted to report that the Lion's Host Club raised $ 670.46 at the Post Office. Wow, that's great! You did an outstanding job.

Thank you so much for all that you did to make Saturday such a great morning at the Post Office. The members of Lima Sr. High Band did an excellent job as well. Groups playing at the kettle is a tradition that brings smiles on many faces as people past by and drop donations off for the Army.

Be sure to thank the club in my behalf and I will follow this message with an official letter of thanks to the club.

Many Blessing!
Maj. Phil
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