Grand Island Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting
August 22, 2018
 
Attendance: (9 in attendance)  Shelia Ferrentino, Henry Lobl, Dick Crawford, Tom Witkowski, Bob Goulding, Anne Fahning, Kelly McGarvey, Brooks Rimes, Donna Lavallee

Lion President Shelia Ferrentino. called the meeting to order at 6:36PM.
Motion to accept the minutes, all in favor.
Items for discussion:

Lion Dick has contacted both the Radisson and BLC for pricing for next year, he hasn’t heard back yet.
Old Business: Lion Kelly, regarding attendance, what is considered perfect attendance? There are 16 meetings, and 3 main special events, SKP, Spaghetti dinner, White cane.  From the district training meeting they indicated that meeting and special events are different. If we change this we need to change the by-laws. This will decided at a later date.
No outstanding dues.
Committees:
Membership committee: Lion Dick for Lion Tom R.  He would like every member to donate $5 to go into a kitty that will be won by the Lion that brings in the most members. Lion Kelly spoke to someone at the White cane and she sent her an application. Money was collected from Lion Shelia, Lion Brooks, Lion Kelly. Money collected by Lion Dick.
White Cane report Lion Henry; we collected 1932.97.  This may be due to poor weather and lack of people filing the slots. 5 shifts out of 21 were not covered. Lion Henry is looking for someone to organize and help with the canes. Lions who participated are; Paul Bassette, Dave Chervinsky, Dick Crawford, Jerry Dubiel, Shelia Ferrentino, Bob Goulding, Donna Lavallee, Henry Lobl, Annette Lobl, Kelly McGarvey, Dan Morabito, Fred Ruocco, Tom Rusert, Cindy Sharpe, Tom Witkowski.  Lion Henry will draft a letter to thank the community.
We have a request from Miranda Proctor for sponsorship to an International Baton twirlers event in Peru that is sponsored by Trujillo (Peru) Lions Club. The purpose is to raise funds for charitable works in in South America.  Motion by Lion Shelia that we give her $100 with pins with the provision that she present at our club. Seconded by Lion Henry. All in favor.  She will leaving 9/20.  Lion Dick will supply pins.
Health fair is confirmed for 11/10 at Trinity church.  $150. A motion to have $150 to be paid to Trinity UMC to cover the cost of the venue.  Lion Donna will take care of securing the building.
First Annual GI festival and BBQ Battle.  Turtle Derby: Lion Tom. To raise money for non-profits, schools, etc. The Turtle Derby will be at a Barbeque cook off on Sept 7 7-10 PM and 8 is from 12-8 PM. They would like the club to volunteer 3 people for all day. General consensus was that we will not participate at this time; therefore, we will not be a beneficiary of the fundraiser.
Idea for donation to “Unique Theater” sponsored by Vienna Haak.  They hire writers and actors with special needs.  The production allows people with special needs to have a theater/acting experience.  This year they will be at the Alleyway Theater for 2 weeks. She will write a request to the club. Production is in November.
Loan Closet: Lion Dick; no request from the town to move yet. We still have excess and the closet will need to be cleaned out. Lion Dick has fulfilled requests for 2 wheelchairs, 2 bath chairs and 1 walker and a scooter. We should do a call for wheelchairs and transport chairs as we are short on these items. Lion Dick will write a letter to the NF Publishing.
Joint service meeting on Oct 10 with other service clubs will have Mary Travers Murphy of the Family Justice Center present.  This meeting should be at the Radisson, but this will be confirmed by Lion Dick. Lion Tom will be contacting other service clubs.
Meat Raffle discussion will be on 9/26 by Lion Nancy Rosie from the Wheatfield club on fundraiser opportunities.
We received an additional $200 from the Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner fundraiser.
Ms. O’Donnell, who started SABAH is now chair of Gliding Stars. She would like to present to the Club.  Scheduling needs to looked at to accommodate to correct time frame for their events.
LP Shelia has another possible speaker that has a program that supports a retreat for Women who are cancer survivors.
Meals on Wheels will be coordinated by Lion Annette through December. Then someone needs to head up the schedule. Lion Anne will help. We will one or two more volunteers for the winter months.
Bob DeGlopper received a thank you note for the SKP from the Lake Shore Summer School Club.
Treasurers Report Lion Tom W.:  A copy of the TR was disbursed for review.  Balances were reviewed.  Motion to accept the TR as written, Lion Dick, all in favor.

Corresponding Secretary’s report:
Zonta 60 year anniversary 10/20 for anyone interested. Lion Kelly has information
Girl Scouts asking for a donation. We have decided to support them by buying cookies.
Thank you from Lakeshore Animal Sanctuary.
Invites for Dining in the Dark from Olmstead Center for Sight.
Lion Tom W. will be gone 9/16 through 10/23 we will need someone to step in the write checks.

Motion to adjourn by Lion Shelia, seconded by Lion Kelly.  Meeting adjourned: 7:47 PM

GI Lions Board Meeting
September 26, 2018

12 Dick, Shelia, Paul K, Fred, Tom R, Anne, Kelly, Bob, Annette, Henry, Dave, Donna
By laws were changed quite a bit Lion Tom W has this and will present when he returns.
Budget Committee needs to set a date to meet when Lion Tom W returns.
Speakers:  Program chair, Cindy Sharpe.  So far we have Elizabeth O’Donnell from Gliding Stars, Vienna Haak, DG at the Christmas Party, Twirler, Joint meeting with Merrittan, Peace Poster, schedule to come out to clarify.
Treasurer’s Motion to accept the TR as written Lion Dick, Lion Paul, all in favor.

Grand Island Lions Club Board of Directors
October 24, 2018

Meeting called to order at 8:30 by LP Shelia Ferrentino
11 in attendance:  Lion Shelia, Tom Witkowski, Fred Ruocco, Henry Lobl, Dave Chervinsky, Anne Fahning, Kelly McGarvey, Dick Crawford, Bob Goulding, Brooks Rimes, Donna Lavallee
Lion Anne, Hopeful Ways is the group that travels to Nicaragua, Lion Anne has now joined a split club called Seeds of Love.  Lion Anne has changed due to leadership in Hopeful Ways. The Seeds of Love will not go down this year due to political unrest.  Seeds of Love will still be sending supplies and glasses, donations of clothes.  We got a request for a donation.  Lion Kelly A motion to donate $100 to Seeds of Love, seconded Lion Henry, all in favor, motion passed.
Lion Anne would like to make a motion to donate $75 to Erie 1 Boces to help children buy Christmas presents for their families. A donation request is forthcoming.  Seconded by Lion Kelly, all in favor.
Lion Henry motion that we donate $150 for the Dog Bowl at the Merritton Community Center, seconded by Lion Anne. Vote all in favor, motion passed.
A budget donation with be made to the Braille Group. The request was given to Lion Tom W.
Brandel Murphy Youth Foundation Tickets, we have $200 worth of tickets.  Lion Dick made a motion to purchase the tickets, seconded by Lion Kelly, al in favor this is in the budget.
Joint service meeting was very successful which energized the community and good feedback.  There is a good opportunity to serve the community. Samantha Miller has offered to manage a joint calendar to be shared amongst the clubs.
Suits for Vets:  Lion Dick.  Men’s and Women’s suits are donated for Vets.  The suits will be sent to AmVets.  Lion Dick has a car full of suits.  Lion Shelia offered to temporarily store the suits at Howard Hanna. Lion Dick will visiting other service organization to gather interest and support.
Lion Dick will be meeting with Mary Hagerty of Rotary Club to develop a service project to send school supplies to schools in Wilmington NC for students in need.

LP Shelia suggested a meeting of the board of the other service clubs to adopt a project for all of the clubs.
Discussion on the breakdown of the phone tree for member participation at dinners.  There was a suggestion that Danielle Rose email everyone with the exception of 3 to 4 people that need to be called. Tom Natale, Bob Goulding and Jerry Dubiel.  LP Shelia will contact Lion Paul Krupa with these details.
Meeting was adjourned  9:10 PM



Grand Island Lions Club Board of Directors Meeting 11/14/18 Radisson hotel

Attending: Lions Shelia, Dick, Henry, Bob, Tom R., Tom W., Kelly, Paul K., Anne, Jeanine, Dave and Annette.
Budget was presented and reviewed by Lion Tom W.
Discussion of Spaghetti dinner expenses.
Hotel is requesting $600. For kitchen and ballroom rental.
Signs were discussed which need to be bigger and adaptable from year to year. Lion Tom W. offered to develop a sign similar to what he used for the Garden Club.
Lion Tom W. stated that we need to follow closely the expenses and revenues in the welfare so that adjustment can be made timely.
Anne revisited the issue of the donation amounts remaining stagnant despite  a surplus in the General Fund. Discussion followed. It was decided that if a Director feels a different dollar amount should be donated the Director should e-mail this as a motion to the other Board directors.
Sidway Playground Project handicapped accessible). Discussion  followed. Lion Tom W made a motion for the Club to provide $1000 with a matching amount from the Brandel Murphy Foundation.2nd By Lion Paul K. Motion passed.
The Budget is a work in progress and is subject to change!
Motion to accept the budget made by Lion Henry, 2nd by Lion Dick. Passed.
Motion to adjourn made by
Lion Dick. 2nd by Lion Henry