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General Meeting
Minutes for January 12th 2005
-Meeting at the Knights of
Columbus Hall with the Merritton's Club.
-Guests introduced: Rich McDonald
formerly from Shippensburg PA and Jim Crump of Tonawanda are prospective new
members.
-The hat was passed to raise money for Tsunami victims. $525 was
raised and will be added to the $200 that was previously approved. Monies will
be channeled through LCI.
-Treasurer's report: Lion Al Ackerman reported
$2362.60 in the General Account and $5269.27 in the Welfare Account.
-Lion
Dick Crawford announced the Lions/Rotary Golf tournament would probably be moved
to Beaver Island this year in order to go over our goal of $2500. Lion Al
reported we made $2494.50 last year.
-Secretaries Report: Lion Kathie Norris
reported there would be Region 1 Fellowship dinner on Feb 8th hosted by the
Ransomville Lions.
-Merritton's Family Bowling set for Sunday March 20th.
-Merritton's Lobster Fest is March 28th at $65 Canadian per person.
-District 20N PDG Leadership Achievement Award nominations needed by the end of
the month.
-Spaghetti Dinner has is rescheduled for Monday April 11th.
-Our 50th Anniversary is next year; Committee Chairman Lion Dan Morabitto
needs volunteers to help organize this.
-Lion Burt Wixon reported the Hands
Across the Border would be January 18th.
-There was a moment of silence for
the Lions we lost last year. Merritton's Dunc Schooley and our Jack Fries were
fondly remembered.
-It was noted that we would visit Merritton for our
February 23rd Meeting.
-A motion was made and passed to adjourn at 9PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes
for January 26th 2005
-Lion President Dick Planavsky introduced
Lions District Governor Judy Neuman, Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer Karen Barnas
and Regional Chair Phil Silliman.
-Lion Bob Goulding from the Riverside
Lions was also introduced along with prospective new members Jim Crump and
Marsha Pfohl.
-Lions Phil and Bob spoke of the pull-tab/aluminum recycling
program and DG Judy gave an inspiring presentation on Lionism.
-The meeting
was adjourned at 9:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
Minutes Meeting 2/23/05 Buffalo Launch
Club
Opened meeting 7:05 Song: Anne Fahning, Prayer: Burt Wixson,
Tail Twister: Fred Ruocco (absence of Ross Kaiser)
Induction Ceremony of new
Grand Island Lions Club member: Jim Crump, sponored by Dick Plavnasky. Dick
Crawford led the ceremony.
Split club was won by Lion Henry Lobl.
Lion Tom
Witkowski spoke to us about donating hearing aids plus told us about a program
for children that are in the hospital & in crisis, that could use a buddy
bear called the Spanozabear (came out of St. Paul MN). There are 3,00 bears soon
to be available. Tom is approaching several local clubs to see if they would
sponsor 20 bears a yr for this program. He is asking our club to possibly be an
ambassadorship for (4) bears @ $75.00 ea. They are normally $118 ea. &
w/nine tapes, (they would have to also purchase a rechargeable battery from
Radio Shack). This will be forwarded to finance committee.
Our guest speaker
was Chief Rod Rahm with the Border Patrol. He said that there are 18,00 officers
in the US, 500 currently in Buffalo area. A Nexus card can be purchased for
$50—after going thru a prescreening process. The card is good for 5 years. The
Whirlpool bridge uses this card, but can be used at the other
bridges. 6,500
cards have been processed so far. All persons in car must have their own card to
go thru the Nexus booth. You can find out information about Nexus
& the Duty Free Stores by visiting website: www.cbp.gov.
Nomination from the floor for director position vacated
by Shelia was for John McNeil for Director. There were nominations.
Annette
Lobl said that she is putting together a storyboard to have available for people
to look at the Spaghetti Dinner to let the community know what Lionism is all
about & Grand Island Club.
Dan Morabito said that plans are in the making
for our 50th Aniversary next year. Our club received our charter in December of
1956. Meeting adjorned before 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lion
Kathie Norris, Corresponding Secretary
Minutes Meeting 3/9/05 Gr. Island Lions Club, Holiday
Inn
3
guest speakers
Guest Speakers: Carol Grandolph RN & Lisa Ness, Education
Coordinator From Asthma Coalition with the American Lung Assn.
Both spoke to
us about effects asthma has on many Western New Yorkers, 3 club members present
at meeting have asthma. They try to educate parents & adult asthma sufferers
how to live with asthma and find ways to prevent an attack & not miss as
much work because of it.
Our other guests: Eagle Scout Dan DePetrocellis
& his older brother showed us his project that our club financed for the
steps (made 5 sets) to be used for pony rides, & boats for Special Kids
Picnic. Brought one along to show us, it can be easily dissembled for easy
storage. He had a scrapbook & specs for his entire project that he shared
with members. He did all this with help of several fellow boy scouts & came
under budget! We thanked Dan for a fine job!
Welfare Acct $4,374
General
Acct. $1,125 Adrian Pollack Scholarship Fund $898.77
Nominating
committee has recommended for next years slate: Lions Gerry Dubiel for
President; Norm Hahn, 1st V.P.; Shelia Ferrentino, 2nd V.P.; Diane Dubiel, 3rd
V.P.; Treasurer, Al Ackerman; Cor. Secy, Kathie Norris; Rec. Secy., Dave
Chervinsky; Tail Twister, Tom Schultz; Lion Tamer, Mike Steinagel; Membership
Chair, Floyd Doring. Directors: Tom Rusert & Ross Kaiser, John McNeil &
Henry Lobl. Nominations from the floor will be taken, next meeting.
Paul
Basette requested that 2 Kids Peace Poster Contest kits be ordered asap. Motion
to purchased carried. Meeting adjorned before 9:00 p.m. Board meeting to
follow.
Lion Kathie Norris, Corresponding
Secretary
Minutes 3/23/05
Regular Mtg. Grand Island Lions Club-Buffalo Launch Club
Welcomed 2
guests: John Harbison, Rotary Club; Journey’s End, Trip to Haiti Joan
Naehbtrieb, Gasport Lions; 20-N Diabetes Chair
Lion Joan spoke first gave us
some ideas for the Health Fair that we are proposing to have possibly in the
fall. Should invite (call) area foundations of hospitals, Gr. Island Fire Co.,
Ambulance services, Staff Builders, Anne Statlemeyer can get free glucometers
for someone who might not be able to afford one. She would try to be available
for our fair.
John Harbison, went on a medical missionary in Feb. sponsored
by Whitehaven Baptist Church. Haiti is located on western side of island,
Dominican Republic on east side, is the poorest country in the world, avg.
annual income is $200, founded by Christopher Columbus. 1-4 children die before
age 5, usually of malnutrition, families must for child to go to school,
therefore usually only 1 child per family would attend. Lifespan is 49 and going
down, many die from Aids. 300,000 people have died of Aids, don’t believe in
birth control because 90% are of Catholic/Buddha combo religion. Natives don’t
believe that they have a disease, but a hex was put on them. 12 people went, all
from medical field to town of Cia, Haiti, 1 million people; they gave folks eye
exams & gave them glasses that our club donated for this trip. John is
asking our club to donate $500-$600 challenged by Rotary, to help defray the
cost for a blind woman to come to US this Spring to have eye surgery to repair
damage to eye so that she can see again. This will be taken into consideration
at next board meeting.
We received a check for $900 from the Lions Eye
Bank.
We received a letter from Marcia Pfohl, stating that she was
withdrawing her name to become a member of our club.
Spaghetti Dinner April
11th, tickets mailed to members not present last 2 meetings. Dick Crawford asked
for 2 members to help with placement ads.
Chinese Auction, baskets are
starting to come in, committee is presently collecting them.
Next meeting,
April 13th, will be hosted by Merriton Lions Club, so members wishing to attend
will meet at Blockbuster around 5:30. We will have a business meeting
there.
We wish to send our condolences to Lion Dave Chervinsky on the passing
of his father. Lion Shelia is recuperating from back surgery this week &
will be home by Easter weekend. Annette Lobl is recuperating at home from having
heart surgery earlier this month.
The Nominations for next years’ board were
read again, (see last mtg. minutes for list). Joining the Membership committee
will be Lions Larry Furnia & Annette Lobl.
Regretfully our Immediate Past
President Mark Bullock will be resigning, due to family obligations. We will be
needing someone to take care of the Installation Dinner in June.
Four members
have yet to pay their dues, notices have been mailed, $70.00 dues must be paid
asap
Respectfully submitted, Lion Kathie Norris,
Secretary
General Meeting
Minutes 04/13/05
The meeting was held in Merritton ON.
Guest
Speaker was Dave McMahon of McMahon's Dog Training Academy. He gave a
demonstration of training techniques with a Belgian Malinois and a German
Shepherd.
Lion Tom Witkowski reminded our Lions of the Journey For Sight
which is scheduled for May 7th.
Lion President Dick Planavsky conducted the
election of Officers for the coming year. Lions voted unanimously for the list
of Officers as Presented.
Merritton's Lobster Fest was announced as being on
May 28th.
Our Club's Banner and Kids Picnic sign were exchanged for the
Merritton's collection bucket and a small ransom.
The Meeting was adjourned
at 9:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes
04/27/05Guest Speaker cancelled.
-Lion Dick Crawford reported on the Spaghetti
Dinner.
-Lion Burt Wixon commented that no other Lions Clubs attended the
Spaghetti Dinner and that we need to do a better job promoting the event to
other clubs.
-Lion Diane Dubiel gave the Secretaries Report.
-Lion
President Dick Planavsky announced the Peace Poster awards would be presented at
the May 25th meeting. Lion Marlaine Kaniecki announced the winners for this year
and Lion Paul Bassette brought in two statewide winning posters for us to see.
It was announced that Lion Mike Steinagel bought a copy of the 1st place poster
for $60 and Lion Paul suggested our club could buy copies of the three top
posters and put them on display at our Library as a way of promoting Lionism.
This will go to the board.
-Lion Tom Rusert said that Plaques for the boat
operators would also be given out on May 25th.
-20N outstanding Youth award
nominations are needed by May 7th. Lion Paul mentioned the scholarship committee
could make a recommendation but would not be able to meet the
deadline.
-Journey for sight is May 7th Registration at 8:30 AM at HSBC
Arena.
-Lion Paul announced that the Lions Blind and Charity fund will give
our club $996.66, but we must fill in the application forms or we won't get a
penny. Club directors for this fund are Lion Paul and Lion Norm Hahn. The
Charity has over one million dollars in assets and distributes raised funds to
charities, including money back to participating clubs based on the shares each
club has invested. Lion Paul also said that United Way contributions could be
directed to the Blind and Charity Fund. Lion Paul encouraged our members to make
donations in November when the Fund sends out their stamps. Last year only six
donations were received from our club members.
- Lion Paul on constitutional
changes: Could occur with two weeks notice to members and two-thirds majority
vote by the Board. This will go to the board.
-Lion Tom Schultz passed out a
sign up sheet for the Kids Picnic.
-Lion President Dick Planavsky
reported: Thank you for the $556 received for the Tsunami relief.-Free
event from the Guiding Eyes for the Blind A "Friends and Family Recognition
Night" at the West Seneca School auditorium at 7PM.
-Orchard Park Club will
hold their 60th anniversary on June 11th. Lion Dan Morabito will
attend.
-Lion Dick Crawford Re: Golf Tournament- Beaver Island on August
29th. Banquet at the Niagara Sailing Club.
-Lion Secretary Kathie Norris
reported two Lions paid their dues today and there are only two left
unpaid-should be reviewed by the board.
-Sunshine report: Lion Shelia
Ferrentino on bed rest following back surgery will rejoin us in June. Lion
Annette Lobl has a recent infection following open-heart surgery is now
recovering at home.
-Lion President Dick P: Cost of sunshine club flowers etc
and the board should review type of response.
_Also review 9PM deadline for
general meeting
-New Members needed!
-Lion Mark Bullock will stay on as a
member
-Lion Jim Ryan will rejoin our Club.
-Lion Diane Dubiel- Lobster
fest on May 28th.
-Split Club won by Lion Jim Crump- not present.
Adjourn
at 8:50PM
Respectfully Submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes
05/11/05
-Byron Brown was unable to attend our
meeting.
-Guests in attendance were prospective new members Russ Thompson,
brought in by Lion Tom Witkowski, and Mark Abate and Erin Skivington, brought in
by Lions Diane and Jerry Dubiel.
-Lion Dick Crawford gave a Spaghetti dinner
report: Receipts total $5,617 to date with expenses of $972 for a profit of
$4,645 which is $1145 over budget.
-Lion Tom Schultz needs Lions to sign up
for the Kids Picnic. First meeting is June 6th at the Sailing Club.
-Lion
President Dick Planavsky brought in our Charter dated 12/04/56 and read it to
the Club. He noted that we have had a new president in every year of our
existence and one instance of a father and son serving (Crawford).
Lion Dan
Morabito said the anniversary celebration will be October 6th most likely at the
Buffalo Launch Club with a live band and new pins will be given out. More
details will be coming.
-Secretaries report: Lion Kathie Norris reported that
St Mary's School for the Deaf will hold an Auction and Dinner at the Buffalo
Convention Center on June 11th. Cost is $35. Fundraisers for Lion Robert
Shively, who will be running for District Governor, will be held at the Hyatt on
May 14th and on May 21st. -Lion Jim Milne's daughter's school group is raising
money to attend a Chorale in NYC and will ask the Lions for a donation. - Read a
brochure from Eye Care America on a free eye care program for seniors 65 and
over (800) 222-EYES.
-Lion Dick Crawford needs committee people for the Golf
Tournament. It will be August 29th at Beaver Island with the banquet at the
Niagara Sailing Club. Lion Mike Steinagel is helping.
-Lion Paul Bassette
displayed the Peace Poster winners and passed the hat to buy three of them at
$55 each. We collected enough for on Poster.
Old Business:
-The new
stairs are in the building next to the loan closet.
New Business:
-Lion
Fred Ruocco will not be at the 4th of July Parade and we will need a volunteer
to be the "Lion".
-Lion Tom Witkowski mentioned upcoming events including
the Spinoza Bear Contest. Helping him are Lions Dick Crawford, Diane and Jerry
Dubiel.
-Also Sight Night in which teens help collect used glasses on
Halloween.
-Lion Dick Crawford reminded us that we must file the forms for
the Blind and Charity Fund in order to be reimbursed our shares.
-Lion Tom
Bassette said the Scholarship committee would meet soon.
-Next meeting we
will award the peace poster winners and present plaques to the boat
captains.
-Split Club $28- Mark Bullock- not present.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
Grand Island Lions Minutes, May
25, 2005
Meeting brought to order by President
Dick Plavnasky. This evening our club was honoring the boat captains that
so graciously volunteer there boats every summer for the Special Kids Picnic
with a plaque and engraved plate for their years of service.
Lion Dick Plavnasky presented a $500 check to Jim Catalono
from the Excalibur to go toward the purchase of their new boat. Lion Larry
Furnia then presented a plaque to Jim for the many years that he has donated his
boat, which Larry could remember back to ’86.
Other honorees were David Bunis & companion Barb Grant
for use of their houseboat since ’80. David wished to thank and remember
Lion Jim Kennedy for starting and running the boats for many, many years. Lion
Tom Rusert & his wife Peggy, since‘99, Bob & Lion Anne Fahning ’02.
Absent were Lion Bill Wind ’00 & Mid-River Marine Mike & Karen Bognar
’04.
Also we honored the Peace Poster Contest
winners by Lion Paul Bassette. Maura Eltagouri 1st Place, $200 savings
bond and Patty VeRost, 2nd Place, $100 savings bond. Both girls are from
Veronica Connor Middle School. The theme this year was “Give Peace A
Chance.” This the 18th year for the Peace Poster Contest and is open to 11-13
yr. old Students. Not present but our four Honorable Mentions with a $50
saving bond went to Sarah Webb, Ryan Jackson, & Ariana Mendall from V.
Connor Middle School, and Jessica Manning from St. Stephens.
Lion Paul said that the Peace Posters that we had framed from
last year along with this year’s 2 winners would be on display at the Grand
Island Library for 1 year.
Lion Dick Crawford
said our total to date from the Spaghetti Dinner is $5,727.
Lion Dick also informed us that the annual Lions/Rotary Golf
Tournament will be held on August 29th @ Beaver Island-----Need Help! Cost
will be $95 pp. Treasurer’s Report: Balance in Welfare Account $7,073.84.
General Account: $1,385.07 of which $1483.31 is earmarked for our 50th
Anniversary. -$108.24. Two members have still not paid their
dues. The board will decide what action to take.
Secretary report: Lion Kathie read a thank you note for
donationLion Paul B. said that the scholarship
committee would meet this week to go over applications & pick this years’
winners.Lion Kathie asked that any members that
have perfect attendance pins that they may have laying around if they would
bring them to next meeting or any future meeting so we can use them again
(recycle them).Lion Paul Krupa has graciously
agreed to chair this years Awards/Officers Dinner.Board Meeting 5/25Board
meeting was short and sweet…it was suggested that we donate $500 to the Vision
Beyond Sight, Ira G Ross Eye Institute Lions Diagnostic Center. Motioned
carried. It was suggested that Dave
Chervinsky notify members that don’t normally make meetings for help via
email
Respectfully submitted, Lion Kathie
Norris
Gr. Island Lions Club
- Minutes for 9/14/05
Meeting brought to order by 1st V.P.
Lion Norm Hahn-in Pres. Lion Jerry Dubiel's absence.
Guest: Kenmore
Lion Bart Nowell
Treasurers Report: White Cane collection was a
success, better than last year. Collected $2,384 US;
$15.15 Canadian;
10 cents Bahamas.
Balance in Welfare Acct $3,826.05. Balance in Gen.
Acct. $1,348.64.* Of this amount $1,518.31 is earmarked for our 50th
anniversary. (Actual Gen Bal. = minus $169.67) Thirty-four
members have paid dues. If you have not paid your dues yet, please do so as soon
as possible.
$46 in split club won by Mike Steinagel-chose
to donate monies to 50th anniversary fund.
Rotary/Lions Golf tournament
didn't go as well as anticipated.may have to do something else next
year.
Lion Henry Lobl gave us a few report on speakers for some
upcoming meetings---also looking for ideas for additional
speakers.
9/28 - Dr. Tom Sanio, chiropractor on the island; 10/12 - Ira
Ross Eye Institute; 10/26 - Tom Schultz re: kids picnic report & new ideas;
11/9 - Open; 11/23 - No meeting (day before Thanksgiving). 12/14
Christmas Party, details forthcoming. 12/28 - Financial planning &
long term healthcare.
Lion Dick Crawford handed out a copy of the
constitution by laws to all present this meeting and next. It will be
emailed or regular mailed to any members that didn't get it before 2nd mtg in
October and then can be discussed further at the following meeting in
November.
Lion Dick also reminded members if they wanted to
participate in the Great Lakes Beach Sweep it was this coming Sat. 9/17, 9:00
a.m. Winston Salem Church on West River.
Lion Paul Bassette noted that any
members that have a vest that needs to have the back embroidered he would be
willing to take them to have it done.
Correspondence: Thank You's from
Roz Butler and Ann Fries, for asking them to Installation dinner and the couples
picnic.
LCIF has designated funds for Hurricane Katrina and if anyone
wishes to donate may send checks to International.
Adopt - A - Family
Program Lion Floyd's daughter-in-law Dawn local sponsor Buf. chapter, helping
hurricane Katrina victims, info given to finance committee.
Lion Paul
Bassette had to 3 winners of Peace Poster contest mounted & will be on
display @ GI library for 1 year. We collected enough to pay for one $55
last spring & he wanted to collect to pay for the additional 2; $110.
So the fine pot was passed around and before the evening ended we collected
enough the pay for the other 2 posters.
Lion Tom Witkowski is still
collecting aluminum & copper. He contacted Tops Manager Sam Qureshi to
see if we can have a day to collect cans that day. October is Sight
Month, Lion Tom also wants to have "Sight Night" on Halloween-maybe have a party
Tops playroom with refreshments, and have some prizes. This will be a drop off
for kids to bring eye glasses and hearing aids collected during trick or
treat. Suggested that some kind of flyer be made that kids can deliver to
neighbors ahead of time, so will have these items ready for the
night.
Lion Dan Moribito reported on 50th Anniversary will be next year
October 14th, 2006 at the Buffalo Launch Club. The budget will be $2,000
and the fine monies will continue to go to the anniversary fund. He hopes
to get a special pin made to signify our anniversary.
Sunshine committee:
Lion John MacNeil is doing well.
We are in need of a new publicity
chairman. If anyone is interested please contact Pres. Lion Jerry Dubiel.
Respectfully submitted,
Lion Secy Kathie
Norris
Gr. Island Lions Club - Minutes
9/28/05
Meeting brought to order by Pres. Lion
Jerry Dubiel.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Tom Sanio, Chiropractor
Lion Gerry was
fined $5.00 for missing his 1st meeting of the year. He was in Poland last
meeting with wife Lion Diane.
Lion Tom Witkowski spoke to Tops Mgr Sam
Qureshi and decided that Sat 10/29 (before Halloween) 10-4 would be the day to
collect cans/bottles, scrap aluminum & copper in conjunction w/kids parade.
(Costume party for kids). Lion Tom would like to continue to collect cans,
etc, one Saturday per month---benefits American Cancer Society.
Halloween
"Sight Night" will need news release, contests for best looking bag, heaviest
collection (eyeglasses & hearing aids). He'll be contacting Sam to
firm up details.
Friday 9/30 @ 5:30 groundbreaking for "Vision Beyond
Sight" will be adjacent to Olmstead Ctr. 1170 Main St. Buf.
Treasurer's
Report-Split Club $16.00 collected, $8.00 Burt Wixson name picked but not
present.
Welfare Acct Balance $5,548.05. Bal. Gen Acct. $2,433.78* (of
this amt $1,594.31 earmarked for our 50th Anniversary) Actual Gen Bal. = $839.47
Bal in Adrian Pollack Scholarship Fund $900.33. One member paid his dues.
If you have not paid your dues as yet, please do so as soon as
possible.
Lion Dick Crawford said that we need 1 month notice to all
members in regards to the constitution. Any members that have not received
revised copy will either be emailed same or sent regular mail next week. 1st
meeting in November will be discussion.
It was suggested that important dates
such as Christmas Party, Spaghetti Dinner, Kids Picnic, Anniversary Party be
posted in newsletter every month, just as a reminder.
Correspondence- $100
donation request for Ira Ross Institute, will be sent to finance
committee.
Motion carried for club to pay for President, Secy & 1
VP to attend the Advisory Committee meeting to be held this coming Monday.
(Later found that meeting has been postponed). It was discussed that is
important that all officers get a chance to attend a meeting at least once per
year. The club will vote again (if monies available) for future
mtgs.
Board mtg to follow.
Respectfully
submitted,
Lion Secy Kathie Norris
Grand Island Lion General meeting minutes for
10/12/05
-Guest speaker Jeff Stribing was not able
to attend.
-Split club of $17 won by Lions President Jerry Dubiel. Lion Jerry
donated the money to our 50th anniversary fund.
-Lion Floyd Doring suggested
a speaker should discuss the Medicare drug benefit changes that are taking
place. Lion Henry Lobl agreed to do this and will schedule it before the end of
the year.
-Lion Dick Crawford discussed the proposed changes to the Grand
Island Lions Constitution. Each change was discussed and revised as necessary.
The final version will be sent to all Lions and we will vote on it next meeting
(October 26th).
-Lion President Jerry Dubiel read correspondence from
Excalibur thanking us for the $500 donated in May and for the plaque
presentation. Also the new boat will be operational by November of this year and
a request for additional funding was made. This was sent to the
board.
-Buffalo Host Club has Spaghetti Dinner on Nov 5th. See Lion Dubiel if
anyone is interested.
-Lions Diane and Jerry Dubiel attended the UNYTS
dinner. Guest was transplant recipient Megan Gross.
- Tom Rienagel would
like Lions Clubs to donate back 10-25% of the funds given back from the Lions
Blind and Charity fund for a major project. They would like to raise $25,000. It
was decided to let the board advise on this.
-Lion Paul Bassette announced
Mike Cancilla would rejoin our club. There was a discussion as the whether the
initiation fee would apply to a returning member. It was decided that the board
would decide this on a case-by-case basis.
-Lion Kathie Norris reported 37
Lions have paid dues to date including the returning Mike Cancilla.
-20N
Convention will be in Buffalo next year May 5-7th.
-Donation request for the
MTI camera was sent to the board.
-The Bible fellowship Center sent us a $50
donation.
-Lion Tom witkowski reviewed Sight Night plans.
-Lion Paul
Bassette is taking orders for Lions Vests. Anyone needing a vest or wanting to
monogram an existing vest should see Lion Paul.
-Meeting adjourned at
9:05PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes for
October 26th, 2005
-Miriam Smith of Equistar Therapeutic
riding School was the guest speaker. She described benefits of riding for
disabled people including those with Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and
Autism.
-Split Club winner was Lion Tom Butler who forfeited $20. -Not
present.
-Mystery gift raffle went to Lion Norm Hahn.
-Lion President
Jerry Dubiel read correspondence:
-Opportunities Unlimited needs volunteers
for gift-wrapping at the Factory Outlet from November 25th-December
24th.
-District Cabinet Meetings 11/06/05 Como
Restaurant.
03/19/06 Homestead Center
-District Committee Meeting 11/9/05 Holiday Inn
Grand Island
President Dubiel will set this up so we can host the
meeting.
-December 14th the District Governor is scheduled to come to our
club meeting. Lion Paul Bassette suggested we either postpone his visit or
reschedule our Christmas party.
-G.I, Soccer Club requests $300 for a tree
carving on Grand Island. Sent to board.
-Mayville Lions have raffle
tickets for a Helen Keller Limited edition print.
-Buffalo Host Club sent
tickets for their Spaghetti Dinner 11/06/05 3-6PM $6.
-Niagara Frontier Radio
Reading Service sent 150 raffle tickets 6/$5 Motion was made and passed for our
club to buy them in lieu of our annual donation.
-Lion Secretary Kathie
Norris reported NYS and Bermuda Youth Band is selling raffle tickets and
requests us to sponsor a local student for the band that will play at next years
convention.
-Lion Al Ackerman gave the Treasurers report. Lion Bassette noted
that $100 should be transferred from the Adrian Pollock Scholarship Fund into
the Welfare Fund to help defray the cost of the Peace Poster awards.
-Lion
Tom Witkowski outlined the activities of Sight Night. Witkowski also showed us a
book and memory box called "Where is Robert". Kits are to help children cope
with death. Anyone interested in a kit should see Lion Witkowski.
-The
changes to the Constitution were distributed by Lion Dick Crawford and a motion
was made and passed to accept the changes.
-Lion Bassette showed the winning
Peace Poster submitted by Marshal Cancilla.
All District Peace poster winners
will be on display at The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum 180 Thompson Street
in North Tonawanda from November 7-14th.
-Lion Bassette spoke about the
importance of a membership drive.
-Meeting Adjourned at 9PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion
Dave Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes for November 9th
2005.
-Guest speaker was Lion Henry Lobl who explained
Medicare Part D to the club.
-Lion Tom Witkowski introduced Cheyenne Covey
and her parents at our meeting. Cheyenne collected the most glasses for Sight
Night.
-Lion Al Ackerman gave the Treasures report (see elsewhere).
-Lion
Paul Krupa won the $29 pot for the Split Club and donated the winnings to our
50th Anniversary Fund.
-Lion Paul announced that he would be moving to the
Lake Luzerne area at the end of the year.
-Correspondence:
-Lion
President Jerry Dubiel reported highlights of the 20N Committee
Meeting:
- There is a drive to collect and recycle ink jet cartridges.
Local Clubs would get $1 for every Cartridge brought in.
- Journey
for sight is May 13th.
- Clubs are being asked to donate for a tree
planting in Ellicott Creek Park.
- There is a district wide drive for
new members.
The Ransomville Lions have a Breakfast with Santa on November
27th. Cost is $5/adults $3/children.
-Depew gun raffle tickets were sold for
$5ea.
-Lion President Dubiel announced that January 11th is the date we are
hosting the District Committee Advisory Meeting.
-The DG will attend our
February 22nd meeting.
Lion Secretary Kathie reported receiving a thank you
from Equistar for our donation to them.
-LCI is requesting donations for
Katrina relief. To date LCI has raised over $200,000 for this cause.
-Lion
Diane Dubiel reported on the Advisory Committee Meeting that she attended (see
elsewhere).
-Old Business:
-Lion Dick Crawford is looking for flags at a
more modest price for our club than the quotes we received for presentation
flags. He has a Canadian Flag and will get pricing for an American Flag and
accessories for both.
-Lion Paul Bassette announced that Marshall Cancilla’s
Peace Poster won first place in the District competition. He also brought in the
other winning peace posters from our club.
-Lion Tom Witkowski introduced
Cheyenne Covey who collected 852 complete glasses 456 lenses 32 partials and 2
hearing aids. Lions Bassette, Ferrentino and Bois-Lobl helped with the Sight
Night Project.
-President Dubiel announced we still need a publicity
Chairman.
-Toronto Lions were discussed Lion Tom DiCarlo needs dates when we
would want to visit the club. Lion President Dubiel will schedule this for the
spring of 2006.
-The meeting was adjourned at 9PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky