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General Meeting
Minutes for January 9th 2008
-Lion Paul Bassette
introduced prospective new member, Colby Smith, as our guest. He is the Son of
Jerry Smith a past Grand Island Lion Member.
-Lion Donna Lavallee won the
Split Club and donated the $11 to “Sight First II”.
-Correspondence Lion
Secretary Kathie Norris received a letter from Isle de Grande putting a value on
our web site of $136. Isle de Grande and GEICOM.NET hosts our Club’s web site
but does not charge us for this service.
-Opportunities Unlimited is selling
flower arrangements as a fundraiser. See Lion Norris if you are
interested.
-Lion Bassette reported on the UNYTS Blood Drive set for February
24th. Volunteers are needed to set up advertising and for the day of the event.
A committee was formed including Lions Bassette, Ackerman, Planavsky,
Ferrentino, Dubiel D, Dubiel J, Bois-Lobl, Ruocco, Rusert and Norris.
-The
State Convention scheduled for May 1-4th of this year was discussed. Lion
Bassette suggested the Club take out and advertisement in the Convention
Newspaper and perhaps host a Hospitality Booth. This was sent to the Board for
consideration. Lions Norris and Ferrentino volunteered to represent Our Club at
the event. Lion Bassette mentioned that Former Grand Island Lion Paul Krupa
would be at the Convention and Host a Hospitality Booth with his new Club in
Lake Luzerne, New York.
-Lion Crawford reported that the Spaghetti Dinner
would need the help of all Lions and he will be forming a committee to work on
this including Tom Rusert and John McCarthy. Lion Anne Fahning suggested we find
someone to do the PA work that Lion Bruce Kaiser did. Lion Jerry Dubiel would
contact someone for this. Lion Crawford asked the club to consider naming the
Dinner the Renee Gerber Spaghetti Dinner in Memory of the cook who volunteered
at the dinner for many years. Lion Bassette brought up the concept of two tiered
pricing for the dinner with higher prices at the door.
-Lion Fred Ruocco
will again organize the Valentines Party. Price would be $20, and be held on
February 13th.
-Lion Ruocco will inventory the Loan Closet as per the earlier
Board Meeting discussion.
-Lion Kathie Norris announced the next Bon-Ton
Fundraiser would be held on March 1st and we would have a table for the entire
day at the Delaware Ave. Bon-Ton. Volunteers are needed.
-Lion Diane Dubiel
announced there would be car-pooling for the Hands Across the Border event at
5PM in the Blockbuster parking lot on January 15th.
-Lion Bassette said the
Nominating Committee would meet in February.
-BOD Meetings were scheduled for
February 11th; 6:30AM at Lion Anne fanning’s house, and March 12th at 6PM,
Holliday Inn.
-New Members were inducted into Our Club by Lion Bassette. They
are Dr. Bill Wind Jr, Joseph P. Wind, and Thomas J. Rusert. The Wind Brothers
were sponsored by their Father, Lion Bill Wind, while Thomas J was sponsored by
his Father, Lion Thomas E. Rusert.
-Our Speaker was new member Lion Bill Wind
Jr. He spoke to us about “Doc Day for Kids”, a fundraiser for the Sister’s
Hospital NCIS unit. The event is in Memory of his Uncle Dr. Andy Gage and is
being held this year on February 24th.
Lion Wind also gave a slide and video
presentation on the advances in his specialty, Knee surgery. He is a Member of
the University Sports Medicine Group.
-The Meeting adjourned at
9:05PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave Chervinsky
General Meeting
Minutes for January 23rd 2008
-Lion President Shelia Ferrentino
introduced our Guests including District Governor Ken Butkowski, Lion Joseph
Biondo (Region Two Chair), Prospective new members John and Debbie Mondoux
(Grandparents of Madison), nine members of our Merritton Sister Club.
-There
was no 50/50 drawing but Lion Dick Crawford won a special raffle that was open
to all Lions and Guests. The Prize was a case of beer and baseball cap.
-Lion
Paul Bassette announced the Blood Drive is now set for February 24th and urged
all lions to participate.
-Lion Tom Witkowski reported on Sight First II and
announced that Lion Dick Crawford donated $500 from his election funds to SFII.
-DG Butkowski discussed district wide events and gave an inspirational talk
on Lionism.
-DG Butkowski also announced the Kenmore Lions would hold a
Pancake Breakfast on February 24th and our lions could have breakfast after
donating blood.
-Lion Tom Rusert noted that after breakfast on the 24th we
could all go to the Buffalo Brew Pub and join in the “Doc Day for Kids”
Fundraiser.
-DG Butkowski inducted Lion Dave Pelosi into Our
Club.
-Merritton Lion Bob Schram reported that he and PDG George Hostick
would bicycle ride around Lake Ontario beginning on May 5th as a fundraiser for
Sight First II. The journey would last thirteen days of around 100 miles each
day.
-Lion Dick Crawford reminded the Lions that our Spaghetti Dinner
Fundraiser would be on April 14th.
-LP Ferrentino announced our next board
meeting would be at Lion Anne Fahning’s house on February 11th, 6:30AM.
-Lion
Henry Lobl reported that he and Lion Annette are negotiating with Kalieda Health
to get an adjustment on the bill for Madison Mondoux. Our fundraising brought in
$670 for her bills and Lion Lobl expects matching funds of $500 to come from the
Ray Wheeler Fund. Another $1000 could be applied for future medical
expenses.
-Lion Secretary Kathie Norris Reported that the Ray wheeler fund is
requesting a donation of 50 cents per lion from all clubs.
-A “Vision Beyond
Sight” Golf Tournament will be held on June 16th. Lions are invited to a
planning meeting at the Ross Eye Institute at 7PM on January 30th.
-Lion
Norris passed out calendars from the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Service and
announced that Organization would be broadcasting on WNED radio.
-The meeting
was adjourned at 9PM.
Respectfully
submitted Lion Dave Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes for February
27th 2008
-Our Guest Speaker was Charlene Carson
from 1st Priority. Charlene spoke to us about the subprime mortgage crisis and
how it has affected housing and the mortgage business in this area and
nationwide.
-Lion tom DiCarlo won the 50/50 split and donated $32 to Sight
First II.
-Lion Tom Witkowski reported that Sight First II has raised 147
million dollars, just three million short of its goal to date. He reported that
the “Walk for Sight" this year would be April 19th with the walk scheduled to
start at 11AM. Last year the walk brought in over $7000. Registration is $5 and
Lions could sign up for Tee shirts etc to help the cause. Anyone donating $150
or more would be able to advertize on the tee shirts being sold. See Lion Tom
for more details.
-Lion Witkowski also announced that MD20 received $200,000
for MTI Photo-screening and that our club would be eligible for funding to help
our Island screening efforts.
-Recycling: Lion Witkowski routinely collects
scrap metals and donates the proceeds to “Angel Flight”.
-Lion Donna Lavallee
reported that Lion Henry Lobl had recent surgery as a follow up to his previous
open heart surgery. Lion Henry is home and doing fine.
-John and Debbie
Mondoux were inducted into our club in a ceremony conducted by Lion Dick
Crawford. Lion Thomas E. Rusert was the Sponsor for both.
Committee
Reports:
-Lion Paul Bassette reported that the Blood Drive was a success but
would like to see a better turnout and better advertizing in the future. There
were 19 sign-ups and 16 people processed with 13 of those giving blood. Lion
Bassette suggested we might consider doing a blood drive during the Spaghetti
Dinner. Lion DiCarlo pointed out that donors need to wait 51 days between
donations.
-Lion Bassette announced the Nominating Committee would meet next
month. The committee consists of Lions Bassette, Dubiel J, Dubiel D, Chervinsky,
Hahn, and Wind W (Sr.)
-Lion Norm Hahn reported that he and Lion President
Shelia Ferrentino attended the Blind and Charity Meeting and that they have over
one million dollars built up in the Fund. Our Club would receive $1000 from our
shares in the Fund’s recent drive.
-Lion Crawford reported on the Spaghetti
Dinner and passed out tickets for our members to sell. He needs help with the
placemat sales. Lions Dubiel J and Mondoux D, and Ferrentino offered to Help.
Lion Ferrentino would also buy an ad. Lion Crawford will ask Lion Annette Lobl
to head up the baked goods sale again this year. Lion Anne Fahning will
work on the Chinese Auction.
-Lion Secretary Kathie Norris reminded the Lions
that the Bon-Ton Fund-raiser would be March 1st.
-The Buffalo League of
Sightless Bowlers are selling ads for their event. See Lion Norris for
information.
-The Newfane Lions are having a drawing to help a Lion who was
an accident victim. Tickets are $20. See Lion Norris.
Lion President
Ferrentino reported that a Health and Wellness Expo would be held at the Grand
Island High School on March 26th. Lion Witkowski would look into the possibility
of setting up MTI Photo-screening at the event.
-The next meeting would be
at the Merritton Lions Club at 6:30PM. Car-Pooling would be at the Blockbuster
Parking Lot at 5:15PM. Cars will leave Blockbuster at 5:30.
-The meeting was
adjourned at 9:05PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes for
March 26th 2008
-Guests were Heidi Lang from Mount
St. Mary’s Hospital and Lion Bob Goulding from the Riverside Lions Club.
-Lion Goulding spoke to us about a project he and the riverside Lions are
conducting to send protective eyeglasses to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan . He
reported that 13% of injuries in these wars involve eyesight and that these
glasses could be a help for our troops. He left five pairs of glasses for our
club to distribute and invited our club to become involved with this. The
glasses are sent in small lots to troops from our community. This is done to
ensure the glasses get directly into our troops hands. Anyone interested in more
information should contact Lion Goulding at 775-0254 (evenings).
-Heidi Lang
spoke to us about the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at St Mary’s.
-The 50/50 Raffle was won by Lion Earl DeGlopper who was not present. The $9
will go back into the pot.
-Lion Diane Dubiel reported on the upcoming
Cabinet Meeting at The Chautauqua Institute on April 12th and invited all Lions
to attend.
-Committee Reports:
-Lion dick Crawford reported that the
Spaghetti Dinner would be April 14th and urged Lions to sell their
tickets.
-Lion President Shelia Ferrentino asked Lions Floyd Doring and Tom
DiCarlo to help coordinate the “Kids Picnic” again with Lion Mike
Steinagel.
-Lion Kathie Norris reported that we took in $275 selling coupon
books and she expects to get an additional $240 from Bon-Ton. Most of the
booklets were sold at the door by Lions Ferrentino and Lobl along with Colleen
Furnia and Crystal (Fahning) Gregory.
-Lion Paul Bassette reported the
projected slate of officers that the Nominating Committee proposed. Left open
was the position of Recording Secretary. Lions Annette Lobl, Kathie Norris and
Paul Bassette agreed to co-chair this position. The slate would be voted on by
the membership at the April 9th meeting.
- Lion Dubiel D. reported she would
not be doing Pizza Hut fund raisers in the future.
-Colby Smith was inducted
into the Club by Lion Dick Crawford. Lion Paul Bassette is Lion Smiths
sponsor.
-The meeting was adjourned at 9PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion
Dave Chervinsky
General Meeting
Minutes for April 9th 2008
-Our Guest was Lion
Jennifer Butkowski. She along with Lion Tom Witkowski spoke to the club about
Sight programs.
-Lion Witkowski reported he will attend this Saturday’s
Cabinet Meeting along with Lions Diane Dubiel and Paul Bassette.
-The “Walk
for Sight” would be on Saturday April 19th. Cost is $5 and it will be held at
the Amherst Pepsi Center beginning at 10AM.
-April 26th Our Club will do MTI
Photo-screening at the Grand Island H.S.
-Lion Butkowski reported that she
is the administrator for the LionsSee program headquartered in the Ira Ross
Vision Center . She reported that 8 of 12 districts in the state are
participating in the program. The state has a $200,000 grant from LCI to
implement sight programs like MTI Photo-screening. Our district has 10 cameras.
Six are film cameras and four are digital. She reported that the digital will
not detect strabismus and does not give you a picture you can see right away
like the Polaroid. There will be training for MTI screening at the Ira Ross
center on May 10th. Contact Lion Butkowski for more info.
-Secretaries
report:
-Lion Kathie Norris read a request fro a donation from the American
Diabetes Association for their camp in rush NY.
-The Wheatfield Lions are
holding a picnic on July 20th and a Pancake Breakfast on April 27th. The
breakfast is $5 and will be at 6535 Ward Road from 8AM to 1PM.
-LCI sent a
letter of recognition to Lions Tomas J. Rusert and Bill Wind Sr. for bringing
new members into the club.
-The Radio Reading Service will hold their Banquet
on April 27th at Salvatore’s. Cost is $21 per person.
-Lion President Shelia
Ferrentino reported the Club received a thank you letter from Docs Days for
Kids. Lion Bill Wind Sr. reported that the fund started by his Uncle Dr. Andy
Gage, and run in his memory, took in $26,000 this year and helps fund programs
at local Hospitals.
-The Cabinet Recognition Dinner is being held on May 17th
at the Buffalo Convention Center. A motion (by Lion Bassette) was made and
passed to pay for Lion President Ferrentino and her Guest to attend.
-The
State Convention would be held on May 2-5th at the Niagara Falls Convention
Center. Among the things to be voted on would be a dues increase for all clubs.
Representing our club would be Lions Ferrentino, Bassette, Planavsky, and
(alternate) Hahn. Prior to the Convention, there will be a free social with
drinks and snacks for all lions on Thursday May 1st 7:30-11PM. Our club will car
pool from the Blockbuster Parking Lot at 7PM for this event. On Friday there
will be a Melvin Jones Luncheon those tentatively attending include Lions
Bassette and Witkowski.
-Lion president Ferrentino announced the next board
meeting would be at 6PM on April 23rd at the Buffalo Launch Club.
- Buffalo
News “Kids Day” to support Children’s Hospital would be on Tuesday April 29th.
Those wishing to Volunteer should report to the Knights of Columbus Hall at
5:30AM.
-Lion Dick Crawford reported things are in place for the Spaghetti
Dinner. He asked Lion Donna Lavallee to have the Phone Committee call Lions to
make deserts for the Bake Sale. Jim Hanna a close friend of Lion Bruce Kaiser
will help with the PA system.
-Lion Ferrentino read the list of 2008-09
Officers and a vote was taken and passed to accept the slate.
-Lion Floyd
Doring reported that he and Lion Mike Steinagel were concerned about not having
Hats for the “kids Picnic” Lion Crawford reported that there currently is no
money for hats and we would have to wait until after the Spaghetti Dinner to see
if funds could become available.
-Lion Bassette reported we have 0 points in
a contest from 20N that encourages reporting our club activities Lion
Witkowski added that our club needs 28,000 points and that points are given for
time spent on committees and activities of the club. Lion Dubiel noted the club
secretary needs to do this and committees need to report to her. Lion
Secretary Norris agreed to look into the details of this and send in reports
beginning with the Lions New Year in July.
-The meeting was adjourned at
9:10PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes of April
23rd 2008
-Our Guests at the meeting were Elizabeth O'Donnell of
Gliding Stars and prospective new members James Hartung and Christine Ferguson.
-Lion Henry Lobl won the split club of $29.
-Lion Jerry Dubiel ran a
special drawing for a basket that was left over from the Spaghetti Dinner. Our
Guest Christine Ferguson won the basket and we raised $140 for the Welfare
Fund.
-Lion Dick Crawford reported that he went to an event in memory of Lion
Bruce Kaiser and won a raffle worth $85. He donated the money to our scholarship
fund.
-Lion Dick Crawford reported that our Spaghetti Dinner grossed $4454
and that our Welfare Budget was in good shape and should be in the black for the
rest of the year. We will be able to buy hats for the Kids Picnic. He will try
to coordinate the date for next year's dinner so it would be earlier in the
year. Lion Tom DiCarlo praised the job Lion Dan Morabito did preparing the sauce
and suggested we recognize the cook at the Holiday Inn who worked tirelessly
with us. The Club decided we should get a plaque him.
-Elizabeth O'Donnell
gave and inspiring presentation on how the Gliding Stars Organization helps
children and adults overcome their disabilities through the skating program.
Their web site is www.glidingstars.com
-Lion Tom
Witkowski reported that there were no Grand Island Lions at the Walk for Sight
event. In spite of that they raised $5400. Lion Witkowski also reminded the club
of the MTI Photoscreening on Saturday at the GIMS. He also sold candy bars at
the meeting and announced he is half way to his personal goal of raising $1000
for Sight First II.
-Lion Diane Dubiel announced she would decline to be a
Cabinet Member this coming year so she can devote all of her time to the Club
Presidency. Lion Witkowski would take her place on the cabinet.
-Lion Paul
Bassette reported news from the recent Cabinet Meeting that there will be a
Cycle for Sight held at Westwood Park in Lancaster NY on May 18th. The 50-mile
ride would start at 9AM and 25 mile at 10AM.
-There will be a golf
Tournament at the Lancaster Country Club on June 16th to benefit the Ross Eye
Institute. Cost is $150.
-Lion Bassette also reported that our club needs to
file a 990N report for tax purposes.
-There are new procedures for
recycling. The information was turned over to Lion Jerry Dubiel who runs the
program for our club.
-Lion Bassette explained the dues increase proposed by
Multiple District 20. Voting will take place at the Convention and our club
passed a resolution to vote no on the proposal. There are four other proposals
that would be voted on at the convention. The club deferred action on these
until the information could be distributed. Lion Diane Dubiel will forward the
information to Lion Dave Chervinsky for distribution and members could vote
their preference by e-mail.
-We received a check of $267 from Bon-Ton for the
last fundraiser.
-Peace Poster awards will be given out at our meeting on May
14th.
-Lion Bassette announced that Marshall Cancilla would be honored for
being last years Peace poster winner (all the way up to the State level) at the
Convention at 4PM on Friday. Lion Tom Witkowski would attend.
-The meeting
was adjourned at 9:05PM.
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave Chervinsky
General
Meeting Minutes for May 14th 2008.
-Guests included
Peace poster winners Marshall Cancilla, Carlene Conway and their Families. Also
attending were prospective new members Tommy Wikowski (Son of Lion Tom), Town
Supervisor Peter McMahon, Lyse Moreau and Norman Marow.
-Peace poster winners
Carlene and Marshall made short presentations describing their winning posters.
Lion Marlaine Kanecki introduced our Peace Poster guests and Lion Paul Bassette
gave a short history of the Peace Poster Program. This is the 21st year of
competition and this year we had over 350,000 entries internationally. The
Posters will be on display at the GI Library for one year while Marshall
Cancilla’s poster will have a permanent place since he also won the District and
State competition.
-Lion Henry Lobl announced that he has negotiated a deal
with Kaleida Health to get a 50% reduction in all health bills accrued from
Madison Mondoux. This will also apply to future health costs related to her eye
condition.
-Lion tom Rusert reported that Joseph Mondoux, Madison ’s Father,
would be inducted into our club at the May 28th meeting.
-Lion Diane Dubiel
reported that prospective new member Lyse Moreau gave a $300 donation for the
“Special Kids Picnic”.
-Lion Bassette reported that the Scholarship Committee
would meet on the next two Tuesdays to consider 32 applications that were
submitted this year. The Committee consists of Lions Bassette (Chairman),
Bois-Lobl A, Dubiel D, Hahn, Lavallee, and Frentzel.
-Lion Dick Crawford
reported that we will get back $1034.05 form the Lions Blind and Charity Fund.
Lion Crawford and Lion Norm Hahn are our club representatives for the
Fund.
-Lion Bassette reported that he along with Lions John McCarthy and Dick
Crawford was unable to attend the Melvin Jones Banquet because of an additional
$40 registration fee for the Convention that had not applied in the past. He
recommended that the Board address this issue and appoint a person organize
convention events in the future.
It was also pointed out that there were no
provisions for our delegates to pay the $40 fee and they did not get to vote.
Lion PDG George Casey reported that all issues that were voted on passed
including a dues increase. Lion Casey and Tom Witkowski did attend.
-Lion
Witkowski reported we photo-screened nine children at the Grand Island Health
fair.
-Lion Witkowski also reported that he attended a Community needs
assessment Lecture at the State Convention and will report more on this in the
future.
-Donna Lavallee won the $9 in the split club but was not present. The
money went back into the pot.
-Secretaries Report: Lion Kathie Norris
received a solicitation from the Ride for Roswell . Lion Dave chervinsky
suggested if anyone would like to make a donation they could do it through him
since he will be riding in the event.
-There will be an event by Isle
Happenings on June 28th
-The Western NY Independent Living Banquet would be
June 15th and the cost is $25.
-Lion President Shelia Ferrentino announced
the Buffalo Host Club would have a “Coffee Date” on June 8th at a cost of
$15.
-Lion Diane Dubiel is looking for someone to take over the July 4th
duties.
Lion Norm Hahn announced he is working on the Installation Dinner
that would be held at the BLC on June 11th.
-Lion Ferrentino announced that
the next BOD Meeting would be at 6PM May 28th at the BLC.
The Meeting was
adjourned at 9PM.
Respectfully submitted Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes for May
28th 2008
-Guests at the meeting were Bill Crelner who spoke to us
about “Us Too” a Prostate Cancer support group, and new members Mike Wind and
Joe Mondoux. Also Present were --- and Madison Mondoux, Joe’s Wife and
Daughter.
-The split Club was won by Tom Butler who was not present to win.
The $19 will go back into the pot.
-New collection boxes for eyeglasses
(Approved by the Board) were discussed.
-The Loan Closet needs cleaning. Lion
Fred Ruocco will organize this. It was mentioned that the electric wheelchairs
need to be inspected and certified. Lion Tom Witkowski could do this. Lion Dan
Morabito also said he has a contact for this.
-Lion president Shelia
Ferrentino announced there will be a Special Kids Picnic Meeting at 7PM on June
16th at Lion Mike Steinagel’s home (…Pin Oak Circle).
-Hats for the Picnic
were discussed. Lion Dr. Bill Wind Jr. volunteered to sponsor the cost of the
hats. He also has a contact and will get pricing for the Club.
-Lion Paul
Bassette described the Clubs scholarship program. He announced that there were
32 applicants this year and the committee had difficult choices to make.
Committee members are Lions Bassette, Hahn, Lavallee, Dubiel D, Frentzel, and
Bois-Lobl. The winners will be announced at the H.S. graduation.
-Lion Tom
Witkowski was honored at the Cabinet Recognition Dinner with the International
Directors Leadership Medal. The Medal was presented on behalf of International
Director Jimmy Ross by Past International Director John Rabideau.
- Lions
Henry and Annette Lobl donated their Secretary and Tail twister pins from their
Maine Lions Club to Our Club.
-Joe Mondoux (Father of Madison) and Mike Wind
were inducted into our Club by Lion Dick Crawford. Lion Tomas J. Rusert is their
Sponsor.
Lion Ferrentino announced there will be a board meeting on the last
Wednesday of June. More details will follow.
-Dues for our Club will be $73
for 2008-09.
Lion Witkowski announced there will be a dinner at the Merritton
Field House this Friday to honor George Hosdick and his Wife, who bicycled
around Lake Ontario for the Guide Dogs of Canada.
-The Meeting adjourned at
9:05PM
Respectfully submitted, Lion Dave
Chervinsky
General Meeting Minutes for 9/10/08.
Call
to order at 7:10PM. Pledge was led by John MacNeil. Song was led by Norm Hahn.
Prayer said by Paul Bassette. Ann Fanning introduced Andrew Spacone, a
prospective member. Dave Chervinsky introduced Patrick Whalen, the Chief
Operating Officer, of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in downtown Buffalo,
and who spoke about the partnership of medical, research, education and private
enterprise institutions to develop a world-class campus. For information go to
www.bnmc.org. The Split
Club at $36 remained as the chosen name Floyd Doring was not present. President
Diane Dubiel made the following announcements; 1 .the Buffalo Riverside Lions
club will award 4 Melvin Jones awards. The District Governor will induct 4 new
members. This club has 16 members. These accomplishments are quite remarkable.2.
20Nand 20E will conduct a MERLE Workshop on 10/18/08 at the School for the Blind
in Batavia. Contact Diane if you plan to attend. 3. Community Needs assessment
Diane reported on the program, which Tom Witkowski presented at Springville
Orientation Meeting. Henry Lobl suggested that we look at our current committees
and expand the activities we already do. Issue turned over to the Board. 4.Bon
Ton Days 11/15. This is an easy way for the Club to raise money. 5. Diane and
Shelia developed an activity report that each Committee Chair would use for
projects. This report would be due at the end of each month to Secretary Kathie
Norris. The form is on the website.6. Seven club members attended the 20 N
Leadership forum including new members, Mark and Diane Dunbar, Colby Smith and
Dave Pelosi.7. Neighbors for Sight mail Kit to support the Olmstead/Ross
Clinics. See Diane for a kit. Diane complimented Donna on her efforts in
arranging for the rooms and meals with the Holiday Inn and the BLC. Diane
recognized Dick Planavsky's coordination of the White Cane Days. Despite limited
participation the campaign was successful.
Committees-Dick Crawford reported
that the Budget is in place at a level, which is realistic. Spaghetti
Dinner-Dick announced that March 20 is the date established with the Holiday Inn
staff. Peace Poster contest. Paul announced that the information has been sent
to the schools. Marlaine Kaniecki is the Co-Chair. Scholarshp-Paul stated that a
meeting would be held to discuss the Dollars for Scholars program. He read
thank-you notes from the June Scholarship winners. Vest project-Paul stated that
none has been ordered. The phone committee and another notice in the Newsletter
should raise awareness of the need for a minimum of 12 in the order. UNYTS=Paul
discussed the letter from the organization and the need for larger space and a
larger audience. Discussion followed re. the Island being saturated with Blood
Drives. Dick made a motion for the Club to support the blood drive efforts of
the K of C and Fire Hall in lieu of the Club conducting its own. 2nd by Bill
wind. CARRIED.
Motion to adjourn made by John MacNeil, 2nd.by
Anne.
Respectfully Submitted
Annette Boies-Lobl, Secretary
GI Lions General Meeting
9-24-08
Call to order at 7:15 pm at BLC.
Pledge led by
Bill Wind. Song by Dave Chervinsky and the Prayer was said by Paul.
President
Diane turned over the meeting to Paul Bassette who will discuss the Peace Poster
Quilt as a means to raise funds. This was presented at the Cabinet Meeting. The
quilt is twin size and depicts 8 winning Peace Posters. In this Quilt there are
two of our posters. If the Club keeps the Quilt there is a cost of $275 paid to
the Quiltmaker. Money could be raised by selling a limited number of chances
$5-$ 10 price tickets. Venue could be at Spaghetti dinner. Discussion followed
concerning ticket prices,member participation,interest of people in the Quilt
etc.. Vote by members present carried not to buy quilt.
Announcements by
President Diane;Correspondence-thank-You notes from Dr. Lee from Campaign sight
for $95 donation and Patrick Whalen ,last meeting's speaker and notes from kids
from the picnic. The Niagara Frontier reading Service has a Chinese Auction at
the Hearthstone Manor on 10/12. The Depew Lions Sportmen's night information was
passed around. Information was given to Dick Crawford on the Martin Printing
Company. The Leader Dog organization is celebrating its 70th anniversary and is
challenging Clubs to give $70 more than was given last year. Members would get
pens and patches. Paul announced that the Bflo/Latino Club Charter Ceremony is
11/01. This is the first charter since 1988; George Casey will
attend.
Committees: Sunshine Rita De Glopper is ill. Bon Ton=Kathie let all
know that the Cub has space to sell books the day of the Sale at the Delaware
Ave, store beginning at 6AM. Program-Henry will let Colby know to contact the
Zonta Club for a joint meeting re: Sight Night. Membership-Tom stated that Anne
is in the lead for new members with the application of Andrew Scapone.
Orientation for new members discussion was held for Board Meeting. Blind and
Charity-Henry reported that an individual received an opthamalogist exam for the
first time in seven years and fitting of new transition,progressive lenses by GI
optical at a cost to the Club of $ 86. Vests. Anne stated that only two people
have expressed a desire to purchase. The phone committee will poll members in
October. New.Business: Dave brought up a new way to do the Split Club which may
encourage greater attendance. See notice in the October Newsletter. Motion to
adjourn made by Gerry Dubiel,2nd by Shelia.
Respectfully Submitted,
Annette Boies-Lobl.
Grand Island
Lions General Meeting October 08, 2008
Grand Island Holiday
Inn
President Diane called the meeting to order at 7:15
PM.
Tom Rusert led the Pledge to Allegiance.
Tom Witkowski led the song
America.
Dick Crawford led the Prayer.
Colby Smith, Program Chair,
introduced the evening speakers’ Pat
Gallagher and Dan Genco from the
Olmstead for the Visually Impaired.
The Tail Twister (Gerry Dubiel filling in
for Dave Pelosi) was released by a motion from Dave Chervinsky.
Grand Island
Lions Club Meeting October 22,2008
Buffalo Launch Club
Corrections to
Meeting Minutes:
September10,2008 Attendees at the Springville leadership
conference should read Lions Colby Smith, Gerry and Diane Dubiel, Dave
Chervinsky ,Henry and Annette Lobl.
Board Meeting September 24,2008.
Regarding Dues issue. If John Baedeker does not pay dues by 10/22 a letter
notifying him of being dropped from the membership will be sent by Corresponding
Secretary Kathie Norris.
Meeting called to order at 7:15 PM by President
Diane Dubiel.
The Pledge was led by Tom Witkowski.
The song was led by
Annette Boies-Lobl.
The prayer was said by Paul Bassette.
President Diane
introduced Past International Director, John Rabadieux and Ray Jaeklin from the
Churchville Lions Club and welcomed Judy Bassette.
Gerry made a motion
which was seconded by Anne Fahning to release the Tail Twister Bill
Wind.
Gerry and Anne made and seconded the motion to dismiss the Tail
Twister.
President’s Report:
GI Boys Volleyball Club is looking for
support for their Tournament. Request forwarded to the Budget Committee.
A
Brochure, for the Holidays,from Niagara Floral of Opportunities Unlimited was
received.
PDG Bob Shively sent information regarding a Club Leadership Award.
Letter forwarded to the Board.
Niagara Frontier Reading Service Gas Card
Raffle with the first prize of $1000 was shared.
Vision Beyond Sight
conference was attended by Shelia. Her written report was shared.
Award
Presentations:
Lion John Rabadieux presented the Lions International
Presidential Commendation to Lion Paul Bassette. An overview of Paul’s
involvement with Lionism since 1974 was given.
Lion John expressed
appreciation to the Club for the 50+years of providing a picnic for
Special Needs kids.
Lion John also presented a personal pin to Lion Diane
from International President Al Brandel.
Lion Diane presented a plaque,
expressing the Club’s appreciation to General Manager of the BLC, Jim Henzler
for all his efforts with the Special Kids picnic for many
years.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report:
Lion Kathie received information
regarding NYS/Bermuda Super Bowl .Raffle at the cost of $20/ticket.
Bon Ton
Fund Raiser: Kathie reminded members that itis 11/15/08 at Delaware store. Club
has first shift 6AM-Noon.Books still available.
Lions Gerry and Diane will
act as a vendor to sell books at 11/08 District Conference.
Sight Night. Lion
Tom Witkowski passed around slingers which kids will use in their Neighborhood
to collect eyeglasses. Drop off will be at Tops on Halloween.
Membership
Committee: Lion Tom Russert encouraged all members to sign up at least one new
member. Contest only costs $5 to enter.
Peace Poster Contest: Lion Paul
reported that Club judging will take place at his house on 10/30 at 7
PM
Lions Blind and Charity Fund: Lion Paul reported that 5 Club members
Diane, Paul, Annette, Henry and Norm participated in mail stuffing project at
UNYTS on 10/18.
All members should open the mail and CONTRIBUTE as the club
receives funds based upon this.
New Business:
Lion Paul (via Judy’s eagle
eye) reported the death of Dr. Klementowski, an eye physician, who lived on GI
and had participated in Club sponsored eye screening years ago. The family has
requested that donations be made to the Club’s White Cane Fund.
Dick
Crawford reported that checks have been received.
Motion to adjourn the
meeting at 9PM was made by Lion Dan with second by Bill.
Next Meeting 11/12
at the Holiday Inn.
Respectfully Submitted
Annette
Boies-Lobl,Secretary
Grand Island Lions Club Meeting October 22,2008
Buffalo Launch
Club
Corrections to Meeting Minutes:
September10,2008
Attendees at the Springville leadership conference should read Lions Colby
Smith, Gerry and Diane Dubiel, Dave Chervinsky ,Henry and Annette Lobl.
Board
Meeting September 24,2008. Regarding Dues issue. If John Baedeker does not pay
dues by 10/22 a letter notifying him of being dropped from the membership will
be sent by Corresponding Secretary Kathie Norris.
Meeting called to order at
7:15 PM by President Diane Dubiel.
The Pledge was led by Tom
Witkowski.
The song was led by Annette Boies-Lobl.
The prayer was said by
Paul Bassette.
President Diane introduced Past International Director, John
Rabadieux and Ray Jaeklin from the Churchville Lions Club and welcomed Judy
Bassette.
Gerry made a motion which was seconded by Anne Fahning to
release the Tail Twister Bill Wind.
Gerry and Anne made and seconded the
motion to dismiss the Tail Twister.
President’s Report:
GI Boys Volleyball
Club is looking for support for their Tournament. Request forwarded to the
Budget Committee.
A Brochure, for the Holidays,from Niagara Floral of
Opportunities Unlimited was received.
PDG Bob Shively sent information
regarding a Club Leadership Award. Letter forwarded to the Board.
Niagara
Frontier Reading Service Gas Card Raffle with the first prize of $1000 was
shared.
Vision Beyond Sight conference was attended by Shelia. Her written
report was shared.
Award Presentations:
Lion John Rabadieux presented the
Lions International Presidential Commendation to Lion Paul Bassette. An overview
of Paul’s involvement with Lionism since 1974 was given.
Lion John expressed
appreciation to the Club for the 50+years of providing a picnic for
Special Needs kids.
Lion John also presented a personal pin to Lion Diane
from International President Al Brandel.
Lion Diane presented a plaque,
expressing the Club’s appreciation to General Manager of the BLC, Jim Henzler
for all his efforts with the Special Kids picnic for many
years.
Corresponding Secretary’s Report:
Lion Kathie received information
regarding NYS/Bermuda Super Bowl .Raffle at the cost of $20/ticket.
Bon Ton
Fund Raiser: Kathie reminded members that itis 11/15/08 at Delaware store. Club
has first shift 6AM-Noon.Books still available.
Lions Gerry and Diane will
act as a vendor to sell books at 11/08 District Conference.
Sight Night. Lion
Tom Witkowski passed around slingers which kids will use in their Neighborhood
to collect eyeglasses. Drop off will be at Tops on Halloween.
Membership
Committee: Lion Tom Russert encouraged all members to sign up at least one new
member. Contest only costs $5 to enter.
Peace Poster Contest: Lion Paul
reported that Club judging will take place at his house on 10/30 at 7
PM
Lions Blind and Charity Fund: Lion Paul reported that 5 Club members
Diane, Paul, Annette, Henry and Norm participated in mail stuffing project at
UNYTS on 10/18.
All members should open the mail and CONTRIBUTE as the club
receives funds based upon this.
New Business:
Lion Paul (via Judy’s eagle
eye) reported the death of Dr. Klementowski, an eye physician, who lived on GI
and had participated in Club sponsored eye screening years ago. The family has
requested that donations be made to the Club’s White Cane Fund.
Dick
Crawford reported that checks have been received.
Motion to adjourn the
meeting at 9PM was made by Lion Dan with second by Bill.
Next Meeting 11/12
at the Holiday Inn.
Respectfully Submitted
Annette
Boies-Lobl,Secretary
General Membership
Meeting of Nov. 12, 2008 - Minutes
Meeting called to order by President Diane Dubiel at 7:10
P.M. at the Holiday Inn. The pledge to the flag, patriotic song and
prayer were held followed by introduction of guests. Cheyanne Colby and
her mother Alysha Colby were introduced along with guest speaker Heather Buyea,
a teacher in the BOCES classes from the Grand Island School District. Tail
Twister Lion Bill Wind sprang into action asking Lions questions regarding the
Thanksgiving Holiday facts. Split Club drawing was won by Lion Bill Wind
but he did not draw the ace of spades to win the split club money.
President
Diane Dubiel conducted business with announcements. First, the Huth Road
Elementary School will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Dec. 8, 2008 and
invited our Lions Club members to attend activities at 1:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M.
on Dec. 8 at the Huth Road School.
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will be
holding a gift-wrap charity at the Fashion Outlet of Niagara Falls from Dec. 1 –
24, 2008 and are looking for volunteers to work at the charity
event.
Sunshine Committee – No report.
Birthdays for November were
announced and club sang Happy Birthday to Lion Floyd Doring
Lion Tom
Witkowski gave a report on Sight Night held on Oct. 31 for the collection of
used eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Lion Floyd Doring reported on the Lions
Club Christmas Party scheduled for Dec. 10 at the B.L.C. However, he
inquired if we could change the date to Dec. 12 or 13 since Floyd, who is the
chair of this event, cannot make the party. A final announcement will be
forth coming in the near future to finalize the day for the party.
Lion
Secretary Kathy Norris read her correspondence. One was from Lions Club
International giving our club a banner patch of excellence for our increase in
membership for 2007-2008. We also received another letter of commendation
and banner patch for membership retention. Lion Tom Rusert, membership
chair. received a Membership Leader pin also.
A letter from Lion R.J.
Silliman, chair of District 20N for the Ray Wheeler Humanitarian Fund,
requesting $.50 per club member to aid this fund.
Lion Kathy Norris, chair
for the Community Day at the Bon Ton Stores on Nov. 15, 2008, gave her
report. She indicated those with $5.00 certificates can start this week
shopping and pick up purchases on Nov. 15. She also stated we need more
volunteers to work at the volunteer table at Bon Ton Delaware Ave.
store.
Lion President Diane Dubiel stated that our club will be in nomination
for the Lions Club International Heroes Award for our Special Kids Picnic
project. The top 3 candidates (Lions Clubs) for this award will be invited
to go to the Lions Club International Convention, 2009 held at Minneapolis,
Mn.
Lion Paul Bassette, chair of the Peace Poster Contest, gave a report on
recent Peace Poster Contest winners and our winning Peace Poster in competition
for District 20N competition with other clubs at the Nov. 8, 2008 Cabinet
Meeting. Our winner did not win any honors in District 20N
competition.
Lion Tom Witkowski introduced Cheyanne Colby and presented her
with a framed magazine page taken from a recent "The Lions magazine" showing her
with her vast collection of eyeglasses for Sight Night held at Grand
Island. Cheyanne collected 444 eyeglasses for this year’s Sight
Night. The framed magazine photo page was signed by all Lions present at
the meeting.
Heather Buyea, a Grand Island teacher from the BOCES program,
told us about one of her visually impaired students in her class. The
young boy has Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (L.O.H. D.) eye disease and
needs a software program to assist him in independent study at home. Since
the school district will not purchase any equipment for home use, she is asking
our club to assist in paying for the soft ware program for independent study at
home costing $895.
Motion made by Lion Dick Planavsky and seconded by
Lion Anne Fahning to defer to our Board of Directors this issue of assisting
this young boy who has L.O.H.D. eye disease a soft ware program costing
$895. Motion was passed unanimously.
Lion Paul Bassette gave a
report on important issues and matters resulting from the District 20N Cabinet
Meeting of Nov. 8, 2008. He stated that the Buffalo Latino Club had its
charter night on Nov. 1, 2008 and was the first new club in District 20N in 20
years.
Total membership of District 20N is down 20 members from last year at
this time.
Lion Bassette indicated that November is Lions Diabetes Month and
gave some important information about diabetes. He suggested that our club
do something regarding the problem of diabetes in our community and Lion Shelia
Ferrentino will form a committee to see what our club can do about informing our
community on the problem of diabetes.
The District 20N Long Range Planning
Committee is dealing with several issues, one of which is the financial costs of
printing of the District Governors Niagara Frontier Lion. A suggestion
will be presented to each club to have the monthly publication sent
electronically to the clubs at a cost of $7.00 and then the club could print it
for each member. This would save on costs of $5.00 per member as done
presently. A letter will be sent to each club President in District 20N
regarding this issue.
Vision Beyond Sight Foundation needs volunteers at the
Ira. G. Ross Eye Institute in Buffalo to assist clients with paper work, etc.
before eye exams.
Nominations were held for Vice District Governor and
District Governor for 2009-2010. Lion Gary Green from the Orchard Park
Lions was unanimously nominated for Vice District Governor and Lion Dave Gehring
from the West Seneca Lions was unanimously nominated for District
Governor.
Under Old Business, Lion Fred Ruocco will contact the Merritton
Lions Club if they want us to have a separate meeting with them in Merritton or
join them at their up coming 70th anniversary. The Merritton Lions will
visit our club on Jan. 14, 2009 at the Knights of Columbus.
Under New
Business, Lion Floyd Doring stated his concerns about the lack of new member
involvement. Lion Dan Morabito further discussed his concerns that our
meetings are too long and much should be cut out. Discussions continued
and motion made by Lion Paul Bassette to table these issues until a sub
committee selected by the Board of Directors can study them. Motion
seconded by Lion Dick Crawford. Motion passed.
Lion Kathy Norris moved
to adjourn meeting with a second by Lion Jerry Dubiel. Meeting adjourned
at 9:10 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lion Paul Bassette, Recording
Secretary