Lions District 39W Cabinet Meeting

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Lions District 39W
Zone Meeting

Zone 4/5 Zone Meeting
September 29, 2005
Raedean's Restaurant

Zone 4 Clubs in attendance
Boise Vista - Jerry Lawson, Director; Ray Hanson, D G Contest; Deanna Rostock, DG
Boise Capital – Laura Walls, President; Jim Spanberger, Zone 5 Co-Chair; Nancy Berto, newsletter editor
Mt. Home – Marie Straw, Zone 4 Chair; Kris Gatling, Secretary, Jim Barley, PDG, Leadership Chair.

Zone 5 Clubs in Attendance
Boise Riverside – Glen Lexa, President
Boise Bench - Shawna Hagerty, President; Gary D’Orazio, PDG; Curt Kelley Zone 5 Co-Chair; Stevie Packard, eye glass committee
Eagle – Jim Peterson, PDG, President;
Meridian – Cheri Price, President; Don Carson, Secretary

Missing Clubs
Zone 4; Boise Host, Grandview
Zone 5; Kuna, Boise Sunset, Star

The following is a synopsis of the highlights of the meeting

Club Reports

Eagle- Glen Peterson, President. The biggest fundraiser of the year is their Golf Tournament; the Club raised about $11,000 this year. So far this year major donations include the Lions Katrina Relief Fund and Jackpot IX. The club membership goal is to add 5 new members.

Boise Riverside – Glen Lexa, President. The main fundraiser is the multiple casinos which take off in December. The club also is stressing membership.

Boise Bench – Shawna Hagerty, President. The biggest fundraisers are the semi-annual antique show and Hit the Jackpot. Recently donated two Accu-Check Voice Mate Systems to the Humphreys Diabetes Education Center and are considering becoming a sponsor the “Sweet Kids” Diabetes camp. Also considering a donation to Next Chapter Book Club, a concept designed to promote literacy, social connectedness and community inclusiveness for adults with developmental disabilities. Membership is also an issue with the club.

Meridian – Cheri Price, President. The signature project is the annual Rodeo. Charter Night is on October 27^th at 6:15 at Luby’s in Meridian. The club will induct 2 new members at the Charter Party. They also are planning on doing something for Hope House each quarter. The club recently donated a magnifier for a computer screen for a college student (about $1700). Also worked with the Meridian School District to complete a Habitat for Humanity house.

Boise Vista – Jerry Lawson, director. They have a Christmas Tree Lot at Hawks Stadium and will be erecting the tent for the Katrina Garage Sale on 9/30. The club also is “the original casino night club in the area”. The club also hosted 2 Finnish exchange students.

Mt Home – Marie Straw, member. Several fundraisers, car show ($8000 this year), Lions Deli Days, Bingo (c. $500). Donations include $500 to Relay for Life, $2000 for High School Scholarships, Clothes for needy families, and books for preschoolers. Almost finished with eye screening, about 1000 children in local schools. Have 91 members.

Boise Capital – Laura Walls, President. The Club has multiple fundraisers including a concession stand at the Albertson’s Open, in conjunction with Radean’s. Netted about $1300 from the Optimist football breakfast. Sell Idaho Stampede Basketball Programs, Yard Sale in June and ring toss at various shows at the fairgrounds. About 24 members and looking for more.

Quest- e-mail from Paul Epperson and additional information from DG Deanna Rostock. The program is not approved for the Idaho curriculum; once it is approved the District will be eligible for a $100,000 grant. The Quest committee is working on approval.

Zoo Boise- DG Deanna Rostock. Lions have donated about $20,000 and can get the new Zoo Boise school building named for the Lions for another $30000 in the next 3 years, works out to about $600 per club. Bob Flowers is the Lions Chair.

Veterans Affairs - DG Deanna Rostock, and PDG Gary D’Orazio. Quilt contest with the winner being auctioned off and the other entries to be donated to veterans. The Veterans Day Parade is on Nov 11^th and the MSU will be there. The Holiday Parade is on December 3^rd.

Leadership Training – PDG Jim Barley. Emerging Lions training slots have been filled for this year and looking for participants for next year. The Senior Lions Institute was just held in Peoria, Illinois. District Training, there is a 4 hour Leadership Training session which can be held on a Saturday and the District pays for lunch. Additionally, PDG Jim has orientation training which can be tailored for one to two hour sessions. There is also on-line material in the Lions Learning center located on the LCI website. Contact PDG Jim to discuss any training needs.

Hope House – DG Deanna Rostock. There is $18,000 remaining in the grant, however she anticipates it will be exhausted soon. Still collecting personal items, or Wal-Mart gift cards. Several clubs are doing project or providing assistance to Hope House, such as Kuna, Vista and Meridian. This is a great place to help youth.

District 39W Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund and Garage Sale – PDG Gary D’Orazio. The sale is Saturday October 1^st, need merchandise and volunteers, Vista is providing a tent, and he has no success with media coverage. So far the Katrina Fund at Wells Fargo has over $8,000, with more money coming in.

Ret Cam-PDG Glen Peterson. A Ret Cam is on order and should be delivered to St. Lukes Children’s Hospital near the end of November.

Club President Excellence Award – Zone Chair Curt Kelley. Be aware of award, if the President meets the criteria; turn in the application as soon as possible at the end of the year.

District Governor Contest – Lion Ray Hansen. The clubs need to complete the Monthly Activity Report online, there is no longer the additional form to complete and mail in like previous years. The completed reports are e-mailed to Lion Ray and he will compile the results. Rules are the same as last year.

Community Service Award – Zone Chair Curt Kelley. Award should be given to community members who are usually unrecognized for their contributions to community service. PDG Gary D’Orazio volunteered to be the Chair for this year.

Hockey Night- Zone Chair Curt Kelley. “AKA Fun Raising Night” Established November 12, 2005 for Lions Hockey night, we need a minimum of 25 to get the discounted tickets. The Steelheads will announce we are there and we may have an opportunity to provide a person to drop the puck for a ceremonial face off and participate in period intermission on ice promotions (human bowling, score goals for prizes and generally make fool on yourself). Edwin Marshall will try to get a cornea transplant recipient as December is the 100^th anniversary of the 1^st cornea transplant. Most of the clubs expressed interest in participating and will sign up members. Tickets for groups of 25-50 are $15 for adults and $9 for Juniors/Seniors (62 and older), larger groups pay less; a price sheet was distributed to all attendees.

New Member Orientation - Zone Chair Curt Kelley. PDG Jim Barley is available during October to conduct an orientation. We picked two alternative dates of October 13^th and 20^th. Each club should let the Zone Chairman know how many Lions will attend so Jim will have adequate copies. The training will be held in the evening at Raedean's. Any member can attend as it will be excellent refresher training for longer term members and fantastic training for new members.

Yours in Lionism

Curt Kelley
District 39 W, Zone 5 Co-Chair
208 859 3642
curtkelley@mindspring.com

Jim Spanberger
District 39 W, Zone 5 Co-Chair

Marie Straw
District 39W, Zone 4 Chair District 39 W, Zone 5 Co-Chair

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